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Forging strategic bridges: Check PM Modi's agenda for 4-day Central Asia visit, from Tashkent talks to SCO Summit in Bishkek Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyz Republic. He will hold talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent. Modi will then attend the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek. India aims to boost security and connectiv...
29 Aug, 2026, 12.28 PM ISTLooking to advance India's vision for region free from terror: PM Modi ahead of SCO Summit, State Visit to Uzbekistan Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan on Saturday. He will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek. Modi will also undertake a State Visit to Tashkent for discussions. He aims to advance India's v...
29 Aug, 2026, 09.47 AM ISTIndia's firm stance holds as Pakistan pleads internationally over Indus Waters Treaty suspension Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has appealed to the international community over India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, warning of consequences for regional peace and security. Speaking at a US-based seminar, Dar highlighted Pakistan’s w...
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PM Modi to visit Uzbekistan from August 29-30, attend SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan from August 31 Prime Minister Modi will visit Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan for the SCO summit. He will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Chinese President Xi Jinping is also expected to attend the important summit. This visit...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.23 PM ISTDisaster in Nepal once again intensifies debate regarding risks posed by climate change Himalayan glaciers are receding due to rising temperatures, leaving unstable debris behind. Shifting precipitation patterns cause rainfall in areas previously receiving snow. Intense rainfall saturates loose debris, triggering landslides and debris ...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.44 PM ISTCement prices likely to stay range-bound through September as post-monsoon demand recovery key: Report Cement prices are expected to stay stable through September as demand remains weak. Companies are focusing on maintaining current price levels amid uneven market conditions. A strong post-monsoon demand recovery is crucial for future price increases...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.24 PM ISTIndia, Seychelles agree to deepen cooperation in fisheries and blue economy India and Seychelles agreed to deepen cooperation in fisheries and the blue economy. They will focus on sustainable marine resource management and scientific research. Both nations aim to foster economic growth and rural employment opportunities. Th...
26 Aug, 2026, 05.11 PM ISTAdani Energy wins Rs 4,700 crore Maharashtra transmission project; shares rise Adani Energy Solutions secured a significant transmission project in Maharashtra. This project will cost approximately Rs 4,700 crore and is for renewable energy evacuation. It will also support pumped storage projects totaling 4,500 MW. The transmi...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.29 AM IST‘Muslim countries should unite’: Iranian President Pezeshkian seeks regional alliance, US exit Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged Muslim nations to strengthen regional security and stability. He emphasized expanding cultural, commercial, and political ties among Islamic states. Iraqi officials praised Iran's role in combating terrorism...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.31 AM ISTL&T wins ₹5,000-10,000 cr 'major' order to build 3 battery storage projects in Middle East Larsen & Toubro said its renewables business has won a major order in the Middle East to develop three battery energy storage system projects with a combined capacity of 6 GWh.
26 Aug, 2026, 12.58 AM ISTL&T wins ₹5,000-10,000 crore 'major' order to build 3 battery storage projects in Middle East With the recent acquisition of a major contract for three battery energy storage ventures, Larsen & Toubro is poised for expansion. This initiative will provide a total of six gigawatt-hours in storage capacity. The projects also involve the constru...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.00 AM ISTPakistan's Munir spoke to Trump ahead of Tehran visit, sources say Pakistan's army chief spoke with Donald Trump last week before visiting Tehran. This call occurred as the United States threatened major economic sanctions against Iran. The Pakistani military confirmed the visit was for promoting regional peace and...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.11 PM ISTIndia, Gulf bloc discuss next steps on free trade agreement India and the Gulf Cooperation Council reviewed free trade agreement negotiations in Riyadh. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations and regional developments. Both sides affirmed the importance of continued coordination for stabili...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.57 PM ISTET WLF 2026: India has what the world longs for - stable leadership, says Satyan Gajwani, Chairman, Times Internet Welcoming Prime Minister Modi to the World Leaders Forum, Gajwani drew an analogy with Homer's Odyssey, saying the ancient tale of a protagonist navigating one crisis after another was "something of a parable for our times today." "When we look arou...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.18 PM ISTIsrael conducts fresh strike in Syria after US criticism Israel conducted a strike in Syria, drawing criticism from US envoy Tom Barrack. Barrack slammed the attack as an unnecessary escalation, which Israel refuted. Prime Minister Netanyahu accused Turkey of seeking military presence at the air base. Syr...
22 Aug, 2026, 08.01 PM ISTIndia can help create conditions for Iran-US agreement: Iranian Consul General on ending West Asia conflict Iran's Consul General in Mumbai believes India can help foster conditions for an Iran-United States agreement. He described India as a peace-loving country capable of contributing to mediation efforts. Several countries already act as intermediaries...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.39 PM ISTIn implicit message to Beijing, India and Japan oppose unilateral actions impeding freedom of navigation India and Japan on Thursday signed a maritime security pact and agreed to deepen defence cooperation to support a free and open Indo-Pacific. Defence ministers Rajnath Singh and Shinjiro Koizumi opposed unilateral attempts to alter the status quo by...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.06 PM ISTBenjamin Netanyahu says Israel sent 'clear message' to Turkey over Syria airstrikes Israel warned Turkey against establishing a military foothold in Syria. Prime Minister Netanyahu stated Israel would not tolerate a Turkish military presence moving south. These remarks followed Israeli airstrikes on an airport in Syria's Idlib prov...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.33 AM ISTIsrael and Syria agreed to maintain "status quo" on security matters: Netanyahu Israel warned Syria about Turkish troop deployment near Aleppo, which Syria ignored. Israeli airstrikes targeted Abu al-Duhur Airbase, causing regional concern and condemnation. The United States urged restraint and dialogue over further military es...
19 Aug, 2026, 08.31 AM ISTIraq to probe drone attack on Kurdistan PM's office Iraq will investigate a drone attack on the Kurdistan prime minister's office. Iran denied involvement and called the incident a ploy to harm relations. Kurdistan authorities blamed Tehran for the drone strikes on government buildings. The region ha...
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