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Putin to travel to India in December, the Kremlin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to travel to India in December, the Kremlin said Friday.
Putin’s foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov told reporters that the Russian leader will discuss his upcoming December visit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday in China, where the two will meet on the sidelines of the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). The group was established by China and Russia in 2001 with a focus on security in Central Asia and the wider region.
Putin is attending the summit and holding multiple bilateral meetings on the sidelines as part of a four-day visit to China on Aug. 31 to Sept. 3. He also will hold extensive talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing and attend a massive military parade there commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War, according to the Kremlin.
In addition meeting with Modi, the Russian leader on Monday is also scheduled to have bilateral meetings with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, as well as other contacts, Ushakov said.
According to Ushakov, Putin’s meeting with Modi will be the first this year, but the two “have repeatedly maintained contact by telephone.”
Modi travelled to Russia last year twice — first to Moscow for talks with Putin in July, his first trip to Russia since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Kremlin’s forces in 2022, and then to Kazan in October for the summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies.
Russia had strong ties with India during the Cold War, and New Delhi’s importance as a key trading partner with Moscow has grown since the war in Ukraine.
Modi has avoided condemning Russia while emphasizing a peaceful settlement. Their partnership has become more complicated, however, as Russia has moved closer to China amid international isolation of Moscow over Ukraine.
China and India are key buyers of Russian oil following sanctions imposed by the United States and its allies that shut most Western markets off to Russian exports.
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KSRTC adds 90 extra buses for Onam festivities between Bengaluru, Kerala: Report | Bengaluru
Published on: Aug 31, 2025 02:47 pm IST
The KSRTC will deploy 90 additional buses from September 2 to 4 to accommodate Onam travellers between Bengaluru and Kerala.
What’s the story
Chennai‘s Manali area witnessed a cloudburst on Saturday night, leading to heavy rainfall.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded 10.6cm of rain from 10:00pm to 11:00pm and another 12.6cm from 11:00pm to midnight on August 30, 2025.
Wimco Nagar received the highest rainfall of 15.7cm during the hour from 11:00pm to midnight on August 30, followed by Korattur with 13.7cm and New Manali Town with 10.3cm during the same period.
Manali receives 27cm of rain
The IMD recorded over 100mm of rainfall in several parts of Chennai.
Manali received 27cm of rain while New Manali Town and Wimco Nagar received 26cm and 23cm, respectively, during a 24-hour period ending at 8:30am on Sunday.
Other areas such as Kathivakkam (13.6cm), Tiruvottiyur (12.6cm), and Ayapakkam (12.1cm) also witnessed heavy rainfall during this period.
Heavy rainfall affects air travel
The heavy rainfall in Chennai also affected air travel. Three flights from Frankfurt, Mangaluru, and New Delhi were diverted to Bengaluru as they couldn’t land at the city airport due to the weather conditions.
However, once the weather cleared up in Chennai, passengers were flown back from Bengaluru by different flights.
Weather forecast for Tamil Nadu
The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecasted light to moderate rain in isolated places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal in the next 24 hours.
Strong winds with speeds of 40-50km/h are also likely over these areas.
This weather update comes after a similar pattern was observed on August 23 when several districts, including Chennai, received moderate to heavy overnight rains.
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Bullet Train in South India to connect 4 cities, including Hyderabad, Chennai; know key routes, travel time
A bullet train project has been proposed for South India, connecting Hyderabad, Chennai, Amaravati, and Bengaluru. CM N Chandrababu Naidu confirmed that a survey has been ordered. The project aligns with PM Modi’s vision to expand India’s high-speed rail network.
Bullet Train in South India to connect 4 cities, including Hyderabad, Chennai; know key routes, travel time
Andhra Pradesh CM, N Chandrababu Naidu has announced that a survey has been ordered for a bullet train project in South India, connecting four major cities. After the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, the government is now moving forward with South India as the next big hub for high speed connectivity.
South India bullet train route
The proposed bullet train project will connect Hyderabad, Chennai, Amaravati, and Bengaluru. Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu, speaking at the India Food Manufacturing Summit in Visakhapatnam, said that the survey for the project has already been ordered.
He highlighted that these four cities together represent a population of over five crore and one of the biggest markets in the world, making the project a game-changer for regional connectivity and economic growth.
ALSO READ: Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: First photos of stations of high-speed rail REVEALED, check here
PM Modi on expanding bullet train routes
The announcement came on a day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled in a bullet train in Japan alongside Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba. During his visit, PM Modi reiterated India’s ambition to expand the high-speed rail network and stressed that the government is committed to making bullet trains a part of India’s transport revolution.
Why does the bullet train project matter?
The South India bullet train project aims to drastically cut travel time between the four metros, boost business opportunities, and create a stronger regional economy. With improved connectivity, it is expected to benefit industries, tourism, and trade across Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Karnataka.
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