Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged to widen economic ties in the face of pressure from US President Donald Trump to slam the brakes on an oil trade that surged after the Kremlin’s war on Ukraine.

The airline is expected to face scrutiny for regulatory non-compliance, breaches of public interest, operational lapses, and the negative impact on consumers. Industry experts are speculating that the penalties could be substantial,

The Russian president is embarking on a high-profile visit to India, aiming to protect a partnership that is a crucial for Moscow.

President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for his first state visit to India since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, showcasing warming ties that have angered the US and led to hefty trade tariffs.

The “need” for both countries right now is to boost “bilateral trade”, as Russia is “reeling” from Western sanctions and India is “facing 50% tariffs from Washington”.

India India's Modi Says His Government Will Push for Economic Development Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his government would focus on helping India's millions of rural poor and start a "mass movement" to drive development in the world's second most populous nation.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming India visit has triggered a viral moment online, with old 2001 photos of him and a young Narendra Modi resurfacing across social media. , Viral, Times Now

PM Modi will host a private dinner before crucial talks on defence deals, insulating India-Russia trade from US sanctions, and potential procurement of Su-57 fighter jets.