PM Modi laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow, Russia on July 09. PM Modi is on his two-day official visit to Russia for the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit. The visit culminates in the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit between Modi and Putin in Moscow, reflecting the strong diplomatic ties and ongoing cooperation between the two nations. The summit is expected to address various bilateral issues and further strengthen the strategic partnership between India and Russia across multiple sectors. . Following his visit to Russia, Modi will make a historic trip to Austria, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in four decades.
09 July,2024 04:21 PM ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin hosted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in Moscow during Modi's two-day official visit to Russia. They engaged in an informal meeting and toured the Presidential house, where Putin even drove Modi around in his electric car. The visit culminates in the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit between Modi and Putin in Moscow, reflecting the strong diplomatic ties and ongoing cooperation between the two nations. The summit is expected to address various bilateral issues and further strengthen the strategic partnership between India and Russia across multiple sectors.
09 July,2024 11:02 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Moscow on July 8 for the India-Russia Annual Summit, receiving a warm welcome at the airport from First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. In a notable gesture of camaraderie, Manturov accompanied Modi to the hotel in the same car. Over the next two days, Modi is scheduled to engage in the 22nd Annual Summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Following his visit to Russia, Modi will make a historic trip to Austria, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in four decades. He anticipates meetings with President Alexander Van der Bellen and Chancellor Karl Nehammer, emphasizing Austria's role as a steadfast partner sharing democratic and pluralistic values with India.
08 July,2024 06:52 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi departed for a two-nation visit on July 08, beginning with Moscow, Russia, where he has been invited by President Vladimir Putin to attend the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit. Following his engagements in Russia, Prime Minister Modi will proceed to Austria on July 9-10. PM Modi will lay wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Kremlin in Moscow. The War Memorial is dedicated to the soviet soldiers who laid their lives against the Axis forces in WWII. Adolf Hitler’s campaign against the Soviet Union was launched by a force known as “Barbarossa”. The upcoming visit of PM Modi will be his first visit to Russia since the beginning of Russia Ukraine war. PM Modi’s last visit to Russia was in 2019 when he attended Economic Summit. Ahead of PM Modi’s visit, the preparations are in full flow and the city is dolled up for the summit . Indian Students are excited to welcome PM Modi as the PM will address a gathering of Indian community members in Russia. Russian artists are also excited for PM Modi's arrival and will be performing in front of PM Modi.
08 July,2024 02:16 PM ISTIn a shocking incident, Russia witnessed a deadly terrorist attack at a jam-packed concert hall in Moscow on March 22. The heinous attack claimed the lives of at least 60 people leaving 145 injured, reported CNN. The terrorist outfit, ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack at the concert venue complex in Moscow. Meanwhile, PM Modi “strongly” condemned the Moscow shooting attack and affirmed India’s solidarity with the Russian govt. As per reports, a group of armed men stormed into the Crocus City Hall concert venue in Moscow and opened fire. Several pictures have emerged showing the Crocus City Hall concert venue on fire, with thick, black smoke filling the air. It also showed scared locals huddling, screaming and ducking behind cushioned seats as gunshots rang out in the vast hall.
23 March,2024 01:13 PM ISTReuters has reported that at least 40 people were killed and more than 100 were injured when as many as 5 gunmen dressed in camouflage clothing opened fire at people at a concert hall in Moscow on March 22. Armed attackers with automatic weapons targeted Moscow’s Crocus City Hall music venue. Flames leaped into the sky and plumes of black smoke rose above the venue after the deadly attack. It was not immediately clear who the gunmen were. The shooting began days after President Vladimir Putin was re-elected and as Russia is prosecuting a war with Ukraine. NSC coordinator for strategic communication of United States of America, John Kirby has expressed concern over the Moscow shooting incident.
23 March,2024 12:07 PM ISTFrom his ‘charismatic’ personality to his bold statements, EAM Jaishankar often rules the internet. This time EAM Jaishankar broke the internet with his latest post on platform X during Jaishankar’s Russia visit. He shared two images, one of an entry pass from 1962 and another picture of 2023 at the Red Square. EAM Jaishankar shared a nostalgic moment from the past and captioned the post, “How it started”, “How it is going”. The entry pass was from 1962 which invited him to a commemoration ceremony of the first Russian cosmonauts in space. Notably, Jaishankar's first posting as an IFS officer was at the Indian Embassy in Moscow in 1978. EAM Jaishankar is on a four-day visit to Russia from Dec 25 to Dec 29 where he is scheduled to meet his Russian Counterpart.
26 December,2023 05:30 PM ISTAmid the escalating global tension over the Russia and Ukraine conflict, External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar divulged the intricacies of diplomacy, to “keep communication lines open” during hostilities between nations
12 October,2022 02:16 PM ISTMembers of the Indian-American community in the Washington DC metro area hoisted the Indian National Flag at their homes to celebrate 75 years of India's Independence. India Day was celebrated in Moscow, Russia. This is the 7th time the festival has been held in Russia. According to the organisers, Moscow’s weather has never failed them: despite all forecasts, the sun always shines in the capital on India Day. There was an Indian bazaar with more than 120 stalls at the festival. Jewellery, spices, silk scarves, natural cosmetics and souvenirs, tea, and even furniture were showcased.
16 August,2022 05:34 PM IST | MumbaiExternal Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj arrived in Moscow to participate in the annual India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission meeting.
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