Russia's waning fortunes and India's growing stock has created a new dynamic in bilateral ties. Moscow needs India's arms market and diplomatic clout to stay relevant in 2021. Palki Sharma tells you more about this new equation.

Gravitas: Why Putin wants India in his corner

Russia's defence minister Sergey Shoygu and his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh, along with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, held a 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue on Monday.

Indian defence minister, fm holds talks with Russian counterpart

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in-person for the first time since 2019 BRICS summit. The meeting was a rare one as it was only a second trip abroad for the Russian president since the pandemic.

Indian PM Modi and Russian President Putin holds 21st annual India-Russia Summit in New Delhi

"Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India is short but highly productive & substantive. There were excellent discussions between the two leaders", says Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) during a media briefing on 21st India-Russia annual summit.

Russian President Putin's India visit is short but highly productive, says Indian MEA

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The two leaders discussed the prospects of bilateral relations and strategic partnership between Moscow and New Delhi.

Vladimir Putin meets Narendra Modi for the 21st India-Russia annual summit in New Delhi

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Russian counterpart Sergey Shoigu in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. The two sides signed contracts for the manufacture of nearly 6 lakh AK-203 rifles under a joint venture. The two countries also signed an agreement to extend military technology cooperation till 2031.

India, Russia sign AK-203 rifle deal, extend military-technical cooperation till 2031

Russian president Vladimir Putin meets PM Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. Putin called India as a “great power”, a “friendly” country and a “time-tested friend”.

India a great power, friendly nation and time-tested friend, says Russia's Putin

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi, and while welcoming him he said that the relation between India and Russia is truly a unique and reliable model of interstate friendship.

Relation between India-Russia is truly a unique and reliable model of interstate friendship: PM Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Russian President Vladimir Putin at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. This is the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders, after their meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in November 2019.

Indian PM Modi meets Russian President Vladimir Putin at Hyderabad House

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches at the Hyderabad House for bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders will hold the 21st annual India-Russia summit.

Modi-Putin Meet: 21st annual India-Russia summit to begin shortly

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi. He will shortly commence his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Indian PM Modi reaches Hyderabad House for bilateral talks with Russian President Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in New Delhi Monday on an official visit to India for the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Summit will be an opportunity to exchange views on regional, multilateral and international issues of mutual interest. Both leaders will also hold one-on-one talks.

Russian President Putin to arrive in New Delhi for an annual summit with PM Modi

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held an interaction with his Russian counterpart General Sergey Shoigu. Singh said "India deeply appreciates Russia's strong support for India. We hope our cooperation will bring peace, prosperity and stability to the entire region."

India-Russia ties to bring regional peace, says Rajnath Singh

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in India to hold the 21st annual India-Russia summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The annual summit is a time for both leaders to recalibrate the long-stand relationship.

Russian President Putin to arrive in India, hold bilateral talks with PM Modi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with his Russian counterpart Genereal Sergey Shoigu and discussed ways to further boost strategic cooperation including expansion of joint production of military equipment.

Indian Defence Minister, FM hold talks with Russian counterpart

Russian President Vladimir Putin is all set to visit India on Monday for the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit. This will be the first face-to-face meeting between Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Russian President Putin's India visit to provide new impetus to bilateral ties

India and Russia signed a military tech cooperation agreement during the 2+2 ministerial dialogue aimed at bolstering defence ties over the next decade.

India-Russia hold first 2+2 dialogue, ink defence pacts to expand military ties

President Vladimir Putin will pay an official visit to New Delhi on December 6 for the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The leaders will exchange views on topical issues on the international agenda, including joint work within the G20, BRICS, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

Vladimir Putin to visit India on Dec 6 for summit with PM Modi

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Petr Fiala over his appointment as Prime Minister of the Czech Republic and said he looks forward to working with him for further enhancing ties between the two countries.</p>

<p>The Czech President on Sunday swore in Petr Fiala as the country's new prime minister following last month's parliamentary election.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/petr-fiala-named-new-czech-pm-by-covid-stricken-president-432562"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Petr Fiala named new Czech PM by Covid-stricken president</strong></a></p>

<p>"Congratulations, Excellency Petr Fiala, on your appointment as Prime Minister of the Czech Republic. I look forward to working with you for further enhancing India-Czech ties," Modi tweeted.</p>

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<p>Fiala teamed up his Civic Democratic Party with two smaller parties to form the Together alliance which came first in last month's general election.</p>

<p>He&nbsp;will face the urgent task of grappling with one of the world's highest Covid infection rates including a case of the new Omicron variant.</p>

<p>The 57-year-old&nbsp;has led the conservative Civic Democratic Party since 2014 and&nbsp;served as that country's Education Minister between 2012-13.&nbsp;</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Petr Fiala over his appointment as Prime Minister of the Czech Republic and said he looks forward to working with him for further enhancing ties between the two countries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Petr Fiala over his appointment as Prime Minister of the Czech Republic and said he looks forward to working with him for further enhancing ties between the two countries. The Czech President on Sunday swore in Petr Fiala as the country's new prime minister following last month's parliamentary election. Also read | Petr Fiala named new Czech PM by Covid-stricken president "Congratulations, Excellency Petr Fiala, on your appointment as Prime Minister of the Czech Republic. I look forward to working with you for further enhancing India-Czech ties," Modi tweeted. Congratulations, Excellency Petr Fiala, on your appointment as Prime Minister of the Czech Republic. I look forward to working with you for further enhancing India-Czech ties.@P_Fiala — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 28, 2021 × Fiala teamed up his Civic Democratic Party with two smaller parties to form the Together alliance which came first in last month's general election. He will face the urgent task of grappling with one of the world's highest Covid infection rates including a case of the new Omicron variant. The 57-year-old has led the conservative Civic Democratic Party since 2014 and served as that country's Education Minister between 2012-13.

PM Modi congratulates Petr Fiala for appointment as Czech prime minister

India has repealed 3 major farm reforms which it passed last year. Is this a progressive move? Or is it politics defeating economics? Palki Sharma has this to say.

Gravitas: India repeals 3 major farm reforms

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that the Central government will repeal the three contentious farm laws it passed last year in Parliament. Several farmers had been protesting against these laws for a long time. PM Modi also urged the farmers to return home.

Indian govt repeals all three farm reforms, PM Modi urges farmers to return home

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet minister Bhagwat Karad saved the life of a co-passenger by giving first-aid on an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Mumbai on November 16. Dr Karad's action received wide appreciation and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also praised his "great gesture".

India's union minister Bhagwat Karad saves life of passenger mid-air

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Kedarnath temple Friday and unveiled a magnificent 12-feet statue of saint Shankaracharya. This is his fifth visit to the temple as Prime Minister.

Indian PM Modi offers prayers at Kedarnath temple, unveils saint Shankaracharya's statue

During COP26 summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the country had five climate-related pledges, including meeting 50% of its energy needs by renewable means by 2030. PM Modi also pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2070.

PM Modi highlights India's climate action plan at COP26 summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches India after concluding five-day foreign visit to Rome, Italy and Glasgow, UK. PM Modi enhanced India's self-declared renewable energy commitments at COP26 in Glasgow, and outlined India's position on global issues at G20 Summit.

PM Modi reaches India after concluding five-day visit to G20 and COP26 summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Green Grids Initiative—One Sun One World One Grid, with his UK counterpart Boris Johnson at COP26 Climate summit. The initiative brings together the International Solar Alliance and the UK’s green grid initiative and complements India’s focus on harnessing the sun’s energy.

PM Modi- Boris Johnson launch 'One Sun One World One Grid' under green grids initiative

<p>A video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi beating drums and engaging with the Indian community in Glasgow is going viral on social media.</p>

<p>A large contingent of Indian community members dressed in colourful Indian outfits had gathered to bid him farewell.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Modi played drums along with members of the Indian community before his departure for India.</p>

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<p>Modi attended the World Leaders' summit of the 26th Conference of Parties (COP-26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the invitation of his British counterpart Boris Johnson.</p>

<p>The COP26 is being held from October 31 to November 12 under the presidency of the UK which is partnering with Italy for the event.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cop26-major-takeaways-from-pm-modis-speech-at-the-climate-summit-425960" hreflang="en">COP26: Major takeaways from PM Modi's speech at the climate summit</a></strong></p>

<p>During the summit, India and Britain introduced a plan on Tuesday to improve connections between the world's electricity power grids to accelerate the transition to greener energy.</p>

<p>Modi held numerous bilateral meetings on the sidelines of COP-26, billed as one of the biggest ever congregations of world leaders and experts in combating climate change.</p>

<p>The prime minister last attended the COP-21 in Paris in 2015, when the Paris Agreement was concluded, and whose implementation commences this year.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-sanskrit-chants-selfies-as-pm-modi-pays-tribute-to-mahatma-gandhi-meets-indian-diaspora-in-rome-425033"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Watch: Sanskrit chants, selfies as PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, meets Indian diaspora in Rome</strong></a></p>

<p>He was welcomed by an exuberant crowd in Rome as Sansrikt chants reverberated at the Piazza Gandhi, where he paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's bust.</p>

<p>Modi had visited Italy for two days last week for the 16th edition of G20 Summit.</p>

<p>The G-20 is a leading global forum that brings together the world's major economies. Its members account for more than 80 per cent of the global GDP, 75 per cent of global trade and 60 per cent of the population of the planet.</p>


A video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi beating drums and engaging with the Indian community in Glasgow is going viral on social media. A large contingent of Indian community members dressed in colourful Indian outfits had gathered to bid him farewell.

A video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi beating drums and engaging with the Indian community in Glasgow is going viral on social media. A large contingent of Indian community members dressed in colourful Indian outfits had gathered to bid him farewell. Modi played drums along with members of the Indian community before his departure for India. #Watch | Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Indian community in Glasgow. pic.twitter.com/Nse68Ml40K — WION (@WIONews) November 3, 2021 × Modi attended the World Leaders' summit of the 26th Conference of Parties (COP-26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the invitation of his British counterpart Boris Johnson. The COP26 is being held from October 31 to November 12 under the presidency of the UK which is partnering with Italy for the event. Also read | COP26: Major takeaways from PM Modi's speech at the climate summit During the summit, India and Britain introduced a plan on Tuesday to improve connections between the world's electricity power grids to accelerate the transition to greener energy. Modi held numerous bilateral meetings on the sidelines of COP-26, billed as one of the biggest ever congregations of world leaders and experts in combating climate change. The prime minister last attended the COP-21 in Paris in 2015, when the Paris Agreement was concluded, and whose implementation commences this year. Also read | Watch: Sanskrit chants, selfies as PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, meets Indian diaspora in Rome He was welcomed by an exuberant crowd in Rome as Sansrikt chants reverberated at the Piazza Gandhi, where he paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's bust. Modi had visited Italy for two days last week for the 16th edition of G20 Summit. The G-20 is a leading global forum that brings together the world's major economies. Its members account for more than 80 per cent of the global GDP, 75 per cent of global trade and 60 per cent of the population of the planet.

Watch | Prime Minister Narendra Modi beats drums, engages with the Indian community in Glasgow

While delivering the national address as a ‘representative’ of developing nations, Indian PM Narendra Modi outlined a five-point plan to fight the devastating effects of global warming and climate change. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India will reach net-zero carbon emission by 2070.

India to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, says PM Modi at COP26 summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the climate change is a huge threat and the past few decades have proven that nobody has remained untouched by it.

Climate change is a massive threat to the world, says Indian PM Modi at COP26 Summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said called on the rich nations to set a target of providing at least one percent of their GDP for financing green projects in the developing world.

Rich nations must spend 1% of GDP to fund green projects in developing countries: PM Modi

On the second day of his visit to Italy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Pope Francis for the first time today. PM Modi arrived in Italy on Friday to participate in the two-day Summit. PM Modi will be in Rome, Italy from October 29 to October 31 to attend the G20 Summit at the invitation of Italy’s Prime Minister Mario Draghi.

G20 summit: Indian PM Narendra Modi Meets Pope Francis for the first time

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