Putin's India visit live updates: PM Modi Putin at India-Russia Business Summit

India and Russia have signed 8 key pacts after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Stay with TOI for all live updates:

11:32 (IST) Oct 05

One of the key agreements that may be inked between the two nations is a $5 billion S-400 air defence missile system. India is intending to buy five units.

11:20 (IST) Oct 05

Key agreements expected to be signed as PM Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold talks in New Delhi

11:12 (IST) Oct 05

After the exchange of agreements and press statements at Hyderabad House, there will be an interaction session with group of talented children at the Central Garden of ITC Maurya in New Delhi.

11:09 (IST) Oct 05

An exchange of agreements and press statements are scheduled for 2:30pm.

11:07 (IST) Oct 05

Russian President Vladimir Putin, accompanied by top officials including foreign minister Sergei Lavrov, is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi at around 11am.

09:04 (IST) Oct 05

New Delhi plays balancing act between US, Russia

New Delhi is playing the greatest balancing act of all — steering its defence needs and a long standing strategic relationship with Russia past the threat of US sanctions while protecting growing ties with Washington.

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08:55 (IST) Oct 05

India and Russia are expected to sign a $5 billion S-400 air defence systems deal today

The deal was delayed after it qualified for sanctioning under a new US law targeting the regimes in Moscow, Tehran and Pyongyang. Read here what the deal means to India

08:54 (IST) Oct 05

Another expected outcome of the summit is the joint India-Russia counter-terrorism exercise, Indra-2018, set to be held between November 18 and 28.

08:53 (IST) Oct 05

India and Russia are likely to sign over 20 pacts in areas ranging from defence, nuclear energy, space and economy today during the bilateral talks.

08:50 (IST) Oct 05

Welcome to India, President Putin

Welcome to India, President Putin. Looking forward to our deliberations, which will further enhance India-Russia… https://t.co/OvZC0xA8PX
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1538664411000