New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) In a major boost to indigenous defence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over seven critical home-grown technologies developed under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme to the three Services. The technologies were handed over during the meeting of the Empowered Committee of DRDO held at DRDO…
Parwinder Sandhu New Delhi, December 5, Launching the Russian television network RT India here Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that while India’s economic scale and partnership capabilities have transformed significantly over the years, the foundations of friendship and shared interests between the two nations remained unchanged. Addressing the gathering during the launch…
Mumbai/New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday reduced the key repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 per cent, citing the need to support growth amid easing inflation. Announcing the MPC’s decisions in Mumbai, RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasised the need for banks and non-banking…
New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) After days of hundreds of flights being cancelled and many more delayed, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) withdrew a contentious provision on pilot working hours that had caused major operational turbulence across airlines. IndiGo, the country’s largest airline, grappled with widespread flight cancellations and delays triggered by pilot…
New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) India has taken a significant step to strengthen its ties with Russia by announcing a free 30-day e-tourist visa and a 30-day group tourist visa for Russian citizens. Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the announcement during a joint press address with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “I am happy that very…
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…
