During Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit to India for the annual India-Russia summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented him with six carefully chosen gifts representing India’s cultural and regional diversity. The items included world-famous Assam tea, Kashmiri saffron, a silver tea set from Murshidabad, a silver horse from Maharashtra, a marble chess set from Agra, and a Russian translation of the Bhagavad Gita. Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday evening and was welcomed with a red-carpet reception at Indira Gandhi International Airport. The exchange of gifts underscored the personal rapport between the two leaders and the symbolic importance of cultural diplomacy in strengthening bilateral relations. Modi’s selection of gifts reflected India’s craftsmanship and heritage. The visit comes amid growing India-Russia cooperation, particularly in energy and defense sectors, despite Western pressure over Moscow’s global policies. Analysts note that the meeting reaffirmed both nations’ commitment to maintaining strategic autonomy and expanding trade partnerships in the face of shifting global alignments.