Four years after their last in-person interaction on Indian soil, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to share the stage once again in the national capital on Friday, a moment that carries both symbolic weight and strategic significance as the world w
Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised PM Narendra Modi's leadership and how India takes pride in his leadership. Praising his resolute outlook, the Russian President further added that the Indian PM does not succumb to pressure from any country, including the US.
The opening of the branch of the Russian Education Agency coincides with President Vladimir Putin's visit to India. PM Modi warmly welcomed the Russian President at the Palam airport in Delhi on Thursday evening.
In a post on X, PM Modi shared a photograph of the moment, describing the scripture as a source of inspiration for millions of people across the world.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
The Delhi Traffic Police on Thursday issued a detailed traffic advisory for Friday, announcing major restrictions and diversions across central Delhi due to administrative exigencies. Commuters have been urged to avoid several key routes between 9:00 AM and 12:00 noon.