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Tuesday, September 30, 2025
TopicIndia-Russia

Topic: India-Russia

India-Russia ties are ‘back on track’ — that’s the message from Putin visit and 2+2 talks

President Putin’s 6 December visit to India sent a strong signal to China that Russia would manage its ties with the two countries independently.

These are the 28 agreements India, Russia signed at summit-level talks

President Putin and PM Modi held summit-level talks Monday in New Delhi. The nations signed agreements ranging from commercial deals to cooperation programmes.

Putin’s 5-hr visit, 2+2 talks strengthen India and Russia’s ‘special, privileged strategic’ ties

The two countries signed 28 agreements, including 10-year military-technical partnerships and an agreement to jointly produce AK-203 rifles in India.

Smiles, hand shakes and a hug — when PM Modi met President Putin in Delhi

PM Modi welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin for a meeting at Delhi's Hyderabad House Monday. ThePrint's National Photo Editor Praveen Jain was there to capture the moment.

US must not be too hard on India over Modi-Putin summit. For its own good

US needs to realise that an India that can push back against China is worth more to American designs for Asia than a few S-400 missiles.

Putin to finally visit on 6 Dec as India, Russia aim to make up for lost time amid new alignments

India and Russia will also have their inaugural 2+2 format talks on 6 December, days before US President Joe Biden hosts Democracy Summit.

US yet to decide on potential CAATSA waiver to India on S-400 Russian missiles deal

The US State Department comments come a week after India started receiving the supplies of S-400 missile defense system from Russia.

Indian military cannot operate effectively without Russian-supplied equipment: US report

The US Congressional report comes ahead of a crucial decision that Biden administration has to take on India buying arms from Russia.

Top Russian security official to hold talks with NSA Ajit Doval over Afghanistan crisis

Russia's Security Council Secretary Gen Nikolay Patrushev, who is on a two-day visit to India, is also expected to meet PM Modi and External Affairs Minister Jaishankar.

India-Russia friendship has stood test of time, PM Modi says

Addressing the Eastern Economic Forum Friday, the prime minister said energy & policy are major pillars of India's 'special & privileged strategic partnership' with Russia.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.