India, Dec. 6 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was in the Capital for a two-day state visit, received a grand welcome at ITC Maurya in his first visit since the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The lobby featured a rangoli made with marigolds and roses, while the chefs curated a chocolate installation of the India Gate and Saint Basil's Cathedral, symbolising cultural ties between the two nations. The statesman stayed at the Chanakya Suite, continuing his long-standing tradition of choosing the hotel for his stays in India....