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November 28, 2025 3:45 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit India in December for 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India from December 4 to 5 for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. During his visit, Putin will ...

November 28, 2025 3:12 PM

PM Modi addresses Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana programme at Udupi’s Sri Krishna Matha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana, a mass recitation programme held at Sri Krishna Matha in Udupi, where one lakh devotees chanted verses of the Bhagavad Gita in unison. The Prime Minister described the ...

November 28, 2025 2:41 PM

Piyush Goyal highlights expanding trade negotiations; says self-reliance central to India’s economic strategy

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said India’s trade engagements are expanding rapidly, with negotiations currently underway with 14 countries or blocs representing nearly 50 nations. He said India has already concluded ba...

November 28, 2025 3:53 PM

PM Modi holds roadshow in Udupi ahead of Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a vibrant roadshow in Udupi ahead of the Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana programme. Residents lined the streets in large numbers, waving the tricolour and cheering as the Prime Minister’s convoy passed. The ...

November 28, 2025 12:46 PM

CM Rekha Gupta declares Farhan Akhtar’s ‘120 Bahadur’ tax-free in Delhi

Farhan Akhtar’s war drama 120 Bahadur, which pays tribute to the bravehearts of the Charlie Company of the Kumaon Regiment, has been declared tax-free in Delhi by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta as a mark of respect for the valiant soldiers. Congratula...

November 28, 2025 12:08 PM

Apple expands in India: Fifth retail store to open in Noida on December 11

Apple on Friday announced that its fifth retail outlet in India will open in Noida on December 11. The new outlet, Apple Noida, will be located inside DLF Mall of India and will provide customers with a dedicated space to explore Apple products, rec...

November 28, 2025 12:01 PM

IMD nearing target to triple radar network, says Jitendra Singh; Raipur and Mangaluru get first Doppler radars

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is rapidly expanding its weather-monitoring infrastructure and is on track to triple its Doppler radar network from 47 to 126 by 2027, a commitment made to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Science & Te...

November 28, 2025 10:53 AM

NDRF teams deployed across Tamil Nadu for precautionary operations ahead of Cyclone Ditwah

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed multiple teams across several districts in Tamil Nadu to carry out precautionary operations amid heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone Ditwah. The deployment was made following requests from the ...

November 28, 2025 10:49 AM

Cyclone Ditwah: Orange alert for TN, Puducherry; heavy rain triggers waterlogging in Thoothukudi

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued an orange alert for north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts as Cyclonic Storm Ditwah continued to move north-northwestward over coastal Sri Lanka and the adjoin...

November 28, 2025 10:44 AM

Coastal Andhra Pradesh on alert as Cyclone Ditwah set to intensify rainfall over the next six days

Coastal Andhra Pradesh has been placed on alert as Cyclonic Storm Ditwah is expected to bring intensified rainfall and strong winds over the next six days. Vizag Cyclone Warning Centre Officer Jagannath Kumar issued the advisory on Thursday, warning ...

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