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December 7, 2025 5:53 PM

India and Russia rewrite global trade as PM Modi, Putin push for three economic connectivity projects

While the West lectures New Delhi and Moscow on partnerships, the two capitals just signed the future in ink and steel. On 4 and 5 December in India, President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not just exchange pleasantries; they accelerated three strategic corridors that together shave more than 16,000 kilometres and up to 40 days off the journey between Indian factories and Russian resources. PM Modi and Putin agreed to turbo-charge the International North-South Transport ...

December 5, 2025 7:20 PM

India, Russia strengthen military and counter-terror cooperation; discuss regional and global issues

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday underscored their commitment to deepening India–Russia ties across military, multilateral, counter-terrorism, and regional cooperation, reaffirming the resilience and strategic importance of their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. Military and Military-Technical Cooperation Military and Military-Technical Cooperation remains a cornerstone of the India–Russia partnership, strengthened over several decade...

December 5, 2025 5:27 PM

Amidst global challenges, India-Russia friendship remained steadfast like a pole star: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a joint statement with Russian President Vladimir Putin, praised his visionary leadership for strengthening India-Russia relations. PM Modi said that the India-Russia relationship had remained stable through global challenges and that mutual trust had helped both countries strengthen long-standing cooperation. He thanked President Putin for his role in developing the partnership over the past two decades. He made the remarks on Friday after the 23rd India-Russia...

December 5, 2025 5:01 PM

23rd India-Russia annual summit: PM Modi, President Putin hold talks at Hyderabad House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held extensive talks at Hyderabad House during the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Both leaders discussed all aspects of India-Russia relations which are deep-rooted and multifaceted. They reaffirmed mutual commitment to further strengthen the special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia. They also discussed regional and global issues of mutual interest. The l...

December 5, 2025 12:34 PM

From Moscow to Rajghat: President Putin honours Mahatma Gandhi ahead of India-Russia Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on Friday, shortly after receiving a ceremonial welcome and tri-services Guard of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Putin laid a wreath, offered floral tributes at the memorial to the Father of the Nation, and signed the visitors’ book. He was accompanied by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh during the visit. Putin is in India for a two-day State visit, his first in four years, at the invitation ...

December 5, 2025 5:08 PM

Putin receives ceremonial welcome, Tri-Services Guard of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Russian President Vladimir Putin received a ceremonial welcome and tri-services Guard of Honour at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday. He was welcomed by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After the national anthems of both countries were played, Putin inspected the Guard of Honour. The Russian President is on a two-day State visit to India at the invitation of PM Modi. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Delhi LG V. K. Saxena, Chief of Defence Staff Gen...

December 5, 2025 9:56 AM

We see a friendly country in India: Russian chess grandmaster Sergey Karjakin

Russian chess grandmaster Sergey Karjakin on Friday expressed confidence in the growing warmth between New Delhi and Moscow, describing India as a “friendly country” and a key partner for future collaborations. His remarks came as Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India for a two-day state visit. Speaking in Delhi, Karjakin said, “I hope our relationship will grow. We see a friendly country in India. We hope we’ll have a lot of projects here and maybe also in chess.” Karjak...

December 5, 2025 9:59 AM

India-Russia Business Forum Chairman highlights expanding cooperation as Putin arrives in New Delhi

India and Russia are looking to further strengthen bilateral trade and explore new areas of cooperation across multiple sectors, said Alexander Stuglev, CEO and Chairman of the Board of the Roscongress Foundation. The Roscongress Foundation organises the India-Russia Business Forum. Speaking about the objective of the forum, Stuglev told ANI that they host an annual Russia-India forum in India to keep both sides updated, identify potential barriers, and work collaboratively to eliminate them. ...

December 5, 2025 3:21 AM

PM Modi gifts Russian edition of Bhagavad Gita to Putin, calls it a text that inspires millions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday presented a Russian translation of the Bhagavad Gita to President Vladimir Putin, who is in India for a two-day state visit. Taking to X, the Prime Minister wrote: “Presented a copy of the Gita in Russian to President Putin. The teachings of the Gita give inspiration to millions across the world.” The Russian edition is among several global-language translations of the scripture that continue to find readership among scholars, spiritual practition...

January 1, 2026 4:41 PM

India-Russia economic ties in focus ahead of Vladimir Putin’s New Delhi visit

India and Russia are strengthening their economic partnership, with bilateral trade and investment reaching historic highs and both governments pushing to expand cooperation across energy, manufacturing, connectivity and technology. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India-Russia bilateral trade touched USD 68.7 billion in FY 2024-25, a nearly sixfold increase from pre-pandemic levels. India’s exports stood at USD 4.88 billion, while imports - dominated by crude oil, petrole...