Citing longstanding cultural ties, PM Modi announces free tourist visas for Russian citizens

IANS | December 5, 2025 4:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Emphasising the significance of cultural ties between India and Russia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that people-to-people connections have always held a special place in bilateral relations and New Delhi will soon launch a free 30-day e-tourist visa and a 30-day group tourist visa for Russian citizens.

PM Modi, President Putin agree to ramp up India-Russia trade till 2030

IANS | December 5, 2025 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) India and Russia have agreed on an economic cooperation programme aimed at expanding trade till 2030, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday at a press conference along with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

India-Russia friendship steady like pole star amid global uncertainty: PM Modi

IANS | December 5, 2025 3:23 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Hailing India-Russia ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the friendship between the two countries has remained like a pole star amidst the ups and downs faced by the world in the past 80 years.

Putin thanks PM Modi for making efforts to resolve Ukraine conflict

IANS | December 5, 2025 2:03 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts in resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, stating that he has had "very informative and useful conversation" with the Indian leader since arriving in New Delhi on Thursday evening.

Mahatma Gandhi anticipated new, more just, multipolar world order: Putin

IANS | December 5, 2025 1:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday offered floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, asserting that as one of the founders of the modern Indian state, he made an "invaluable contribution" to world peace.

Welfare of world only through path of peace, says PM Modi in meeting with Putin

IANS | December 5, 2025 1:19 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Reiterating India's position on Ukraine conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that New Delhi's stance is not neutral and it supports every effort towards peace. He stated that the welfare of the world is only through the path of peace.

Putin begins packed Day 2 Delhi agenda with Rashtrapati Bhavan welcome; set for PM Modi talks

IANS | December 5, 2025 9:21 AM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin will be given a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday, followed by official talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India, Oman hold Strategic Consultative Group meeting, discuss bilateral ties

IANS | December 5, 2025 8:55 AM

Muscat, Dec 5 (IANS) India and Oman held the 14th round of the Strategic Consultative Group (IOSCG) meeting in Muscat, where the two sides discussed regional and global issues of mutual interest, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

PM Modi gifts Russian edition of Bhagavad Gita to President Putin, says its teachings inspire millions

IANS | December 4, 2025 11:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday presented a copy of the Bhagavad Gita in Russian to visiting President Vladimir Putin, describing the scripture as a source of inspiration for people across the world.

Operation Sagar Bandhu: India's relentless relief and rescue efforts continue across Sri Lanka

IANS | December 4, 2025 9:18 PM

Colombo, Dec 4 (IANS) India continues its unwavering humanitarian support to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu, with intensive search, rescue, medical, and logistics operations underway across multiple affected regions in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, the Indian High Commission in Colombo stated on Thursday.

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Citing longstanding cultural ties, PM Modi announces free tourist visas for Russian citizens

PM Modi, President Putin agree to ramp up India-Russia trade till 2030

India-Russia friendship steady like pole star amid global uncertainty: PM Modi

Putin thanks PM Modi for making efforts to resolve Ukraine conflict

Mahatma Gandhi anticipated new, more just, multipolar world order: Putin

Welfare of world only through path of peace, says PM Modi in meeting with Putin

Putin begins packed Day 2 Delhi agenda with Rashtrapati Bhavan welcome; set for PM Modi talks

India, Oman hold Strategic Consultative Group meeting, discuss bilateral ties

PM Modi gifts Russian edition of Bhagavad Gita to President Putin, says its teachings inspire millions

Operation Sagar Bandhu: India's relentless relief and rescue efforts continue across Sri Lanka

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