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Putin visit reimagined India-Russia ties: EAM

Jaishankar emphasised that the summit addressed historical imbalances, noting that while defence and energy ties remained strong, the economic side had not kept pace.

2025-12-06T06:59:48.518277+00:00 IST

Jairam Ramesh takes swipe at India-US ties over Trump claim

Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh on Saturday took a subtle dig at the current state of India-US relations, particularly Prime Minister Narendra Modi's relation with US President Donald Trump, following the release of the US' 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS), which claims Trump's mediation between India and Pakistan following May's escalation following Operation Sindoor, in retaliation to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam which claimed 26 lives.

2025-12-06T05:56:21.236775+00:00 IST

Four civilians killed in fresh Afghanistan-Pakistan clashes

Four civilians were killed and four others injured in fresh clashes between Afghan and Pakistani forces near Afghanistan's Spin Boldak district of Kandahar, Tolo News reported, citing local sources.

2025-12-06T05:12:40.422580+00:00 IST

India–Russia summit a success as agenda widens: Expert

Speaking to ANI following the summit, during which Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Putin held discussions on the whole gamut of bilateral ties going beyond just defence and energy, Sachdev said the outcomes of the summit reflected a significant broadening of priorities for both nations in the ever-changing global landscape.

2025-12-06T04:08:16.535834+00:00 IST

US Embassy urges New Delhi's support to arrest FBI's most wanted suspect, Hameed Nazeer, "known to be living in India"

In a post on X, the US Embassy stated that the FBI will be awarding USD 50,000 for any information or intelligence leading to the arrest or conviction of Nazeer, who is at large and is facing the charges of two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon in the US state of New Jersey.

2025-12-06T03:23:39.917520+00:00 IST

Taiwan reports increase in Chinese military activity

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on Saturday recorded an increase of Chinese military activities around its territory since Friday, with 29 sorties by PLA aircraft and six PLAN vessels operating around its territory as of 6 am today.

2025-12-06T03:07:02.769407+00:00 IST

Key takeaways from India-Russia joint statement

PM Modi and Putin noted the importance of further discussion on the second site in India for a Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), with Russia also assuring to make the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant completely operational.

2025-12-06T00:14:10.233932+00:00 IST

Indian savoury delights at grand banquet for Putin

The lavish culinary delight for the Russian President showcased India's rich regional delicacies, starting with Murungelai Chaaru soup, a traditional South Indian rasam (soup), followed by appetisers such as Gucchi Doon Chetin (stuffed morels with Kashmiri walnut chutney), Kaale Chane Ke Shikampuri (pan-grilled black gram kebabs), and Vegetable Jhol Momo with spicy chutney.

2025-12-05T21:36:15.826254+00:00 IST

Putin invites PM Modi for 24th India-Russia Annual Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Russia in 2026 for the 24th India-Russia Annual Summit.

2025-12-05T20:17:42.799666+00:00 IST

PM Modi, President Putin discuss cooperation in energy

ndia and Russia have agreed on an Economic Cooperation Programme till 2030 in order to diversify trade and investment linkages with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin talking about improving connectivity and enhancing relations in shipbuilding, energy and critical minerals.

2025-12-05T20:11:05.037387+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.3 strikes Myanmar

The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2025-12-05T17:50:26.894872+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.0 strikes Tibet

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 60km.

2025-12-05T17:49:50.388478+00:00 IST

Putin departs for Russia after state visit, EAM sees him off

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar saw him off at the airport.

2025-12-05T17:32:39.178469+00:00 IST

Nepal’s Interim PM convenes all-party meeting

With 90 days left for the commencement of the election announced after the Gen-Z uprising of September, Nepal's Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Friday convened an all-party meeting.

2025-12-05T17:32:03.593614+00:00 IST

US NSS falsely claims credit for solving India-Pak conflict

The 33-page National Security Strategy document, signed by Donald Trump, repeated the claim that the US president brokered peace between India and Pakistan, a claim India disputes. Trump has repeatedly claimed to have mediated peace between India and Pakistan, despite India's denial of third-party involvement.

2025-12-05T17:08:05.704467+00:00 IST

PM Modi presents Putin with Bhagavad Gita, chess set

Leading the collection were a Russian translation of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita, a handcrafted marble chess set from Agra and an intricately designed silver horse from Maharashtra--each chosen to reflect the depth and character of the India-Russia partnership.

2025-12-05T16:49:00.562414+00:00 IST

India-Russia talks focus on free trade agreement with EEU: MEA

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin also discussed the proposed free trade agreement that is under discussion between India and the Eurasian Economic Union

2025-12-05T16:41:05.855829+00:00 IST

Russian President Putin attends dinner hosted by President Murmu

Russian President Vladimir Putin attended dinner hosted in his honour by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday evening.

2025-12-05T15:54:29.465067+00:00 IST

President Putin's visit was very positive: Russian First Dy PM

Denis Manturov, First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, has said that President Vladimir Putin's visit to India has been "was very positive" and noted that Indian companies should find respective business partners in Russia as a means to boost bilateral trade and achieve a balanced trade relationship.

2025-12-05T15:38:48.197577+00:00 IST

Nepal: Oli, Deuba meet for 1st time since September's uprising

According to sources, Friday's meeting marks the first direct engagement between the two top leaders following the serious attack on Deuba during the Gen-Z protest.

2025-12-05T15:27:56.787059+00:00 IST

India, Russia to promote mutual trade in national currencies: MEA

India and Russia are actively working "to promote mutual trade" using their national currencies, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, highlighting efforts to address trade imbalances and strengthen economic ties.

2025-12-05T15:24:09.708961+00:00 IST