India, June 12 -- On Thursday evening, Russia Day celebrations in the Capital turned into a vibrant evening as diplomats and dignitaries gathered to mark the occasion.

The Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, surprised the audience by starting his speech in Hindi. He said: "Deviyon and sajjanon, Roos ke rashtriya din ke avsar mein aap sabhi ka hardik swagat evam abhinandan karta hoon," and congratulated PM Narendra Modi for making history as India's longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister.

Transitioning to global affairs, Ambassador Alipov spoke about the international landscape, stating, "The world is currently undergoing what may be the most significant structural transformation in modern history. We are witnessing a...