Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Moscow for a two-day visit on Monday, held an informal meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Novo-Ogarevo state residence outside Moscow. (AP)
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Ahead of holding the 22nd India-Russia Summit on Tuesday, Putin hosted Modi for a private meeting and dinner at his dacha or country home in the suburb of Novo-Ogaryovo on Monday night – a rare honour reserved by the Russian president for only a handful of visiting leaders. During this time, thw two leaders drove an electric car. (Reuters)
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Putin and Modi visit a stable during an informal meeting at Novo-Ogaryovo residence. (AP)
Sharing pictures of their informal meeting, Modi wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter): “I thank President Putin for receiving me this evening in Novo-Ogarevo. I look forward to tomorrow's negotiations, which will undoubtedly further strengthen the friendship between India and Russia.”(Twitter/@narendramodi )
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Meanwhile, Putin, during their meeting, praised Modi for his dedication towards his country's progress, and for devoting his life to the people of India. “I would like to congratulate you on your reelection as prime minister. I think this is not an accident, but the result of your work over many years…You have your own ideas. You are a very energetic person, able to achieve results in the interests of India and the Indian people,” Putin said. (AP)
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A damaged portion of Bilal Mosque is seen after it was hit by an Indian strike in Muzaffarabad. The selection of targets was done based on extensive intelligence, primarily due to Pakistan's changing strategies aimed at concealing terror camps.
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A pulsating match that was marred by rain breaks in the second innings finally finished Gujarat Titans' way as they beat the Mumbai Indians by three wickets off the very last ball of the match. GT's 156-run target was reduced to 147 needed off 19 overs when a rain break forced players off after the 18th. GT hence needed 15 runs to win int he one over that could be bowled after resumption and they completed it with a single off the last ball of the match.
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Trump bashed Canada on social media just before Carney arrived, saying that the US didn't need "ANYTHING" from its northern neighbor. He then put on the charm and congratulated Carney on his election victory in person before displaying his stubbornness on issues of policy substance. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)
