India, Oct. 12 -- By Prabhdeep Singh

Kazan [Russia], October 13 (ANI): On the banks of the Volga, in the heart of Russia's Republic of Tatarstan, a quiet yet powerful diplomatic signal was sent this week in Kazan: India and Russia are not only open for business -- they are entering a bold new phase of regional partnership.

The Tatarstan India Mutual Efficiency (TIME) Business Forum, held from October 8-9 in Kazan, gathered over 3,000 participants, 93 speakers, and delegations from 22 Indian states and 35 Russian regions.

Over two packed days, 15 expert sessions and the signing of 19 cooperation agreements laid the foundation for a decentralized, multipolar model of bilateral engagement -- and set the stage for President Vladimir Putin'...