Ahead of Putin’s visit, Russia also gave the go-ahead to a key defence deal between Moscow and New Delhi.

Cyclone Ditwah has brought heavy, persistent rain to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, prompting school closures in Chennai and Tiruvallur. IMD predicts continued light to moderate showers with isolated heavy spells as the system weakens into a low-pressure area.

KKCCI welcomed the revised schedule of the Kalaburagi-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express, which will depart at 6:10 a.m. from January 1, 2026. The chamber said the change improves convenience for commuters and follows sustained civic efforts.