New Delhi has officially announced that the country's external affairs minister S Jaishankar will fly to Russia on a key diplomatic visit beginning on Christmas day that is on December 25th. The 5-day visit is part of an ongoing high-level exchanges between Russia and India and it will include engagements in Moscow and St Petersburg.

Jaishankar on five-day Russia visit: All eyes on Jaishankar-Lavrov meet, to expand engagement

The merchant ship MV Chem Pluto which was attacked by a drone on Saturday will be arriving in Mumbai today. The vessel is being escorted by Indian Coast Guard ship Vikram. In response to the attack, the Indian Navy diverted a maritime patrol aircraft operating in Area. Naval maritime patrol aircraft flew over MV Chem Pluto and established contact.

WION access first images of damaged MV Chem Pluto, merchant ship that was attcked in Arabian Sea

303 passengers predominantly Indians found themselves at the centre of a high-stakes legal showdown in France. The passengers detained by the French authorities are back in India. Out of 303, around 276 Indians are back in their country.

Plane stranded in France returns to India | 276 passengers out of 303 are back, claim reports

More than 37,000 women from the Ahir clan in the Indian state of Gujarat have take part in a ritual Ras dance ceremony in the city of Dwarka. The 5,000-year-old tradition is an offering made to the Hindu deity Krishna.

Gujarat: 37,000 women of Ahir clan dance for Krishna in Dwarka

In a significant boost to India's Naval capabilities, the Indian Navy has commissioned its stealth-guided missile destroyer the INS Imphal. The newest destroyer in the Navy's Arsenal was welcomed at the Mumbai port in the presence of India's defence minister Rajnath Singh.

INS Imphal now part of naval command, Defence Minster Rajnath Singh present at ceremony

Indian external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar is on a 5-day visit to Russia. During his visit, Dr Jaishankar will meet Russia's Deputy Prime Minister and minister of industry and trade. The Indian external affairs minister will also meet his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov. Watch to know more.

Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar's five-day Russia visit

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: 303 passengers predominantly Indians found themselves at the centre of a high-stakes legal showdown in France. The passengers detained by the French authorities are back in India. Out of 303, around 276 Indians are back in their country. Israeli PM Netanyahu heckled inside Parliament by families of hostages. Netanyahu visited Gaza strip on Monday. He has vowed to fight until Israel reaches its goals. Watch the video to know the latest headlines of the day!

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In a major boost to India's naval capabilities, the Indian Navy is all set to commission its stealth guided missile destroyer - INS Imphal. The newest destroyer in the Navy's arsenal would be welcomed in a short while.

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The visit comes days after terrorists ambushed an army convoy. Army Chief General Manoj Pande's message to the Indian Army, 'remain resolute & steadfast against all challenges."

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon flag off the newly-made Amrit Bharat train. The train features innovative push-pull technology. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the new technology. He claims that it will significantly increase the speed of the trains. Watch this video for all details.

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The 5-day visit is part of an ongoing high-level exchanges between Russia and India and it will include engagements in Moscow and St Petersburg.

Jaishankar on five-day Russia visit: To discuss economic ties, international & bilateral issues

China's smartphone giant Vivo faces legal showdown in India. Two senior executives from Vivo's India unit were arrested last week by the enforcement directorate, raising tensions between China and India.

China voices support for Vivo employees in India, stands firm with them

Over 37,000 women from the Ahir community in the Indian state of Gujarat have taken part in a ritual 'Ras Dance' ceremony in the city of Dwarka. The 5,000-year-old tradition is an offering made to the Hindu deity Krishna.

India: Divine dance of 37,000 Ahir women for lord Krishna in Gujarat's Dwarka

India: Indian Navy to commission INS Imphal in Mumbai; Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to be present

The merchant ship MV Chem Pluto which was attacked by a drone on Saturday will be arriving in Mumbai today. The vessel is being escorted by Indian Coast Guard ship Vikram.

MV Chem Pluto attacked in Arabian Sea, was enroute Mangalore from Jubail, Saudi Arabia | WION

An aircraft with 303 Indian passengers detained near Paris over the suspicion of human trafficking could leave on Monday (Dec 25), news agency AFP reported citing French judicial officials.

An aircraft with 303 Indian passengers detained near Paris over the suspicion of human trafficking could leave on Monday (Dec 25), news agency AFP reported citing French judicial officials. The Nicaragua-bound Airbus A340 has been held at the Vatry airport, 150 kilometres east of Paris, since arriving from Dubai on Thursday following an anonymous tip-off that it was carrying potential victims of human trafficking. The aircraft was operated by the Romanian company Legend Airlines. Also read: Indian embassy obtains consular access of 300 Indians grounded in France amid human trafficking allegations After passengers were questioned for two days, French prosecutors on Sunday gave the go-ahead for the plane to leave, and full approval for its departure is expected Monday, according to the local prefecture. It was not known what would be the destination, but the head of the local bar association, Francois Procureur, told a press conference the passengers would be flown to India, AFP reported. Eleven unaccompanied minors among passengers The passengers aboard the aircraft included 11 unaccompanied minors, according to Paris prosecutors. Six of the minors expressed an interest in applying for asylum. Also read: 11 minors among 303 Indian passengers on flight grounded by France: Report The passengers were put up at the airport during the investigation. Two of them were detained "to verify" whether their role "may have been different than the others in this transport, and under what conditions and with what objectives". Twelve of the passengers have requested asylum, a source told AFP. Another source said that Indian passengers were likely workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who had been bound for Nicaragua as a jumping-off spot for the United States or Canada. (With inputs from agencies)

Aircraft with Indian passengers detained in France could leave today

Indian merchant ship MV Chem Pluto to reach Mumbai | Ship attacked in Arabian Sea

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee, whose mimicry of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar stirred a row, imitated Dhankhar once again on Sunday and said that he will continue to mimic him, terming it as an "art form". Banerjee said he would do it a thousand times and that he had a fundamental right to do so.

TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee mimics Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankar again

Ahead of the 2024 general elections, the unity efforts of the opposition I.N.D.I.A opposition alliance seem to be coming under massive strain. DMK leader Dayanidhi Maran is facing condemnation for his allegedly derogatory remarks on Hindi speakers.

India: DMK leader's remark on Hindi speakers sparks controversy

India is all set to make use of Artificial Intelligence in a bid to make better weather forecast. The country has been facing climate challenges resulting in a surge of severe weather conditions.

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303 passengers predominantly Indians found themselves at the centre of a high-stakes legal showdown in France the passengers had been detained by the French authorities over grave suspicions of human trafficking. Keep watching this interview with Anne Elisabeth Moutet, Columnist at the London Telegraph.

Indian-origin passengers grounded over 'human trafficking' concerns, passengers face questions

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India is set to make use of artificial intelligence in a bid to make better weather forecasts. The country has been facing climate challenges resulting in a surge of severe weather conditions like heavy rains as well as floods.

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