Putin in India LIVE: Vladimir Putin lands in Delhi, PM Modi receives him at Palam Airport

Russian President Vladimir Putin has departed for India, with his special flight scheduled to land in New Delhi around 4:30 PM IST, kicking off a two-day state visit for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit.

 An agenda packed with high-stakes diplomacy awaits, in between a private dinner hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi soon after arrival, the visit is expected to feature formal talks, multiple inter-governmental agreements, and initiatives spanning trade, defence, economy, science and cultural cooperation— all under the framework of the special strategic partnership between the two nations.

Dec 04, 2025 21:35 IST

General PM Modi receives President Vladimir Putin at Delhi airport; India–Russia ties in focus

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for a two-day State visit, marking an important chapter in the long-standing India–Russia strategic partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally received President Putin at the Palam Technical Airport, underscoring the significance India places on the bilateral relationship. Read More…

Dec 04, 2025 20:15 IST

General PM Modi welcomes President Putin to India, highlights long-standing bilateral friendship

Delighted to welcome my friend, President Putin to India. Looking forward to our interactions later this evening and tomorrow. India-Russia friendship is a time tested one that has greatly benefitted our people.@KremlinRussia_Epic.twitter.com/L7IORzRfV9

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 4, 2025

Dec 04, 2025 20:11 IST

General WATCH: PM Modi and President Putin arrive at 7 LKM, official residence of the prime minister

#WATCH | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin arrive at 7 LKM, the official residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

President Putin is on a two-day State visit to India. He will hold the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit with PM Narendra Modi… pic.twitter.com/jMDN9JqOST

— ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2025

Dec 04, 2025 20:08 IST

General Rajnath Singh stresses strong India-Russia defence partnership and ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat’ collaboration

Delighted to meet with the Russian Defence Minister Mr Andrei Belousov in New Delhi. India-Russia relationship is based on a deep sense of trust, common values and mutual respect, which are the defining principles of the special and privileged strategic partnership, between both… pic.twitter.com/y5bKoo8bCS

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 4, 2025

Dec 04, 2025 20:04 IST

General WATCH: ‘Welcome Putin’ displayed in diyas during Ganga aarti in Varanasi

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | ‘Welcome Putin’ written with diyas during the Ganga Aarti being performed in Varanasi.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Delhi. President Putin is on a two-day State visit to India. He will hold the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit with PM… pic.twitter.com/hLEtc2nhYS

— ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2025

Dec 04, 2025 19:52 IST

General President Putin arrives in India, personally welcomed by PM Modi: MFA Russia

— MFA Russia 🇷🇺 (@mfa_russia) December 4, 2025

Dec 04, 2025 19:42 IST

General WATCH: PM Modi and President Putin ride together in same car after landing in Delhi

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin travel in the same car, as they depart from the Palam Technical Airport in Delhi

President Putin is on a two-day State visit to India. He will hold the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit with PM Narendra… pic.twitter.com/OUo9e85lWI

— ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2025

Dec 04, 2025 19:32 IST

General WATCH: PM Modi welcomes President Putin with a warm hug at Delhi’s Palam Technical Airport

#WATCH | Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi share a hug as PM Modi receives President Putin, at the Palam Technical Airport in Delhi

President Putin is on a two-day State visit to India. He will hold the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit with PM… pic.twitter.com/foA1S8hGqO

— ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2025

Dec 04, 2025 19:26 IST

General WATCH: PM Modi and President Putin travel together in same car after arrival in Delhi

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin travel in the same car, as they depart from the Palam Technical Airport in Delhi

President Putin is on a two-day State visit to India. He will hold the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit with PM Narendra… pic.twitter.com/oVtsOL7SnM

— ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2025

Dec 04, 2025 19:24 IST

General WATCH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Russian President Vladimir Putin

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Russian President Vladimir Putin, at the Palam Technical Airport in Delhi

President 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 December 5

(Source:… pic.twitter.com/rpJaipVqmF

— ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2025

Dec 04, 2025 19:22 IST

General WATCH: President Putin arrives in Delhi, received by PM Modi ahead of India-Russia annual summit

#WATCH | Russian President Vladimir Putin lands in Delhi; Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives him at the airport

President 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 December 5

(Source: DD) pic.twitter.com/wFcL9of7Eg

— ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2025

Dec 04, 2025 19:06 IST

General WATCH: Russian President Vladimir Putin lands in Delhi

#WATCH | Russian President Vladimir Putin lands in Delhi

President 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 December 5 pic.twitter.com/Y6dELuOUbt

— ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2025

Dec 04, 2025 19:01 IST

General Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi on a two-day State visit to India. He will hold the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit with PM Narendra Modi in Delhi on December 5

Dec 04, 2025 18:38 IST

General Russia wants more Indian goods in its market to strengthen trade balance: Reshetnikov

During his remarks in Delhi, Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov said Russia aims to expand bilateral trade by increasing imports of Indian products. He added that Moscow is committed to balancing trade relations and is keen to buy more goods from India across various sectors.

(ANI)

Russia wants more Indian goods in its market to strengthen trade balance: Reshetnikov

Dec 04, 2025 18:21 IST

General Rajnath Singh highlights strong India-Russia defence partnership amid geopolitical challenges  

At the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation in Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised Russia as a time-tested and strategic partner. He noted that since the 2000 India-Russia Strategic Partnership declaration, bilateral defence cooperation has grown significantly, with continuous outcome-oriented exchanges between armed forces personnel keeping the momentum strong despite global uncertainties.

#WATCH | Delhi: At the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation ministerial meeting, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says, “I thank you very much for coming all the way to India to discuss and promote bilateral defence… https://t.co/oDpyh1ywxZpic.twitter.com/6uWiKUW13o

— ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2025

Dec 04, 2025 17:55 IST

General Russian Defence Minister Belousov emphasizes deep-rooted India-Russia friendship at defence meet

At the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation ministerial meeting in Delhi, Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov highlighted the long-standing and time-tested friendship between the two nations. He noted that their partnership is built on mutual respect and shared deep-rooted traditions that are characteristic of both Russian and Indian societies.

#WATCH | Delhi: At the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation ministerial meeting, Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov says, “Namaste, I am glad to meet you once again on Indian soil. As you just said, our countries are… https://t.co/zzT2O1PEiLpic.twitter.com/sjEzvbClqj

— ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2025

Dec 04, 2025 17:52 IST

General India, Russia agree to strengthen collaboration in health sector: JP Nadda

Union Health Minister JP Nadda met Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko and discussed various issues related to the health sector. Both leaders agreed to enhance bilateral collaboration and reaffirmed their commitment to advancing a shared vision of accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare, Nadda tweeted.

Met Mr. Mikhail Murashko, Hon’ble Health Minister of Russian Federation today. Discussed various health sector related issues and agreed to enhance bilateral collaboration and partnership in health sector. Both sides reaffirmed commitment to advancing a shared vision of… pic.twitter.com/wA8x7jpDx6

— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) December 4, 2025

Dec 04, 2025 17:45 IST

General President Putin’s visit to India expected to boost trade, jobs, and strategic cooperation

President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India, accompanied by a large delegation of business leaders, is expected to strengthen economic cooperation and help reduce the trade deficit with Russia. India aims to expand exports in pharmaceuticals, automobiles, agricultural and marine products, providing a boost to farmers and job creation. Several agreements and MoUs are anticipated in sectors including shipping, healthcare, fertilisers, and connectivity, while cooperation is also set to grow in people-to-people ties, cultural exchanges, mobility partnerships, and scientific collaboration, according to government sources.

(ANI)

Dec 04, 2025 17:33 IST

General Russian Defence Minister highlights achievements, sets future agenda at India-Russia defence commission

#WATCH | Delhi: At the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation ministerial meeting, Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov says, “The Intergovernmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation brings huge… pic.twitter.com/smAn1ycE2I

— ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2025

Dec 04, 2025 17:31 IST

General Russian Defence Minister calls India-Russia partnership key to regional and global security

At the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation ministerial meeting in Delhi, Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov emphasized the strategic nature of bilateral ties, stating that the partnership with India plays a crucial role in maintaining balance in the South Asian region and contributing to global security.

(ANI)

Dec 04, 2025 17:22 IST

General Russian Defence Minister Belousov hails strategic India-Russia ties, congratulates India on Navy Day

#WATCH | Delhi: At the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation ministerial meeting, Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov says, “I am glad to meet you once again on Indian soil. As you just said, our countries are tied with… pic.twitter.com/plBEYK2d8P

— ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2025

Dec 04, 2025 17:21 IST

General Rajnath Singh lauds growing India-Russia defence and trade partnership

#WATCH | Delhi: At the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation ministerial meeting, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says, “…We welcome the successful holding of the 26th meeting of the India-Russia Working Group on Trade and… pic.twitter.com/WRNjhN4uCt

— ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2025

Dec 04, 2025 17:15 IST

General Russian Defence Minister Belousov Receives Tri-Service Guard of Honour

#WATCH | Delhi | Defence Minister of Russia Andrei Belousov inspects the Tri-Service Guard of Honour in the presence of the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Manekshaw Centre.

The Russian Defence Minister will co-chair the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on… pic.twitter.com/gNu2xLCtUM

— ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2025

Dec 04, 2025 16:59 IST

General Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister pay tribute at National War Memorial ahead of key India-Russia defence meet

#WATCH | Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Defence Minister of Russia Andrei Belousov lay wreath at the National War Memorial

The Russian Defence Minister will co-chair the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation… pic.twitter.com/FdDh3kDbZ0

— ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2025

Dec 04, 2025 15:21 IST

General 4 key points of Putin’s visit to India

• It is Putin’s two-day state visit for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit
• Itinerary includes private dinner with PM Modi, formal talks, and likely signing of multiple agreements
• Key cooperation areas- trade, economy, defence, science & technology, cultural and humanitarian links
  • As first visit by Putin since 2022, it adds weight to the bilateral summit amid global tension

Dec 04, 2025 15:20 IST

General Putin’s first trip to India since 2022 Ukraine conflict

The visit marks Putin’s first trip to India since the 2022 Ukraine conflict arose, adding weight to the diplomatic significance of this summit. Observers will be watching closely for concrete decisions on defence cooperation, energy and trade agreements, and broader bilateral cooperation. As security and global developments swirl, this summit could set the tone for India–Russia relations in the near future.