Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:19pm on 04 Dec 2025,Thursday India Global
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Russian President Vladimir Putin a Bhagavad Gita translated into Russian, symbolizing India's soft-power diplomacy and cultural friendship beyond security deals. Putin emphasized their partnership isn't anti-Western, stating neither leader works "against someone" despite external pressure. He questioned G7's significance, noting India ranks third globally by purchasing power parity. Delhi Traffic Police implemented sweeping restrictions from 9 AM to noon Friday across central Delhi corridors including ITO, Rajghat, and Hanuman Setu due to security protocols. Former diplomat Rajiv Bhatia called this Putin's first visit since Ukraine invasion "very important," highlighting economic dimensions, defense deals, rupee-ruble mechanisms, and India's balancing act between Moscow and Western partnerships.
