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'Druzhba Dosti' flag flutters as PM Modi greets President Putin on tarmac

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

Putin's rare state visit: Russia Prez to land in New Delhi on Thurs evening

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

Putin visit: Russia seeks stronger civil nuclear partnership with India

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

To bridge trade gap, India and Russia may cut duties, ease barriers

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

Govt open to talks on electoral reforms as Opposition pushes for SIR

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

SIR to dominate Opposition's agenda in Winter Session of Parliament

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

Raft of agreements may be signed during Putin's India visit next week

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

Uranium deal important part of India-Canada bilateral ties, says MEA

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

Constitution has given us the power to dream, says PM Narendra Modi

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

PM Narendra Modi, Mark Carney hail renewed momentum in bilateral ties

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

Winter Session of Parliament set for Dec 1-19 with a total of 15 sittings

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

Centre steps back from Chandigarh plan amid cross-party backlash in Punjab

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

India's message clear, trade should be trusted: PM Narendra Modi at G20

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

'Special' summit: PM Narendra Modi begins SA visit to attend G20 meet

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 takes oath as Bihar Chief Minister for record 10th time

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

G20 to take up Global South issues as PM Narendra Modi begins visit

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

EAM S Jaishankar bats for strong economic links among SCO countries

Time SCO adopted English as an official working language: Jaishankar

Nitish Kumar to be sworn in as Bihar CM for 10th time on November 20

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

More 'businesspersons' in Bihar Assembly than before, shows data

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

From criminal cases to crorepatis: Here's the Bihar Assembly profile

Re-elected MLAs saw a sharp rise in wealth, while over half of all winners face criminal charges