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.

Odisha artist creates sand animation to welcome Putin to India

IANS | December 4, 2025 11:48 AM

Puri, Dec 4 (IANS) Internationally acclaimed artist Manas Kumar Sahoo has created a special sand animation artwork to welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin on his visit to India. The artwork was crafted on the Golden Beach in Puri, Odisha, on Thursday.