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A day rich in diplomacy and symbolism unfolded in New Delhi as Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Russian President Vladimir Putin for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, marking the Russian leader’s first visit to India in four years. President Putin began his Day 2 itinerary in India with a tri-services guard of honour at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, followed by a solemn tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. President Droupadi Murmu, along with senior leaders, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov and Kremlin officials, joined key moments throughout the day. The two leaders later proceeded to Hyderabad House for bilateral talks.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin receives a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, with PM Modi and President Droupadi Murmu greeting him warmly. (Photo source: AP)
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Putin pays homage at Rajghat, laying a wreath and signing the visitors’ book. (Photo source: PTI)
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Russian President Vladimir Putin being accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi. (Photo source: PTI)
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Arrival at Hyderabad House for summit talks on trade, nuclear ties and defence. (Photo source: PTI)
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Leaders greet key officials, including EAM S Jaishankar, CDS General Anil Chauhan and Kremlin aide Dmitry Peskov. (Photo source: PTI)
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Delegations meet to finalise agreements, including strategic logistics and labour mobility. (Photo source: X@rashtrapatibhvn)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo source: ANI)
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Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, poses for a photograph with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, and Indian President Droupadi Murmu. (Photo source: AP)
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PM Modi shared a message on X, calling the friendship between the two leaders “time-tested.” The prime minister also expressed his happiness at welcoming President Putin back to India after four years. (Photo source: ANI)
