At the state banquet organized in the honor of Russian President Vladimir Putin on behalf of President Draupadi Murmu, dishes like Gucchi Doon Chetin made with mushroom and Kashmiri walnut chutney, pickled brinjal and yellow dal tadka were served. Traditional dishes from different regions were given place in the banquet organized in the honor of the Russian delegation.

This was the last event held for President Putin, after which he returned to Moscow on Friday (5 December 2025). The state banquet organized in President Putin’s honor included several dishes including the Bengali sweet ‘Jaggery Sandesh’ and the South Indian snack ‘Murukku’. During the state banquet, the Naval Band and artists accompanied by classical instruments presented a combination of Indian classical music, Bollywood tunes and Russian compositions, underscoring the deep cultural ties between the two countries. Gone. The Naval Band also presented a song from Shahrukh Khan’s film Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani. Apart from this, presentation of Russian folk tune was also given.

Various types of breads were served

Classical artists performed on traditional instruments like Sarod, Sarangi and Tabla and also presented ‘The Nutcracker Suite’ in honor of Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The main dishes served included curry with dry fruits and saffron pulao and various types of rotis like Lachha Paratha and Magaj Naan. Keeping in mind the cold of the capital, the banquet was concluded with a warming sweet dish like almond pudding.

Starting with hot Murungelaai Charu

The dinner started with the hot Murungelaai Charu with the aroma of South India. After this, Putin was served dishes which had the color of Kashmir, the taste of the Himalayas and the freshness of the North-East – all in one plate. Shikampuri Kebab, Jhol Momo, Gucchi based dish and Walnut Chutney brought alive the diversity of Indian taste before them.

Main Cuisine Royal form of Indian tradition

For the main course, they were served saffron cheese rolls, thick greens made with spinach and fenugreek, tandoor-cooked stuffed potatoes and pickled brinjals. Besides, the desi tadka of dal and the saffron pulao fragrant with dry fruits made this thali more special. There was also a full basket of rotis. Lachha Parantha, Missi Roti, Magaz Naan, Satnaaz and Biskuti Roti, as if the entire taste of India has come together.

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PM Narendra Modi With President Putin In Car: Russian President Vladimir Putin came to India on the night of Thursday, 4 December. The country’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly welcomed President Putin. Pictures of these two big leaders of the world hugging are going viral on social media. After receiving the Russian President at the airport, PM Modi took him to his residence in his white Fortuner. PM Modi has also shared a photo with President Putin sitting in this Fortuner.

President Putin did not sit in the car worth Rs 5.5 crore

The security system of Russian President Vladimir Putin is considered very strong. President Putin is often seen traveling in the luxury car Aurus Senat. The President of Russia also takes this car on foreign tours. This vehicle remains a part of their protection protocol. According to the Moscow Times report, President Putin’s Aurus Senate is worth $6,17,500. When converted into Indian currency, this price comes to around Rs 5.5 crore. This bulletproof car of President Putin is equipped with many hi-tech features. This car cannot be affected by any chemical attack or blast.

PM Modi did not choose Range Rover

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also often seen traveling in a Range Rover car. This bulletproof car of PM Modi is also equipped with many powerful safety features. The starting price of Land Rover Range Rover car in India is Rs 2.31 crore. At the same time, by making the car bulletproof, the price of this car increases even more.

PM Modi and President Putin sitting together in Fortuner

Leaving the Aurus Senate and Range Rover, the heads of state of both the countries, PM Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin, were seen sitting together in a white Fortuner. PM Modi mostly travels in Range Rover, but on some special occasions the Prime Minister of India has also been seen in Toyota Fortuner. Fortuner price in India starts from Rs 33.65 lakh to Rs 48.85 lakh. But here it is worth noting that this car is included in the security fleet of the Indian Prime Minister, then it will be a bulletproof car and its price can be considered much higher than the cars available in the Indian market.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in India on a 2-day visit. During this time, on the night of 4 December 2025 at 7LKM, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had invited Putin for dinner. Before that both the leaders had reached 7LKM in a car from the airport. The meeting between Modi and Putin lasted for about 2:30 hours at the PM’s residence. PM Modi and Putin had talks alone on many important issues. During that time, PM Modi presented Geeta translated into Russian language to Putin.

About fifteen years ago, a case arose in Tomsk city of Siberia, which created a political stir in India. Local officials took exception to the Russian translation of “Bhagavad Gita As It Is” published by ISKCON and tried to label it extremist literature. The allegations were so serious that it was proposed that it be included in Russia’s extremist book list.

The story on the same Bhagavad Gita in the gift has been completely changed.
History presented itself in a new form. When PM Modi and Putin came face to face in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented him Bhagavad Gita translated in Russian language. This gift was not just a book. This was the message that the clouds of the past have cleared and both the countries are standing on the foundation of stronger trust than before. Today, India and Russia are seeing their relationship not just as a partnership but as a historical friendship and during that friendship, the existence of a spiritual text like Gita in itself tells that both the countries have not only left behind the disputes of the past, but also made them the basis of a new beginning.

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Just hours before setting foot on Indian soil, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave an interview in the Catherine Hall of the Kremlin, which caught the attention of the world. For the first time, he spoke openly to two Indian women journalists about his personal views, feelings towards India and relations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This interview has come at the same time when India-Russia relations are at a new turning point and global politics is changing rapidly. During this conversation, Putin told the truth behind the story of the car ride with PM Modi during the SCO summit.

The day when Prime Minister Modi and Putin were seen sitting in the same Aurus Senate car after the SCO conference held in Tianjin, that moment became a part of history. When asked about this moment, Putin laughed lightly and said that there was no diplomatic formality in it. He himself had proposed that both of them should sit together and go. According to him, this step was a proof of personal trust and comfort between the two leaders. Putin also said that all this happened without any planning. As soon as we sat in the car the conversation started rapidly and even after reaching the destination the conversation continued for about 45 minutes.

Modi’s post, Putin’s wait and long conversation

While returning from the SCO conference, PM Modi had posted a picture with Putin on social media and wrote that conversations with him are always instructive. Reports from that day suggest that Putin himself waited for about ten minutes to receive the Prime Minister. Both went together from the conference venue to the hotel and even after reaching the hotel, an informal discussion continued for more than half an hour. This was the time when the world was witnessing slight tension in India-US relations, yet the warmth between India and Russia remained the same as before.

Why this message of friendship is important amid international tension

In recent times, there was tension in the economic relations between the two countries due to the taxes and warnings imposed by America on India regarding the purchase of Russian crude oil. Despite this, this scene of friendship between Putin and PM Modi gives a new signal to both public opinion and global politics that India does not take its diplomatic decisions under any pressure. Its relationship with Russia is strong not only at the strategic but also at the personal level.

This trip to India is historic

This visit of Putin has brought with it many historical references. For the first time after 2021, he is setting foot on Indian soil. This visit is taking place on the occasion of completion of 25 years of India-Russia partnership and along with it the 23rd annual bilateral summit is also being organized.

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With Putin’s arrival, Delhi honored him as a special guest. Breaking the tradition of protocol, Prime Minister Modi himself went to the airport and welcomed him. After that a special dinner was organized at the PM’s residence. Today the delegations of both the countries will sit face to face, in which it is expected to agree on many new guiding policies regarding military cooperation, technology, energy and trade. At the end of the day both the leaders will also issue a joint statement.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited India after 4 years. The plane by which he reached India is also being discussed among the people. The President of Russia will be in India for the next 30 hours. This aircraft will also remain under the surveillance of security personnel till his stay. Strict security arrangements have been made throughout Delhi.

The name of the plane with which Putin landed at Palam Airport is Ilyushin-96 (IL96). Россия is written in Russian on this plane. When we gathered information about this word, this word is written in Russian language, which means Russia. It is written in a Cyrillic script.

Facts related to Cyrillic script

This script is a writing system. This script is used to write many types of languages ​​in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. This includes Russia, Bulgaria, Serbia and Ukraine. Its alphabet is Greek. It was developed by the followers of Saints Cyril and Methodius in the 9th century. Languages ​​are written in this script in about 50 countries. This script is also called alphabet.

developed in this empire

This script was developed in the First Bulgarian Empire in the 9th century AD. It was prepared for Slavic languages. This script is used for many languages, including Russian, Bulgarian, Serbian, Ukrainian, Macedonian, Uzbek, Kazakh and Mongolian.

Cyrillic Alphabet Day is celebrated on 24 May

The alphabet of this language is called alphabet. May 24 is celebrated as Cyrillic Alphabet Day. This day is considered dedicated to Bulgarian culture and education. This script is included in the officially recognized scripts in the European Union.

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