President Vladimir Putin

In the glow of Putin’s visit, why no banquet invite to Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge cast a shadow

December 09, 2025 10:11 am

There have been many instances in the past of the government and the Opposition working together to reinforce India’s position on the global stage on various issues. This bipartisan spirit was missing from Rashtrapati Bhavan's guest list.

From Gucchi Doon Chetin to Badam ka Halwa: Inside the vegetarian banquet for Putin at Rashtrapati Bhavan

December 06, 2025 12:29 pm

President Droupadi Murmu received Russian President Vladimir Putin at Rashtrapati Bhavan and hosted a banquet in his honour

Shashi Tharoor invited to Putin dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Rahul Gandhi and Kharge not

December 06, 2025 8:43 pm

Reacting to Shashi Tharoor being invited, Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said, “Those who extended such an invitation raise questions, and those who accepted are also open to scrutiny."

Putin's India visit: Traffic snarls in Delhi likely for 2 days as police heighten security measures in national capital

December 04, 2025 4:00 pm

The Delhi Police have arranged a multi-layered security ring around the capital and sanitised traffic routes for Putin's cavalcade.

Modi govt doesn't want Opposition to meet Putin because of its insecurity: Rahul Gandhi

December 04, 2025 7:16 pm

Vladimir Putin is on a two-day visit to India on Thursday and Friday for annual summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Putin in Delhi: Russia is an indispensable partner. But the consequences of its actions cannot be left for India to deal with

December 04, 2025 3:11 pm

Extent of India-Russia economic ties will have to be commensurate with Russia's economic ties to the West. The room for expanding economic ties with Russia is limited to the war ending, and that too on fair terms

Vladimir Putin accepts parts of US peace plan but warns key proposals are ‘unacceptable’

December 03, 2025 5:19 pm

Russia appreciated Trump’s efforts to push the talks forward but said the Kremlin would not provide running commentary, arguing that public negotiations were unlikely to help.

Putin says Trump’s peace plan could be a ‘basis’ for ending Ukraine war

November 22, 2025 1:05 am

Putin also said the Americans had asked Moscow to “make certain compromises and show flexibility” during discussions held before talks in Alaska.

Russia adds ex-PM Kasyanov, economist Guriev to 'extremists and terrorists' list

November 17, 2025 6:26 pm

Guriev is a former chief economist at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development who now serves as dean of the London Business School.

Amid possible Trump-Putin summit, US and Europe push for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, Russia sticks to preconditions

October 21, 2025 7:57 pm

After speaking with Putin on October 16, Trump indicated that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov would meet this week in preparation for a possible summit in Budapest within two weeks. Moscow has not confirmed any dates.

Prime Minister Modi welcomes President Vladimir Putin at Palam airport, Delhi

December 04, 2025 9:41 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin at Delhi’s Palam Airport on arrival today, a ceremonial start to the bilateral talks between the two leaders.

India at SCO summit: PM Modi promotes innovation, startup culture in India

September 16, 2022 2:05 pm

Express Rewind: A look back at major events that shaped 2018

December 31, 2018 9:08 am

As 2018 approaches to an end, here is a recap of major political events, developments, disasters and crises that unfolded across the world