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"Reform, Perform and Transform," PM Modi on India's new mantra

PM Modi further invited all members to be a part of India's journey.

2025-09-01T06:15:49.152150+00:00 IST

Tianjin Declaration echoes 'One Earth, One Family, One Future'

The declaration of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) reflected India's vision of 'One Earth, One Family, One Future'.

2025-09-01T05:54:51.374261+00:00 IST

PM Modi, Putin travel in same car for bilateral meet after SCO Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday travelled in the same car to the venue of their bilateral meeting in Tianjin, China after the Shanghai Cooperation Meeting (SCO) Summit.

2025-09-01T05:54:48.513653+00:00 IST

PM Modi's vision for SCO: Security, Connectivity, Opportunity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought to attention the importance of security, peace and stability towards the growth of countries, India's connectivity endeavours for Afghanistan and Central Asia.

2025-09-01T05:33:05.461584+00:00 IST

"Ukraine not 'invasion,' but result of coup d'état in Kyiv," Putin

Putin said that he will inform leaders about details from his Alaska meeting with US President Donald Trump during bilateral meetings.

2025-09-01T05:02:31.062918+00:00 IST

"No double standards": PM Modi calls out "some countries"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday presented India strong stance against terrorism, calling out the "some countries" for their open support of terrorism and reaffirming that such "double standard" are not acceptable.

2025-09-01T04:52:42.222385+00:00 IST

Xi calls on SCO to uphold fairness, justice; pushes for multipola

The SCO Summit 2025 reflects the growing importance of multipolarity in global governance as US President Donald Trump's transactional bullying alienated most of its allies.

2025-09-01T04:17:21.146353+00:00 IST

"Must oppose block confrontation, bullying practices": Xi

Chinese President Xi Jinping gave a call for safeguarding the UN-centred international system, opposing bloc confrontation and bullying practices to the members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in his remarks at the SCO Summit, China Daily reported, citing Xinhua.

2025-09-01T04:16:51.926431+00:00 IST

Pakistan records tremors after earthquake strikes Afghanistan

The quake was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometres with its epicentre located southwest of Asadabad, Afghanistan.

2025-09-01T03:57:30.264995+00:00 IST

At SCO summit, China calls for SCO development bank

Xi made the remarks while addressing the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO held in Tianjin.

2025-09-01T03:51:55.096963+00:00 IST

Chinese President calls on SCO members to pursue "win-win results

The session, which comes amid looming tariffs by the US, called on SCO member states to pursue mutual benefit, win-win results, as per Global Times.

2025-09-01T03:46:21.968385+00:00 IST

"Exchanging perspectives," PM Modi posts photos with Xi, Putin

Prime Minister Modi's camaraderie with Putin was palpable as the two greeted each other with smiles and hugs.

2025-09-01T03:19:37.275964+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects Chinese military presence around nation

As per the MND, of the eight sorties, two crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ.

2025-09-01T03:08:02.807041+00:00 IST

China: PM Modi, President Putin, President Xi share light moments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping shared light moments ahead of the SCO Summit's plenary session.

2025-09-01T02:59:51.466366+00:00 IST

"Brahmins profiteering off Indian people": WH Trade Adviser

White House Trade Adviser, Peter Navarro, has once again taken a strident position justifying US President Donald Trump's decision to levy a 50 per cent tariff on imports from India, now making a caste-based remark on the issue and accusing the Brahmins of the country of "profiteering at the expense of the Indian people."

2025-09-01T02:18:27.358490+00:00 IST

Peace at border key to India-China ties: Ex-diplomat

Former Indian diplomat Veena Sikri has emphasised that peace and tranquillity along the India-China border remain fundamental to any meaningful progress in bilateral relations between the two nations, asserting that the trust deficit created by the 2020 Galwan incident has cast a long shadow over the diplomatic engagement.

2025-09-01T01:55:10.854523+00:00 IST

PM Modi to address SCO plenary, to meet Putin today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the plenary session of the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of State Council summit today in Tianjin, following which he will hold a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

2025-09-01T01:17:41.084700+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 jolts Afghanistan

A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.3 on the Richter scale struck Afghanistan early Monday, with tremors felt across the region, including parts of Pakistan.

2025-08-31T23:52:55.302696+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Food prices surge in Lahore as floods disrupt supply

Pakistani consumers have reported not only reduced availability of fresh produce but also a decline in quality, with many items arriving damaged or in smaller quantities.

2025-08-31T23:48:27.773051+00:00 IST

Russian envoy calls Russia-India-China ties a “New System"

Russia's Representative to International Organisations in Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, noted that the growing partnership between Russia, India, and China is the formation of a "qualitatively new system" in international relations amid global uncertainties, particularly economic concerns due to the US tariffs.

2025-08-31T23:29:09.022146+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Nearly 2 million displaced due to severe flooding

Pakistan's Federal Minister for Climate Change, Musadik Malik, stated that nearly two million people in Pakistan have been displaced due to severe flooding, with the poorest families suffering the most, while calling on the nation to come together and provide urgent assistance to those affected, The Express Tribune reported.

2025-08-31T22:14:50.245453+00:00 IST