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30 Dec

Putin Sends New Year and Christmas Greetings to PM Modi, President Murmu and Select World Leaders

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDroupadi Murmu, Kremlin, Narendra Modi, New Year greetings, Vladimir Putin

Moscow (Russia): Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended New Year and Christmas greetings to Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with a select group of global leaders, the Kremlin said on Tuesday. In a statement issued from Moscow, the Kremlin said the greetings were conveyed on the occasion of Christmas and the upcoming New Year 2026. Putin also sent similar wishes to United States President Donald Trump, Chinese leaders and heads of state from countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States. However, the Russian President did not extend greetings to most major European leaders, many of…

05 Dec

India, Russia Seal 5-Year Economic Roadmap as Modi Urges Peaceful End to Ukraine War

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld News2030 economic programme, India-Russia relations, Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin

New Delhi, December 5, 2025: India and Russia on Friday finalised a five-year roadmap aimed at strengthening trade and economic ties, even as both nations navigate the impact of US-led sanctions and tariff measures targeting Moscow. During their summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin underscored their intent to inject new energy into a partnership that has endured for more than eight decades.The two leaders adopted the India–Russia Economic Cooperation Programme 2030, designed to make bilateral trade more diverse, balanced and resilient. They also oversaw the signing of agreements covering health, mobility and migration, food…

05 Dec

India Announces Free 30-Day Visa for Russians as Modi and Putin Deepen Strategic Partnership

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World News30-day visa, e-tourist visa, India-Russia ties, Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin

New Delhi, December 5, 2025: India has moved to further strengthen its partnership with Russia by introducing a free 30-day e-tourist visa along with a 30-day group tourist visa for Russian nationals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the decision during a joint press briefing with Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling it an important initiative to enhance people-to-people ties and promote deeper cultural exchange.PM Modi said the visa reforms will make travel easier for Russian visitors and give new momentum to bilateral engagement. He highlighted that cooperation between the two nations is now expanding into advanced and specialised sectors, particularly maritime…

29 Oct

Putin Confirms Successful Test of Nuclear-Powered Poseidon Super Torpedo

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsPoseidon Torpedo, Russia Nuclear Test, Sarmat Missile, Vladimir Putin

Moscow, October 29, 2025: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday announced that Russia had successfully conducted a test of its nuclear-powered Poseidon super torpedo, calling it a major technological and strategic achievement.Speaking during a visit to a Moscow hospital to meet soldiers wounded in the Ukraine war, Putin said the test was carried out on Tuesday. “For the first time, we managed not only to launch it with a launch engine from a carrier submarine but also to activate the nuclear power unit, which operated for a certain amount of time,” he said. “There is nothing like this.”Hailing the test…

22 Oct

Putin Oversees Massive Nuclear Drill as Ukraine War Drags On

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsnuclear drills, Russia nuclear triad, Sineva, Vladimir Putin, Yars

Moscow, October 22, 2025: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday personally supervised large-scale exercises of the country’s nuclear forces that tested capabilities across land, sea and air, Kremlin media reported, in a show of strategic readiness as the war in Ukraine continues.The Kremlin said the drill evaluated “the preparedness of the military command and the practical skills of operational personnel in organising control of subordinate forces” and that “all tasks were successfully completed.” State media footage and official statements said the exercise included the launch of a land-based Yars intercontinental ballistic missile from a cosmodrome, a Sineva ballistic missile fired…

07 Oct

PM Modi Extends Birthday Greetings to Putin, Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthen India-Russia Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia-Russia relations, Narendra Modi, Strategic Partnership, Vladimir Putin

New Delhi, October 7, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin to extend warm greetings on his 73rd birthday and reaffirm the strong ties between the two nations.According to an official statement, both leaders reiterated their resolve to deepen the “India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership,” reviewing progress across key areas of bilateral cooperation. Prime Minister Modi wished President Putin good health, happiness, and continued success in his endeavours.During the discussion, Modi expressed his anticipation of welcoming President Putin to India later this year for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, scheduled…

03 Oct

Putin Warns of Escalation if US Sends Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, Russia, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin

Moscow: (Rajeev Sharma): Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a sharp warning to the United States over the potential delivery of long-range missiles to Ukraine, stating it would significantly deteriorate bilateral ties and heighten global tensions. Speaking at a foreign policy forum in Sochi, Putin said any move to arm Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles would mark a "serious step" toward increased confrontation between the two nuclear powers. While acknowledging the damage such weapons could cause, he insisted they would not alter the outcome of the ongoing war. “Our defenses are prepared,” Putin said. “They can inflict harm, yes—but they…

05 Sep

Trump Flags Growing India-Russia-China Proximity Amid Tariff Tensions with Washington

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India-China-Russia ties, Narendra Modi, U.S.-India tariffs, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping

Washington, September 5, 2025 – U.S. President Donald Trump triggered a fresh wave of debate over global alignments after commenting on India, Russia, and China’s closer engagement. In a post on Truth Social, Trump shared an image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi walking alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, writing, “Looks like we’ve lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest, China. May they have a long and prosperous future together!”The remark comes at a time when ties between Washington and New Delhi are under visible strain. Recently, the U.S. imposed new tariffs on a wide range…

30 Aug

PM Modi Arrives in China for SCO Summit, First Visit in Seven Years

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump tariffs, India-China relations, PM Modi China visit, SCO Summit 2025, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping

Tianjin, Aug 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached China on Saturday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025, marking his first visit to the country in seven years. Modi is visiting at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, reflecting a thaw in bilateral ties that had soured after the 2020 border clashes.His arrival comes amid international pressure over India’s continued purchase of Russian oil during the Ukraine war. U.S. President Donald Trump recently imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods, raising total levies to 50 per cent, in response to New Delhi’s oil imports…

28 Aug

China to Showcase Military Might at Victory Day Parade with Putin and Kim in Attendance

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaBeijing parade, China Victory Day 2025, Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin, World War II, Xi Jinping

National Times Bureau, August 28, 2025: Beijing is preparing a massive military parade on September 3 to mark Japan’s surrender in World War II, with global leaders set to attend. The Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will join the ceremony, along with 24 other heads of state and government.Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei announced that Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko, Iranian President Masoud Pezashkian, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, and South Korea’s National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik are among the dignitaries expected.The parade, one of China’s largest in recent years, will…