India India's Modi Says His Government Will Push for Economic Development Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his government would focus on helping India's millions of rural poor and start a "mass movement" to drive development in the world's second most populous nation.

President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for his first state visit to India since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, showcasing warming ties that have angered the US and led to hefty trade tariffs.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has presented a copy of Bhagvad Gita in Russian to President Vladimir Putin, who is on a two-day visit to India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin have graced billboards across India in recent weeks. One caption reads: “The dialogue began decades ago. We’re just turning up the volume.” Another hails the “old friendship” between the two nations.

In an exclusive interview with India Today, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed global geopolitics, stating "India is a major global player, not a British colony." He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "reliable person" who doesn't succumb to pressure.

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he presented a copy of the Gita in Russian to President Vladimir Putin.

Putin is on a two-day State visit to India. He will hold the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit with PM Narendra Modi in Delhi on 5.