'Close friends' Putin and Modi vow to boost military, trade ties

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'Close friends' Putin and Modi vow to boost military, trade ties Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised his "close friend" Russian President Vladimir Putin Wednesday as the pair said they would work to boost military, trade and energy ties. Auto industry suffers crash, pain spreads to villages The narrow lanes in Aliyar and Kasan villages in Manesar, an automotive manufacturing hub on New Delhi's southern outskirts, would usually be packed on Sundays with migrant workers employed at the nearby plants enjoying their day off, but not anymore. Most liveable cities: Delhi slips 6 ranks While New Delhi registered the biggest decline in Asia, Mumbai also fell two places since last year to rank 119th on the list. Mumbai rains: IMD issues orange alert Heavy rains that started on Tuesday night saw Mumbai slowed down on Wednesday morning, but road, rail and air services were still operating. Germany, land of the car, develops taste for electric cargo bikes A rising number of environmentally conscious Germans are buying electric cargo bikes, which last year outsold electric cars in a country known for its love of the combustion engine. Vienna crowned 'most liveable city' for second year. Here's why Vienna -- known for its convenient public transport, refreshing Alpine tap water and varied cultural life -- scored 99.1 points out of 100, as it did last year. Qatar unviels 2022 FIFA World Cup logo FIFA on Tuesday unveiled the official emblem of the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup which is scheduled to be hosted in Qatar. This Cape Town restaurant serves insect-only dishes Adventurous customers can try small bowls of insects, including mealworms, as well as larger dried mopane worms, which are already considered a delicacy in some African countries. Using smartphones to pay? That's so yesterday in China No cash, no cards, no wallet, and no smartphones: China's shoppers are increasingly purchasing goods with just a turn of their heads as the country embraces facial payment technology. Modi's Fit India Campaign resonates with these startups Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 'Fit India Movement' on August 29, which is celebrated as National Sports Day. The campaign is being coordinated by the sports ministry, and saw the participation of ministries of information and broadcasting, human resource development, panchayati raj and rural development, health and youth affairs.

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