Russian President Vladimir Putin has held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an annual summit, focusing on diversifying economic ties.

Russian and Indian leaders reaffirm ‘strategic partnership’ and highlight joint work on nuclear power and critical materials

Narendra Modi came up with a pop song to get India to consume millet; diners consider—if bathed in butter. Prime Minister Narendra Modi aired security concerns to Western leaders in the months before the killing of a Canadian Sikh activist. The prime minister raised the issue with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, ahead of the G-20 summit.

President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for his first state visit to India since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, showcasing warming ties that have angered the US and led to hefty trade tariffs.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin have graced billboards across India in recent weeks. One caption reads: “The dialogue began decades ago. We’re just turning up the volume.” Another hails the “old friendship” between the two nations.

The Prime Minister said the pejorative phrase “Hindu rate of growth” unfairly tarnished the progress of an entire civilisation. He argued the term ignored India’s deeper strengths and heritage, and called for a more dignified perspective on national growth and history.

Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat accused the Modi government of creating a 'poisonous atmosphere' and the BJP of 'fanaticism'. The comments were in response to suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir laying the foundation for a Babri Masjid in Murshidabad.

The Lucknow division of the Allahabad High Court has turned down singer Neha Singh Rathore's plea for anticipatory bail amidst serious allegations tied to her remarks against Prime Minister Modi, triggered by the recent Pahalgam terror attack.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday led the nation in paying tributes to Dr B. R. Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas and recalled his enduring contributions to justice, equality