SHAHID K ABBAS New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday wrapped up a high-profile, two-day state visit to India that was as much about reaffirming a decades-old partnership as it was about navigating today’s complex global challenges. From the moment he touched down, the visit exuded a sense of camaraderie and strategic…
New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday underscored the enduring strength of the India-Russia bilateral relationship, calling the friendship between the two nations a “Dhruv Tara” (Pole Star) amid global turbulence. He highlighted shared strength in defence, energy and trade, alongside initiatives in shipbuilding, critical minerals and Make in India, even as…
New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) Announcing the government decision to place in abeyance the Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) rules with immediate effect, union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu has ordered a high level inquiry into the deadlock caused by the new FDTL notification with unprecedented adverse impact on IndiGo. Over 700 schedules of IndiGo…
New delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a tightly choreographed press appearance in New Delhi, presenting a united front on economic cooperation, energy security, and geopolitical alignment at a time of heightened global tension. Although the leaders took no questions, their statements outlined an ambitious roadmap…
New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) The unprecedented cancellation of over 550 IndiGo flights in a single day has sparked fierce criticism from the Opposition, with senior Congress leaders blaming the Modi government’s policies for creating a dangerous duopoly in India’s aviation sector. The operational meltdown left lakhs of passengers stranded across major airports, triggering accusations…
New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) The Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Health and National Security Cess Bill, 2025, introducing a cess on the production of specified goods, including pan masala, aimed at generating dedicated funds to strengthen public health initiatives and national security measures. Initially introduced on December 1, the Bill targets machinery and…
New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) President Vladimir Putin said that Russia is witnessing a successful partnership in the energy sector with India and pledged to continue being a reliable supplier of oil, gas, coal, and other resources essential for India’s energy development. “We are ready to continue uninterrupted shipments of fuel to support India’s fast-growing…
Rampur, Dec 5 (UNI) Samajwadi Party leader Mohammad Azam Khan’s son, Abdullah Azam, has been sentenced to seven years in prison and a fine of Rs 50,000 by the special MP/MLA court on Friday after convicting him in the fake passport case. Abdullah, who is in Rampur jail along with his father Azam Khan, appeared…
Parwinder Sandhu New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) Reaffirming the enduring strategic weight of one of India’s most time-tested defence partnerships, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday expressed satisfaction over the outcome of the defence negotiations held with India during the two-day 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit in the national capital. Putin’s statement comes a day after…
New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Friday withdrew the order on pilot working hours that had caused major disruptions in flight schedules, resulting in significant delays and cancellations across the country. The aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced the withdrawal of a key proviso related to…
