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KP Fabian backs PM Modi’s stance against terrorism at SCO Summit

Former Indian diplomat KP Fabian on Monday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement on cross-border terrorism at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China.

2025-09-01T09:25:24.829382+00:00 IST

PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Afghan Earthquake

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over the loss of lives in the wake of the devastating earthquake in Afghanistan, which killed and injured hundreds of people. He affirmed that India stands ready to provide all possible aid and relief to the affected people.

2025-09-01T09:10:45.451494+00:00 IST

Indonesian groups suspend protest as security forces tighten grip

Indonesian students and civil society groups cancelled planned demonstrations in Jakarta on Monday after authorities tightened security in the capital, following a week of violent protests sparked by lawmakers' pay

2025-09-01T09:06:35.453858+00:00 IST

Putin wanted to travel with PM Modi, had 45 minute conversation; the story behind the shared car drive

Russian President Vladimir Putin waited for about 10 minutes for the Prime Minister Narendra Modi so that he could join him in his car ride as per reports.

2025-09-01T09:04:03.261687+00:00 IST

“India-US partnership a defining relationship of 21st century”:US

The US Embassy in India shared an optimistic post on Monday on the enduring friendship between Washington and New Delhi and called it a defining relationship of the 21st century.

2025-09-01T08:56:58.032636+00:00 IST

Another earthquake of magnitude 4.6 strikes Afghanistan

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 65km.

2025-09-01T08:56:17.397054+00:00 IST

“India has become star power”: Former MoS MJ Akbar or SCO Summit

Former Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar on Monday said India has become a "star power" as he praised the central government for standing up to the 50 per cent tariffs imposed by US.

2025-09-01T08:38:24.405026+00:00 IST

PM Modi, Putin discuss Ukraine; India-Russia ties: MEA

The meeting focused on bolstering the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia, including the latest developments concerning Ukraine.

2025-09-01T08:35:06.180807+00:00 IST

PM Modi discusses Ukraine, bilateral cooperation with Putin

PM Modi during the meeting at the SCO sidelines said that they discussed ways to deepen relations across all bilateral sectors and the situation in Ukraine.

2025-09-01T08:16:06.311761+00:00 IST

PM Modi leaves for India after successful SCO Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for India after a fruitful visit to China for participating in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on Monday. During his visit, he also held bilateral meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

2025-09-01T07:57:36.580089+00:00 IST

"SCO provides a platform to unite the countries of the Global Sou

Putin also noted that this year marks the 15th anniversary of the India-Russia 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership'.

2025-09-01T07:51:18.039322+00:00 IST

"India is keeping record of those who did not stand by us"

Sachdev noted, while talking to ANI that Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks about the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack wherever he goes.

2025-09-01T07:40:36.467172+00:00 IST

Disappeared in Quetta: Amnesty demands Pakistan reveal fate of Ba

Amnesty International has urged Pakistani authorities to reveal the fate and whereabouts of Mahjabeen Baloch, a 23-year-old student who was forcibly disappeared from Quetta three months ago, and to put an end to the practice of enforced disappearances.

2025-09-01T07:36:45.413933+00:00 IST

India other SCO member countries commit to collaborate on AI

The Tianjin Declaration builds on the UN General Assembly Resolution on Strengthening International Cooperation in the Field of Artificial Intelligence Capacity Building, emphasising that "all countries have equal rights to develop and use artificial intelligence."

2025-09-01T07:33:58.193650+00:00 IST

Putin appreciates India’s peace efforts, slams West

Russian President Vladimir Putin appreciated India and China's efforts to resolve Russia-Ukraine war, countering the White House Trade advisor Peter Navarro's narrative of New Delhi funding the war.

2025-09-01T07:30:47.636083+00:00 IST

EAM expresses support in wake of devastating Afghan earthquake

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar expressed condolences on the deadly earthquake which struck Afghanistan, killing and injuring hundreds of people. He assured of Indian assistance to Afghanistan in this dark hour.

2025-09-01T07:28:26.127104+00:00 IST

PM Modi underlines need for action against terror financing

PM Modi underlined the need for coordinated action against terror financing and radicalisation. Thanking member countries for their strong solidarity in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, he emphasised that there should be no double standards in dealing with terrorism and urged the group to hold countries that perpetrate and support cross-border terrorism accountable.

2025-09-01T07:19:45.642245+00:00 IST

For economies like Brazil and India, multilateralism is important

Lago, while talking to ANI, said that for developing countries like India and Brazil, multilateralism is the answer.

2025-09-01T07:13:09.632468+00:00 IST

“India and Russia always stood shoulder to shoulder, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised on the strong relationship between India and Russia and said that both nations have always stood shoulder to shoulder even in the most difficult situations.

2025-09-01T07:12:05.986603+00:00 IST

Over 500 killed in 6.0 magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan

More than 500 people were killed and over 1000 people were injured after an earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck eastern Afghanistan on early hours of Monday.

2025-09-01T06:47:25.183343+00:00 IST