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A photograph of PM Modi sharing a car with President Putin during his India visit was highlighted in the US Congress, with lawmakers warning that US tariffs risk pushing India closer to Russia.

Modi-Putin car ride highlighted as US Congresswoman criticizes Trump's India policy

A photograph of PM Modi sharing a car with President Putin during his India visit was highlighted in the US Congress, with lawmakers warning that US tariffs risk pushing India closer to Russia.

The widely circulated photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharing a car ride with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the latter&rsquo;s recent visit to India made its way into the US Congress on Wednesday, sparking debate over Washington&rsquo;s approach toward New Delhi.
During Putin&rsquo;s two-day visit to Delhi last week, PM Modi personally welcomed him at Palam Airport, underscoring the significance of the India-Russia relationship.
The leaders then shared a car from the airport to the Prime Minister&rsquo;s residence at Lok Kalyan Marg, a gesture described by both sides as a demonstration of personal rapport.&nbsp;
The two had previously shared a car at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China, traveling in a made-in-Russia Aurus sedan &mdash; a moment widely interpreted as a sign of their close working relationship.
The photograph was used as a poster during a Congressional hearing by Democratic Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Presenting the photo of PM Modi with Russian President Putin during the latter's recent visit to India, US representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove says, "Trump's policies towards India can only be described as cutting our nose to spite our face... Being a coercive partner&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/fHcakd75LA">pic.twitter.com/fHcakd75LA</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1998880824536805409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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She warned that President Donald Trump&rsquo;s tariffs and confrontational stance toward India were pushing the US&rsquo;s strategic partner closer to Moscow.
"Trump's policies towards India can only be described as cutting our nose to spite our face, and this is doing real and lasting damage to the strategic trust and mutual understanding between our two countries," Kamlager-Dove said. Pointing to the poster, she added, "Being a coercive partner has a cost, and this poster is worth a thousand words."
"You do not get a Nobel Peace Prize by driving US strategic partners into the arms of our adversaries," she emphasized, highlighting the potential fallout of current US policies. Kamlager-Dove also criticized Trump for undoing decades of bipartisan progress, stating, "The Biden administration handed Trump a bilateral relationship at the height of its strength, with a revitalised Quad, a budding defence tech partnership and a trusted supply chain partner, only for it to be flush, flush, flush down the toilet."
Warning of historical consequences, she said, "Unless he changes course, Trump will be the American President who lost India." The tariffs she referenced included Trump&rsquo;s 25 per cent &ldquo;Liberation Day tariffs&rdquo; plus an additional 25 per cent levy on India&rsquo;s imports of Russian oil, bringing the total to a 50 per cent burden. Kamlager-Dove noted, "The tariff rate on India is currently higher than the tariff rate on China," calling the approach counterproductive.
Urging swift action to repair the US-India partnership, Kamlager-Dove concluded, "Congress understands the stakes on a bipartisan basis. And I thank the chair for putting this on the record today."

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian PM Narendra Modi agreed to meet soon following a cordial phone call, as both nations advance high-level engagements, trade talks, and preparations for Netanyahu’s upcoming India visit.

Netanyahu, Modi to meet 'very soon': Israel PMO

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian PM Narendra Modi agreed to meet soon following a cordial phone call, as both nations advance high-level engagements, trade talks, and preparations for Netanyahu&rsquo;s upcoming India visit.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday spoke to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and the two leaders &ldquo;agreed to meet very soon&rdquo;, officials here said.&nbsp;
Sharing about the talks between Netanyahu and Modi over the telephone, the Israeli PMO in a social media post said, &ldquo;At the end of the warm and friendly conversation, the two leaders agreed to meet very soon.&rdquo;&nbsp;
The much-anticipated trip of the Israeli prime minister would come on the heels of several high-level ministerial visits from both sides.
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The strategic partnership between our nations continues to grow in security, technology and regional stability, and will be strengthened even further in the period ahead. Both leaders agreed to meet soon, and are committed to advancing this partnership at the highest level.
&mdash; Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) <a href="https://twitter.com/IsraeliPM/status/1998834615570805126?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Minister of Tourism Haim Katz, Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Avi Dichter, and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich had visited India earlier this year as the strategic partners build up momentum to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).&nbsp;
The two countries signed a Bilateral &nbsp;Investment Treaty (BIT) during Smotrich&rsquo;s visit and then a Terms of Reference (TOR) leading to FTA during the visit of Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal to Israel last month.&nbsp;
Informed sources in Israel rubbished reports recently that Netanyahu postponed his trip to India due to security concerns in the wake of Delhi blasts.&nbsp;
Israel had expressed &ldquo;full confidence&rdquo; in India&rsquo;s security apparatus, saying that the two sides are working on dates for Netanyahu's visit.&nbsp;

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced a USD 17.5 billion investment in India over 2026–2029 to boost AI infrastructure, sovereign cloud, and skilling initiatives, marking the company’s largest-ever investment in Asia.

Microsoft commits USD 17.5 billion investment in India: CEO Satya Nadella

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced a USD 17.5 billion investment in India over 2026&ndash;2029 to boost AI infrastructure, sovereign cloud, and skilling initiatives, marking the company&rsquo;s largest-ever investment in Asia.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday announced plans to invest USD 17.5 billion in India to help build infrastructure and sovereign capabilities for the country's AI-first future, marking the third major AI-driven investment in the country in the past two months.
Microsoft said that the USD 17.5 billion (around Rs 1.58 lakh crore) investment builds on the USD 3 billion (around Rs 26,955 crore) funding announced earlier this year, which the company is on track to spend by the end of CY (calendar year) 2026.
"To support the country&rsquo;s ambitions, Microsoft is committing USD 17.5B&mdash;our largest investment ever in Asia&mdash;to help build the infrastructure, skills, and sovereign capabilities needed for India&rsquo;s AI-first future," Nadella said on X after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Thank you, PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> ji, for an inspiring conversation on India&rsquo;s AI opportunity. To support the country&rsquo;s ambitions, Microsoft is committing US$17.5B&mdash;our largest investment ever in Asia&mdash;to help build the infrastructure, skills, and sovereign capabilities needed for&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/NdFEpWzoyZ">pic.twitter.com/NdFEpWzoyZ</a>
&mdash; Satya Nadella (@satyanadella) <a href="https://twitter.com/satyanadella/status/1998376337938039091?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Microsoft, in a statement, said it plans to invest USD 17.5 billion in India over the next four years (2026-2029) to drive AI diffusion at a population scale.
The announcement follows Nadella&rsquo;s meeting with Modi, ahead of the Microsoft India AI tour. "In their meeting, both leaders discussed the country&rsquo;s AI roadmap and growth priorities," Microsoft said.
Microsoft's funding commitment is the third major AI-driven investment announced in the country in the past two months.
On October 14, Google announced plans to invest USD 15 billion over the next five years to set up an AI hub in India, which will include the country's largest data centre in partnership with Adani Group.
It was followed by a USD 11 billion investment plan announced by Digital Connexion&mdash;a joint venture between Brookfield, Reliance Industries and US-based Digital Realty.
In May 2023, Amazon announced plans to invest USD 12.7 billion in India by 2030 into its local cloud and AI infrastructure across Telangana and Maharashtra. The company has already invested USD 3.7 billion between 2016 and 22 in India.
Microsoft said that its India South Central cloud region, based in Hyderabad, is set to go live in mid-2026.
"This will be our largest hyperscale region in India, comprising three availability zones &mdash; roughly equivalent in size to two Eden Gardens stadiums combined," the statement said.
Microsoft has doubled its commitment on developing AI skilled talent in India to 20 million by 2030 from 10 million it planned earlier.
"India&rsquo;s AI journey depends on empowering skilled talent. For this, we are doubling our commitment of January 2025 to equip 20 million Indians with essential AI skills by 2030, working with government, industry, and digital public platforms to ensure equitable access to opportunity. Through our ADVANTA(I)GE India initiative, executed by Microsoft Elevate, we have already trained 5.6 million people since January 2025 &mdash;well ahead of the original goal of training 10 million by 2030," the statement said.
Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that India remains committed to innovation anchored in trust and sovereignty as AI reshapes the digital economy.
"Microsoft&rsquo;s landmark investment signals India&rsquo;s rise as a reliable technology partner for the world. This partnership will set new benchmarks and drive the country&rsquo;s leap from digital public infrastructure to AI public infrastructure," Vaishnaw said.
Microsoft India and South Asia, President, Puneet Chandok said that the company's investment will be used to continue to scale its cloud and AI infrastructure, skilling initiatives and ongoing operations across India.
"This includes our workforce of more than 22,000 employees across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Gurugram, Noida and other cities &mdash; representing the diversity of Microsoft&rsquo;s businesses," Chandok said.
As the country gears up to implement the Digital Personal Data Protection regime, Microsoft is introducing sovereign public cloud and sovereign private cloud for Indian customers.
&ldquo;With sovereign public cloud now available in India, organisations can leverage a prescriptive architecture for deploying workloads in Azure with built-in compliance guardrails using Sovereign Landing Zones, do policy enforcement, and apply governance controls,&rdquo; the statement said.
The company had recently announced that Microsoft 365 Copilot will offer in-country data processing in India by the end of 2025.
The move by Microsoft to put sovereign cloud and in-country data processing is likely to put pressure on competitors in AI space which may lead to more investment flowing into the country ahead of the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025 coming into effect.
The company also announced integration of advanced AI capabilities into two key digital public platforms of the Ministry of Labour and Employment &mdash; e-Shram and the National Career Service (NCS).
&ldquo;The initiative aims to extend the benefits of AI to more than 310 million informal workers,&rdquo; the statement said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that laws and rules should serve the convenience of citizens and not cause harassment, urging NDA MPs to accelerate development and societal reforms.

PM Modi Urges Laws for People's Convenience, Not Burdens

PM Modi Advocates Laws for Public Convenience

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that laws and rules should serve the convenience of citizens and not cause harassment, urging NDA MPs to accelerate development and societal reforms.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said no innocent Indian should face harassment or inconvenience due to any law or rule, and such measures should always be for the convenience of the common people.
Addressing an NDA parliamentary party meeting, Modi also said reforms should be brought in all aspects of society and not just in the economy.
Briefing reporters after the meeting, which was attended by all NDA MPs, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said Prime Minister Modi gave very good guidelines for the lawmakers.
The PM said no Indian should face any inconvenience as a citizen and everyone must ensure that rules and regulations are for the convenience of the common people and improve their lives, he said.
"The prime minister said laws should not be a burden for anyone but should be for people's convenience. Rules and regulations must be for improving the system, not to harass people. There should be no law which harasses people without any reason," Rijiju said.
He said Modi told all NDA MPs that they should work together to accelerate development works at triple the speed and connect with youths, sports and other activities. At the outset of the meeting, Rijiju said, Modi was felicitated for the NDA's massive victory in the recent Bihar elections.
Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah and J P Nadda, who is also the BJP president, were among those present at the meeting held at the Parliament House complex.
Modi was garlanded by JD(U) leader Sanjay Jha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief Upendra Kushwaha -- both Rajya Sabha members.
In the 243-member Bihar Assembly, which went to polls last month, the NDA secured 202 seats, paving the way for JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar to return as chief minister for the 10th time.
Among the alliance partners, BJP won 89 seats, JD(U) 85, LJP (Ram Vilas) 19, Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) five, and Rashtriya Lok Morcha four.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured at an NDA parliamentary meeting following the coalition’s massive win in Bihar, where the alliance secured 202 of 243 assembly seats.

PM Modi Celebrated for NDA's Bihar Election Victory

PM Modi Honored for Bihar Election Win

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured at an NDA parliamentary meeting following the coalition&rsquo;s massive win in Bihar, where the alliance secured 202 of 243 assembly seats.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was felicitated at a meeting of all MPs of the ruling NDA on Tuesday for the coalition's massive victory in the recent Bihar elections.
Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah and J P Nadda, who is also the BJP president, were among those present at the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting held at the Parliament House complex.
Modi was garlanded by JD(U) leader Sanjay Jha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief Upendra Kushwaha -- both Rajya Sabha members.
On Monday, a delegation of NDA leaders from Bihar called on Modi and congratulated him for the alliance's landslide victory in the state polls.
During the meeting on Monday, the PM told the NDA MPs to work with more vigour for the welfare of the people after the ruling alliance's resounding victory in the Bihar assembly polls, saying with great victory comes great responsibility.
In the 243-member Bihar Assembly, which went to polls last month, the NDA secured 202 seats, paving the way for JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar to return as chief minister for the 10th time.
Among the alliance partners, BJP won 89 seats, JD(U) 85, LJP (Ram Vilas) 19, Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) five, and Rashtriya Lok Morcha four.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated a Lok Sabha discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram, reflecting on its role during India’s freedom struggle and recalling the Emergency during the song’s 100th anniversary as a dark chapter in history.

PM Narendra Modi speaks on Vande Mataram in Parliament Lok Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated a Lok Sabha discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram, reflecting on its role during India&rsquo;s freedom struggle and recalling the Emergency during the song&rsquo;s 100th anniversary as a dark chapter in history.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused the Congress of breaking into pieces national song Vande Mataram under the guise of social harmony, and said it was still following the politics of appeasement.
He also targeted former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru for agreeing with the suggestion that Vande Mataram could antagonise Muslims.
Speaking in the Lok Sabha during a discussion on Vande Mataram, Modi cited a letter written by Nehru to Subhash Chandra Bose claiming that the background of Vande Mataram could antagonise Muslims. He said the letter was written following a protest by Mohammad Ali Jinnah in Lucknow.
Quoting the letter, Modi said, Nehru had written that he had read the background of the song and it could spark anger amongst Muslims.
Modi said later Congress convened a session in "Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's Bengal" to review the use of Vande Mataram. "But, on October 26, Congress compromised on Vande Mataram. They broke it into pieces under the mask of social harmony, but history is witness ..This was Congress' attempt at politics of appeasement. Under pressure of politics of appeasement, Congress agreed to divide Vande Mataram.. this is the reason Congress also bowed to the demand for partition..," Modi alleged.
The prime minister said history is a testament to the fact that Congress knelt before the Muslim League and did this under pressure. "This is an instance of the politics of appeasement of the Congress. Because it bowed to the division of Vande Mataram, it bowed to the division of India later on. Congress has maintained the same politics of appeasement even today," he asserted amid thumping of desks by treasury benches.
The prime minister recalled that Mahatma Gandhi wrote in 1905 that Vande Mataram has become so popular that it has emerged as national anthem and wondered that why was injustice meted out to it. "If Vande Mataram was so popular, why was injustice meted out to it, why was it betrayed in the last century.What were those forces that were so powerful to overrule the wishes of Mahatma Gandhi on Vande Mataram," he said.
Modi lamented that the Constitution was "throttled" and the nation chained by the Emergency when national song Vande Mataram completed 100 years.
The prime minister also noted that Vande Mataram stood like a rock and inspired unity despite British oppression. "When Vande Mataram completed 100 years, the nation was chained by the Emergency. At that time, the Constitution was throttled and those who lived and died for patriotism were pushed behind bars," he said. "The Emergency was a dark chapter in our history. Now we have the opportunity to restore the greatness of Vande Mataram. And I believe this opportunity should not be allowed to pass," Modi said.
Modi noted that the mantra of Vande Mataram gave power and inspiration to the entire country during freedom struggle. "The mantra energised and inspired India&rsquo;s freedom movement and showed the path of courage and determination. Remembering that sacred Vande Mataram today is a great privilege for all of us in this House.
"It is a matter of pride for us that we are witnessing the historic occasion of Vande Mataram completing 150 years," he said.
The prime minister recalled that the British were forced to ban Vande Mataram even though they brought in laws to prevent printing and propagation of the poem. "Vande Mataram was written at a time when, after the uprising of 1857, the British government was alarmed and unleashing various forms of oppression. A campaign was underway to push the British national anthem 'God Save the Queen' into every household.
"Through Vande Mataram, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay responded to this challenge with great strength and resolve. British divided Bengal in 1905, but Vande Mataram stood like a rock and inspired unity," he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a special Lok Sabha discussion on 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’, exploring its historical legacy, freedom movement role, and rising political tensions ahead of the Winter Session.

PM Modi to launch special Lok Sabha debate marking 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a special Lok Sabha discussion on 150 years of &lsquo;Vande Mataram&rsquo;, exploring its historical legacy, freedom movement role, and rising political tensions ahead of the Winter Session.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch a special discussion in the Lok Sabha on Monday to commemorate 150 years of &lsquo;Vande Mataram&rsquo;, in an exercise aimed at spotlighting several lesser-known aspects of the iconic patriotic song.
During the debate, PM Modi is expected to reflect on the song&rsquo;s role in India&rsquo;s freedom movement, its historical legacy, and its relevance today. Written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and first published on November 7, 1875, in the literary journal Bangadarshan, Vande Mataram has long been regarded as a powerful symbol of national identity.
The Prime Minister&rsquo;s remarks are being closely watched by Opposition members. At a recent anniversary event, he accused the Congress of "removing important stanzas" from the original song during its 1937 session in Faizabad.
PM Modi had said that the party&rsquo;s decision "sowed the seeds of Partition" and effectively divided the national song. The Congress, however, has maintained that the move was based on the advice of Rabindranath Tagore and was intended to respect the sentiments of people from different communities.
In the Rajya Sabha, the discussion on Vande Mataram is expected to be opened by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday. According to the schedule, members of the ruling NDA have been allocated three of the 10 hours set aside for the Lok Sabha debate.
The run-up to the Winter Session saw a political flashpoint after the Rajya Sabha Secretariat reiterated that MPs should avoid using expressions like &lsquo;Vande Mataram&rsquo; and &lsquo;Jai Hind&rsquo; inside Parliament to preserve decorum. The Opposition criticised the NDA government, accusing it of being uneasy with symbols associated with India&rsquo;s independence and unity.
With the Winter Session continuing until December 19, the upcoming debate on Vande Mataram is expected to be intense, as differences between the treasury and Opposition benches over the song&rsquo;s interpretation are likely to surface prominently.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin that India supports a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy during their annual summit in New Delhi.

India not neutral, it is on side of peace: PM Modi to Putin on Ukraine conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin that India supports a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy during their annual summit in New Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday strongly backed the latest efforts to end the war in Ukraine and conveyed to Russian President Vladimir Putin that India will stand shoulder-to-shoulder in all peace efforts to find an amicable solution to the conflict.
The Ukraine issue figured prominently at the annual summit talks between the two leaders that is aimed at further shoring up a nearly eight-decade bilateral partnership that remained in firm footing notwithstanding fractious geopolitical environment and tensions.
In his televised opening remarks at the summit, Modi said India is not neutral as it is on the side of peace to end the Ukraine conflict.
"We have been holding discussions following the start of the Ukraine conflict. As a close friend, you have been regularly apprising us on the situation. I think trust is a major strength," Modi said.
"We all should find the path of peace. I am aware of the latest efforts and I am confident that the world will turn to peace," he said.
"I have always said that India is not neutral; India has a side and that side is peace. We support all peace efforts and we are standing shoulder-to-shoulder in all peace efforts," he said.
On his part, the Russian president said Moscow is working towards a peaceful solution to the conflict.
Putin was accorded a red carpet welcome on Thursday evening on his first visit to India in four years. It is also his first trip to India since the start of the war in Ukraine in February 2022.
PM Modi personally received the Russian leader with a hug at the Palam airport before travelling together in a white SUV to the prime minister's official residence for a private dinner.
The conversation between the two leaders over dinner is known to have set the tone for the 23rd India-Russia summit talks that is expected to produce a number of tangible outcomes to further broadbase the time-tested relationship.
Boosting defence ties, insulating India-Russia trade from external pressure and exploring cooperation in small modular reactors are set to be the focus of the summit.
The Russian leader's visit to New Delhi has assumed greater significance as it is taking place against the backdrop of rapid downturn in India-US relations.
Following the Modi-Putin talks, the two sides are expected to ink a plethora of agreements, including one on facilitating the movement of Indian workers to Russia, and another on logistical support under a broader framework of defence cooperation.
It is learnt that under the trade basket, Indian exports to Russia are expected to significantly increase in areas of pharma, agriculture, food products and consumer goods.
The move comes amid concerns in New Delhi over a ballooning trade deficit in favour of Russia. India's annual procurement of goods and services from Russia amounts to around USD 65 billion, while Russia's imports from India stand at around USD 5 billion.
Officials said India is also looking at boosting cooperation in the fertiliser sector. Russia supplies three to four million tonnes of fertilisers to India annually.
The Indian and Russian sides are also likely to discuss New Delhi's proposed free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union.

Russian President Vladimir Putin was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan ahead of summit talks with PM Narendra Modi, focusing on defence ties, trade, and energy cooperation amid India-US tensions.

Russian President Putin accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Russian President Vladimir Putin was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan ahead of summit talks with PM Narendra Modi, focusing on defence ties, trade, and energy cooperation amid India-US tensions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin was accorded a ceremonial welcome and a tri-services guard of honour at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday ahead of crucial summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to be watched closely by western capitals.
President Droupadi Murmu and Modi warmly welcomed the Russian president at the forecourt of the majestic Rashtrapati Bhavan, a day after the prime minister hosted the Russian leader for a private dinner.
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LIVE: Ceremonial welcome of President Vladimir Putin of Russian Federation at Rashtrapati Bhavan <a href="https://t.co/ZTENsWvpyO">https://t.co/ZTENsWvpyO</a>
&mdash; President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) <a href="https://twitter.com/rashtrapatibhvn/status/1996818847958245542?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Following the ceremonial welcome, Putin visited Raj Ghat and paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at the memorial.
The Russian president landed in New Delhi at around 7 pm yesterday for his first visit to India in four years. It is also his first trip to India since the start of the war in Ukraine in February 2022.
Modi personally received the Russian leader with a hug at the Palam airport from where the two leaders travelled together in a white SUV to the prime minister's official residence.
The conversation between the two leaders over the dinner is known to have set the tone for the 23rd India-Russia summit talks that are expected to produce a number of tangible outcomes to further broadbase the time-tested relationship.
Boosting defence ties, insulating India-Russia trade from external pressure and exploring cooperation in small modular reactors are set to be the focus of the summit.
The Russian leader's visit to New Delhi has assumed greater significance as it is taking place against the backdrop of a rapid downturn in India-US relations.
Following the Modi-Putin talks, the two sides are expected to ink a plethora of agreements, including one on facilitating the movement of Indian workers to Russia, and another on logistical support under a broader framework of defence cooperation.
It is learnt that under the trade basket, Indian exports to Russia are expected to significantly increase in areas of pharma, agriculture, food products and consumer goods.
The move comes amid concerns in New Delhi over a ballooning trade deficit in favour of Russia.
India's annual procurement of goods and services from Russia amounts to around USD 65 billion, while Russia's imports from India stand at around USD 5 billion.
Officials said India is also looking at boosting cooperation in the fertiliser sector. Russia supplies three to four million tonnes of fertilisers to India annually.
The Indian and Russian sides are also likely to discuss New Delhi's proposed free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a Russian-language copy of the Bhagavad Gita to President Vladimir Putin during a private dinner in New Delhi, highlighting the scripture’s universal message and cultural significance.

PM Modi presents copy of Gita in Russian to Putin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a Russian-language copy of the Bhagavad Gita to President Vladimir Putin during a private dinner in New Delhi, highlighting the scripture&rsquo;s universal message and cultural significance.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he presented a copy of the Gita in Russian to President Vladimir Putin.&nbsp;
"Presented a copy of the Gita in Russian to President Putin. The teachings of the Gita give inspiration to millions across the world," PM Modi said in a post on X.&nbsp;
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Presented a copy of the Gita in Russian to President Putin. The teachings of the Gita give inspiration to millions across the world.<a href="https://twitter.com/KremlinRussia_E?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KremlinRussia_E</a> <a href="https://t.co/D2zczJXkU2">pic.twitter.com/D2zczJXkU2</a>
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1996640866468090252?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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PM Modi hosted a private dinner at his 7, Lok Kalyan Marg residence for Putin, who is on a two-day visit to New Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly received Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi for a 27-hour visit focused on strengthening defence cooperation.

PM Modi warmly welcomes Putin at Delhi airport; hosts private dinner, reflecting time-tested friendship

Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly received Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi for a 27-hour visit focused on strengthening defence cooperation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday warmly welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin as he kick-started a nearly 27-hour visit to India to further shore up an eight-decade bilateral partnership that remained in firm footing notwithstanding fractious geopolitical upheavals.
In reflection of the importance India attached to the Russian leader's first visit to India in four years, Modi received him at New Delhi's Palam airport with a hug amid a group of artistes performing traditional dances.
From the airport, the two leaders travelled to Modi's official residence in his car, nearly three months after the prime minister rode with Putin in the Russian leader's vehicle in Chinese city of Tianjin during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.
"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 benefited our people," the prime minister said on social media.
In the evening, Modi hosted a private dinner for the Russian president in a reciprocal gesture to the hospitality extended to the prime minister by Putin during his visit to Moscow in July last year. Modi's official residence was decorated with bright lights and flowers on the occasion.
The conversation between the two leaders over the dinner is expected to set the tone for the 23rd India-Russia summit talks on Friday that is expected to produce a number of tangible outcomes to further broadbase the time-tested relationship.
Boosting defence ties, insulating India-Russia trade from external pressure and exploring cooperation in small modular reactors are set to be the focus of the summit between the two leaders that is expected to be closely watched by Western capitals.
The Russian leader's visit to New Delhi has assumed greater significance as it is taking place against the backdrop of rapid downturn in India-US relations.
Following the summit, the two sides are expected to seal several agreements including in areas of trade.
On Friday, Putin will be accorded a ceremonial welcome and a tri-services guard of honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan, before he goes to Raj Ghat to pay homage at the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
It will be followed by talks between the two leaders in a restricted format and with their delegations at Hyderabad House, the venue for the summit.
Modi and Putin will also attend a business event jointly organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and Roscongress at Bharat Mandapam.
In the evening, Putin will attend a state banquet to be hosted in his honour by President Droupadi Murmu. The Russian leader is expected to leave India at around 9 pm on Friday.
In the summit talks, New Delhi is expected to press for addressing the increasing trade deficit caused by India's procurement of large volumes of Russian crude oil.
The Russian president's trip to India is taking place at a time when India-US relations are going through possibly the worst phase in the last two decades after Washington imposed a whopping 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, including 25 per cent levies for New Delhi's procurement of Russian crude oil.
The impact of American sanctions on India's procurement of Russian crude oil is likely to be discussed at the summit. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday said New Delhi's purchase of crude oil from Russia may decline for "a brief period" in view of Western sanctions, but, at the same time, he said Moscow is taking steps to enhance the supplies.
At the summit, Putin is expected to apprise Modi about the latest US efforts to bring an end to the Ukraine conflict. India has been consistently maintaining that dialogue and diplomacy is the only way forward to end the war.
Following the Modi-Putin talks, the two sides are expected to ink a plethora of agreements, including one on facilitating the movement of Indian workers to Russia, and another on logistical support under a broader framework of defence cooperation.
It is learnt that under the trade basket, Indian exports to Russia are expected to significantly increase in areas of pharma, agriculture, food products and consumer goods.
The move comes amid concerns in New Delhi over a ballooning trade deficit in favour of Russia.
India's annual procurement of goods and services from Russia amounts to around USD 65 billion, while Russia's imports from India stand at around USD 5 billion. Officials said India is also looking at boosting cooperation in the fertiliser sector. Russia supplies three to four million tonnes of fertilisers to India annually.
The Indian and Russian sides are also likely to discuss New Delhi's proposed free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union.
Ahead of the summit, the defence ministers of the two countries held wide-ranging talks on Thursday with a focus on India's plan to procure additional batches of S-400 missile systems and other critical military hardware from Russia.
The S-400 missile systems proved to be very effective during Operation Sindoor.
In October 2018, India signed a USD 5 billion deal with Russia to buy five units of the S-400 air defence missile systems, notwithstanding a warning by the US that going ahead with the contract may invite US sanctions under the provisions of Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA).
Peskov said there may be a discussion on the possibility of Russia supplying Su-57 fighter jets to India. India is in the process of procuring a batch of fifth-generation fighter jets.
Dassault Aviation's Rafale, Lockheed Martin's F-21, Boeing's F/A-18 and the Eurofighter Typhoon are the main contenders.
Ways to bolster bilateral energy ties are also expected to figure prominently in the summit.
It is learnt that Russia has offered India additional discounts for its procurement of crude oil.
The offer came after the volume of India's purchase of Russian crude oil registered a decline in the last few weeks following the latest wave of US sanctions on two Russian oil producers.
India and Russia have a mechanism under which India's prime minister and the Russian president hold a summit meeting annually to review the entire gamut of ties. So far, 22 annual summit meetings have taken place alternatively in India and Russia. The Russian president had last visited New Delhi in 2021.
In July last year, Modi travelled to Moscow for the annual summit.
Russia has been a time-tested partner for India and a key pillar of New Delhi's foreign policy.

Russian President Vladimir Putin affirms that India-Russia cooperation is solely focused on protecting mutual national interests, rejects US pressure over energy ties, and highlights deep trust in defence and trade partnerships.

Russian President Putin says India, Russia collaboration not directed against anyone

Russian President Vladimir Putin affirms that India-Russia cooperation is solely focused on protecting mutual national interests, rejects US pressure over energy ties, and highlights deep trust in defence and trade partnerships.

The India-Russia collaboration is not directed against any country and it is solely aimed at safeguarding the national interests of the two sides, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said against the backdrop of Washington's aggressive approach towards New Delhi and Moscow.
In the context of India's energy ties with Russia, Putin said certain "actors" dislike New Delhi's growing role in international markets in view of its close relations with Moscow and these elements are aiming to constrain India's influence for political reasons by imposing "artificial obstacles".
In an interview to India Today news channel that was released on Thursday evening, the Russian president, referring to Western sanctions against Moscow, said his country's energy cooperation with New Delhi largely "remains unaffected".
Putin landed in New Delhi this evening on a two-day visit to hold summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His trip comes at a time India-US relations are going through possibly the worst phase in the last two decades after Washington imposed a whopping 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, including 25 per cent levies for New Delhi's procurement of Russian crude oil.
"Neither me nor Prime Minister Modi, despite certain external pressure we face, have never approached our collaboration to work against someone," the Russian president said in response to a question on Washington's aggressive approach.
"President Trump has his own agenda, his own goals, whereas we focus on ours -- not against anyone, but rather aimed at safeguarding our respective interests, India's and Russia's interests," he said.
Rejecting Washington's objection to India procuring crude oil from Russia, Putin said if the US has the right to buy Russian fuel, why "shouldn't India have the same privilege".
"As for India's purchase of energy resources from Russia, I would like to note and have already mentioned this once, the US itself still buys nuclear fuel from us for its own nuclear power plants," Putin said.
The Russian president also responded to a question on India lowering procurement of crude oil from Russia in view of Western sanctions on Moscow.
"Well, there is a certain decline in overall trade turnover during the first nine months of this year. This is just a minor adjustment. Overall, our trade turnover stands almost at the same level as before," he said.
"I can't give you exact monthly figures right now, but trade in petroleum products and crude oil, as well as the production of petroleum products for consumers of oil, Russian oil, is running smoothly in India," he said.
Putin also said that India cannot be treated the way it was several decades back.
"Prime Minister Modi is not someone who succumbs to pressure easily. The Indian people can certainly take pride in their leader. This is absolutely obvious," he said.
"His stance is unwavering and straightforward, without being confrontational. Our goal is not to provoke conflict; rather, we aim to protect our lawful rights. India does the same," he said.
On the Ukraine conflict, Putin said he believed the US is actively seeking a solution to this problem.
"I am absolutely certain, with no doubt at all, he (Trump) sincerely aims for a peaceful resolution."
Putin said Trump genuinely wants to end the hostilities and prevent further loss of lives.
"But there could also be political interests tied to ending the confrontation between Russia and Ukraine, or economic motives too."
On bilateral trade, Putin said over 90 per cent of "our transactions are already conducted in national currencies".
"While some complications arise due to the presence of numerous intermediaries, there are also solutions," he said.
The Russian president also complimented PM Modi's leadership.
"Our collaborative endeavours with Prime Minister Modi carry significant weight because they transcend our mutual ties," he said.
"Given its direct relevance to both nations, ensuring stability in key areas of engagement is crucial, as it helps secure the fulfilment of our objectives. Prime Minister Modi sets very challenging tasks for the country --and for himself in the first place, then for the administration, and eventually for the nation," he said.
The Russian president did not give a direct reply to a question on if India was looking at procuring additional batches of S-400 missile systems.
"India stands out as one of our reliable and privileged partners in this area. We are not merely selling something to India and India isn't merely buying something from us in the sphere of defence and security.
"It is a different level, a different quality of relations we have with India, and we value this. We see how India values this relationship too," he said.
Putin said Russia is not simply selling defence technology to India but it is sharing it with the country.
"It is a very rare thing to see in the sphere of military-technical cooperation. It speaks to the level of trust between the two countries and the level of trust between the two peoples.
"We have a broad portfolio indeed, including naval construction, rocket and missile engineering, and aircraft engineering," he added.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit New Delhi for a two-day summit with PM Modi, aimed at boosting defence ties, addressing trade deficits, and expanding cooperation amid US sanctions.

PM Modi to host Putin in Delhi as India-Russia summit focuses on trade, defence, and US sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit New Delhi for a two-day summit with PM Modi, aimed at boosting defence ties, addressing trade deficits, and expanding cooperation amid US sanctions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a private dinner for Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, hours after he lands in New Delhi to further expand a nearly eight-decade partnership that has remained steadfast notwithstanding fractious geopolitical environment and tensions.
Boosting defence ties, insulating India-Russia trade from external pressure and exploring cooperation in small modular reactors are set to be the focus of the summit meeting between Modi and Putin on Friday that is expected to be closely watched by Western capitals.
The Russian leader's nearly 27-hour visit to New Delhi has assumed greater significance as it is taking place against the backdrop of rapid downturn in India-US relations. Following the 23rd India-Russia summit, the two sides are expected to seal several agreements, including in areas of trade.
As the Russian leader is visiting India amid renewed American push to end the war in Ukraine, the issue is likely to figure prominently at the summit.
The Russian president is likely to arrive in New Delhi at around 6:35 pm on Thursday, and hours later, Modi will host him for a private dinner in reciprocation of a similar gesture extended to the Indian prime minister by the Russian leader during his visit to Moscow in July last year.
On Friday, Putin will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan before the 23rd India-Russia summit. Modi will also host a working lunch for the Russian leader and his delegation at Hyderabad House, the venue for the summit. Putin will also visit Rajghat in the morning, according to people familiar with the matter.
After the summit, Putin is set to launch the new India channel of Russian state-run broadcaster, following which he will attend a state banquet to be hosted in his honour by President Droupadi Murmu. The Russian leader is expected to leave India at around 9 pm on Friday.
In the summit talks, New Delhi is expected to press for addressing the increasing trade deficit caused by India's procurement of large volumes of Russian crude oil.
The Russian president's trip to India is taking place at a time when India-US relations are going through possibly the worst phase in the last two decades after Washington imposed a whopping 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, including 25 per cent levies for New Delhi's procurement of Russian crude oil.
The impact of American sanctions on India's procurement of Russian crude oil is likely to be discussed at the summit. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday said New Delhi's purchase of crude oil from Russia may decline for "a brief period" in view of Western sanctions, but, at the same time, he said Moscow is taking steps to enhance the supplies.
At the summit, Putin is expected to apprise Modi about the latest US efforts to bring an end to the Ukraine conflict. India has been consistently maintaining that dialogue and diplomacy is the only way forward to end the war.
Following the Modi-Putin talks, the two sides are expected to ink a plethora of agreements, including one on facilitating the movement of Indian workers to Russia, and another on logistical support under a broader framework of defence cooperation.
It is learnt that under the trade basket, Indian exports to Russia are expected to significantly increase in areas of pharma, agriculture, food products and consumer goods. The move comes amid concerns in New Delhi over a ballooning trade deficit in favour of Russia.
India's annual procurement of goods and services from Russia amounts to around USD 65 billion, while Russia's imports from India stand at around USD 5 billion. Officials said India is also looking at boosting cooperation in the fertiliser sector. Russia supplies three to four million tonnes of fertilisers to India annually.
The Indian and Russian sides are also likely to discuss New Delhi's proposed free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union.
Ahead of the summit, the defence ministers of the two countries will hold wide-ranging talks on Thursday that are likely to focus on India's plan to procure additional batches of S-400 missile systems and other critical military hardware from Russia.
The S-400 missile systems proved to be very effective during Operation Sindoor. Top military officials said the overall focus will be to further expand the already close defence and security ties between the two countries, with a particular focus on ensuring expeditious supply of military hardware from Russia to India.
In October 2018, India signed a USD 5 billion deal with Russia to buy five units of the S-400 air defence missile systems, notwithstanding a warning by the US that going ahead with the contract may invite US sanctions under the provisions of Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA).
Peskov said there may be a discussion on the possibility of Russia supplying Su-57 fighter jets to India. India is in the process of procuring a batch of fifth-generation fighter jets. Dassault Aviation's Rafale, Lockheed Martin's F-21, Boeing's F/A-18 and the Eurofighter Typhoon are the main contenders.
Ways to bolster bilateral energy ties are also expected to figure prominently in the summit. It is learnt that Russia has offered India additional discounts for its procurement of crude oil.
The offer came after the volume of India's purchase of Russian crude oil registered a decline in the last few weeks following the latest wave of US sanctions on two Russian oil producers.
India and Russia have a mechanism under which India's prime minister and the Russian president hold a summit meeting annually to review the entire gamut of ties. So far, 22 annual summit meetings have taken place alternatively in India and Russia. The Russian president had last visited New Delhi in 2021.
In July last year, PM Modi travelled to Moscow for the annual summit. Russia has been a time-tested partner for India and a key pillar of New Delhi's foreign policy.

A political row erupted after Congress leader Ragini Nayak shared an AI-generated video depicting PM Modi selling tea at a red-carpet event. BJP accused Congress of mocking the Prime Minister’s humble origins and disrespecting his background.

BJP condemns Congress over AI video showing PM Modi serving tea at red-carpet event

A political row erupted after Congress leader Ragini Nayak shared an AI-generated video depicting PM Modi selling tea at a red-carpet event. BJP accused Congress of mocking the Prime Minister&rsquo;s humble origins and disrespecting his background.

A political controversy erupted after Congress leader Ragini Nayak shared an AI-generated video depicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi selling tea at what appeared to be a red-carpet event.
The video, posted on X with the caption, "Now, who did this?", shows the Prime Minister in a light blue coat and black trousers, carrying a kettle and tea glasses. International flags and the Tricolour are visible in the background. A voice, mimicking PM Modi, can be heard saying, &ldquo;Chai bolo, chaiye (Anyone wants tea).&rdquo;
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अब ई कौन किया बे 🥴🤣 <a href="https://t.co/mbVsykXEgm">pic.twitter.com/mbVsykXEgm</a>
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The BJP quickly condemned the video, accusing the Congress of abusing the Prime Minister.
Party spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Wednesday described the post as another example of Congress&rsquo;s &ldquo;elitist mindset&rdquo; toward PM Modi&rsquo;s humble origins.
&ldquo;After Renuka Choudhary insults Parliament &amp; Sena, now Ragini Nayak attacks and mocks PM Modi&rsquo;s chaiwala background,&rdquo; Poonawalla wrote in an X post.
He added, &ldquo;Naamdar Congress cannot stand a Kamdar PM from OBC community who has come from a poor background.&rdquo;
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After Renuka Choudhary insults Parliament &amp; Sena now Ragini Nayak attacks and mocks PM Modi&rsquo;s Chaiwala background Naamdar Congress cannot stand a Kamdar PM from OBC community who has come from a poor background They mocked his Chaiwala background earlier too. They abused him&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/Rg5VPXOp5K">pic.twitter.com/Rg5VPXOp5K</a>
&mdash; Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) <a href="https://twitter.com/Shehzad_Ind/status/1996038333160718508?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Poonawalla alleged that Congress leaders have a history of belittling the Prime Minister. &ldquo;They mocked his chaiwala background earlier, too. They abused him 150 times. They abused his mother in Bihar. People will never forgive them,&rdquo; he said.
The incident has intensified the ongoing political debate over PM Modi&rsquo;s early life and the narrative of his rise from modest beginnings. The BJP&rsquo;s criticism underscores a continued focus on perceived disrespect from opposition parties toward the Prime Minister.

Congress slammed Prime Minister Modi amid US claims that President Trump brokered peace between India and Pakistan, calling the “Modi-Trump huglomacy” in deep freeze, while New Delhi denies any third-party intervention.

Congress Mocks Modi-Trump 'Huglomacy' Amid US Peace Mediation Claims

Congress Jests: Modi-Trump 'Huglomacy' Stalled

Congress slammed Prime Minister Modi amid US claims that President Trump brokered peace between India and Pakistan, calling the &ldquo;Modi-Trump huglomacy&rdquo; in deep freeze, while New Delhi denies any third-party intervention.

The Congress on Wednesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over repeated claims by the US that President Donald Trump brokered peace between India and Pakistan, saying &ldquo;no wonder the Modi-Trump huglomacy is in deep freeze."
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that President Trump has brokered several peace deals, including the very dangerous ones like India and Pakistan, and deserves tremendous credit for reshaping America's foreign policy.
Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said on May 10, 2025, at 5:37 PM, Rubio was the first person to announce the abrupt stoppage of Operation Sindoor.
"Subsequently, President Trump himself has made the claim at least 61 times in 6 different countries that it was due to his intervention that Operation Sindoor was halted," he said on X.
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On May 10, 2025, at 5:37 PM, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was the first person to announce the abrupt stoppage of Operation Sindoor. Subsequently, President Trump himself has made the claim at least 61 times in 6 different countries that it was due to his intervention that&hellip;
&mdash; Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jairam_Ramesh/status/1996066678074159613?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"Now Mr. Rubio has once again reminded the world of what Mr. Trump has been saying repeatedly. No wonder the Modi-Trump huglomacy is in deep freeze," Ramesh said.
During a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Tuesday, Rubio said for the first time in decades, American foreign policy was guided solely by whether it made the US safer, stronger and more prosperous. "If it is, he's (Trump) for it. If it doesn't, he's against it. And that sort of clarity is transformational," he said.
"Not to mention all the other peace deals, very dangerous ones like India and Pakistan or Cambodia and Thailand, and so on... Mr President, I think you deserve tremendous credit for the transformational aspect of our foreign policy," Rubio said.
Earlier, at the Cabinet meeting, Trump repeated his claim that he had resolved several global conflicts, including between India and Pakistan, as he asserted that he should get the Nobel Peace Prize for each of the "eight wars" he has ended.
"We ended eight wars... But we're going to do one more, I think, I hope," Trump said, referring to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Trump has repeatedly claimed that within the first eight-nine months of his second term in the White House, he resolved conflicts between India and Pakistan, Thailand and Cambodia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, Kosovo and Serbia, Israel and Iran, Egypt and Ethiopia, Rwanda and Congo. He also credits himself for resolving the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Since May 10, when Trump announced on social media that India and Pakistan had agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire after a long night of talks mediated by Washington, he has repeated his claim over 60 times that he helped settle the tensions between the two neighbours.
New Delhi has consistently denied any third-party intervention. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians.
India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to end the conflict after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes.

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticised Prime Minister Modi for calling Parliament a place for delivery, calling him the “biggest dramabaaz” and urging the government to focus on unemployment, inflation, and economic inequality.

Congress hits back at PM Modi, labels him 'biggest dramabaaz'

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticised Prime Minister Modi for calling Parliament a place for delivery, calling him the &ldquo;biggest dramabaaz&rdquo; and urging the government to focus on unemployment, inflation, and economic inequality.

The Congress on Monday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi the "biggest dramabaaz" and said his statement accusing the opposition of indulging in drama in Parliament is "nothing but hypocrisy".
Congress leaders, party president Mallikarjun Kharge and general secretary Jairam Ramesh, were responding to Modi saying in his comments before the start of the Winter session that Parliament is not a place for drama but delivery.
Instead of addressing the real issue of people, Prime Minister Modi has once again made his 'dramebazi delivery", Kharge said in a statement on X.
He said the reality is that the government has been continuously trampling on parliamentary decorum and system for the past 11 years, and the long list of such instances is well-known.
"The BJP should now end this drama of distraction and engage in debate in Parliament on the real issues facing the people," Kharge said in his post.
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शीतकालीन सत्र के पहले दिन प्रधानमंत्री <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> जी ने संसद के समक्ष मुख्य मुद्दों की बात करने के बजाय फ़िर से "ड्रामेबाज़ी की डिलीवरी" की है ! असलियत यह है कि संसदीय मर्यादा और संसदीय प्रणाली को पिछले 11 साल से सरकार ने लगातार कुचला है उसकी लंबी फेहरिस्त है । 🔸 पिछले&hellip;
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He added that the truth is that common people are struggling with unemployment, inflation, economic inequality, and the looting of the country's precious resources, while "those in power are playing the game of dramabazi in the arrogance of authority".
In the last Monsoon session, at least 12 Bills were passed in haste, some in less than 15 minutes and some without any discussion at all, Kharge said.
"The entire country has previously witnessed how you bulldozed anti-farmer black laws, GST, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and such bills through Parliament in a frantic rush," he said.
When the Manipur issue was raised, the prime minister remained silent until the opposition brought a no-confidence motion, Kharge alleged.
"Due to SIR, BLOs are continuously losing their lives due to the workload in the process. The opposition wants to prioritize issues including 'vote theft' and we will continuously raise them in Parliament," the Congress leader added.
His party colleague Ramesh said the PM never attends Parliament, undermines it and doesn't engage with the opposition.
"Yet before every session he will stand outside the Parliament building and speak grandly to the nation asking for constructive cooperation from the Opposition to ensure the smooth functioning of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha."
"The PM's statement before Parliament begins is nothing but hypocrisy. The biggest dramabaaz of them all is talking of drama," Ramesh said in a post on X.
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The PM never attends Parliament and undermines it. He never engages with the Opposition. Yet before every session he will stand outside the Parliament building and speak grandly to the nation asking for constructive cooperation from the Opposition to ensure the smooth&hellip;
&mdash; Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jairam_Ramesh/status/1995359887690518976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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He said if the Parliament doesn't function smoothly, the fault is entirely that of the PM and his stubborn refusal to allow the Opposition to raise issues of urgent public importance.
"He wants to always have his way without giving the Opposition an opportunity to at least have its say," Ramesh said on X.
Hitting out at the opposition for stalling parliamentary proceedings earlier in the day, Modi said, "We need to work with a sense of responsibility. Parliament is not a place for drama, it is a place for delivery."
Referring to the drubbing of opposition parties in the Bihar polls, he said the opposition was perturbed by the electoral loss and unable to digest failure.
"For some time now, our Parliament is being used either as a warm up arena for elections or as an outlet for frustration after defeat," Modi said.
"Defeat should not be the ground to create disruption. Victory should not convert into arrogance either," the prime minister said.
The opposition too should fulfil its responsibility and come out of its depression after loss in elections, he said, adding that that must come out of ths frustration.
"They should change their strategy - I am ready to give them a few tips," the PM said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged opposition parties to focus on constructive debates instead of using Parliament as a platform for election warm-ups or venting frustration, as the Winter session begins with 15 sittings.

PM Modi Criticizes Opposition for Misusing Parliament as Election Arena

Modi Criticizes Opposition for Parliament Misuse

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged opposition parties to focus on constructive debates instead of using Parliament as a platform for election warm-ups or venting frustration, as the Winter session begins with 15 sittings.

Parliament is not a place for drama, it is a place for delivery, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday in a hard-hitting attack on the opposition and accused it of turning the House into a "warm up arena" for elections or as an outlet to vent out frustration after defeat.
Speaking to reporters outside Parliament ahead of the Winter session, he said the session must not become a stage for political theatrics but a platform for constructive and result-driven debate, and offered to give the opposition tips to bring positivity in politics.
"We need to work with a sense of responsibility. Parliament is not a place for drama, it is a place for delivery," Modi said, hitting out at the opposition for stalling parliamentary proceedings.
The Monsoon session of Parliament was virtually washed out over opposition protests on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. The opposition has also threatened to stall the Winter session of Parliament over the SIR exercise in nine states and three union territories, if the issue was not discussed in Parliament.
"For some time now, our Parliament is being used either as a warm up arena for elections or as an outlet for frustration after defeat," Modi said.
Referring to the drubbing of opposition parties in the Bihar polls, he said the opposition was perturbed by the electoral loss and unable to digest failure.
"Defeat should not be the ground to create disruption. Victory should not convert into arrogance either," the prime minister said.
The record turnout witnessed in Bihar elections is the biggest strength of democracy, he said, adding the opposition too should fulfil its responsibility and come out of its depression after loss in elections.
The prime minister said the game the Opposition have been playing for the last 10 years is no longer acceptable to the people.
"They should change their strategy - I am ready to give them a few tips," Modi said.
He urged all parties to recognise the purpose of Parliament and "come out of the frustration of defeat."
Prime Minister Modi added that he had heard statements of leaders of certain Opposition parties which suggest their inability to accept electoral outcome.
"There are one or two parties that are unable to accept their defeat. From the statements I heard yesterday, it seems that the loss has deeply troubled them," he said.
The prime minister also said that opportunities should be given to the new generation of young Members of Parliament.
"The House should benefit from their experiences, and through this House, the nation should also gain from their fresh perspective," Modi said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Udupi, emphasized India’s firm stance on national security, linked governance and welfare policies to Bhagavad Gita teachings, and participated in the Laksha Gita Pathana and temple rituals.

New India never bows nor hesitates from protecting its people: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Udupi, emphasized India&rsquo;s firm stance on national security, linked governance and welfare policies to Bhagavad Gita teachings, and participated in the Laksha Gita Pathana and temple rituals.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said previous governments may have hesitated to respond after a terror attack but new India neither bows nor hesitates from protecting its people.
The PM said the crux of national security is believing in taking everyone along but stand up to protect Dharma.
"Previous governments used to sit idle after terror attack but new India neither bows nor hesitates from protecting its people," the Prime Minister said addressing people in the temple town of Udupi.
He was in Udupi to take part in the "Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana," where one lakh people recited Srimad Bhagwad Gita. The event was organised by Sri Krishna Math in Udupi.
"Gita teaches us to strive for peace and truth and also the need to crush perpetrators of atrocities. We believe in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (Mother earth as one family) and also recite 'Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitaha' (Dharma protects those who protect Dharma)."
Recalling the Pahalgam terror attack in April this year in which 26 persons, mostly tourists, were killed, Modi said people from Karnataka were among the victims.
He said the nation saw the government's resolve during Operation Sindoor, India's military response to the ghastly incident where precision attacks were carried out on terror launchpads in Pakistan.
"We give Krishna's message of compassion from Red Fort and also announce Mission Sudarshan Chakra," he said.
Explaining, he said Mission Sudarshan Chakra provides a security wall around key locations, industrial and public places.
Hailing Udupi, he said the town presented a new governance model five decades ago, which today guides national policies on cleanliness and water supply.
Lauding Swami Vishwesha Teertha of Pejavara Math of Udupi, he said the whole nation knows how big was his role in the Ram Janma Bhoomi movement.
His guidance to the temple movement led to flag hoisting at Ram temple in Ayodhya recently, he said.
Modi told the gathering that Ram temple in Ayodhya is significant for Udupi because a special arch gate has been built dedicated to Sri Madhwacharya, the founder of Madhwa sect of Dwaita (dualism) philosophy.
Speaking about the important of Bhagwad Geeta in public life, Modi said its teachings have been relevant in every era as it continues to give direction to formulate national policies.
"Lord Sri Krishna tells us in Gita to work for public welfare. Slogans like 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas' and 'Sarvajan Hitaya' are inspired by the verses of Geeta. It tells us to help poor which helped us lay foundation for policies like Ayushman and PM Awaas Yojana," Modi said.
The Prime Minister said the lessons on women safety and women empowerment from the life of Bhagwad Gita guided the Centre to formulate "Naari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam" (Women's Reservation Act).
Earlier, Modi visited the historic Kanaka Mantap, here and offered floral tributes to Kirthanakar Kanakadasa, the revered 14th-15th century AD saint-philosopher.
Kanakadasa is credited with the legendary episode of Lord Krishna's idol turning westward at the Udupi Sri Krishna Temple.
Later, the Prime Minister participated in the "Laksha Gita Pathana" accompanied by Paryaya Puthige Math seer, Sugunendra Thirtha, Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot and others. The PM read out the hymns.
Modi also offered prayers at the Sri Krishna Temple, where he was received with traditional honours by Sugunendra Thirtha, along with the Diwan of the Math and senior temple officials.
The PM spent time inside the sanctum precincts, acknowledging the significance of Kanakadasa's devotion and the enduring cultural legacy associated with the temple.
He was given a Poorna Kumbh swagatham (welcome with traditional honours) as he entered the Krishna Math precincts.
He was presented with a silver clad Tulasi Japa maala and Mudras containing Shankha, Chakra , Gada, and Padma, which the Madhwas and most of the Brahmin communities use for their daily Pooja rituals in South India.
Modi had visited the Krishna temple in 2008 when he was the Chief Minister of Gujarat. Even then, the same Swamiji was the administrative head of the Krishna Math.
Upon his arrival at the temple town, Modi held a grand road show.
The PM landed at the Mangaluru Airport and proceeded to Udupi by a helicopter.
Standing on the running board of his vehicle, Modi waved at the enthusiastic gathering, which showered his convoy with flower petals.
Modi reciprocated by throwing flowers back at the people waiting on either side of the road.
Saffron festoons and BJP flags dotted the route.
The celebratory atmosphere was further elevated by performances from various cultural troupes that showcased the vibrant traditions of coastal Karnataka.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India from December 4–5 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit.

Russian President Putin to visit India in December for 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India from December 4&ndash;5 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the 23rd India&ndash;Russia Annual Summit.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will undertake a two-day visit to India from December 4 to hold annual summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi that is expected to produce significant outcomes to further solidify the bilateral strategic ties.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), announcing the visit, said on Friday that it will set the vision for strengthening the India-Russia 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership'.
"At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin will pay a State visit to India from December 4 to 5 for the 23rd India-Russia annual summit," it said.
President Droupadi Murmu will also receive Putin and host a banquet in his honour.
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"The forthcoming State visit will provide an opportunity for the leadership of India and Russia to review progress in bilateral relations, set the vision for strengthening the 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership' and exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest," the MEA said in a brief statement.
The focus of the Modi-Putin talks are expected to focus on deepening cooperation in areas of defence and security, trade and civil nuclear energy.
The Ukraine conflict is also likely to figure prominently in the talks.
India is looking at procuring additional batches of S-400 surface-to-air missile systems from Russia as the weapons proved to be very effective during the Operation Sindoor. It is learnt that the proposed procurement may figure in the talks between the two sides.
India and Russia have a mechanism under which India's prime minister and the Russian president hold a summit meeting annually to review the entire gamut of ties.
So far 22 annual summit meetings have taken place alternatively in India and Russia.
The upcoming summit is expected to produce significant outcomes to further solidify bilateral strategic ties, people familiar with the matter said.
The Russian president had last visited New Delhi in 2021. In July last year, PM Modi travelled to Moscow for the annual summit.
Russia has been a time-tested partner for India and the country has been a key pillar of New Delhi's foreign policy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated Skyroot’s Infinity Campus and unveiled the Vikram-I orbital rocket, praising India’s booming private space sector with over 300 startups.

PM Modi Inaugurates Skyroot's Infinity Campus and Unveils Vikram-I

Modi Inaugurates Skyroot Campus, Unveils Vikram-I

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated Skyroot&rsquo;s Infinity Campus and unveiled the Vikram-I orbital rocket, praising India&rsquo;s booming private space sector with over 300 startups.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated Indian space startup Skyroot's Infinity Campus, in Hyderabad, and also unveiled the company's first orbital rocket Vikram-I, which has capability to launch satellites to orbit.
In his address, the PM highlighted the government's 'historic' space reforms and said that opening up the space sector to private players has resulted in Skyroot and others coming up with such innovations.
The PM said that today in India's space ecosystem, private sector was emerging with flying colours. Over 300 space startups were giving new hopes to the sector. "The Infinity Campus is a reflection of India's new thought, innovation and the the bigger youth power. Youth's innovation, risk taking ability and entrepreneurship are touching new heights," the PM noted.
Today, the country's space sector was becoming attractive for global investors. India's private space talent was making its own identity across the globe. He traced the journey of the Indian space programme from its nascent stages-- where rocket parts were moved in a bicycle, to building the "most trusted launch vehicle."
The journey might have started with limited resources but the growth proved determination decides dreams, Modi said. In these changing times, space sector is expanding so much, covering the areas of communication, weather prediction, urban planning and national security, among others.
"So that is why we have made historic reforms in space sector, opened it up to the private sector, made new space policy. Startups and industry were linked with innovation, set up In-Space," he said. He further said plans were there to open up the nuclear sector also to private players.
Skyroot's state-of-the-art facility will have around two lakh sq.ft. workspace for designing, developing, integrating and testing multiple launch vehicles, with a capacity to build one orbital rocket every month. Skyroot is India's leading private space company, founded by Pawan Chandana and Bharath Dhaka, both IIT alumni and former scientists of ISRO.
In November 2022, Skyroot launched its sub-orbital rocket, Vikram-S, becoming the first Indian private company to do so. The rapid rise of private space enterprises is a testament to the success of the transformative reforms carried out by the NDA Government in the last few years, reinforcing India's leadership as a confident and capable global space power, an official release had earlier said.
In his address, Modi recalled that India's space journey started with limited resources, but its ambitions were never limited. For decades, ISRO has given new wings to India&rsquo;s space journey, he said, and stressed that credibility, capacity, and value have established India's distinct identity in the sector.
The space agency's facilities and technologies were made available to the startups, he said, pointing out that India's space sector has been transformed into an open, cooperative and innovation-driven eco-system in the last six-seven years.
He said India's youth keeps national interest paramount and properly utilises every opportunity. When the government opened the space sector, the country's youth and especially the Gen Z came forward to make full utilisation of it, he said.
"Today, over 300 Indian space startups are giving new hopes to India's space future. Even in this, most of the space startups started with small teams and I had the opportunity to meet them. Teams were small, there were limited resources, but the intentions were to reach great heights," he said, adding this spirit gave birth to the private space revolution in India.
The Prime Minister said today, Gen Z engineers, Gen Z designers, Gen Z coders and Gen Z scientists are making new technologies. Be it the propulsion system, composite materials, rocket stages, satellite platforms, India's youth are working in areas that were unimaginable a few years ago, he said.

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