Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Delhi on Thursday evening and headed straight to Prime Minister Modi's residence for a private dinner.
This is Russian President Vladimir Putin's first official visit to India since the war in Ukraine began in February 2022. He arrived in Delhi on the evening of December 4 for the 23rd India-Russia annual summit.
Putin's last visit to India was in December 2021.
During this state visit, Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discuss various regional and global issues of mutual interest. Putin's visit is considered crucial after the souring of relations between the US and India following the imposition of tariffs.
This bilateral meeting is significant as several agreements are expected to be signed, strengthening the economic partnership between the two countries. Areas of particular interest include trade, economy, healthcare, education, culture, and media. The visit is taking place against the backdrop of a sharp deterioration in relations between India and the US.
Putin to pay tribute at the Mahatma Gandhi memorial.
Putin's main official engagements will take place on Friday, December 5, beginning with a meeting with the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan at 11:00 AM. From Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Putin will visit Rajghat to pay tribute at the Mahatma Gandhi memorial. Following this, he will go to Hyderabad House, where most of the diplomatic discussions will take place.
Annual India-Russia summit talks between Modi and Putin
The annual India-Russia summit talks between Prime Minister Modi and Putin will be held at Hyderabad House on Friday, December 5. Later the same day, Putin will launch the new India channel of the Russian state broadcaster RT TV.
Putin will also meet President Droupadi Murmu.
Putin will also hold a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu. According to the news agency PTI, the Russian leader will depart from India on Friday evening, concluding his approximately 28-hour visit. India-US Relations Going Through a Rough Patch
The Russian president's visit to India comes at a time when India-US relations are arguably at their lowest point in the last two decades, as Washington has imposed a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, including a 25 percent duty on New Delhi's purchases of Russian crude oil.
Following the Modi-Putin talks, several agreements are expected to be signed by both sides, one of which will facilitate the movement of Indian workers to Russia and another on logistical support under a broader framework of defense cooperation.
India's Growing Trade with Russia
According to the news agency, it has been learned that under the trade sector, Indian exports to Russia are expected to see a significant increase in areas such as pharmaceuticals, agriculture, food products, and consumer goods.
'No drama, no breaking news here': Raj's ex-wife Shyamali reacts after Samantha's wedding
The yogic wedding of filmmaker Raj Nidimoru and actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu on December 1st garnered considerable attention on social media. Meanwhile, three days later, Raj's ex-wife, Shyamali Dey,
A war of words over SIR: Are BLO deaths also a drama? Akhilesh asks PM Modi's 'delivery, not drama' jibe.
The winter session of Parliament has begun with a stormy start. The opposition created a ruckus over the SIR issue. Samajwadi Party National President and MP Akhilesh Yadav sharply retorted to Prime
IMD issues red alert; over 70 trains arriving in Delhi are delayed by up to 15 hours due to dense fog; see the complete list.
Dense fog enveloped the national capital, Delhi, on Monday morning. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued an orange alert for Monday, which has now been upgraded to a red alert.
Republic Day 2026: This time, the invitation cards for the 'At Home' ceremony guests are very special, and they will receive a beautiful gift.
The nation is all set to celebrate its 77th Republic Day. As every year, a grand parade and special events will be held in New Delhi on January 26th, including the 'At Home' reception at Rashtrapati
After Pongal, PM Modi also performed cow service on Makar Sankranti: The Prime Minister was seen feeding fodder to cattle, and shared pictures.
On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi fed cows at his official residence. Earlier, on January 14th, the PM had performed 'Gau Seva' (service to cows) on the
Vaibhav's record didn't even last an hour: Bihari players shine in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Gani scores a century in 32 balls, and Kishan in 33 balls.
The first day of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025, December 24th, will be remembered for a long time in the history of Indian domestic cricket. Three players from Bihar stole the show, and records tumbled
Dhurandhar: Delhi Police delivered an anti-drugs message in a 'Dhurandhar' style; they used a scene from the film featuring Rahman the dacoit.
These days, movie buffs are gripped by 'Dhurandhar' fever. The film, starring stars like Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and R. Madhavan, is raking in the money at the box
Thousands of people gathered outside the Bangladesh High Commission to protest against atrocities against Hindus; VHP holds nationwide demonstrations.
Thousands of people have gathered near the Bangladesh High Commission in Chanakyapuri, Delhi, to protest the ongoing atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh and are attempting to reach the High
SIR in UP: Is it a voter list or a riddle? Notices are being issued to voters who have been registered for years; a mountain of objections and complaints is piling up.
A large number of objections and complaints are piling up regarding the draft voter list released under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign in the capital city of Lucknow. This negligence
PM Modi will flag off the first sleeper Vande Bharat train today; the 958 km Howrah-Guwahati distance will now be covered in just 14 hours.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train today (January 17, 2026) in Malda, West Bengal. The train will run between Howrah (Kolkata) and Guwahati (Kamakhya),
