Asia

"India has found its balance between US, Russia": Defence expert

Anand, while speaking to ANI, said that India has found its balance between the US, Russia, and the other powers that dominate the global geopolitical situation.

2025-12-04T18:00:50.085307+00:00 IST

Vladimir Putin firm on not joining G7, says relationship with...

In interviews with Aaj Tak and India Today, Putin replied with a simple "no" when asked whether Russia was considering joining the same. He said that he stopped attending G8 meetings, after which the group reverted to the G7.

2025-12-04T17:59:39.189966+00:00 IST

"Limelight will be on economic dimensions": Ex diplomat on Putin

Speaking with ANI, Bhatia said that Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India was very important, as it was his first since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, adding that the focus of the visit is expected to be on strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in economic areas.

2025-12-04T17:46:07.377253+00:00 IST

Ukraine's security cannot be ensured at Russia’s expense: Putin

Addressing questions on NATO expansion, Ukraine's leadership, and US involvement in peace efforts, Putin said in an interview with India Today that Ukraine's security shouldn't come at the cost of Russia's security concerns.

2025-12-04T17:35:03.799879+00:00 IST

"Laid out ambitious plan for our collaboration...": Putin

In interviews with Aaj Tak and India Today, Putin said that India and Russia will work together on issues deemed important by both him and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with likely discussions on future cooperation in areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).

2025-12-04T16:37:41.547610+00:00 IST

"Putin doesn't visit every country, hence India visit is signific

Singh talked about how India and Russia never had any border disputes, and this cordiality must be kept up.

2025-12-04T16:37:05.813135+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 strikes Tibet

The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2025-12-04T16:26:55.300645+00:00 IST

India-Netherlands hold 13th Foreign Office Consultations

India and the Netherlands held the 13th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) on Thursday in New Delhi. The Indian delegation was led by Sibi George, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs, while the Dutch delegation was headed by Christiaan Rebergen, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.

2025-12-04T16:24:10.756018+00:00 IST

Putin says India–Russia cooperation is not aimed against anyone

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that growing cooperation between India and Russia is not targeted at any third country, including the United States, while addressing questions on the future of bilateral ties and Washington's reactions to them.

2025-12-04T16:00:10.286218+00:00 IST

"PM Modi is not someone who succumbs to pressure easily," Putin

Aaj Tak and India Today conducted a world-exclusive interview with President Vladimir Putin from the Kremlin where he called India a major global player.

2025-12-04T15:45:57.988449+00:00 IST

India wants this war to end: KP Fabian on India's position

As Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India for his first visit since 2021, former diplomat KP Fabian said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to clearly communicate India's position on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict while continuing efforts to strengthen bilateral ties.

2025-12-04T15:28:36.975616+00:00 IST

Russian MFA shares visuals of PM Modi personally welcoming Putin

PM Modi's decision to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at the aircraft ramp was unexpected, and the Russian side had not been informed in advance, the Kremlin told Sputnik.

2025-12-04T15:13:26.907683+00:00 IST

PM Modi welcomes Putin, shares glimpses of car ride

Putin arrived in the national capital's Palam airport this evening in an aircraft of the Rossiya Special Flight Detachment to begin a two-day State visit.

2025-12-04T15:12:18.785245+00:00 IST

PM Modi, Putin depart from airport in same car

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled in the same car as they departed from the Palam Technical Airport in Delhi.

2025-12-04T14:19:20.916821+00:00 IST

PM Modi receives Russian President Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India for a state visit on Thursday.

2025-12-04T13:49:41.664886+00:00 IST

Taiwan warns of growing Chinese digital espionage threat

Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs has sounded an alarm over the rising risks of Chinese surveillance through several popular apps, officially identifying Douyin, Xiaohongshu (known internationally as RedNote), Sina Weibo, Weixin, and Baidu Cloud as potential threats to Taiwan's information security.

2025-12-04T12:44:09.531726+00:00 IST

Russian Panel awards leading BRICS Business, Public Initiative

The 2025 edition of the Expert of the Year Award, held in Moscow, highlighted a growing international footprint, with participants from multiple countries recognised for their contributions across 16 categories.

2025-12-04T12:36:46.306187+00:00 IST

"Our countries are tied with a solid, time-proven friendship," Ru

Belousov, while speaking to the Indian delegation led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation ministerial meeting, said that both nations are friends based on mutual respect.

2025-12-04T12:24:45.007853+00:00 IST

India-Russia look at strengthening strategic partnership 

India and Russia's strong relationship has withstood several global uncertainties and challenges. The two nations have a comprehensive strategic partnership across nuclear, space, and defence, culminating in regional and bilateral cooperation, according to Chintan Research Foundation.

2025-12-04T12:20:03.382276+00:00 IST

"Russia is India's strategic partner in tech, defence": Rajnath

Speaking at the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) ministerial meeting at Manekshaw Centre here, Singh said that the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin will further strengthen the special privileged partnership between the two nations.

2025-12-04T12:04:59.397092+00:00 IST

Putin’s visit expected to strengthen Indo-Russia economic co-oper

President Putin is travelling with a large group of business persons, as per government sources. India expects to improve the trade deficit with Russia.

2025-12-04T12:02:14.485336+00:00 IST