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  Putin's RSD 369 Il-96-300 steals the spotlight during India visit: Key facts about Presidential jet

  India | December 04, 2025 23:54 IST

  The 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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  'It's up to visiting dignitaries': Govt sources on Rahul Gandhi's no Opposition-Putin meet charge

  India | December 04, 2025 17:27 IST

  This comes after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that the government tells visiting foreign dignitaries not to meet the Leader of the Opposition due to its "insecurity".

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  PM Modi likely to receive Russian President Vladimir Putin at airport: Sources

  India | December 04, 2025 16:20 IST

  Putin 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 | December 04, 2025 20:53 IST

  The 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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  Putin's most trusted: A look at the delegates Russian president is bringing with him to India

  India | December 04, 2025 14:44 IST

  Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in India on Thursday for a significant two-day visit focused on defence and economic cooperation between Moscow and New Delhi.

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  Putin India visit: Russian President to be accorded ceremonial welcome on Dec 5

  India | December 04, 2025 23:42 IST

  Vladimir Putin India Visit: The Russian president arrived at the Air Force Station in Delhi's Palam. Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Putin with a hug and accorded him a warm welcome to India after a gap of four years.

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  Rahul Gandhi accuses Centre of blocking LoP meetings with foreign dignitaries: 'They are insecure'

  India | December 04, 2025 13:10 IST

  Russian President Vladimir Putin will reach New Delhi today for his two-day India visit. It’s unclear whether he will meet the leaders of Opposition parties. However, no such meeting has been mentioned in the Russian President's itinerary in a notification released by the MEA.

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  Who is Abhay Kumar Singh? The Bihar-born Russian MLA batting for stronger Delhi-Moscow ties

  World | December 04, 2025 12:52 IST

  Abhay 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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  Vladimir Putin India visit: Hourly update on Russian President's itinerary during 26-hour stay

  India | December 04, 2025 11:29 IST

  President Putin will land at Air Force Station in Delhi’s Palam at 6:30 pm. A brief photo session will be held here in which only key officials will participate. Putin will then directly go to the hotel where arrangements of his stay have been made.

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  Meet with PM Modi, Rajghat visit and more: Putin's 28-hour India visit begins today | 10 Points

  India | December 04, 2025 9:08 IST

  India and Russia may also sign multiple defence pacts. Russia has offered its Su-57 fifth generation aircraft. Besides, Russia may also supply additional S-400 air defence systems, which played a crucial role during Operation Sindoor.

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  Putin 'would like to end' the Ukraine war: Trump on US delegation's talks with Russian president

  World | December 04, 2025 7:54 IST

  On Tuesday, talks were held between Vladimir Putin, and US envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner at the Kremlin. The talks centered around Ukraine's bid to enter the NATO and the territories captured by the Russian side.

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  23rd India-Russia Annual Summit: Strengthening time-tested 'strategic partnership'

  India | December 03, 2025 23:44 IST

  23rd India-Russia Annual Summit: The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant stands as a flagship of India-Russia civil nuclear collaboration, with Units 3-6 advancing steadily—Unit 3 nearing commissioning in 2026 (76 per cent progress as of late 2024), Unit 4 focusing on containment and steam systems.

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  Russian President Vladimir Putin in India: Key pacts that may be signed during the visit

  India | December 03, 2025 20:26 IST

  Russian 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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  India slams joint op-ed by UK, French, German envoys questioning Russia ties ahead of Putin's visit

  India | December 03, 2025 23:45 IST

  India has objected to a joint op-ed by the British, French and German ambassadors criticising Russia ahead of President Vladimir Putin's visit. MEA officials called the public advice on India’s foreign relations inappropriate and unusual.

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  How Vladimir Putin, in his 70s, maintains a fitness routine tougher than men half his age

  Lifestyle | December 03, 2025 9:48 IST

  Vladimir Putin, now in his 70s, maintains a surprisingly tough fitness routine built on daily exercise, swimming, martial arts and outdoor adventure — a formula experts say supports healthy ageing.

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  Russia-India agree to exchange troops, warships for military drills in defence pact: Key features

  India | December 03, 2025 12:58 IST

  Russia’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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  'Talks productive but work remains': Putin's aide on US-Russia talks over Ukraine peace plan

  World | December 03, 2025 7:16 IST

  Earlier, a key meeting had taken place in Florida, where a Ukrainian delegation discussed the peace plan with senior US officials. Following those talks, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered a guarded note of optimism, saying there had been some signs of progress.

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  'We are ready for war': Putin warns Europe against hindering Ukraine Peace talks

  World | December 02, 2025 23:39 IST

  Putin'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 | December 02, 2025 23:54 IST

  The 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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  India plans to pitch for Su-57 fighters, S-500 missiles defence shield with Russia: Report

  India | December 01, 2025 11:17 IST

  India is planning to pitch for the Russian fighter jets Su-57 and S-500 missile during the upcoming meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian President is set to visit India on his two-day tour on December 4 and 5.