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Rajnath Singh meets his Russian counterpart ahead of Modi-Putin summit

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday met Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu here in Delhi ahead of the first 2+2 ministerial dialogue between India and Russia

Vladimir Putin to arrive in Delhi today for 21st annual India-Russia summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in India today to hold the 21st annual India-Russia summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.This will be the first in-person meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Putin after their meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Brasilia in November 2019.Putin decided to go ahead with the visit despite the emergence of a new COVID-19 strain Omicron which has affected the schedule of several bilateral and international summits.During the summit, PM Modi and the Russian President will review the prospects of bilateral relations and will discuss ways to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries.The annual summit is a time for both leaders to recalibrate the long-standing relationship.Before the annual summit, India and Russia will also hold the first 2+2 dialogue to be held at the level of the foreign and defence ministers.The dialogue is expected to focus on "political and defence issues of ...

Afghanistan, defence deals top priority for Putin-Modi meet: Ex-diplomats

Former Indian diplomats expect Afghanistan and defence deals will be on high priority for Russian President Vladimir Putin's bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Russia's approach towards India unchanged, always stood for us: Ex-diplomat

Former diplomat Mukul Sanwal has said that Moscow has been helping New Delhi from the transfer of technology to assisting in geopolitics, the country has always stood for its South Asian ally.

India, Russia to ink number of pacts during Modi-Putin Summit on Monday

In the summit as well as in the inaugural '2+2' defence and foreign ministerial talks, the two sides are also expected to focus on the situation in Afghanistan and the rising threat of terrorism

Putin's visit much more important than ever for India-Russia ties: Experts

Putin is scheduled to visit India on December 6

Russia, India to sign 10 bilateral agreements, says top Russian official

Russia and India will sign 10 bilateral agreements in various areas including some semi-confidential ones following the talks between Vladimir Putin and Indian PM Narendra Modi, said Yuri Ushakov.

India, Russia looking at holding '2+2' dialogue alongside Modi-Putin summit

The first edition of India-Russia '2+2' defence and foreign ministerial dialogue may be held alongside a summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin

Russia starts delivery of S-400 missile systems to India: Official

The development comes as both sides prepare for a visit to India by Russian President Vladimir Putin on December 6

EAM Jaishankar to hold talks with Lavrov, discuss major issues

EAM Jaishankar is on his three-day visit to Russia, which began on Wednesday.

Encouraged by disengagement efforts by India, China: Russia on Ladakh

Russia on Wednesday said it was following developments at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov to visit India from April 5-6

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit India from April 5 to 6 with an aim to prepare ground for the annual India-Russia summit as well as to discuss bilateral cooperation.

US senator urges Defence Secy to discuss Russian S-400 sale on India visit

An American Senator urged US Defence Secretary Austin to take up the issue of sale of Russian S-400 missile system during his visit to India this week along with their concerns on human rights issues

Russia, India would continue to work towards cooperation in 2021: Putin

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday expressed hope that next year Russia and India would continue to work towards stepping up constructive bilateral cooperation

India's two looming challenges

Government's New Year resolutions should be to revive domestic demand while addressing the Chinese threat

Russia backs India at SCO meet, says bilateral issues should be avoided

Russia has echoed what PM Modi said in his opening remarks at the SCO in which he raised the issue of the country raising bilateral issues at the summit

Best of BS Opinion: US-India defence cooperation, employment rate & more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Make haste slowly

US-India defence cooperation must not adversely affect the India-Russia interface, which has its own strategic meaning and content

BrahMos supersonic cruise missile successfully test-fired from INS Chennai

The missile was fired from INS Chennai, a stealth destroyer, and it hit the target with pin-point accuracy after performing "extremely complex" manoeuvres

Putin greets India on I-Day, praises for success in various spheres

India rightfully enjoys high prestige among the international community, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said as he greeted the Indian government on the country's 74th Independence Day