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Russia to address India's concerns on non-tariff barriers across sectors

During Putin's visit, both nations agreed to remove non-tariff barriers in pharma and agriculture to boost Indian exports and balance the trade deficit

India free to buy oil from sources it deems beneficial, says Russia

Kremlin affirms India's freedom to choose energy suppliers after Putin visit; US and Ukraine negotiate potential peace deal that could lift oil sanctions

Putin's red-carpet visit: Strong optics but uncertain strategic gains

It is also an open question whether any of India's immediate objectives were met, although there was an abundance of promise mostly built on Mr Modi's visit to Moscow last year

'Warm and engaging atmosphere reigned': Shashi Tharoor on Putin banquet

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who on Friday attended a banquet for Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, on Saturday described the atmosphere there as "warm" and "engaging", and said he enjoyed his conversations with many of the attendees. Tharoo's remarks came a day after President Droupadi Murmu hosted a banquet for the visiting Russian president at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here. Attended the @rashtrapatibhvn banquet for President Putin last night. A warm and engaging atmosphere reigned. Enjoyed my conversations with many of the attendees, especially my dining companions from the Russian delegation!" Tharoor said in a social media post. Murmu, while welcoming President Putin and his delegation at the banquet, had said that his visit marked an important milestone -- the 25th anniversary of the India-Russia strategic partnership, which was established in October 2000 during his first visit to the country as president. Murmu also appreciated Putin's supp

India-Russia ties among steadiest globally: Jaishankar after Putin's visit

The India-Russia partnership has been among the "steadiest big relationships" in the last 70-80 years and President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi was about "reimagining" the ties with a focus on economic engagement, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday. In an interactive session, he also disagreed with views that Putin's visit could complicate India's negotiations with the US on a bilateral trade agreement. "No, I disagree with you. I think everybody knows that India has relations with all the major countries in the world," Jaishankar said at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. "I think for any country to expect to have a veto or a say in how we develop our relations with others is not a reasonable proposition." Jaishankar was asked if Putin's two-day visit to New Delhi that focused largely on significantly enhancing the economic dimension of India-Russia ties will have a bearing on the negotiations with the US for the proposed trade deal. "Because ...

As bilateral ties deepen, more Indian students could head to Russia

Lower costs, better post-study options and easier entry to medical and engineering programmes may lead to a significant rise in Indian students choosing to study in Russia in the coming months

Putin's India visit 'result of Trump's gross incompetence': Ex-US official

Michael Rubin further said that the US is being "hypocritical" by "lecturing" India on its purchase of discounted oil from Russia, as Washington itself is involved in trade with Moscow

Russia's vital oil trade with India falls for now, but is far from over

By contrast, oil cargoes arriving in India from Russia next month could fall as far as 600,000 barrels a day, the weakest level since early 2022

President Putin invites PM Modi to Russia in 2026 for next annual summit

As per the Joint Statement issued after the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, the two Leaders welcomed the opening of two Consulates General of India in Yekaterinburg and Kazan

Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin chart path to $100 billion trade in 5 years

Deals on labour mobility, plan for 2nd Russia-backed N-plant

Chennai to Arctic: India-Russia multiple pacts widen maritime corridors

India and Russia signed key maritime and transport MoUs to strengthen the INSTC, Chennai-Vladivostok corridor and Northern Sea Route, including training for Indian polar seafarers

India firms, Uralchem sign deal for 1.8-2 mn tonnes urea plant in Russia

Russia's share in India's total fertiliser imports has grown from a mere 7.68 per cent in 2017-18 to almost 27 per cent in 2023-24, making it a significant player in India's fertiliser story

India seen as 'reorienting' bilateral defence relations with Russia

Both sides agreed to encourage joint manufacturing in India of spare parts, components, aggregates and other products for the maintenance of Russian-origin arms and equipment

Putin's visit: India and Russia firm up 5-year economic road map

In his address during the joint press statement after the Summit, Putin said the comprehensive roadmap provides clear guidelines

Patient bodies seek Russia-like funding for rare diseases treatment

A leading rare disease group urges India to adopt a Russia-style dedicated fund and tax-based model to ensure sustained treatment support beyond the current ₹50-lakh cap

India-Russia bilateral trade could hit $100 billion before 2030: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi said India and Russia could meet the $100 billion trade target well before 2030, citing trust and scope for cooperation in EVs, healthcare and auto components

Putin India Visit HIGHLIGHTS: India, Russia sign Vision 2030 document to boost economic ties

Putin India Visit HIGHLIGHTS: Get all the information on Vladimir Putin's India visit, from his arrival and dinner with PM Modi to key talks on trade, defence, economy and global security

India, Russia ink key agreements across energy, labour and health

PM Modi said the friendship between India and Russia has remained steadfast like a 'pole star' over the past eight decades

Putin's India visit: Why New Delhi won't act on the ICC arrest warrant

As Vladimir Putin visits India, the ICC arrest warrant resurfaces, but New Delhi faces no legal duty to detain him since India is not a Rome Statute signatory

Putin in India: The real agenda behind the summit

Vladimir Putin’s two-day India visit is packed with symbolism — but the real story is what’s being negotiated: defence upgrades, nuclear energy, oil and payment routes, and a plan to rebalance trade.