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Russia’s Putin plans to travel to India in December
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin plans to travel to India in December, Putin’s aide 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. Putin and Modi will meet on the sidelines of the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which 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.
Russian officials also were “working on the possibility of a bilateral meeting” between Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Beijing, where Kim will also be attending the parade, Ushakov added.
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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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.
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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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Good News! South India To Get A Bullet Train Connecting These 4 Major Cities, Announces Andhra CM
Good news! India is now gearing up to welcome a bullet train in South India. It will connect four major cities and serve nearly five crore people across the region. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu announced this major project on Saturday during the India Food Manufacturing Summit. Here’s what we know.
A New Bullet Train Project In South India
India’s first-ever bullet train project between Mumbai and Ahmedabad is already progressing in full swing and is expected to become operational next year. But in a recent development, one more bullet train might be added to the country. As per a report by Times Now, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu addressed the India Food Manufacturing Summit on Saturday. He announced that a bullet train is soon going to come to South India.
This major infrastructure project will connect Hyderabad, Chennai, Amravati and Bengaluru. Furthermore, the CM announced that road infrastructure will be upgraded to international standards. These large-scale infrastructure plans aim to transform the region into a major logistical hub.
Also Read: India’s First Bullet Train Update: Stations On Mumbai-Ahmedabad Corridor Nearing Completion
The Project Aimed To Boost Connectivity & Tourism
Reportedly, this bullet train will cater to a population of nearly five crore people across these four major South Indian cities. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu also added that a survey has been ordered so people can understand how logistics and transport will improve once the bullet train materialises.
The announcement comes at a significant time as India is already working on its first bullet train project. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor, which spans over 500 km, will feature 12 world-class stations. With this new project announced for South India, connecting Hyderabad, Amravati, Chennai and Bengaluru, travel time between these cities is expected to be cut drastically. Moreover, the project also aims to boost trade, manufacturing and tourism. It will make commuting much easier for millions of passengers.
The South India bullet train project marks a major move in upgrading the country’s transportation system. Surveys are still underway, but if this vision comes to life, the high-speed train will seriously redefine how people travel in the South. What do you think of this initiative? Let us know.
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First Published: August 31, 2025 12:08 PM
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