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Deals on labour mobility, plan for 2nd Russia-backed N-plant

Putin arrived in New Delhi to a rare tarmac welcome from PM Modi as the two leaders prepare for a high-stakes summit on defence, trade, technology and future cooperation

Visit highlights India's strategic ties as Putin restricts travel post-2022, avoiding ICC warrant implications

The two leaders will review the entire range of the multifaceted defence relations, including military and military technical cooperation

Russia eyes mobility pact, duty cuts and sanctions-proof oil trade; major defence deals unlikely at annual summit

On a tense opening day of the Winter Session, the government said it was willing to discuss electoral reforms and SIR after Opposition-led disruptions

Opposition has sought replies on Delhi's air pollution, the new labour codes and more

Both nations look to deepen defence cooperation, and expand trade ties in 'national currencies'

The MEA said it is reviewing Dhaka's extradition request for Sheikh Hasina, stressing its commitment to Bangladesh's people

In a letter on Constitution Day, he urges citizens to fulfil constitutional duties

Canada moves closer towards modernising its citizenship-by-descent law

The Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha websites had listed the Bill as part of the government's proposed legislative agenda for the upcoming session

Facing cross-party backlash in Punjab, the Centre steps back from proposal to alter Chandigarh's administrative structure. Archis Mohan reports

Marred by the US boycott, the Summit saw leaders focusing on tech, rare-earth minerals shortage and climate change

In a departure statement before leaving for Johannesburg, Prime Minister Modi backed South Africa's G20 agenda and stressed continuity of Global South priorities

Nitish Kumar began his 10th term as Bihar chief minister on Thursday, inducting a 26-member cabinet with broad caste representation

New Delhi said the South Africa-hosted G20 Summit will carry forward Global South issues raised during India's 2023 presidency - including disaster risk reduction and climate action

Time SCO adopted English as an official working language: Jaishankar

NDA is set to form a new 35-member Nitish Kumar-led ministry after the 17th Assembly ended, as JDU-BJP finalise berths and the opposition names Tejashwi Yadav its leader

PRS data shows rise in legislators from business backgrounds, higher degrees and older age groups, while women's representation remains weak