PM Modi, President Putin agree to ramp up India-Russia trade till 2030

Stars, Signals and Undeclared: The Real Story Behind Vladimir Putin's India Visit

On the surface, the visit delivered what the media expected: a renewed roadmap for bilateral trade, major agreements in energy and minerals, reaffirmation of defence-industrial cooperation, and a joint declaration to raise trade to USD 100 billion by 2030. In the age of polarising geopolitics, the India-Russia relationship had been ceremonially polished and publicly displayed. Dec 6, 2025
Russian President Putin departs Delhi after two-day State Visit; thanks India for 'warm welcome'

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

Russian President Vladimir Putin departed from Palam Technical Airport on Friday (December 5, 2025), wrapping up a significant India visit marked by a ceremonial welcome, a state banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan, and wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Both sides finalised a five-year plan to strengthen economic and trade ties, reaffirmed their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, and called for an uncompromising global fight against terrorism. Dec 6, 2025
PM Modi, President Putin agree to ramp up India-Russia trade till 2030

PM Modi, President Putin agree to ramp up India-Russia trade till 2030

Both countries are working towards ambitious targets set by their leaders of achieving $50 billion in mutual investments by 2025 and $100 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2030. The two leaders witnessed the signing of multiple agreements between India and Russia, across sectors ranging from fertilisers to food safety and shipping. Dec 5, 2025
US sees India as key AI partner amid growing China challenge

US sees India as key AI partner amid growing China challenge

During a Senate hearing on Tuesday (December 2), witnesses stressed that the coming year will require deeper coordination among democratic partners — including India — to shape global AI standards, safeguard chip supply chains, and counter Beijing's ambitions. Dec 5, 2025
Chaos continues at Hyderabad Airport, 74 flights cancelled

Chaos continues at Hyderabad Airport, 74 flights cancelled

For the third consecutive day, the airline cancelled several flights, causing severe inconvenience to thousands of passengers. A total of 74 IndiGo flights have been cancelled for the day, an airport spokesman said. These include 37 arrivals and 37 departures. Dec 4, 2025