Modi welcomes Putin in New Delhi
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On the last day of his state visit on Friday, December 5, Putin will hold talks with PM Modi. President Droupadi Murmu will also receive the Russian President and will host a banquet in his honour.
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 Delhi traffic police issued a road advisory due to Russian President Putin's visit. Major restrictions and diversions will affect various routes on 5 December. Full details here.
Central Delhi is likely to face significant traffic restrictions and diversions on Friday due to Russian President Vladimir Putin's official engagements. Commuters are advised to avoid key routes and plan travel in advance as sweeping curbs are in place from 9 am to 12 noon.