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Modi and Putin Share Official Vehicle in Delhi: Strengthening India-Russia Diplomatic Ties
Dec 04, 2025 10:29 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin demonstrated their close diplomatic relationship by traveling in the same official vehicle after Putin's arrival in Delhi. This mirrors their similar arrangement at September's SCO Summit in China, signaling strong bilateral ties amid international tensions including US tariffs on India's oil trade with Russia.
India Resumes Tourist Visas for Chinese Nationals After 5-Year Diplomatic Freeze
Nov 22, 2025 02:55 am CST
India has resumed issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals worldwide after a five-year suspension following the 2020 Galwan clash. This diplomatic thaw includes restored direct flights and the revival of the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage, marking significant progress in normalizing relations between the two Asian powers after intense diplomatic engagement throughout 2025.
PM Modi Anticipates Hosting President Putin for 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit in December
Nov 19, 2025 01:59 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his eagerness to host Russian President Vladimir Putin in December for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. During a meeting with Nikolai Patrushev, a top Kremlin aide, PM Modi discussed maritime cooperation and summit preparations while reaffirming the commitment to their "special and privileged strategic partnership" that marks its 25th anniversary this year.
USISPF Chief Calls for Resolution in US-India Trade Negotiations Before November Deadline
Oct 09, 2025 08:59 pm CST
Mukesh Aghi, President of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, discusses progress in trade negotiations while criticizing the 50% US tariff on Indian goods as counterproductive. With both nations working to finalize a deal before November, Aghi highlights the complex balance between geopolitical concerns, H-1B visa fees, and the enduring $200 billion trade relationship, emphasizing the need to move from "rhetoric to resolution" before the upcoming ASEAN summit.
India and China to Resume Direct Flights After Four-Year Suspension: A Step Towards Normalized Relations
Oct 03, 2025 12:40 am CST
India and China have agreed to resume direct air services after a four-year suspension, with flights set to begin by month's end. Following talks between PM Modi and President Xi at the SCO Summit, IndiGo will launch daily Kolkata-Guangzhou flights from October 2025, with Delhi-Guangzhou routes to follow. This development marks a significant step toward normalizing bilateral exchanges and rebuilding economic ties between the two Asian powers.
Russia Confirms India-Russia Economic Ties Remain Strong Despite US Sanctions on Oil Trade
Sep 28, 2025 12:50 pm CST
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov affirmed at the UN General Assembly that India-Russia economic relations face no threat from US tariffs on Russian oil imports. Highlighting their "particularly privileged strategic partnership," Lavrov noted upcoming high-level meetings and expressed full respect for India's sovereign foreign policy decisions under PM Modi's leadership.
Trump's Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Purchases: Impact on Moscow-Delhi Relations and US-India Trade Negotiations
Sep 26, 2025 01:29 pm CST
This article examines NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's claims that US President Donald Trump's tariffs on India for purchasing Russian oil are significantly impacting Moscow-Delhi relations. The piece details recent diplomatic exchanges between Modi and Putin, Trump's calls for NATO countries to impose similar measures, and ongoing US-India trade negotiations aimed at resolving tensions over the 50% tariffs imposed on Indian goods.
PM Modi Thanks Putin For Birthday Phone Call, Reiterates Peaceful Resolution In Ukraine
Sep 17, 2025 10:28 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked "friend" Russian President Vladimir Putin for his phone call and extending warm wishes on his 75th birthday.
Pak's Shehbaz Sharif Mentions India In Meeting With Putin. What He Said
Sep 03, 2025 02:44 pm CST
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that his country respects Russia's relations with India, as he called for strengthening Islamabad's ties with Moscow during his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin here.
Minutes Before PM-Putin Meet, US' "Defining Relationship" Signal To Delhi
Sep 01, 2025 05:23 pm CST
A key member of US President Donald Trump's team has termed New Delhi-Washington DC ties a "defining relationship of the 21st century".