Dec 8 (Reuters) - India will take strict action against IndiGo following at least 2,000 flight cancellations this month, the country's civil aviation minister said on Monday, to "set an example" for airlines that violate regulations.

When Vladimir Putin’s plane touches down in New Delhi this week, he will be met with the pomp and ceremony reserved for one of India’s most steadfast partners. Yet his host, Prime Narendra Modi, is simultaneously forging a deep strategic relationship with a key global rival: the United States.

The United States itself still buys nuclear fuel from us for its own nuclear power plants. That is also fuel,” Russian President Vladimir Putin said during his first visit to India in four years.

India gave Russia's leader a warm welcome in his first visit since his country invaded Ukraine. The visit in part signaled India's defiance of the U.S., which has punished New Delhi for buying Russian oil.

By Bharath Rajeswaran and Vivek Kumar M Dec 9 (Reuters) - Indian equity benchmarks fell for a second straight session on Tuesday, led by information technology stocks, as caution ahead of the Federal Reserve's rate decision and lingering uncertainty over a U.

The Trump administration, which crippled Russia’s oil sales to India with sanctions, will be watching Mr. Putin’s talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting India to strengthen economic and bilateral ties. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed him in New Delhi.

By Munsif Vengattil and Aditya Kalra BENGALURU, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Amnesty International has said India's review of a telecom industry proposal to mandate always-on satellite location tracking on phones for better lawful surveillance was "deeply concerning" and puts data of human rights defenders at risk.

The latest is Microsoft's largest investment in Asia.

India’s small-cap stocks are sharply trailing their larger peers, dealing a blow to retail investors who dominate trading in the segment.

As the White House tries to curb Moscow's energy income, Vladimir Putin enjoys a warm welcome in India, and promises an "uninterrupted supply" of Russian fuel.