SPECIAL REPORT Summit aimed at imparting dynamism to India-Russia ties New Delhi : Prime Minister Manmohan Singh returned here on Dec. 7 after a "landmark" visit to Russia during which the two countries "rediscovered" new areas of cooperation like civil nuclear energy to give a "new momentum" to an old relationship that has stood the test of time. Russia responds positively to nuclear know-how request Moscow (IANS) : Russia on Dec. 6 responded positively to an Indian request to help its civilian nuclear energy program, even as New Delhi identified Moscow as "a vital partner" in its efforts to step up nuclear cooperation with key powers. Initiative for joint development of next generation weapons Moscow (IANS) : India and Russia on Dec. 6 signed a pact to protect intellectual property rights (IPR) for military hardware even as the two countries, who are traditional defense partners, agreed to work jointly to develop the next generation of weapons systems. New Delhi, Moscow to jointly develop transport aircraft Moscow (IANS) : India and Russia on Dec. 5 agreed to jointly develop and manufacture a multi-role transport aircraft that could be used by the militaries of both countries. Hear the 'new music' in India, PM tells Russians Moscow (IANS) : India and Russia should jointly work in frontline areas like biotechnology, IT and nano-technology, said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who was on Dec. 5 conferred the honorary title of professor by the Moscow State University, the oldest in Russia. Focus on scouting energy assets in third countries Moscow (IANS) : India and Russia decided to explore acquisition of energy assets in third countries through joint ventures and equity participation, officials here said. Text of PM's speech at banquet hosted by Russian President Moscow (IANS) : Following is the text of the speech by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at a banquet hosted in his honor by Russian President Vladimir Putin here on Dec. 6. Manmohan Singh lauds Indian diaspora in Russia Moscow (IANS) : Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Dec. 5 praised the Indian diaspora in Russia for its contribution to the life and development of not only their adopted country but also the nation of their origin. Images Manmohan Singh's 4-Day Russia Visit