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September 16, 2024 6:01 PM

PM Modi calls Russia’s highest civilian award an Honour for 140 crore Indians

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Russia's highest civilian honor, the Order of St Andrew the Apostle, by President Vladimir Putin during a special ceremony at the Kremlin on Tuesday. The award, originally announced in 2019, recognizes PM Modi's contributions to fostering India-Russia ties. Upon receiving the award, PM Modi said, "I extend my heartfelt gratitude to you (President Putin) for honouring me with Russia's highest (civilian) award. This honour is not just mine, this is ...

September 16, 2024 6:02 PM

“It’s heart wrenching…”: PM Modi to Putin on killings of children during conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concern over the loss of innocent lives, particularly children, during conflicts in his bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. The discussion comes in the wake of a recent missile strike on a children's hospital in Kyiv, which reportedly killed 37 children. "Be it war, conflicts, terror attacks - everyone who believes in humanity is pained when there is loss of lives. But when innocent children are murdered, when we see i...

September 16, 2024 6:02 PM

PM Modi awarded with Russia’s highest civilian honour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was officially presented with Russia's highest civilian honor, the Order of St Andrew the Apostle the First-Called, by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a ceremony in St Catherine's Hall of the Moscow Kremlin on Tuesday. Notably, the award was bestowed on PM Modi in the year 2019, but he received it physically today. "It is a testimony to Russia's sincere gratitude to the sincere contribution you are making to strengthening friendship and mutual understanding bet...

September 16, 2024 6:06 PM

India-Russia agreement has provided stability to global fuel market: PM Modi

During a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the fuel agreement between India and Russia, stating it has brought stability to the global market. PM Modi emphasized the long-standing ties between the two nations, noting that he has met with Putin 17 times in the last decade. This meeting comes amid ongoing Western sanctions on Russia due to the Ukraine conflict, which began in 2022. India has continued to purchase Russian oil, ...

September 16, 2024 6:06 PM

Russia to ensure return of Indians working for Russian Army

In a significant diplomatic win for India, sources have told ANI that Russia will discharge and facilitate the return of all Indians who are reportedly working for the Russian Army. This matter was raised by PM Modi in his interaction with the Russian President Vladimir Putin. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the President's House in Moscow on Monday. Putin welcomed PM Modi and the two leaders shared a hug. The two leaders shook hands and warmly greeted e...

September 16, 2024 6:02 PM

PM Modi and Russian President Putin hold informal talks at Novo-Ogaryovo residence

President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day official visit to Russia, held an informal meeting on Monday at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence of the Russian president near Moscow. The Russian Foreign Ministry shared a video on X showing a warm greeting between PM Modi and Vladimir Putin. The clip, posted on Monday, shows the two leaders embracing each other as PM Modi arrives at the president's residence, marking the start of their informal meeting. Further, Putin ...

September 16, 2024 6:03 PM

PM Modi received by Russia’s first Deputy PM, accorded Guard of Honour in Moscow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Moscow on Monday for a two-day official visit, marking his first trip to Russia in nine years. The visit aims to strengthen the longstanding strategic partnership between India and Russia. Upon arrival at VNUKOVO-II International Airport, PM Modi was accorded a guard of honour and received by Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. In a rare gesture, Manturov accompanied the Prime Minister to his hotel in the same car. The Indian community i...

September 16, 2024 6:03 PM

“Visit to Russia and Austria will deepen ties,” says PM Modi as he departs on two-nation trip

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for a two-nation visit to Russia and Austria he said that the visit to the two countries will present an opportunity for India to deepen ties with these nations. In his departure statement, PM Modi said, "Over the next three days, I will be in Russia and Austria. These visits will be a wonderful opportunity to deepen ties with these nations, with whom India has time-tested friendship. I also look forward to interacting with the Indian community living in the...

September 16, 2024 6:03 PM

PM Modi leaves for Russia, Austria visit, to meet President Putin today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday left for a two-nation visit today, beginning with Moscow, Russia, where he has been invited by President Vladimir Putin to attend the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit. In a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs said "PM Narendra Modi sets off on a 2-nation visit to Russia and Austria. The first leg of the visit takes him to Moscow for the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit. An opportunity to further accelerate - partnership." Following his engagements i...

September 16, 2024 6:03 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to embark on three-day official visit to Russia and Austria

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is embarking on a three-day official visit to Russia and Austria today (Monday), July 8. In the first leg of his visit, PM Modi will be in Moscow for the 22nd Annual Summit between India and Russia. The annual summit would provide an opportunity for Prime Minister Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin to review the whole range of bilateral issues, including defence, trade linkages, investment ties, energy cooperation, education, culture, and people-to-people ...