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'Will walk shoulder to shoulder': PM Modi pushes 'Make in India, Partner with India' at Russia-India forum
December 06, 2025
Come, Make in India, Partner with India, and Together, Let Us Make for the World: PM Modi at …
Today, India and Russia are embarking together on a new journey of innovation, co-production, …
Our goal is not limited to increasing mutual trade. We want to ensure the well-being of all …
Business Standard
India-Russia bilateral trade could hit $100 billion before 2030: PM Modi
December 06, 2025
PM Modi says India and Russia could meet the $100 billion trade target well before 2030, citing …
The greatest strength of India-Russia relations is this trust. It is this trust that gives …
Russian companies are ready to increase purchases of a wide range of goods and services from …
Business Standard
India firms, Uralchem sign deal for 1.8-2 mn tonnes urea plant in Russia
December 06, 2025
India signs a major MoU with Russia’s Uralchem to build a 1.8–2 MT urea plant - one of our …
RCF, NFL & IPL join hands with Russia’s Uralchem for a mega urea plant, boosting India’s secure …
India-Russia collaboration scales up: a new 2 MT urea project marks one of India’s biggest …
Money Control
Putin hails Indian economy, says 'want multifaceted relations in various fields, not only energy'
December 06, 2025
Russian businesses are ready to increase purchases from India across a wide range of goods and …
India is pursuing an independent and sovereign policy under the leadership of PM Modi and …
President Vladimir Putin says India is conducting an independent and sovereign policy and at …
Financial Times
India cuts interest rates amid soaring growth and low inflation
December 06, 2025
India’s central bank has announced a quarter of a percentage point cut to its benchmark …
Inflation has eased from above 6 per cent last year to near-zero levels, which analysts said …
RBI revises up full-year growth forecast as governor hails ‘Goldilocks’ moment despite US …
The Economic Times
RBI GDP Growth 2025: Central bank raises FY26 growth forecast to 7.3%
December 06, 2025
Economic activity during the first half of the financial year benefited from income tax and GST …
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has raised India’s GDP growth …
In the July–September quarter, GDP grew 8.2%, a six-quarter high driven by robust consumer …
Business Today
Historic! India Records 0.3% Inflation & 8.2% GDP Growth - A Rare Goldilocks Moment
December 06, 2025
The real GDP growth surged to 8.2% in Q2, powered by strong festive-season consumption and GST …
Despite global uncertainties and divergent inflation trends worldwide, India continues to show …
India has entered a rare “Goldilocks period”, achieving an extraordinary balance of very low …
The Economic Times
Punctuality of Indian Railways at 80 pc, better than many European nations: Vaishnaw
December 06, 2025
Indian Railways has achieved an overall punctuality rate of 80%, surpassing several European …
Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted a significant increase in the railway project budget for Uttar …
Prior to 2014, a mere Rs 100 crore budget was earmarked, which today has gone up by several …
The Economic Times
Mobile phone import drops to 0.0% of local demand in 2024-25 from 75% in 2014-15
December 06, 2025
Mobile phone imports in the country have become almost negligible at around 0.02 per cent of …
Production of electronic goods has increased 6 times to Rs 11.3 lakh crore in 2024-25 from 1.9 …
Mobile phone production in the country has increased 28 times now to Rs 5.5 lakh crore from …
The Economic Times
India’s growth momentum to stay strong despite softening indicators: Fitch Ratings’ Alex Muscatelli
December 06, 2025
India’s economy remains on a firm footing even as some high-frequency indicators soften, says …
Alex Muscatelli says Fitch has raised India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7.4% from 6.9%, …
Fitch expects India’s real GDP growth to remain above trend for the next two years.
The Economic Times
Over 31.38 crore unorganised workers registered on e-Shram portal
December 06, 2025
E-Shram - 'One-Stop-Solution' entails integration of different social security/ welfare schemes …
The national database of the informal sector workforce, e-Shram portal, has 31.38 crore …
So far, 14 schemes of different central ministries/departments have already been integrated/…
ANI News
From Dal Tadka, Jhol Momo to Laccha Paratha: Indian savoury delights at grand Rashtrapati Bhavan banquet for Putin
December 06, 2025
President Droupadi Murmu hosted a state banquet for Russian President Vladimir Putin at the …
At the banquet, President Putin highlighted the partnership between the two nations, noting …
Russian President Vladimir Putin's grand farewell dinner in India showcased not just culinary …
News18
PM Modi’s Cultural Diplomacy: From SCO Translations To Gifting Gita To President Putin
December 06, 2025
PM Modi gifting President Putin a Russian translation of the Bhagavad Gita reflects India’s …
Prime Minister Modi first mooted the ambitious idea of translating ten modern Indian literary …
That cultural outreach traces back to India’s initiative at the 2019 SCO Summit in Bishkek, …
News18
ISKCON Thanks PM Modi For Gifting Russian Edition Of Gita To Russian President Putin
December 06, 2025
ISKCON Kolkata expressed its gratitude to PM Modi for gifting the Russian edition of ISKCON’s …
ISKCON has distributed over 60 crore copies of the Bhagavad Gita worldwide in more than 110 …
Presented a copy of the Gita in Russian to President Putin. The teachings of the Gita give …
News18
'India Not Neutral, We're On The Side Of Peace': PM Modi To President Putin On Ukraine
December 06, 2025
PM Modi told Russian President Putin that India is “not neutral" on the Ukraine conflict and is …
Russian President Putin thanked PM Modi for the invitation and warm reception, saying, “I am …
The longstanding India–Russia relationship reflects Putin’s strategic vision, with the …
News18
Amit Shah’s ‘Seva’ Doctrine: Replacing Colonial ‘Raj’ With ‘Lok’ In Governance
December 06, 2025
PM Modi gave Panch Pran (five sacred vows) to the nation on 15 August 2022 from the ramparts of …
In September 2022, the historic Rajpath — literally the “Path of the King", built by Edwin …
As we shed the last vestiges of mental slavery, we do not just change names on signboards; we …
News18
India As A Blue Superpower: Why Naval Dominance Is Essential
December 06, 2025
PM Modi has pursued a singular, unwavering strategy: transforming India’s navy into the …
Indian shipyards have delivered 40 warships over the last 11 years, with 51 large ships …
India has recorded a 34-fold rise in defence exports over a decade, jumping from ₹686 crore in …
India Today
Lockheed Martin, Tata deliver 250th made-in-India C-130J Super Hercules tail
December 06, 2025
Lockheed Martin, Tata has delivered the 250th C-130J Super Hercules tail component, marking a …
Lockheed Martin and TLMAL’s empennage program supports India’s “Make in India” initiative and …
The C-130J-30 is used by the Indian Air Force for various missions. India received its first …
Hindustan Times
In defence of the electoral rolls reform exercise
December 06, 2025
The ongoing SIR exercise isn’t the first time ECI is undertaking a thorough voter inventory
Over the decades, ECI has introduced many innovations to ensure the fairness of elections
SIR will add some more conviction to the global belief that India does its elections well
The Indian Express
New labour codes are a win-win for workers and employers
December 06, 2025
India’s labour market has long been shaped by protective laws that turned into a stranglehold, …
By simplifying regulation, expanding protections, embracing new forms of work, and giving firms …
The new labour codes offer a pathway for India to move from a fragmented, informal labour …
ANI News
FIEO hails India-Russia summit outcomes, says joint statement boosts trade and industrial cooperation
December 06, 2025
The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has welcomed the Joint Statement issued …
The India-Russia Joint Statement clearly outlines a forward-looking and comprehensive …
FIEO has lauded the Leaders' focus on strengthening transport corridors such as the INSTC, the …
The Economic Times
India’s electronics manufacturing grows six-fold in 11 years to ₹11.32 lakh crore in FY25: Jitin Prasada
December 06, 2025
Electronics manufacturing has grown almost six times in the last 11 years – from ₹1.9 lakh …
Since the launch of PLI for LSEM, mobile manufacturing has increased from ₹2.2 lakh crore in …
Central government-led schemes, including PLI for large-scale electronics manufacturing (LSEM) …
News18
India Adds 14 Million Manufacturing Jobs Since 2018; A Third Comes From Custom Tailoring
December 06, 2025
India added an estimated 14 million new manufacturing jobs between 2018 and 2024, amid a post-…
By 2024, the total number of new jobs for tailors reached roughly 5 million, while all other …
Nearly two out of every five new manufacturing jobs created since 2018 were taken up by custom …
The Times Of India
Home loans set to fall to historic low of 7.1% with rate cut
December 06, 2025
Home loan rates are set to drop, with the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee reducing the repo …
On a Rs 1 crore home loan for 15 years, a 0.25 percentage-point reduction in the rate reduces …
Several banks currently offer home loans at 7.35%, and borrowers at this repo rate will see …
The Times Of India
Def ties shift from buyer-seller roles to that of joint players
December 06, 2025
India and Russia will work to set up joint ventures to meet the needs of the Indian armed forces
PM Modi and Russian President Putin have expressed satisfaction with the regular military …
PM Modi and Russian President Putin reaffirmed their strong commitment to preventing and …
The Times Of India
From Kashmiri saffron to Assam tea: What all PM Modi gifted Vladimir Putin - see pics
December 06, 2025
PM Modi presented an array of culturally significant gifts to Russian President Putin, …
PM Modi’s gifts to President Putin, ranging from Assam Black Tea to a Russian translation of …
During his two-day visit to India, Russian President Putin held talks with PM Modi and other …
The Tribune
Operation Sagar Bandhu: India provides assistance to restore road connectivity in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka
December 05, 2025
India has initiated Operation Sagar Bandhu to deliver urgent relief, including food supplies, …
The Indian field engineers have started the work to restore vital road connectivity along key …
The scale and speed of India's ongoing support reflect its commitment to assisting neighbouring …
India Today
Exclusive: Just two friends in a car, says Putin on viral carpool with PM Modi
December 05, 2025
Ahead of his arrival in Delhi, Russian President Putin spoke about his impromptu carpool with …
The car ride with PM Modi was my idea. It was a symbol of our friendship: Russian President …
In Delhi, PM Modi and Russian President Putin will hold bilateral talks, followed by the …
India Today
World Exclusive | Almost like a miracle: Putin praises India's economic rise since independence
December 05, 2025
President Vladimir Putin praised India's remarkable economic rise since independence, saying …
The world will be watching our visit. There is no big deal here. India is an enormous country, …
India's economy in purchasing power ranks third," President Putin said, noting that some G7 …
News18
From CM To PM: The 25-Year Bond Between Narendra Modi And Vladimir Putin
December 05, 2025
The roots of the India-Russia’s long-standing relationship trace back to the year 2001, when PM …
Under the Modi-Putin era, the partnership has demonstrated its continuity and expansion despite …
The current visit, the first by President Putin since December 2021, is set to further deepen …
News18
'Inspiration For Millions': PM Modi Gifts Putin Russian Edition Of Bhagavad Gita
December 05, 2025
PM Modi gifted Russian President Vladimir Putin a Russian edition of the Bhagavad Gita during …
In a rare protocol departure reflecting the importance of the visit, PM Modi received the …
The 23rd India-Russia Summit is likely to focus on bolstering defence cooperation, …
India Today
India got lucky, he lives and breathes India: Putin's big praise for PM Modi
December 05, 2025
President Vladimir Putin called PM Modi a reliable leader deeply committed to India and to …
He is a very reliable person. In that sense, I’m speaking very sincerely. India got lucky. He …
He is deeply committed to strengthening ties between India and Russia across a wide spectrum, …
The Economic Times
Fitch raises India's FY26 GDP forecast to 7.4% from 6.9%, on high consumer spending, GST reforms
December 05, 2025
Fitch Ratings has raised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY26 to 7.4% from 6.9%, citing …
Consumer price inflation fell to an all-time low in October of 0.3%, driven by lower food and …
India's GDP quickened a six-qurter high of 8.2% in the second quarter of FY26, up from 5.6% in …
The Economic Times
Rs 41,407 crore to be invested in auctioned coal mines, to create over 3.73 lakh jobs: Minister
December 05, 2025
Parliament was informed that the Ministry of Coal has auctioned 133 coal mines in 12 rounds of …
The all India raw coal production target for the year 2025-26 is 1157 million tonnes (MT): …
Coal India Limited is implementing the revival of certain legacy and non-operational …
The Indian Express
Indian Railways punctuality improves; Mail/Express trains record 80% on-time performance in Apr-Oct 2025
December 05, 2025
In the ongoing financial year 2025-26, the overall punctuality of Mail/Express trains stood at …
Indian Railways is making every possible effort to ensure trains run on time: Union Minister …
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project is …
News18
From Warm Hug To Laughter: PM Modi-Putin Bonhomie Shines In Delhi
December 05, 2025
In a rare gesture, PM Modi received President Putin at Delhi airport with a warm embrace. This …
PM Modi stated in a post on X that India-Russia friendship is a “time-tested" one that has …
During talks, India-Russia are expected to focus on expanding trade, defence cooperation, and …
News18
Putin In Delhi: The Changing Landscape Of India-Russia Ties
December 05, 2025
The relations between India-Russia are a blend of durable strategic habits and fast-changing …
Normatively, India and Russia both proclaim a shared commitment to a “multipolar" world order, …
India-Russia defence ties are the most visible anchor, from legacy platforms (MiG and Sukhoi …
The Times Of India
Russian oil industry considers Indian counterparts very reliable, says Putin
December 05, 2025
President Putin highlighted defence cooperation with India, emphasising that his country also …
PM Modi & President Putin discussed ways to further strengthen the special and privileged …
According to govt sources, the Putin visit to India will go a long way in strengthening …
The Economic Times
HMSI domestic sales up 23% to 5.33 lakh units in November 2025
December 05, 2025
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) reported domestic sales of 5,33,645 units in November …
Honda India Foundation (HIF) launched a Kaushal Vikas Kendra for Persons with Disabilities in …
For the April–November 2025 period of FY26, HMSI reported total sales of 42,32,748 units, …
Ani News
"PM Modi's stance is unwavering and straightforward": Putin praises PM Modi's leadership
December 05, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised PM Modi's leadership and said that the Indian PM …
The Indian people can certainly take pride in their leader. This is absolutely obvious. His …
President described his relationship with PM Modi as both professional and personal, rooted in …
India Today
Over 1.2 lakh railways vacancies under recruitment for 2024–25: Government
December 05, 2025
The Indian Railways has accelerated its hiring drive for over 1.2 lakh vacancies announced …
The Indian Railways has provided 5.08 lakh jobs over the last 11 years, marking a significant …
In 2024 alone, the Railways issued ten Centralised Employment Notifications (CENs) covering …
Business Standard
'Druzhba Dosti' flag flutters as PM Modi greets President Putin on tarmac
December 05, 2025
Russian President Putin arrived in New Delhi to a rare tarmac welcome from PM Modi as the two …
The Russians have termed President Putin’s visit to India as “Druzhba Dosti”, which means ‘…
PM Modi and President Putin will hold their 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit and are expected to …
NDTV
Not 'Fortress On Wheels', Putin Leaves Delhi Airport In PM Modi's Fortuner
December 05, 2025
PM Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled in the same official car as they came …
While PM Modi's car followed Putin's vehicle, the Aurus Senat, in China, the Russian President'…
PM Modi and Russian President Putin had travelled in the same vehicle in September 2025 during …
The Economic Times
Passport verification record now available on DigiLocker: Here’s how it will help you in job application, travel and compliance
December 05, 2025
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in collaboration with the …
PVR can now be securely accessed, stored, shared and digitally verified within the DigiLocker …
Citizens will be able to access and retrieve their PVR from the “Issued Documents” section of …
Business Standard
Worli emerges as India's ultra-luxury housing hub with ₹5,500 crore sales
December 05, 2025
Worli has become India’s ultra-luxury housing hub, logging ₹5,500 crore in home (priced over ₹…
In the last three years, Worli has seen 40 deals worth ₹7,500 crore, over 20 deals each worth …
With marquee developers and ₹69,000 crore of infrastructure upgrades, Worli is evolving into a …
Business Standard
Russia plans shipbuilding foray in India: First Deputy PM Manturov
December 05, 2025
Russia is exploring the joint production of polar-class vessels in India: First Deputy PM …
Russia is exploring joint production of Arctic-class vessels in India, deepening maritime and …
Currently, India and Russia have operationalised the eastern corridor between Chennai and …
Business Standard
Russia's Sberbank to invest $100 mn to expand operations in India: CEO
December 05, 2025
Sberbank, Russia's largest lender has plans to gradually expand its business in India and would …
Indian economy is expected to grow 6-7% over the next 10 years: Herman Gref, Sberbank CEO
It is the right moment to invest in India as its economy is growing at a much faster rate …
Business Standard
India's Sugar Output Jumps 43% to 4.11 Million Tonnes in Early 2025-26
December 05, 2025
India’s sugar production rose 43% to 4.11 million tonnes in the first two months of the 2025–26 …
India’s sugar production rose, driven by strong output from Maharashtra: ISMA
India’s sugar output rose to 4.11 MT in the first two months of the 2025-26 marketing year, up …
Business Standard
India's E&M industry revenue to reach $47.2 billion by 2029: PwC report
December 05, 2025
In 2025, India's E&M industry’s projected annual growth rate is estimated at 8.9%: Report
The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the E&M industry till 2029 is projected at 7.8%, …
India’s entertainment and media (E&M) industry is estimated to reach $35.3 billion in revenue …
Money Control
India in a strong position to lead Global AI adoption; continue to remain bullish on theme, says BlackRock’s Ben Powell
December 05, 2025
India is well placed to emerge at the forefront of global artificial intelligence adoption, …
India has made inroads in building world-class digital infrastructure and, as AI moves into the …
Indian equities could be an outperformer in 2026: BlackRock’s Ben Powell