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PM Modi presents Putin an array of thoughtfully curated gifts, including Bhagavad Gita in Russian

IANS | December 5, 2025 10:03 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin an array of thoughtfully curated gifts, including a copy of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita in Russian, the GI-tagged fine Assam tea and Kashmir’s famous saffron, among other objects that reflected the craft, culture, and heritage of India.

ED attaches Anil Ambani group-linked assets worth Rs 10,117 crore to date (Lead)

IANS | December 5, 2025 9:55 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, Dec 5 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday said it has provisionally attached properties and assets belonging to Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group entities worth Rs 10,117 crore to date.

India–Russia ink postal agreement to boost cross-border e-commerce

IANS | December 5, 2025 9:42 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) India's Department of Posts and JSC Russia Post on Friday signed a bilateral agreement on the international tracked packet service (ITPS), marking an important milestone in strengthening cross-border postal cooperation and facilitating the growing volume of e-commerce trade between the two countries.

Hotel staff requests for photo, Putin obliges: Russian media

IANS | December 5, 2025 9:25 PM

New Delhi/Moscow Dec 5 (IANS) Just before wrapping up his landmark visit to India Friday evening, Russian President Vladimir Putin posed for a photograph with several members of the staff at the hotel he was putting up in New Delhi, Russian media reported.

New joint venture in Russia to meet India's growing fertiliser demand, ensure long-term supply

IANS | December 5, 2025 9:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The inking of a memorandum of understanding on Friday between Russia’s leading producer of chemical products and three of India’s state-run companies for a fertiliser unit in Russia will ensure a long-term supply of fertilisers for Indian farmers facing an erratic supply.

ASSOCHAM, Roscongress sign MoU to accelerate India-Russia JVs, innovation

IANS | December 5, 2025 8:54 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The Roscongress Foundation and the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) on Friday formalised a cooperation agreement here to broaden and strengthen the economic partnership between Russia and India.

Gujarat CM lays foundation stone for multi-speciality hospital in Unjha

IANS | December 5, 2025 8:43 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 5 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday laid the foundation stone for the upcoming Menaba Rotary Multi-Speciality Hospital in Unjha in Mehsana district, to be built across 10 bighas and designed as a modern, full-service healthcare institution for North Gujarat.

After ‘skipping’ key national events, can Rahul Gandhi question exclusion during Putin visit?

IANS | December 5, 2025 8:18 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) A debate has resurfaced after Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge raised objections to not being invited to the President’s banquet for Russian President Vladimir Putin. They also questioned why the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) was not included in certain key interactions.

Behind Bhagwad Gita in Russian gift to Putin, lies pledge PM Modi took at 2019 SCO Summit

IANS | December 5, 2025 8:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after giving a warm reception to President Vladimir Putin on his arrival in New Delhi, gifted the Russian edition of the Bhagwad Gita – the sacred Hindu scripture revered by millions of Hindus across the world.

IndiGo chaos: Anticipate a normal situation between December 10-15, says airline CEO

IANS | December 5, 2025 8:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers on Friday said that given the size, scale, and complexity of their operations, it will take some time to return to a full normal situation, "which we do anticipate between the 10 to 15th of December".

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PM Modi presents Putin an array of thoughtfully curated gifts, including Bhagavad Gita in Russian

ED attaches Anil Ambani group-linked assets worth Rs 10,117 crore to date (Lead)

India–Russia ink postal agreement to boost cross-border e-commerce

Hotel staff requests for photo, Putin obliges: Russian media

New joint venture in Russia to meet India's growing fertiliser demand, ensure long-term supply

ASSOCHAM, Roscongress sign MoU to accelerate India-Russia JVs, innovation

Gujarat CM lays foundation stone for multi-speciality hospital in Unjha

After ‘skipping’ key national events, can Rahul Gandhi question exclusion during Putin visit?

Behind Bhagwad Gita in Russian gift to Putin, lies pledge PM Modi took at 2019 SCO Summit

IndiGo chaos: Anticipate a normal situation between December 10-15, says airline CEO

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