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This is a collection of news briefs published on December 6, 2025, by The Hindu e-Paper. Key headlines include President Putin’s state visit to India, marked by strengthened India-Russia relations and agreements on worker mobility; Trump receiving a FIFA peace prize at the 2026 World Cup draw; significant flight cancellations by IndiGo airlines; efforts to restart the MGNREGA scheme in West Bengal; the return of a pregnant woman to India from Bangladesh after Supreme Court intervention; protests against the felling of trees for an Adani coal block; the death of architect Frank Gehry; the Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s budget presentation; a petition calling for the abolition of polygamy in India; and Israel’s approval of its 2026 state budget with increased defense spending.

News Article:

India Forges Stronger Ties with Russia; Trump Honored at World Cup Draw

New Delhi, December 6, 2025 – A flurry of activity across India and the globe dominated yesterday’s headlines. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded bilateral talks at Hyderabad House, hailing the “guiding star” of the India-Russia relationship and charting a course for expanded energy and trade collaboration through 2030. Putin’s visit also resulted in agreements to enhance the mobility of Indian skilled and semi-skilled workers to Russia, signaling a potential shift in India’s labor export strategy. Prasar Bharati signed memoranda of understanding with Russian media organizations. However, the Congress party lamented that its leaders weren’t invited to an official banquet held in Putin’s honor.

Meanwhile, in Washington D.C., U.S. President Donald Trump received FIFA’s new peace prize at the draw for the 2026 World Cup, which will feature 48 teams for the first time. The draw handed favorable matchups to Argentina and Spain, both considered tournament favorites.

Back in India, air travelers faced major disruptions as IndiGo cancelled over 1,000 flights on Friday, with more cancellations expected today. The government has granted the airline an exemption from new regulations until February 10 to help mitigate the crisis.

Other key developments include:

  • The Union Ministry of Rural Development is working to resume the MGNREGA scheme in West Bengal.
  • A pregnant woman who was allegedly pushed into Bangladesh five months ago has returned to India after intervention by the Supreme Court.
  • Congress MLAs staged a walkout in Madhya Pradesh protesting the felling of 600,000 trees for an Adani Group coal block.
  • The world mourns the death of acclaimed architect Frank Gehry, who passed away at the age of 96.
  • The Municipal Corporation of Delhi presented its 2026-27 budget with a focus on revenue generation from existing sources.
  • Over 300 prominent Muslim activists and progressive citizens have signed a petition calling for the legal abolition of polygamy in India.
  • Israel’s cabinet approved its 2026 state budget, including a significant increase in defense spending.

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