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Russian President Vladimir Putin is in India for his two-day state visit. The Russian delegation will hold discussions on cooperation in areas such as trade, economy, science, technology, and culture.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that Russia remains India's strategic partner in technology and defence despite the recent geopolitical developments.
The interim government in Bangladesh has announced special prayers across the country for former prime minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. Temples, churches, pagodas and other places of worship have been requested to hold prayers for her.
Residents of Kithulbadde village in central Sri Lanka say they have been left in the lurch after last week's deadly cyclone, and many are stuck in relief centres, as damaged infrastructure has made them wary of returning home.
Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in New Delhi on Thursday evening for a 27-hour visit that India views as a reaffirmation of one of its oldest and most resilient strategic partnerships in the world.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Russian President Vladimir Putin at Delhi airport this evening. Before both headed out in the same car, the two leaders shook hands, hugged each other and exchanged greetings.