Russian President Vladimir Putin has held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an annual summit, focusing on diversifying economic ties.

A summit between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin that tackled a trade imbalance and pushed to deepen defence ties between the two countries was also steeped in symbolism.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, underlining the close personal relationship between the leaders and their countries’ longtime friendship.

Vladimir Putin met with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi at the Hyderabad House.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s popular nationalist leader, won a sweeping mandate for a second five-year term, setting the stage for further economic change but also more divisive social policies for his Hindu nationalist supporters.

Kashmiri saffron: Locally known as Kong or zafran, Kashmiri saffron is cultivated in the highlands of the mountaineous Indian region. It is prized for its rich colour, aroma, and flavour. It is also protected by GI recognition. It is renowned for its health benefits and sometimes called “red gold”.