Search News & Public Affairs

Building Brics: PM Modi-Putin talks, a Thirukkural gift and Xi's big return

PM Modi meets Putin: Can $100 billion trade target give India-Russia ties a fresh push?

The two leaders shared a warm hug before beginning their talks, their second meeting this year. They had earlier met on the sidelines of the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek on August 31. During the meeting, PM Modi gifted Putin a Russian translation of the Thirukkural, the celebrated work of Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar.