Bailey says Lyons' shock omission from Gabba Test 'very much a one-Test decision'

IANS | December 4, 2025 2:06 PM

Brisbane, Dec 4 (IANS) Australia chief selector George Bailey has said that Nathan Lyon’s omission from the second Ashes Test against England at the Gabba was based on conditions and clarified it was "very much a one-Test decision", guaranteeing that the veteran off-spinner will play the third Test in Adelaide.

Over 157 lakh passengers benefit from 3.27 lakh UDAN flights: Minister

IANS | December 4, 2025 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) More than 157 lakh passengers have been benefited from the operation of 3.27 lakh Regional Connectivity Scheme-UDAN, flights, connecting various destinations across the country including tier 2 cities, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.

India, Russia look at cementing trade and investment ties

IANS | December 4, 2025 1:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) The India-Russia bilateral relationship has remained strong and stable over the past 78 years with a shared commitment to a multipolar world as well to expand the engagement beyond the traditional military, nuclear and space cooperation, an official statement said on Thursday, ahead of the Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit to India.