New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin began an event-packed second day of his state visit to India on Friday, aimed at reinforcing the longstanding strategic partnership between New Delhi and Moscow. Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally received the Russian leader at the Delhi airport with a warm embrace, setting the tone for a day centered on diplomacy, defense, and economic cooperation.

Putin’s day began with a ceremonial welcome and guard of honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where he met President Droupadi Murmu. As per longstanding tradition for visiting heads of state, the Russian President then proceeded to Raj Ghat to lay a wreath at the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi.

Later in the afternoon, President Putin and Prime Minister Modi are scheduled to hold the 23rd Annual India–Ru

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