Delhi to impose traffic restrictions on December 5 due to Putin visit

India Dec 04, 2025

Heads up, Delhi: major traffic curbs are coming to central areas from 9am to noon on December 5 as Russian President Vladimir Putin visits for a summit with PM Modi.
Key roads like ITO Chowk, BSZ Marg, and Rajghat Crossing will be affected, and strict parking bans are in place—parked cars in restricted zones risk being towed.

Why does it matter?

Putin's trip is a big deal since it's his first time in India since the Ukraine war began, and comes while Russia faces Western isolation.
Modi greeting him personally at the airport signals how important these ties are for India.
The visit means tighter security (think anti-drone tech and thousands of police), plus talks on defense, trade, and energy—so expect some major agreements by the end of the summit.