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India's Strategic Autonomy: Jaishankar Defends Russia Relations Amid US Trade Tensions
Dec 06, 2025 06:54 pm CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar defends India's long-standing relationship with Russia while addressing US trade negotiations, emphasizing the nation's strategic autonomy in foreign policy. Speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, he highlighted Putin's recent visit as an opportunity to strengthen economic ties, while firmly maintaining that India's multiple bilateral relationships remain independent of external influence.
S Jaishankar Discusses 2026 Resolution and US-India Relations Amid Changing Global Landscape
Dec 06, 2025 06:53 pm CST
Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar addressed questions about his 2026 New Year's resolution and relationship with incoming US President Donald Trump during the HT Leadership Summit. Emphasizing the rapidly changing nature of global diplomacy, Jaishankar highlighted the importance of capability in handling unforeseen international situations while sharing insights into how he manages diplomatic responsibilities across different time zones.
Delhi Establishes Task Force to Create Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority for Improved Urban Mobility
Dec 06, 2025 06:05 pm CST
The Delhi government has formed a 21-member task force to establish the Delhi Urban Metropolitan Transport Authority (DUMTA) and Delhi Urban Transport Fund (DUTF), aimed at addressing the city's growing transportation challenges through comprehensive planning and inter-agency coordination. Led by the chief secretary, this initiative responds to increasing population, pollution, and demand for organized public transport in Delhi-NCR, with recommendations expected within three weeks.
India's Lok Sabha Introduces Comprehensive Bill to Regulate Deepfake Content with Mandatory Consent Requirements
Dec 06, 2025 05:45 pm CST
The Lok Sabha has introduced a Private Member's Bill proposing a comprehensive framework to regulate deepfake technology in India. Presented by Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde, the legislation mandates prior consent from individuals portrayed in deepfake content and establishes a specialized Deepfake Task Force to address security concerns, protect privacy, and develop detection technologies for manipulated media.
Madhya Pradesh Records One Fatal Cattle-Related Road Accident Every Three Days: Government Data Reveals Growing Crisis
Dec 06, 2025 05:23 pm CST
Official data reveals Madhya Pradesh faces a serious public safety issue with cattle on roads causing one fatal accident every three days. In the past two years, 94 people have died and 133 injured in 237 cattle-related accidents, while farmers receive no compensation for crop damage despite governmental allocation of Rs 296.20 crore for cow shelters housing 4.5 lakh cattle.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar Shocked by EOW Notice in National Herald Case Investigation
Dec 06, 2025 05:19 pm CST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expresses shock over Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing notice in the National Herald case, claiming harassment despite previously providing all details to the Enforcement Directorate. He plans to challenge the notice in court, alleging it's an attempt to target Congress leadership.
Civil Aviation Ministry Caps Airfares Amid IndiGo Flight Crisis: Passenger Protection Measures Implemented
Dec 06, 2025 04:58 pm CST
The Civil Aviation Ministry has implemented airfare caps following widespread IndiGo flight cancellations, protecting passengers from price surges. The directive mandates refund completion by December 7, while IndiGo's operational recovery is expected by mid-December. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirms that major airport congestion is being resolved as the airline begins resuming limited operations.
S Jaishankar Defends India's Strategic Autonomy: "No Country Has Veto On Our Ties"
Dec 06, 2025 04:57 pm CST
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar firmly asserts India's strategic autonomy in international relations, emphasizing that the long-standing India-Russia partnership demonstrates India's sovereign right to cultivate diverse global alliances without external interference, while maintaining that productive negotiations with the US on trade matters continue alongside.
Assam CID Concludes Investigation into Zubeen Garg's Death: Chargesheet Reveals Evidence of Murder
Dec 06, 2025 04:51 pm CST
Assam's Criminal Investigation Department has completed their probe into popular singer Zubeen Garg's mysterious death in Singapore, with authorities confirming all evidence has been collected and a detailed chargesheet will be submitted soon. Multiple arrests have been made, including the singer's manager and associates, with Assam's Chief Minister describing the case as "plain and simple murder."
Year-Ender 2025: Rising Stars and New Faces in Indian Politics
Dec 06, 2025 04:40 pm CST
The year 2025 witnessed a significant transformation in India's political landscape as several prominent personalities from entertainment, law enforcement, and local governance made their electoral debuts. From folk singer Maithili Thakur's historic win as the youngest MLA in Bihar to Saurabh Thapliyal's record-breaking mayoral victory in Dehradun, these newcomers represented diverse backgrounds and political affiliations, reshaping regional political dynamics across multiple state elections throughout the year.