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Pakistan: 5 killed in rain-related incidents across KP

Monsoon rains in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province of Pakistan have resulted in the deaths of five people, including four children, and injured another five within the last 24 hours, Dawn reported, citing data from the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).

2025-08-31T22:14:30.101429+00:00 IST

Foreign Secy Misri on PM Modi, Xi Jinping meet

PM Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Summit of the leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Tianjin on Sunday.

2025-08-31T19:49:57.865122+00:00 IST

Nepal's new regulation to end solo expeditions of 8000er's

Nepal's new regulation to end solo expeditions and hikes in the royalty of the 8000ers has formally come into effect from Monday, September 1. Earlier in February, the Himalayan nation amended the mountaineering regulations by publishing them in the Nepal Gazette, the government's official publication.

2025-08-31T19:32:59.031738+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets world leaders on sidelines of SCO Summit reception

At the official reception hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan, PM Modi exchanged greetings with the host and joined other leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, for the customary family photograph.

2025-08-31T18:02:53.232940+00:00 IST

Two Asian neighbours should work together to ensure peace: Xu

Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong said on Sunday that the two Asian neighbours should work together to ensure peace in their border regions and not let the border issue define the overall China-India relations, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

2025-08-31T18:00:04.797948+00:00 IST

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Both leaders welcomed the positive momentum and steady progress in bilateral relations since their last meeting in Kazan in October 2024. They reaffirmed that the two countries were development partners and not rivals, and that their differences should not turn into disputes. A stable relationship and cooperation between India and China and their 2.8 billion people on the basis of mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity are necessary for the growth and development of the two countries, as well as for a multipolar world and a multi-polar Asia befitting the trends of the 21st century.

2025-08-31T17:55:45.396079+00:00 IST

PM Modi calls Myanmar “vital pillar” of Act East

"Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and I held talks in Tianjin. Myanmar is a vital pillar of India's Act East and Neighbourhood First Policies. We both agreed that there is immense scope to boost ties in areas like trade, connectivity, energy, rare earth mining and security," PM Modi said via a post on X.

2025-08-31T17:38:51.687029+00:00 IST

PM Modi raises cross-border terrorism issue with Xi Jinping: MEA

"The issue of cross-border terrorism was raised by the Prime Minister...he asked for China's support on this particular issue. As I said, the Chinese have extended their support in various ways in addressing this issue," Misri told reporters at a special Ministry of External Affairs briefing.

2025-08-31T17:10:21.536262+00:00 IST

Foreign Secy addresses special briefing on PM Modi’s China visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday emphasised the need to proceed with a political and strategic direction to reduce bilateral trade deficit, said the Ministry of External Affairs, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, while adressing the special briefing on PM Modi's China visit.

2025-08-31T16:04:04.982978+00:00 IST

PM Modi to meet Putin after SCO Summit in Tianjin: MEA

Briefing reporters in Tianjin, Misri confirmed that the Prime Minister will first address the SCO plenary session before meeting President Putin.

2025-08-31T15:00:47.187924+00:00 IST

“Doing the right thing": Ex-diplomat KP Fabian on India strengthe

The former envoy also mentioned that while relations with Washington remain crucial, exploring alternatives with China and Japan is equally significant. "We are doing the right thing by exploring the alternative markets and strengthening ties with Japan. This is very good that PM and Xi Jinping are meeting," he added.

2025-08-31T14:58:17.658486+00:00 IST

Chinese State Media gives wide coverage to PM Modi’s visit

The Global Times, a prominent state-run Chinese media outlet, published an article titled "China and India are cooperation partners, not rivals: Xi," highlighting President Xi Jinping's remarks about the bilateral meeting, saying, "as long as the two countries stick to this overarching direction, China-India relations can sustain steady and long-term growth."

2025-08-31T14:22:00.910969+00:00 IST

"Friendship, trade, cultural linkages": PM Modi

PM Modi was received at the venue by Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan. On arrival, the Prime Minister exchanged greetings with the Chinese President before joining other leaders for the customary family photo session. Russian President Vladimir Putin and several other heads of state were also present for the group photograph.

2025-08-31T13:42:56.229291+00:00 IST

CPI(M) MP John Brittas welcomes PM Modi-Xi meeting at SCO summit

"We welcome the decision of the Indian government and PM Modi to engage in summit-level discussions in China. The Indo-China relationship should be taken to another level," Britas told ANI.

2025-08-31T13:02:10.913659+00:00 IST

India-Japan cooperation to strengthen semiconductor ecosystem

Speaking to ANI, Kazuya Nakajo, Executive Vice President of the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), underlined the opportunities for partnership between the two nations.

2025-08-31T12:57:27.231899+00:00 IST

PM Modi attends SCO summit reception in Tianjin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended an official reception in Tianjin, China, as part of his two-day visit to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit.

2025-08-31T12:20:24.912960+00:00 IST

Xi-Modi bilateral sets stage for mulitpolar world: Chinese media

According to Chinese state-run media outlet Xinhua, Xi noted the importance of viewing bilateral ties from a long-term perspective. "Noting that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of China-India diplomatic relations, Xi said the two countries need to view and handle bilateral ties from a strategic and long-term perspective," Xinhua reported.

2025-08-31T11:47:12.903587+00:00 IST

Tianjin: PM Modi meets Myanmar’s Senior General Min Aung Hlaing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with the Senior General of Munamar, Min Aung Hlaing on Sunday.

2025-08-31T10:13:56.471260+00:00 IST

Baloch govt’s prolonged restrictions seen as blow

The official order bans peaceful assemblies, sit-ins, rallies, and even gatherings of more than five people, while also criminalising the use of masks or mufflers in public. As highlighted by The Balochistan Post, the order strips people of their right to protest, curtails freedom of expression, and denies them the ability to organise peacefully, rights that are guaranteed under Pakistan's Constitution.

2025-08-31T10:07:44.690199+00:00 IST