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Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun a four day visit to India, starting with a private dinner with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The trip is geared toward reinforcing the long standing strategic partnership between the two countries. Both sides are expected to focus on trade, economic ties and global security, and India will once again press for an early end to the Russia Ukraine war through dialogue. Putin lands on Thursday evening and heads straight into a one on one dinner with Modi. The last time the two leaders shared a private dinner was during Modi’s visit to Moscow last…

Hyderabad is set to witness an extraordinary football spectacle on December 13, when Lionel Messi takes the field for a friendly match. The event has already captured the public imagination, but this time, the spotlight won’t be solely on Messi. Anumula Revanth Reddy, Telangana’s Chief Minister, is practicing under floodlights at MCRHRD grounds every evening, ensuring that he shares the attention with the football legend. Headlines are shifting from “Lionel Messi in Hyderabad” to “Lionel Messi vs Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad.” A Chief Minister on the Field Facing a football great like Messi takes courage. Reddy knows that every move…

India and Russia are expected to conduct detailed negotiations in the coming weeks regarding the potential supply of long-range air defence systems, sources close to the matter have told idrw.org. The primary focus of these talks will be on procuring two to three additional S-400 Triumf regiments and replenishing missiles used in previous operations. Exploratory Discussions on S-500 Systems While the S-500 Prometheus system has not yet been exported to any country, discussions about it are slated for the upcoming meetings. Sources indicate that no immediate contract is likely; the talks will largely serve to gauge Russia’s willingness to supply the…

For a week, fishing boats have stayed away from the seven-metre-long Sankhumugham coast as the area has transformed into a high-security naval arena. Residents are stunned to see warships and submarines stationed offshore, an unexpected sight after the rebuilt beach reopened. A massive lineup including 19 warships, a submarine, 4 fast interceptor crafts, and 32 aircraft, such as P8I long-range maritime patrol aircraft, MiGs, and Hawks, will participate in today’s exercise marking Navy Day, celebrated on December 4 to honour Operation Trident (1971). President Droupadi Murmu, the chief guest, will witness the grand display before returning to Delhi tomorrow. Southern Naval Command Chief Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena…

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Israel’s leading defence manufacturer, is the sole remaining contender for the Rs 8,000-crore contract to supply six mid-air refuelling aircraft to the Indian Air Force. The company has confirmed its willingness to comply with India’s 30 per cent ‘Make in India’ mandate for the project. Commitment to Local Content Yehuda Lahav, Executive Vice President of IAI, stated that while he could not comment on where the aircraft modifications would take place, the company is fully aligned with India’s local content requirements. “In any programme where we consider ourselves a candidate, we are ready to comply,” he…

Vizhinjam International Seaport, developed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone in partnership with the Government of Kerala, has completed its first year of commercial operations with results that have caught the attention of the entire maritime world. In a span of just twelve months, the port has carved out a reputation as one of India’s most advanced deep-water gateways, earning the tag Wonder Port of India for the pace at which it has scaled up and the records it has set. What stands out is how quickly Vizhinjam has matched global performance standards. It became the fastest Indian port…

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal attended the 54th UAE National Day celebrations held in Delhi on Monday, highlighting the strong partnership between India and the United Arab Emirates. He emphasized that both nations are working toward the “shared prosperity of their people.” Shared Vision for the Future Speaking at the event, Goyal noted that India’s long-term vision of Vikasit Bharat 2047 aligns closely with the UAE’s national plan, ‘We the UAE 2031.’ He described this alignment as a reflection of the growing collaboration and mutual understanding between the two countries. Strengthening Educational Ties Goyal also pointed to the expanding cooperation…

The Union government’s decision to have smartphone makers pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app has sparked significant debate, with critics warning that it could be used for surveillance. Cybersecurity experts have weighed in on what the app can realistically achieve in combating telecom fraud and where challenges remain in protecting users. Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarified that installing the “fraud reporting” app would be optional for users and can be removed from devices. The Ministry explained that the move aims to protect citizens from purchasing counterfeit handsets and to make reporting suspected misuse of telecom resources easier. Opposition leaders, however,…

The Adani Group is preparing a major push in its aviation business with a plan to invest around 15 billion dollars to expand the total passenger capacity across its airports to 200 million a year over the next five years, according to people familiar with the discussions. This large expansion drive comes as the company gears up for the public listing of its airport division and aims to tap into the rapid growth of India’s air travel market. The strategy includes new terminals, additional taxiways, and a fresh runway at the Navi Mumbai airport, which is scheduled to open on…

Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday that the government is preparing to introduce a new ride-hailing mobility platform called Bharat Taxi, built to reduce the dependence of the country’s commercial drivers on private aggregators. In his written reply to the Lok Sabha, he explained that the app will be operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Ltd, a multi-state cooperative society registered under the MSCS Act 2002 on June 6, 2025. He noted that the plan is to create a cooperative-driven digital mobility system that gives drivers more freedom and control instead of keeping them tied to private companies. According to…