Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a Russian-language translation of the Bhagavad Gita to Russian President Vladimir Putin during the latter’s visit to New Delhi on Thursday. This marks Putin’s first trip to India since the start of the Ukraine war. Modi shared the gesture on social media, describing the Gita as a source of inspiration for millions worldwide. Upon arrival at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, Putin received a red-carpet welcome and was warmly embraced by Modi. The two leaders later shared a private dinner, reciprocating Putin’s earlier hospitality during Modi’s 2023 Moscow visit. On Friday, they are scheduled to hold formal talks, followed by an official reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan and a luncheon at Hyderabad House. Putin will also pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and inaugurate a new Russian state television channel operated from India before attending a state banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu. He is expected to depart India on Friday night.