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Aaj Ki Baat : Modi-Putin meeting, what happened?
Aaj Ki Baat | Dec 05, 2025, 12:02 AM ISTThe entire world is watching the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Putin today. When Putin landed in Delhi, he received a warm welcome, a welcome befitting a friend.
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Putin's RSD 369 Il-96-300 steals the spotlight during India visit: Key facts about Presidential jet
India | Dec 04, 2025, 11:54 PM ISTThe RSD 369 is a key aircraft within an elite special flight squadron dedicated to transporting Russia’s highest officials, including President Putin. This squadron prioritises a blend of comfort, security, and advanced communication systems.
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PM Modi likely to receive Russian President Vladimir Putin at airport: Sources
India | Dec 04, 2025, 04:20 PM ISTPutin is arriving in New Delhi on Thursday for a nearly 28-hour visit during which he will hold the 23rd India-Russia summit with Prime Minister Modi.
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Centre dubunks report claiming India, Russia sealed $2 billion nuclear submarine deal
India | Dec 04, 2025, 08:53 PM ISTThe Indian government has rejected claims that it has signed a new submarine deal with Russia, stating that the report misrepresents an existing 2019 lease agreement. The nuclear-powered submarine under discussion is already part of the older contract, whose delivery has slipped to 2028.
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Who is Abhay Kumar Singh? The Bihar-born Russian MLA batting for stronger Delhi-Moscow ties
World | Dec 04, 2025, 12:52 PM ISTAbhay Kumar Singh is a member of Putin-led United Russia Party (URP) and is currently a 'deputat' [a post very similar to that of a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) in India] from Kursk in west Russia. He has been elected from Kursk twice - 2017 and 2022.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin in India: Key pacts that may be signed during the visit
India | Dec 03, 2025, 08:26 PM ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin's two day visit to New Delhi is expected to deliver a series of key agreements across trade, defence, energy and labour mobility. India and Russia will review their long standing strategic partnership and outline new areas of cooperation.
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Why is Putin's visit to India significant? A look back at India-Russia bonhomie over the years
Explainers | Dec 03, 2025, 02:46 PM ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to India, his first since the Ukraine war marks a crucial moment in the long, trust-based relationship between New Delhi and Moscow. Despite Western pressure, sanctions and global tensions, India and Russia continue to rely on each other in key areas
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Russia-India agree to exchange troops, warships for military drills in defence pact: Key features
India | Dec 03, 2025, 12:58 PM ISTRussia’s lower house of parliament, approved the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistic Support (reLOS) agreement, just days before Putin’s state visit to New Delhi on December 4–5.
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'We are ready for war': Putin warns Europe against hindering Ukraine Peace talks
World | Dec 02, 2025, 11:39 PM ISTPutin's remarks came as US envoy Steve Witkoff and presidential adviser Jared Kushner were in Moscow for high-stakes talks on ending the Ukraine war.
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S-400 and Su-57 stealth fighter jet deals on agenda during Putin's visit to India, says Russia
India | Dec 02, 2025, 11:54 PM ISTThe upcoming bilateral meeting in New Delhi between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi later this week is expected to focus on major deals.
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Vladimir Putin to be on two-day visit India at PM Modi's invitation from December 4
India | Nov 28, 2025, 03:18 PM ISTKremlin aide Yuri Ushakov called President Putin's upcoming India visit "extremely grand" as a state visit and "fruitful in every sense," according to his VGTRK Russian State TV interview.
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India to purchase 300 Russian missiles; seeks five S-400 squadrons at Modi-Putin meeting
World | Nov 28, 2025, 10:20 AM ISTTo replenish its S-400 air defence systems, India will reportedly begin purchases of 300 Russian missiles. New Delhi is also seeking five squadrons of S-400 air defence systems at the upcoming Modi-Putin meeting.
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Trump sending his envoys to see Putin, Ukrainians after fine-tuning plan to end war
World | Nov 26, 2025, 08:33 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump said he could eventually meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but not until further progress has been made in negotiations.
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'Thank you to President of America': Zelenskyy rejects Trump's 'zero gratitude' claim
World | Nov 24, 2025, 07:57 AM ISTZelenskyy also warned against internal actors amplifying Russian narratives and confirmed ongoing talks with American and European officials aimed at ending the war.
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'Brother who didn't return': Russian honours Indian pilot killed in Dubai crash | WATCH
World | Nov 23, 2025, 09:58 PM ISTIn a video shared on social media, the team described the tragedy as “impossible to describe”, dedicating their final-day performance to “the brothers who did not return from the last flight.”
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Russia launches largest strike of 2025 on Ukraine; 33 killed as Zelenskyy urges stronger air defence
World | Nov 23, 2025, 04:03 PM ISTCalling the assault a major escalation, Zelenskyy urged rapid implementation of international air-defense commitments as Ukraine works with US and European partners to strengthen its defense against ongoing Russian strikes.
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India's Russian crude imports set to decline sharply following new US sanctions
World | Nov 23, 2025, 02:18 PM ISTWhile November shipments remained high at 1.8–1.9 million bpd, analysts project flows could drop to around 400,000 bpd in December and January, with refiners like Reliance, HPCL-Mittal, and Mangalore halting imports, except for Nayara Energy.
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'We have a way of getting peace': Trump says Ukraine must approve US plan for Russia talks
World | Nov 22, 2025, 07:13 AM ISTZelenskyy warned that Ukraine is facing one of the most challenging periods in its history. Speaking in Kyiv, he said the country may be forced to choose between "losing dignity or risking the loss of a major partner" and vowed to defend the dignity and freedom of Ukrainians in any negotiation.
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India expands footprint in Russia as Jaishankar opens new consulates in Yekaterinburg and Kazan
India | Nov 19, 2025, 10:51 PM ISTJaishankar noted that Russia hosts a sizeable Indian community, including more than 30,000 students. About 7,000 students will now come under the Consulate in Kazan and another 3,000 under the one in Yekaterinburg.
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Jaishankar meets Putin in Moscow, conveys PM Modi's greetings ahead of key India-Russia Summit
India | Nov 19, 2025, 12:09 AM ISTEAM S Jaishankar meets Russia President Putin in Moscow and conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's greetings ahead of key India-Russia Summit.