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'America first, growth first': Trump Administration unveils pro-market agenda at G20 Summit in Asheville

Asheville (North Carolina) | September 1, 2026 7:29:38 AM IST

Addressing the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in a city rebuilt from disaster, the Trump Administration delivered a firm message to the global economic community -- deregulation, strong national growth and fair trade are the sure ... read..

China lays legal groundwork to ready society for war

Asia | September 1, 2026 7:29:34 AM IST

As an authoritarian state, China has advantages when it comes to passing stringent and Orwellian laws. Primary amongst them is the reality that ordinary Chinese citizens have absolutely no ability to resist or avoid them. That is the case with the nation' ... read..

"Very early": Trump brushes off 2028 speculation around Hegseth, calls for focus on midterms

Washington DC | September 1, 2026 6:29:14 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) dampened early media chatter surrounding the 2028 presidential race during an Oval Office exchange, describing speculation that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth could seek the Republican nomination as "very ea ... read..

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns: Report

Washington DC | September 1, 2026 5:29:24 AM IST

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump, CNN reported, citing three sources familiar with the matter. ... read..

Trump "looking forward" to hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping in September

Washington DC | September 1, 2026 5:29:23 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) announced from the Oval Office that he is preparing to host Chinese President Xi Jinping for a high-stakes bilateral summit in Washington later this month, following months of diplomatic engagement, includi ... read..

"Fraudulently obtained citizenship will not protect criminals from justice": US revokes citizenship after Indian-origin man convicted of rape

Washington DC | September 1, 2026 4:29:56 AM IST

The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York has revoked the naturalisation of India-born Gurmeet Singh, a convicted rapist who concealed a rape and kidnapping during the process of obtaining US citizenship, the US Department of Justice said ... read..

Trump reiterates claims of Iran's military destruction, says "Iran will never have a nuclear weapon"

Washington DC | September 1, 2026 3:59:40 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Monday yet again reiterated the claims of military annihilation of Iran, while also asserting that oil continues to flow out of the Strait of Hormuz with the "Navy's assistance", due to which prices have not shot up. ... read..

"Vibrant celebration of shared heritage": PM Modi, SCO leaders participate in opening ceremony of World Nomad Games

Bishkek | September 1, 2026 2:59:28 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation attended the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games, which took place in Bishkek. ... read..

"No legal standing": India rejects Hague Court order to restore Indus waters pact with Pakistan

Washington DC | September 1, 2026 2:29:29 AM IST

India on Monday delivered a robust dismissal of a ruling issued by a World Bank-constituted Court of Arbitration in The Hague concerning the Indus Waters Treaty. ... read..

Nirmala Sitharaman meets UK Chancellor John Healey on G20 Finance Ministers' Meet sidelines

Asheville | September 1, 2026 2:29:26 AM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a meeting with UK Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) Meetings in Asheville on Monday. ... read..

158 Indian nationals rescued from Nepal, Indian teams continue rescue and relief efforts: MEA

New Delhi | September 1, 2026 1:58:45 AM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday that 158 Indian citizens had been evacuated safely from Nepal following catastrophic flooding that struck the Himalayan nation during the preceding week. ... read..

"In constant discussions with Russian side...": MEA says 239 Indian nationals discharged from Russian Army

Bishkek | September 1, 2026 1:58:43 AM IST

227 Indian nationals have been recruited into the Russian armed forces, of whom 139 have been discharged while 51 have passed away, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Monday, underlining that New Delhi is in constant discussions with Moscow for the re ... read..

India in discussions with stakeholders for sustainable way forward on Chabahar Port: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

Bishkek | September 1, 2026 1:58:40 AM IST

India remains in ongoing discussions with key stakeholders to secure a sustainable path forward for the Chabahar Port project amid shifting regulatory regimes and regional conflicts in West Asia, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated. ... read..

PM Modi, President Putin exchange views on conflicts in West Asia, Black Sea region which have impacted trade and safety of Indian seafarers

Bishkek | September 1, 2026 1:58:37 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met on the sidelines of the SCO Summit on Monday and reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation in a range of fields including defence and energy. ... read..

"In constant discussions with Russian side...": MEA says 139 Indian nationals discharged from Russian Army

Bishkek | September 1, 2026 1:58:35 AM IST

227 Indian nationals have been recruited into the Russian armed forces, of whom 139 have been discharged while 51 have passed away, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Monday, underlining that New Delhi is in constant discussions with Moscow for the re ... read..

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin vow to strengthen strategic bilateral ties at SCO Summit in Bishkek

Bishkek | August 31, 2026 10:59:24 PM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping praised the deepening strategic relations between Moscow and Beijing as they met Monday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek. ... read..

"Iran is officially a Failed Nation. IT IS DEAD": Trump accuses Tehran of killing "their protestors"

Washington, DC | August 31, 2026 10:29:21 PM IST

US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) termed Iran a "failed nation" and called for its leadership to be tried for war crimes, alleging that Iranian authorities have killed over 100,000 protesters. ... read..

Singapore to dispatch disaster victim identification team and humanitarian aid to assist flood-hit Nepal

New Delhi | August 31, 2026 9:59:24 PM IST

Singapore will send humanitarian supplies and deploy a specialist team of police officers to Nepal following deadly flash floods along the Nepal-China border, Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Monday. ... read..

India, Bangladesh discuss issues of mutual interest to advance people-to-people cooperation

Dhaka | August 31, 2026 9:59:19 PM IST

Bilateral interactions between New Delhi and Dhaka progressed on Monday as officials conferred on matters of shared concern aimed at bolstering grassroots connectivity. The deliberations transpired during a meeting between India's High Commissioner to Ban ... read..

Putin commends PM Modi's efforts in deepening "special and privileged" India-Russia partnership

Bishkek | August 31, 2026 9:29:24 PM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "personal attention" and leadership in strengthening India-Russia ties. As the two nations approach the 80th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, Putin credited their s ... read..

PM Modi, Russian President travel in same car to World Nomad Games at Bishkek Arena

Bishkek | August 31, 2026 9:29:07 PM IST

In a gesture reflecting the warmth of ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled in the same car as they headed to the opening ceremony of the VI World Nomad Games at Bishkek Arena. ... read..

"Time to move away from endless war to end of war": PM Modi tells Russian Prez Putin on sidelines of SCO summit, "every day of war sets humanity back"

Bishkek | August 31, 2026 8:59:42 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan capital Bishkek and told the Russian President that India supports all efforts towards peace in Ukraine and urged for ... read..

PM Modi meets with Russian President Putin at SCO sidelines in Bishkek, share warm hug

Bishkek | August 31, 2026 8:29:17 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the summit in Bishkek, where he delivered a powerful message of peace, asserting that the world must transition from an era of "endless wars" to the "end ... read..

Belgium Prime Minister to arrive in India on first official visit

New Delhi | August 31, 2026 8:29:06 PM IST

Belgium Prime Minister Bart De Wever is slated to embark on an official visit to India from September 2 to 4, during which he will also hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

Nepal flash floods: Five days on, Trishuli battles devastation; Families struggle to rebuild, await govt relief

By Vishu Adhana Trishuli (Nuwakot) | August 31, 2026 7:59:30 PM IST

Once a serene town nestled along the banks of the Trishuli River and surrounded by mountains, Trishuli in Nepal's Nuwakot district now bears little resemblance to the place it was before August 26. ... read..

President Putin meets Xi Jinping on sidelines of SCO Summit, says ready to work with Beijing to make visa-free regime permanent

Bishkek | August 31, 2026 7:59:26 PM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Monday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. ... read..

PM Modi, Kyrgyzstan President Zhaparov reaffirm commitment to strengthen Strategic Partnership

Bishkek | August 31, 2026 7:59:20 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, held a meeting with Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Zhaparov on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, the capital of the Central Asian country Kyrgyzstan. ... read..

Nepal flash floods: Indian specialised team joins tunnel search and rescue operations

Kathmandu | August 31, 2026 7:29:55 PM IST

A specialised tunnel search and rescue team from India, working in coordination with the Nepali Army, continues to conduct intensive rescue operations across disaster-affected hydropower tunnel sites in Nepal, the Ministry of External Affairs stated on Mo ... read..

"No jurisdiction": India rejects "illegally constituted" Court of Arbitration's Indus Waters Treaty award

New Delhi | August 31, 2026 7:00:15 PM IST

India on Monday delivered a robust and unyielding dismissal of a ruling delivered by a World Bank-constituted Court of Arbitration concerning the Indus Waters Treaty, branding the panel an "illegally constituted" body and making it unequivocally clear tha ... read..

China's Uyghur crackdown leaves intellectuals missing, refugees at risk of forced return

Munich | August 31, 2026 6:59:58 PM IST

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has raised fresh concerns over the fate of Uyghurs who have disappeared into what it described as a vast system of internment camps, prisons and other forms of arbitrary detention across East Turkistan since 2017. ... read..

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns flags 'massive opportunity' to deepen India ties through critical minerals cooperation

By Sahil Pandey New Delhi | August 31, 2026 6:59:45 PM IST

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns on Monday said the state sees a "massive opportunity" to deepen its economic relationship with India, particularly in the critical minerals sector, and highlighted the complementarity between its mineral resources and I ... read..

China's expanding border scrutiny raises safety concerns for Taiwanese travellers

Taipei | August 31, 2026 6:28:26 PM IST

Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has warned citizens to exercise heightened caution when travelling to China after a Taiwanese man alleged that his son was subjected to six hours of questioning in Shanghai over his previous employment with Amnesty ... read..

Modi-Pezeshkian talks carry "special chemistry" amid changing West Asia dynamics: M J Akbar on SCO Summit meeting

New Delhi | August 31, 2026 6:28:13 PM IST

The bilateral engagement between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian carries "very special chemistry" against the backdrop of changing geopolitical dynamics in West Asia, particularly following the recent Mecca Pact betwee ... read..

Safeguard "freedom of navigation, commerce": PM Modi meets Iranian Prez Pezeshkian in Bishkek, urges no harm to seafarers amid West Asia crisis

Bishkek | August 31, 2026 5:59:42 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek and urged the protection of commercial shipping and insisting that seafa ... read..

PM Modi and Kyrgyz President Zhaparov commit to expanding trade and strategic partnership

Bishkek | August 31, 2026 5:28:57 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the Strategic Partnership between India and the Kyrgyz Republic. ... read..

New South Wales Premier, Treasurer kick off India trade mission with new education and economic links

New Delhi | August 31, 2026 5:28:55 PM IST

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns and Treasurer Daniel Mookhey have kicked off the official trade mission to India with new education and research initiatives and a programme focused on growing trade, investment and jobs between NSW and one of the world ... read..

Kashmiri leader accuses Pakistan of rights abuses amid two months of unrest in PoJK

Geneva | August 31, 2026 5:00:19 PM IST

Alleging a sustained crackdown on civilians in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), Sardar Shaukat Ali Kashmiri, President of the United Kashmir People's National Party, has accused Pakistan of using force against peaceful protesters, carrying out ... read..

PM Modi backs 'dialogue & diplomacy' in West Asia during meeting with Armenian PM Pashinyan in Bishkek

Bishkek | August 31, 2026 5:00:14 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday underscored the imperative for diplomatic resolution in West Asia during high-level bilateral talks with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. ... read..

Nepal: NGOs step up to provide relief material to survivors amid flash floods

Nuwakot | August 31, 2026 5:00:06 PM IST

As devastating flash floods continue to affect parts of Nepal, local organisations and NGOs have also stepped up efforts to provide relief material and essential supplies to survivors in Nuwakot district. ... read..

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov

Bishkek | August 31, 2026 4:29:29 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a bilateral meeting with Kyrgyzstan's President, Sadyr Japarov. ... read..

PM Modi and Iranian Prez Pezeshkian hold talks in Bishkek, discuss West Asia situation

Bishkek | August 31, 2026 4:29:16 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, marking the first meeting between the two leaders in two years. India reiter ... read..

"Everything is gone": One house stands firm amid Nepal flash flood as survivors recount terrifying escape

By Vishu Adhana Trishuli | August 31, 2026 3:59:45 PM IST

As floodwaters tore through parts of Nepal's Trishuli region, sweeping away homes, shops and vehicles, a mint-green, two-storey house stood nearly untouched amid the destruction, becoming a striking reminder of the devastation that survivors are now strug ... read..

Pakistan: Minor Christian girl's custody handed to abductor, raises questions over minority rights

Faisalabad | August 31, 2026 3:29:46 PM IST

Human rights activists and minority rights advocates have raised serious concerns over the handling of the case of a 13-year-old Christian girl from Faisalabad who was allegedly abducted, forcibly converted and compelled into marriage, as reported by The ... read..

Iran claims drone strikes at US airbase in UAE

Tehran | August 31, 2026 3:29:30 PM IST

The Iranian Army claimed on Monday that it carried out drone strikes targeting helicopter and troop positions at the Al Minhad airbase in the United Arab Emirates. ... read..

India-Armenia discuss cooperation in Defence, pharma, science & tech as PM Modi meets PM Nikol Pashinyan in Bishkek

Bishkek | August 31, 2026 2:59:42 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek and discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across key sectors, includi ... read..

SCO Summit: PM Modi meets Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek

Bishkek | August 31, 2026 2:59:40 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan ... read..

Trump shares AI video depicting Iran's Kharg Island "being blown to smithereens!!!"

Washington DC | August 31, 2026 2:29:32 PM IST

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) shared an AI-generated video on his Truth Social platform depicting an "attack" on Iran's Kharg Island, a key oil-export hub. ... read..

SCO Summit: PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Armenian PM Pashinyan in Bishkek

Bishkek | August 31, 2026 2:29:14 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with the Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, on Monday. ... read..

JSMM chief urges unity against Pakistan as Sindh United Party organises 'Wahdat-i-Sindh' rally in Karachi

Frankfurt | August 31, 2026 2:00:20 PM IST

Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM) chairman Shafi Burfat has called for greater political unity among Sindhi nationalist groups, reiterating his demand for the "complete national and intellectual liberation" of Sindh and describing the province as being un ... read..

Balochistan's missing persons crisis deepens as BSO-Azad seeks international action

Balochistan | August 31, 2026 2:00:05 PM IST

The Baloch Students Organisation-Azad (BSO-Azad) has urged the international community and global human rights organisations to intervene over what it described as a continuing wave of enforced disappearances in Balochistan, calling for Pakistan to be hel ... read..

Minutes before disaster: Nepal principal recalls saving 1,600 students as flash floods washed away his school

By Vihsu Adhana Bidur | August 31, 2026 1:29:08 PM IST

When devastating flash floods struck Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 26, a quick decision by Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School Principal Rajendra Dawadi helped save the lives of nearly 1,600 students, as he and his staff evacuated the school minutes ... read..

Iran President Pezeshkian arrives in Bishkek to attend SCO summit, Shanghai Plus gathering

Bishkek | August 31, 2026 1:29:04 PM IST

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday, arrived in Bishkek, where he was received by Kyrgyzstan's Deputy Cabinet Chief, IRNA News Agency reported. ... read..

UAE sends 83 tonnes of urgent relief aid for flood, landslide victims in Nepal

Middle East | August 31, 2026 1:28:54 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], August 31 (ANI/WAM): The United Arab Emirates, through the UAE Aid Agency, has sent an aircraft carrying urgent relief aid, consisting of 83 tonnes of food supplies and various shelter and humanitarian essentials, to the friendly Federal ... read..

Enforced disappearances persist as Sindhi, Baloch, Pashtun activists protest in London

London | August 31, 2026 1:00:15 PM IST

A large demonstration was held outside the British Prime Minister's residence at 10 Downing Street in London to mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, with protesters accusing Pakistani authorities of failing to account for ... read..

"Meeting with PM was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity ": Kyrgyz defence officers on meeting PM Modi in Bishkek

By Ayushi Agarwal Bishkek | August 31, 2026 1:00:10 PM IST

Kyrgyzstan's defence officers and representatives of the Congress of Women of the Kyrgyz Republic on Monday shared their experience of meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the officers highlighting the growing defence ties between India and Kyrgyzst ... read..

"Very grateful for all his support to yoga": Kyrgyz communities meet PM Modi in Bishkek ahead of SCO Summit

Bishkek | August 31, 2026 12:30:03 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met various people from Kyrgyz communities in Bishkek, ahead of his participation in the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in the Kyrgyz capital on Monday. ... read..

Nepal floods: Desperate families scour missing lists in Bidur as toll crosses 900

Bidur | August 31, 2026 11:59:28 AM IST

As the death toll from Nepal's devastating flash floods climbed to 903, families of missing people gathered at Bidur, making rounds of help centres, checking lists of missing and deceased persons and waiting anxiously for information about their loved one ... read..

PM Modi pays floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Bishkek, meets diaspora and other community members

Bishkek | August 31, 2026 12:29:59 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at the memorial in Bishkek ahead of his participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Summit. ... read..

"It was an incredible experience": Kyrgyz communities meet PM Modi in Bishkek ahead of SCO Summit

Bishkek | August 31, 2026 11:59:23 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met people from various communities in Bishkek, ahead of his participation in the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in the Kyrgyz capital on Monday. ... read..

"Manas-Mahabharata share common values of friendship, tolerance": Kyrgyz academician, former envoy welcome PM Modi's visit

By Ayushi Agarwal Bishkek | August 31, 2026 11:30:28 AM IST

Kyrgyz academician Gulzat Maiachinova on Monday highlighted the shared civilizational values between Kyrgyzstan and India through their revered epics Manas and Mahabharata, amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country. ... read..

Nepal flash floods: Death toll rises to 903, over 4,200 still missing

Kathmandu | August 31, 2026 11:30:24 AM IST

The death toll in the devastating flash floods in Nepal has risen to 903, up from 788, according to the latest data released by Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) on Monday. ... read..

Nepal floods: Authorities bury unidentified bodies in Chitwan forest amid morgue space shortage, preserve DNA records for future identification

By Binod Prasad Adhikari Chitwan | August 31, 2026 10:59:27 AM IST

Authorities in Nepal have begun burying unidentified bodies recovered from the Trishuli and Narayani riverbanks in a forest area in Chitwan, as morgues face a shortage of space following devastating flash floods that have left hundreds dead and thousands ... read..

Nepal floods: Man ventures into forest to rescue friend trapped with broken limbs days after devastating deluge

By Ajit Jha Gurung, | August 31, 2026 10:59:11 AM IST

In a desperate search through the dense forests of Nepal, Jagarnath Mishra has set out to rescue his friend Narendra Nepali on Monday, who is believed to be trapped after surviving devastating floods and unable to walk due to severe injuries. ... read..

Sadhguru calls for 5-nation Himalayan board to address regional disasters; pledges ?1 crore for Nepal PM disaster fund

Kathmandu | August 31, 2026 10:29:30 AM IST

Spiritual leader Sadhguru, in his first public appearance since the devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, pledged Rs 1 crore towards Nepal's Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund while addressing an event titled "In Solidarity with Nepal" i ... read..

"Emotions expressed exactly as they were in my heart": PM Modi on Uzbek students reciting his poems during visit to Mahatma Gandhi Centre

Tashkent | August 31, 2026 10:29:23 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared highlights of his visit to the Mahatma Gandhi Centre at Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, saying he witnessed a vibrant Indology ecosystem, strong interest in India and growing interest in Tamil c ... read..

"Will return only after clearing mess in Devighat": Likhu Mayor on flood relief efforts in Nepal

By Vishu Adhana Nuwakot | August 31, 2026 10:59:28 AM IST

More than 150 volunteers from Likhu Rural Municipality in Nepal's Nuwakot district on Monday headed to Devighat to undertake extensive rescue and cleanup operations following the recent flash floods in the country. ... read..

"There is nothing left, it's all debris": Nepal volunteers continue rescue, cleanup operations in Devighat after flash floods

By Vishu Adhana Nuwakot | August 31, 2026 9:59:52 AM IST

Scores of volunteers from Nepal's Likhu Rural Municipality have mobilised for extensive rescue, relief and cleanup operations in flood-hit Devighat, with teams carrying heavy machinery and tipper trucks to clear debris and help recover bodies following th ... read..

Iran President Pezeshkian to meet PM Modi during SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan: Iranian media

Tehran | August 31, 2026 9:59:48 AM IST

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his two-day visit to Kyrgyzstan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit and SCO Plus meeting, Iran's state-run IRNA News Agency reported on Monday. ... read..

US CENTCOM rejects IRGC claim of strikes in Strait of Hormuz as "act of aggression"

Washington DC | August 31, 2026 9:00:36 AM IST

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Sunday (local time) rejected a claim by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as "absolutely false" that US strikes targeting its forces involved in laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz amounted to an "act o ... read..

"Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon": Trump reiterates Tehran's navy, air force and leaders as "gone"

Washington DC | August 31, 2026 9:00:33 AM IST

US President Donald Trump reiterated his stance that Iran "cannot have a nuclear weapon", asserting that Tehran would use such a weapon against Israel and could pose a wider threat to the Middle East, Europe and the United States. ... read..

Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for US users

Washington DC | August 31, 2026 9:00:25 AM IST

Google Maps has changed the name of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for users in the United States, following US President Donald Trump's executive order mandating the change, CNN reported. ... read..

Iran launches ballistic missiles at US air bases in Jordan, claims state media

Tehran | August 31, 2026 7:30:03 AM IST

Shortly after American forces struck Larak Island, Iran claimed of have launched ballistic missiles at two US air bases in Jordan, Press TV reported. ... read..

"Vishwaguru, not a Mahashakti": RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat highlights India's legacy of refuge, global service in Toronto

Toronto | August 31, 2026 6:59:40 AM IST

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that India became a "Vishwaguru" (world teacher) through its selfless service to humanity rather than by acting as a "Mahashakti" (superpower), emphasising that the country's civilisational DNA ... read..

"If Hindus awaken, the world awakens": RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat highlights India's universal DNA, diversity in Toronto

Toronto | August 31, 2026 5:59:58 AM IST

Addressing a massive gathering at the "Hindu Vishwa Bandhu - Embrace the World in Friendship" event in Toronto, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasised India's intrinsic culture of global helpfulness and unity, declaring that Indi ... read..

"I don't want Canadian anything": Trump blasts Canada amid trade breakdown, urges firms to relocate to US

Washington DC | August 31, 2026 5:29:19 AM IST

US President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on Canada following a breakdown in trade negotiations, labelling the northern neighbour "one of the worst abusers" and urging Canadian companies to relocate their operations to the United States to avoi ... read..

Canadian Hindu diaspora welcomes RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat in Toronto

Toronto | August 31, 2026 4:59:01 AM IST

Members of the Hindu diaspora across Canada gathered in Toronto with immense enthusiasm to welcome Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat, describing his visit as a landmark moment to promote peace, cultural values, and global harm ... read..

Military leaders warn Hegseth against extending Iran war: Washington Post report

Washington DC | August 31, 2026 4:28:59 AM IST

With the US-Iran conflict continuing to stretch without an end in sight, several American military leaders have advised Secretary of War Pete Hegseth that extending the large-scale operations against Iran is unsustainable and risks weakening their ability ... read..

"Our President is Making America, and our partners, Great Again": Ambassador Sergio Gor hails US-Bangladesh Boeing deal

New Delhi | August 31, 2026 3:28:40 AM IST

US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy to South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, praised President Donald Trump's economic policies following a significant multi-billion-dollar trade agreement between the United States and Bangladesh. ... read..

Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives in South Carolina ahead of slated participation in G20, associated meetings

South Carolina | August 31, 2026 3:28:38 AM IST

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman arrived in South Carolina and was received by India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra. ... read..

US strikes Iranian missile launchers on Larak Island; IRGC vows heavy retaliation

Washington DC | August 31, 2026 3:28:35 AM IST

The US military launched strikes on Iran's Larak Island on Sunday, targeting two Iranian missile launchers, CNN reported, citing an American official. ... read..

Dalai Lama offers prayers for flood victims in Tibet-Nepal region

Leh (Ladakh) | August 31, 2026 2:29:27 AM IST

Tibetan spiritual leader 14th Dalai Lama on Sunday offered special prayers for the victims of the devastating flash floods that struck Tibet and Nepal on August 26, leaving a trail of death and destruction. ... read..

India-Uzbekistan deepen defence ties, explore new avenues in military-industrial cooperation

Tashkent | August 31, 2026 1:29:34 AM IST

India and Uzbekistan have elevated their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and agreed to further strengthen cooperation between their defence and security agencies, including through regular exchanges, institutional mechanism ... read..

India-Uzbekistan move towards UPI interoperability; rollout expected within a year: MEA

Tashkent | August 31, 2026 1:29:21 AM IST

India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is set to be rolled out in Uzbekistan, marking a significant step in expanding India's digital payment infrastructure overseas and strengthening economic ties between the two countries, Ministry of External Affairs ... read..

"I express our deep gratitude to India": Nepal's Foreign Minister on New Delhi's humanitarian aid after devastating flash floods

Trishuli | August 30, 2026 11:58:35 PM IST

Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal on Sunday expressed deep gratitude to India for its continued support to the country's rescue and relief operations following the devastating flash floods in the Bhotekoshi River area, saying Prime Minister Narendra ... read..

"From Bharat to Bishkek": PM Modi accorded special welcome by Indian diaspora after arrival in Kyrgyz Republic

Bishkek | August 30, 2026 11:58:32 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora in Bishkek after arriving in the Kyrgyz Republic to participate in the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Leadership Summit. ... read..

India's specialised tunnel rescue team joins Nepali Army in flood operations at Chilime and Langtang

New Delhi | August 30, 2026 11:29:19 PM IST

A specialised tunnel search and rescue team from India joined forces with the Nepali Army on Sunday to conduct intensive rescue operations across disaster-affected hydropower tunnel sites in Nepal's Chilime and Langtang regions. ... read..

Nepal flash floods: 19-member Indian forensic team commences DNA identification of victims

New Delhi | August 30, 2026 11:29:11 PM IST

A 19-member specialised forensic team from India commenced operations in Kathmandu on Sunday to assist Nepalese authorities with DNA sample analysis for identifying victims of the catastrophic flash floods. ... read..

India and Uzbekistan agree to jointly develop critical minerals and mining value chains

Tashkent | August 30, 2026 10:58:39 PM IST

India and Uzbekistan have agreed to expand cooperation in critical and strategic minerals through joint projects in geological exploration, mining, and mineral processing, following delegation-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uzbek Pre ... read..

India-Uzbekistan unveil 16 key outcomes as ties elevate to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership; UPI, mining, uranium in focus

Tashkent | August 30, 2026 10:58:25 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day state visit to Uzbekistan has imparted fresh momentum to India-Uzbekistan ties, with the two countries elevating their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and announcing a series of initiatives span ... read..

"Pride and excitement": Indian students and local youth rejoice and welcome PM Modi in Bishkek

Bishkek | August 30, 2026 10:29:47 PM IST

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kyrgyzstan, the Indian students living in the Central Asian nation as well as foreign nationals enamoured with Indian culture expressed immense enthusiasm. ... read..

India, Uzbekistan to partner on safe AI systems, outer space exploration, and IT parks

Tashkent | August 30, 2026 10:29:37 PM IST

India and Uzbekistan have agreed to significantly expand strategic cooperation in digital technology, artificial intelligence, outer space, and regional transport logistics following the state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Tashkent. ... read..

"Gratitude to President Mirziyoyev for his warmth": PM Modi as he departs for Bishkek for SCO summit

Tashkent | August 30, 2026 9:59:51 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev for his warmth and personal commitment to strengthening India-Uzbekistan ties as he departed Tashkent for Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan to attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organ ... read..

PM Modi arrives in Kyrgyzstan to attend 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek

Bishkek | August 30, 2026 9:59:36 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bishkek on Sunday, where he will participate in the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, marking the next leg of his two-country visit after concluding his state visit to Uzbekistan. ... read..

India-Uzbekistan move towards Preferential Trade Agreement, set up Joint Group to tackle trade, investment barriers

Tashkent | August 30, 2026 9:29:48 PM IST

India and Uzbekistan on Sunday agreed to move towards a Preferential Trade Agreement and to set up a Joint Working Group to address non-tariff issues and investment barriers as the two countries seek to significantly expand bilateral trade and investment. ... read..

India to provide $1 mln for Aral Sea Rehabilitation; Uzbekistan eyes Indian pharma investment, 2,700 trained under ITEC

Tashkent | August 30, 2026 9:29:43 PM IST

India and Uzbekistan have agreed to deepen cooperation in environmental rehabilitation, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and human resource development, with New Delhi set to provide USD 1 million for greening and ecological rehabilitation of the Aral Sea regi ... read..

Nepal floods: Teacher rescues over 1,600 students as raging waters destroy Trishuli school building

Kathmandu | August 30, 2026 9:29:35 PM IST

The catastrophic flash floods in Nepal have washed away schools and caused massive destruction in the region, even as rescue and relief efforts continue. ... read..

Nepal flash floods: Families of those missing urge for status of their loved ones

Kathmandu | August 30, 2026 8:58:46 PM IST

Laxmi BK, along with her mother and other relatives, stuck the photos of her father and uncle on the walls of the Teaching Hospital with the hope that someone would recognise them and tell them their last whereabouts. ... read..

Uzbekistan backs India's permanent UNSC bid; both agree to set up FM-led mechanism, strengthen counter-terror cooperation

Tashkent | August 30, 2026 8:58:42 PM IST

Uzbekistan on Sunday reaffirmed its support for India's candidature for permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), while both nations have also agreed to establish a Foreign Ministers-led mechanism to oversee the implementation of ... read..

149 Indian nationals rescued from flood-hit Nepal: MEA

New Delhi | August 30, 2026 8:29:23 PM IST

A total of 149 Indians have been rescued amid the ongoing relief operations following the catastrophic flash floods in Nepal. ... read..

"We remember a towering statesman": PM Modi as he pays floral tribute to Lal Bahadur Shastri at Tashkent

Tashkent | August 30, 2026 7:28:39 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid a floral tribute to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at the Shastri Memorial in Tashkent as part of his state visit to the country, remembering the late leader as a "towering statesman" whose unwavering ... read..

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