Putin India Visit Highlights | Russian Prez leaves from Delhi after 2-day visit; Jaishankar at airport for send off

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | Putin in India after 4 years, PM Modi hosts private dinner for Russian President

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday warmly welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin as he kick-started a nearly 27-hour visit to India to further shore up an eight-decade bilateral partnership that remained in firm footing notwithstanding fractious geopolitical upheavals.

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Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | West frowns but PM Modi's gesture for Putin sets stage for summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received President Vladimir Putin at the airport in New Delhi on Thursday, making a rare departure from protocol to signal continuity in the special and privileged strategic partnership between their nations, despite United States President Donald Trump’s claims of success in persuading India to slash its oil imports from Russia.

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Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | PM Modi presents copy of Gita in Russian to Putin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he presented a copy of the Gita in Russian to President Vladimir Putin. "Presented a copy of the Gita in Russian to President Putin. The teachings of the Gita give inspiration to millions across the world," PM Modi said in a post on X.

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Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | India, Russia collaboration not directed against anyone, says Putin

The India-Russia collaboration is not directed against any country and it is solely aimed at safeguarding the national interests of the two sides, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said against the backdrop of Washington's aggressive approach towards New Delhi and Moscow.

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Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | Yaroslav Lissovolik, Founder, BRICS+ Analytics, member of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), said despite the changes across the globe, this relationship is developing

"It's very clear that this relationship is going in the right direction. We see it in the numbers and the atmosphere in which this summit is taking place. This is a cordial relationship with a rich history of constructive economic cooperation. Despite the changes across the globe, this relationship is developing... This summit could be yet another milestone in new initiatives and measures to further deepen and broaden this very constructive relationship for the global economy, not just for the two sides but also for the broader economy, the Global South, and BRICS... This relationship must be developing in a constructive way; it has been throughout," Lissovolik said.

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | Boards have been fitted across Delhi to welcome Russian President Putin

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | Preparations underway for Russian President Vladimir Putin's ceremonial reception and Guard of Honour at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

EAM Dr S Jaishankar, Delhi LG VK Saxena, CDS General Anil Chauhan and other dignitaries are present.

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | PM Modi arrives at the Rashtrapati Bhawan

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | PM Narendra Modi welcomes President Droupadi Murmu to the Rashtrapati Bhawan

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | Russian President arrives at Rashtrapati Bhawan, ceremonial reception begins

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | Russian President accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | Preparations underway at Rajghat as Russian President will pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | Russian President reaches Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | PM Narendra Modi and Russian President reach the Hyderabad House for their meeting.

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | PM Modi says' we always support peace' on Ukraine war

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | PM Modi says India is not neutral.

"In recent days, whenever I have spoken with leaders of the global community and discussed this issue in detail, I have always said that India is not neutral. India has a clear position, and that position is for peace. We support every effort toward peace," Modi said.

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | Russian President says he is working on a peaceful solution for Ukraine war

During his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, “I shared the details of the conflict in detail. We are working on a peaceful solution to the Ukraine conflict.”

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | PM Modi says India-Russia friendship has remained steadfast like a pole star over past eight decades

"President Putin's visit to India comes at a time our bilateral relations are passing through several historic milestones, Modi said.

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | PM Modi says energy security has been a strong pillar of India-Russia partnership

"Energy security has been a strong and important pillar of the India-Russia partnership. Our decades-old cooperation in civil nuclear energy has been crucial in realising our shared clean energy priorities. We will continue this win-win cooperation," PM Modi said.

"Our cooperation in critical minerals is crucial to ensuring secure and diversified supply chains across the world. This will provide strong support to our partnership in clean energy, high-tech manufacturing, and new-age industries." "Our deep cooperation in shipbuilding has the potential to strengthen Make in India. This is another excellent example of our win-win cooperation, which will boost jobs, skills, and regional connectivity," he added.

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | PM Modi announces connectivity between India and Russia

"Building connectivity between both countries is our priority. We will start working on the International North–South Transport Corridor, the Northern Sea Route, and the Chennai–Vladivostok Maritime Corridor with new zest," PM Modi said.

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | PM Modi says India and Russia a have long been standing shoulder to shoulder in the fight against terrorism

"Whether it is the terrorist attack in Pahalgam or the cowardly attack on the Crocus City Hall, the root of all these incidents is the same. India's unwavering belief is that terrorism is a direct assault on the values of humanity and that global unity against it is our greatest strength. India and Russia have close cooperation in the UN, G20, BRICS, SCO, and other forums. We will continue our dialogue and cooperation in all these forums," Modi said.

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | We agreed on India-Russia economic cooperation programme till 2030: PM Modi after talks with President Putin.

India and Russia are working towards early conclusion of FTA with Eurasian Economic Union, Modi said.

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | Russian President says, "We are ready to continue uninterrupted shipments of fuel for the growing Indian economy"

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | Russian President said India, Russia to use national currencies for trade

Russian President Vladimir Putin said, "Our countries are gradually moving towards the use of national currencies for payment settlements. The share is 96 per cent already in commercial payments."

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | Russian President said India-Russia tradegrew by 12 per cent last year

"Last year, our bilateral trade turnover has grown by 12%, setting another record according to different data. This number may look different, but it is generally around 64 billion US dollars. Currently, we are forecasting that the results of this year will remain at the same impressive level. At the same time, as I perceive it, we are up to the task of getting this number to the level of $100 billion," Putin said,

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | PM Modi has listed a list of challenges that need focus from the Russian government

"The Prime Minister gave us a whole list of challenges that deserve the most attentive focus of our government. We will do that. The growth of Russian Indian commercial links would be helped by the creation of a free trade zone between Indian and the Eurasian Economic Union. We are already conducting work on the corresponding agreement," Putin said.

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | Russian president says they are helping India in nuclear project

Russian President Vladimir Putin says, “We are conducting a flagship project to build India’s largest nuclear power plant at Kudankulam. Two of the six reactor units are already connected to the grid, while four more are under construction. Bringing this plant to full capacity will make an impressive contribution to India’s energy needs, providing cheap and clean power for industries and households. We can also discuss small modular reactors, floating nuclear plants, and non-energy uses of nuclear technology, including in medicine and agriculture."

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | Russian President said his country has been working on strengthening Indian defence for half a century

"Our country, for the last half a century, has been helping to arm and modernise the Indian Army, including the Air Defence Forces, aviation, and the Navy. In general, we are undoubtedly satisfied with the results of the negotiation we just had. I can express my confidence that the current visit and the agreements reached will help further deepen the Russian-Indian strategic partnership for the benefit of our countries and the people, the peoples of India and Russia," Putin said.

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | India-Russia ties resilient to 'external pressure', say Modi & Putin

A statement from the Putin-Modi discussions noted that the ties between the two nations are "Resilient to external pressure." Earlier, experts suggested Russia-India relations to be "highly strategic and resilient to interference."

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | India seeks self-reliance; Russia and India to reshape defence ties

Russia and India will reshape their defence ties to take account of New Delhi's push for self-reliance, the two countries said in a joint statement on Friday after a summit between President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | PM Modi bats for bringing peace to Ukraine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed to President Vladimir Putin that the war in Ukraine must be brought to an end through dialogue, Reuters reported. "We welcome all efforts being made for a peaceful and lasting resolution of this matter," he said advocating for peace in that country.

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | Russian businesses are ready to increase purchases from India

"Following today's meetings, we adopted a document to develop India-Russia economic cooperation...Russian businesses are ready to increase purchases from India across a wide range of goods and services. I want to assure the businesses that Russia will support all initiatives," said the Russian President during his visit to India.

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | Putin-Modi's bilateral trade target to be achieved sooner

PM Narendra Modi, speaking at the India–Russia Business Forum, said, “Last year, President Putin and I had decided to cross the target of USD 100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. But after my discussions with President Putin yesterday, I feel we will not have to wait until 2030, we will achieve it earlier. Work is also underway to reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers.”

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | India-Russia moving forward together; 'Co-innovation, co-production, and co-creation...'

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | PM Modi says India emerging as world's skilled capital

"India is emerging as the world's skilled capital. Our young talent has the potential to meet global requirements," PM Modi said at the India-Russia Business Forum.

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | India rapidly progressing to become world’s third-largest economy: PM Modi

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | Modi-Putin reaffirm support for strengthening Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | Putin for early signing of India-EAEU trade pact

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said early signing of the preferential trade agreement between India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will reduce barriers to facilitate the movement of goods, services and capital. India and the Eurasian Economic Union held the first round of negotiations for the free trade pact last week.

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | LoP 'not invited', but Shashi Tharoor called for Modi-Putin dinner

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | Expecting Indian companies at Russian exhibitions in 2026: Deputy PM Manturov

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | Efforts underway to secure release of Indians who have joined Russian armed forces

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated the issue of the recruitment of Indian citizens into the Russian armed forces was broached by PM Modi during his meeting with President Putin. Misri cautioned Indian citizens against accepting offers to join the Russian military and said that India is actively working to secure the release of its citizens who have joined the Russian armed forces.

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | Congress alleges 'politics' in dinner invitation

"Politics has been played in inviting or not inviting people, which in itself is questionable and those who accept such an invite is also questionable," Congress' media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said.

Reportedly, Leaders of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have not been invited to the banquet for Russian President Vladimir Putin, but MP Tharoor received the invite.

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | Prez Murmu receives Russia's Putin for dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | PM Modi offers gifts to Putin during his India visit

During the recent visit, Putin was gifted a Bhagwad Gita. Earlier, PM Modi has offered several other gifts to the Russian President, including Assam black tea, Ornate silver tea set, handcrafted silver horse, and marble chess set.

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | Putin invites PM Modi to Moscow for next India-Russia Summit in 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Moscow for the 24th India-Russia Annual Summit scheduled to take place in 2026. The invitation was extended during high-level discussions between the two leaders, marking yet another step in strengthening the long-standing strategic partnership between India and Russia.

Vladimir Putin in India LIVE Updates | Russian Prez leaves from Delhi after 2-day visit; S Jaishankar at airport for send off