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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 Leyen’s tour of European Union member states bordering Russia and Belarus. “We 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

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. 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.  PM Modi, Punit spent 50 minutes in the car…

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US to end Dropbox visa renewals from September 2: Big impact on Indian applicants – 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 — popularly known as the “Dropbox” facility — 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

PM Modi and President Putin shared a ride in Putin’s Aurus car after the SCO Summit in China, while Beijing honoured PM Modi with Xi Jinping’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 leader’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 Russia’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

The 25th SCO Summit in Tianjin highlighted India’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 India’s growing role in multilateral diplomacy. Here’s a cheatsheet of the…

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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 “principled and multifaceted,” noting that over the years,…

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PM Modi and Putin travel together in same car for bilateral meeting in Tianjin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled in the same car to the destination of their bilateral meeting in Tianjin, China. New Delhi: 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, showing the personal bond both leaders share. This comes soon after the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Sharing the picture of his ride with Putin, PM Modi took to X and wrote, "After the proceedings at the SCO Summit venue, President Putin and I travelled together to the venue of our…

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PM Modi raises terrorism, Pahalgam attack at SCO summit in presence of Pakistan PM Sharif

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the plenary session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on Monday, following opening remarks by Chinese President Xi Jinping. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the plenary session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on Monday, following opening remarks by Chinese President Xi Jinping. During the address, PM Modi delivered a strong message against terrorism, with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the room, calling it the “gravest threat” facing humanity and urging member nations to adopt a policy of zero tolerance. “Terrorism and extremism are a joint challenge for humanity. No country…

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‘Always a delight to meet President Putin’: PM Modi’s handshake, hug with Russian leader ahead of SCO Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin and shared a warm moment on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin on Monday. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin shared a warm moment on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin on Monday. The two leaders shook hands and hugged each other. After the meeting, PM Modi took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share a photograph of the warm exchange, captioning it, “Always a delight to meet President Putin.” PM Modi shares insights…

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Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 jolts Afghanistan, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, J-K

A strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region. In October 2023, a powerful 6.3 magnitude quake killed thousands in the western part of the country. New Delhi: A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Afghanistan’s mountainous Hindu Kush region late Sunday night, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor, occurring near the Pakistan border at a depth of 10 km, caused strong ground shaking but no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The earthquake hit at 11:47 pm local time (19:17 GMT), catching many residents in their homes. The USGS pinpointed the epicentre 42 kilometres east-northeast of Jalalabad…

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