The Russian president is embarking on a high-profile visit to India, aiming to protect a partnership that is a crucial for Moscow.

When Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi, PM Modi received him with a handshake and a warm hug at the Palam airport, an unusual gesture. Further, the two leaders also travelled in the same car,

President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for his first state visit to India since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, showcasing warming ties that have angered the US and led to hefty trade tariffs.

At Palam Airport, Putin was accorded a ceremonial reception, formally initiating his State visit. The welcome underscored India’s continued commitment to maintaining strong ties with Moscow.

Day 1 of Vladimir Putin’s visit was about the optics. PM Modi was there to welcome the Russian president at the airport, a rare break in protocol, following which the two carpooled together and had an

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s popular nationalist leader, won a sweeping mandate for a second five-year term, setting the stage for further economic change but also more divisive social policies for his Hindu nationalist supporters.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming India visit has triggered a viral moment online, with old 2001 photos of him and a young Narendra Modi resurfacing across social media. , Viral, Times Now

PM Modi welcomed Putin in a white Toyota Fortuner during high-security Delhi drive, sparking curiosity over why standard armoured SUVs were skipped.