Delhi court to hear money laundering complaint against Robert Vadra today

IANS | December 6, 2025 7:22 AM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) A Delhi court is expected to hear on Saturday the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) submissions after the agency named businessman Robert Vadra, son-in-law of former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, as an accused in a money laundering case connected to UK-based defence dealer Sanjay Bhandari.

PM Modi-Putin talks reflect India's balancing act: Lisa Curtis

Lalit K Jha | December 6, 2025 6:30 AM

Washington, Dec 6 (IANS) India’s decision to “roll out the red carpet for President Vladimir Putin” during the New Delhi summit this week reflects a calibrated effort to balance ties with Moscow and Washington, former White House South Asia official Lisa Curtis said, noting that the visit came at a moment of strain in US–India relations over trade tariffs and perceived policy drift.

Russian President Putin departs Delhi after two-day State Visit; thanks India for 'warm welcome'

IANS | December 5, 2025 11:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday concluded his two-day state visit to India, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar present at the airport to see him off. The Russian Embassy in New Delhi confirmed the departure in a post on X, saying the visit wrapped up with Putin expressing gratitude for the "warm welcome" extended by India.