Putin’s grand India welcome, Modi rolls out red carpet | Watch handshake, hug & rare protocol break #Russian President #VladimirPutin began his nearly 27-hour visit to India on Thursday night, marking a major moment in the nearly 8-decade-old India–#Russia partnership amid rising #global tensions. Prime Minister #NarendraModi personally received Putin at #NewDelhi’s #Palam #Airport with a hug after a four-year gap, a rare diplomatic gesture that underscored the warmth of ties. | The Times of Ind