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Ahead of the grand state dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan in honor of Russian President Putin, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge were notably absent from the guest list. Interestingly, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor received an invitation. All preparations are underway for the high-profile dinner, which aims to strengthen India-Russia ties.
PM Modi and Russian President Putin held a joint press conference, where Modi described Russia as a long-standing friend of India. He emphasized that the friendship between the two nations is eternal, rooted in historical ties, and pledged that their bilateral relations will continue to serve as a milestone in international diplomacy and cooperation.
iBomma kingpin Ravi’s police custody has been extended by three more days, as ordered by Hyderabad’s Nampally court for the third time. Immadi Ravi, accused of running the notorious piracy website challenging the film industry, was interrogated by police. Authorities continue to investigate the scope of his illegal operations.
The central govt has ordered a high-level probe into the IndiGo crisis, warning that those responsible will face strict action. The pilot roster system has been suspended, and authorities assured that passenger safety a top priority. The Centre has committed to resolving the issue within three days, signaling swift intervention in the airline disruption.
AP IT Minister Lokesh announced that the agreement with ReNewCorp to establish India’s first solar ingot wafer manufacturing unit has materialized. The 6 GW capacity plant, to be set up in Anakapalle with an investment of Rs 3,990 crore, reinforces the state’s position as a hub for innovation and technology, boosting renewable energy manufacturing.
PM Modi announced during his meeting with Russian President Putin that Russian citizens will soon receive free tourist visas, allowing 30-day visits to India. Highlighting India’s diverse tourist destinations, he encouraged Russians to explore the country. Modi expressed hope that it would strengthen tourism and cultural exchanges between India and Russia.
India and Russia concluded their 2030 economic summit, signing sector-specific deals in health, mobility, and people-to-people exchanges. PM Modi and President Putin reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the 8-decade-old support. Bilateral trade currently stands at $64 billion, with both nations aiming to reach $100 billion by 2030 through cooperation.
Vizag hosts the third and decisive ODI tomorrow between India and South Africa, potentially deciding the series winner. India has a strong record here, winning 7 of 10 ODIs and tying one. South Africa is new to Vizag in ODIs, having lost a Test (2019) and T20 (2022) previously, raising expectations of another defeat for […]
Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor addressed opposition concerns in Parliament, urging MPs to focus on speaking for the country and its people rather than creating chaos. He emphasized maintaining decorum while discussing critical issues, including demands for a special comprehensive revision of the voters’ list and the recent flight cancellations.
Numerous flights with airline IndiGo have been cancelled or delayed, causing major inconvenience to passengers. IndiGo tweeted an apology and pledged that all tickets booked for travel between December 5-15 that are cancelled or rescheduled will be fully refunded. The airline asked affected customers to wait while it takes care of them.
Indian markets closed higher on Friday evening, Dec 5, with Sensex rising 447.05 points to 85,712.37 and Nifty gaining 152.70 points to 26,186.45. The rupee, however, stood weaker at 89.94 against the dollar. About 38 Nifty-50 stocks advanced, with Shriram Finance, SBI and Bajaj Finserv emerging as the top gainers.
A drone camera caused a stir on Tirumala hills after a foreign devotee flew it near Shila Toranam. Locals alerted police, prompting TTD officials to immediately ban drone usage citing security concerns. The incident has once again exposed lapses in Tirumala’s security arrangements, leading authorities to tighten monitoring in the temple surroundings.
The Telangana govt’s process of taking over Hyderabad Metro Rail is moving swiftly, with officials conducting a detailed audit of the entire system. Authorities are examining the number of metro trains, their remaining service life, depots, and salary structures. The review aims to assess operational capacity before the transition is finalized.
AP CM Chandrababu urged parents and teachers at a Mega Parents-Teachers meeting in Srikakulam Bhamini to identify students’ strengths and weaknesses and guide them accordingly. He said children can reach global heights with proper direction and announced that the ‘Andhra Model Education’ system will be fully implemented within the next three years.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said India-Russia ties are rooted in history and described his meeting with PM Modi as highly constructive. He noted that key agreements prioritising trade and connectivity were signed. Putin added that both leaders exchanged views on global issues and affirmed a shared goal of boosting transport links between the two nations.