Putin's Delhi visit: Former diplomats call it significant diplomatic engagement

IANS | December 4, 2025 9:54 AM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin will begin his visit to India on Thursday with an informal meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence. Former diplomats have described the visit as extremely important, calling it one of the most significant diplomatic engagements India has seen in recent years.

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

IANS | December 4, 2025 9:41 AM

Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) Indian stock markets opened weak on Thursday as pressure from a falling rupee and continued foreign investor selling kept sentiment muted on Dalal Street.

42 US lawmakers press Rubio to act on human rights violations in Pakistan

IANS | December 4, 2025 9:23 AM

Washington, Dec 4 (IANS) Led by Indian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Congressman Greg Casar, as many as 42 top American lawmakers have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to take decisive action against what they described as a worsening campaign of "transnational repression" and systematic human rights violations in Pakistan.