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SCO Summit: India secures diplomatic win as Tianjin Declaration condemns Pahalgam terror attack

SCO Summit: India secures diplomatic win as Tianjin Declaration condemns Pahalgam terror attack

At the SCO Summit in Tianjin, India secured a major diplomatic victory as member states condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and called for bringing the perpetrators to justice. Beijing/Tianjin: India achieved a major diplomatic success at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China's Tianjin, as member nations strongly condemned the April 22, 2025, terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The Tianjin Declaration echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's consistent message that "double standards in the fight against terrorism are unacceptable." Member states extended deep condolences to the families of victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and insisted that perpetrators, organisers, and sponsors…
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SCO Summit: Putin praises India’s role in Ukraine peace efforts, rejects US ‘Modi’s war’ narrative

SCO Summit: Putin praises India’s role in Ukraine peace efforts, rejects US ‘Modi’s war’ narrative

At the SCO Summit, Putin praised Indiaโ€™s peace efforts in Ukraine, dismissed US claims blaming Modi, and held a warm bilateral meeting with PM Modi. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin were at the centre of attention during the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of State Council summit held in Tianjin on Monday. Both leaders, playing pivotal roles on the global stage, emphasised the importance of diplomatic dialogue and peace efforts amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. During the summit, President Putin praised the constructive roles of India and China in seeking a resolution to…
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Faced with backlash at home over India ties, Trump responds with ‘one-sided disaster’ rhetoric

Faced with backlash at home over India ties, Trump responds with ‘one-sided disaster’ rhetoric

Trump described the economic relationship between India and US as "totally one-sided" and a "disaster" for the United States. Washington: After facing criticism at home regarding his handling of relations with India, US President Donald Trump resorted to his familiar rhetoric, calling past trade engagements with New Delhi a "one-sided disaster."ย His comments come hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in China.ย  Trump also claimed that India has offered to cut their tariffs to nothing.ย In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, "What few people understand is that we do very…
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Pakistan army helicopter crashes in Gilgit-Baltistan, five personnel killed

Pakistan army helicopter crashes in Gilgit-Baltistan, five personnel killed

A Pakistan Army helicopter crashed during a test landing in Gilgit-Baltistanโ€™s Thor Valley on Monday, killing all five personnel onboard. New Delhi: A Pakistan Army helicopter crashed on Monday morning in the Thor Valley of Diamer district, Gilgit-Baltistan, killing all five personnel on board, officials confirmed. According to Gilgit-Baltistan government spokesperson Faizullah Faraq, the helicopter went down during a test landing on a newly proposed helipad in the village of Hudur, Thor Valley. The crash, attributed to a technical fault, claimed the lives of two pilots and three technical crew members. โ€œOne of our helicopters has crashed in Thor, Chilas.…
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Plane carrying EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming over Bulgaria

Plane carrying EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming over Bulgaria

The plane landed safely in Plovdiv airport, and von der Leyen will continue her planned tour of the European Union's nations bordering Russia and Belarus, said the commission's spokesperson Arianna Podesta. New Delhi: A plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen experienced GPS jamming while flying over Bulgaria in what officials suspect was a Russian operation, the European Commission confirmed on Monday. Commission spokesperson Arianna Podesta said the disruption occurred during von der Leyenโ€™s tour of European Union member states bordering Russia and Belarus. โ€œWe can indeed confirm that there was GPS jamming. We have received information from…
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When Putin waited ten minutes for PM Modi to travel together, the story behind the viral car moment

When Putin waited ten minutes for PM Modi to travel together, the story behind the viral car moment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled in the same car to the destination of their bilateral meeting in China's Tianjin. Beijing/Tianjin: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin shared the same car to reach the destination of their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, in China's Tianjin on Monday.ย As per the reports, the Russian President offered a lift to PM Modi in his AURUS limousine as he wanted them to travel together to the hotel venue of their bilateral meeting.ย  PM Modi, Punit spent 50ย minutes in the car…
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US to end Dropbox visa renewals from September 2: Big impact on Indian applicants โ€“ Here’s what to know

US to end Dropbox visa renewals from September 2: Big impact on Indian applicants โ€“ Here’s what to know

The US will scrap its 'Dropbox' visa renewal programme from September 2, 2025, forcing most applicants, including Indians, to attend in-person interviews. New Delhi: The United States will officially end its Interview Waiver Programme โ€” popularly known as the โ€œDropboxโ€ facility โ€” from September 2, 2025, for most non-immigrant visa categories, including work and student visas. The change is expected to bring major disruptions for Indian applicants, who are among the largest users of the system. What was Dropbox programme? The Dropbox facility allowed eligible applicants renewing visas to submit documents at designated centres without attending an in-person interview. Those…
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From Putin’s Aurus to Xi’s Hongqi, PM Modi’s China visit marked by powerful gestures. All you need to know

From Putin’s Aurus to Xi’s Hongqi, PM Modi’s China visit marked by powerful gestures. All you need to know

PM Modi and President Putin shared a ride in Putinโ€™s Aurus car after the SCO Summit in China, while Beijing honoured PM Modi with Xi Jinpingโ€™s favourite Hongqi L5. The gestures signal warming ties and shifting global alignments amid tensions with the US. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled together on Monday in the Russian leaderโ€™s Aurus limousine in Tianjin, China, following the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Putin had brought his own presidential vehicle from Moscow the high-end, retro-styled Aurus Senat, manufactured by Russiaโ€™s Aurus Motors. The image of both leaders riding together…
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SCO Summit 2025: PM Modi’s address and bilateral talks with Putin, other world leaders | 10-point cheat sheet

SCO Summit 2025: PM Modi’s address and bilateral talks with Putin, other world leaders | 10-point cheat sheet

The 25th SCO Summit in Tianjin highlighted Indiaโ€™s active role in regional diplomacy, with PM Modi engaging in key bilateral talks with Putin and Xi to strengthen ties and address security, terrorism, and border issues. New Delhi: The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of State Council Summit, held in Tianjin, China, was a significant platform for leaders to discuss key regional and global issues. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, participated in a series of high-level bilateral talks that underscored Indiaโ€™s growing role in multilateral diplomacy. Hereโ€™s a cheatsheet of the…
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PM Modi, President Putin hold bilateral talks on the sidelines of SCO Summit in Tianjin

PM Modi, President Putin hold bilateral talks on the sidelines of SCO Summit in Tianjin

Putin called India-Russia ties "principled and multifaceted," while PM Modi welcomed recent mediation efforts in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and expressed hope for a resolution. New Delhi: On the sidelines of the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin began a highly anticipated bilateral meeting, reaffirming the enduring strength and depth of India-Russia strategic relations. Both leaders emphasised the multi-dimensional nature of their partnership, which spans critical sectors such as defence, energy, trade, and technology. President Putin described the ties between the two nations as โ€œprincipled and multifaceted,โ€ noting that over the years,…
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