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India, Uzbekistan elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership, deepen critical minerals cooperation

IANS | August 30, 2026 7:18 PM

Tashkent, Aug 30 (IANS) India and Uzbekistan on Sunday elevated their bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev placing a strong focus on cooperation in critical minerals, uranium supplies and economic security during their talks in Tashkent.

149 Indian nationals rescued in Nepal after floods

IANS | August 30, 2026 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) A total of 149 Indian nationals have been rescued so far in Nepal after the devastating floods, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Sunday

PM Modi visits Mahatma Gandhi Centre at Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies

IANS | August 30, 2026 7:10 PM

Tashkent, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the Mahatma Gandhi Centre at the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies.

PM Modi, Uzbekistan President Mirziyoyev agree to expand cooperation in critical minerals

IANS | August 30, 2026 6:52 PM

Tashkent, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Sunday agreed to expand cooperation in critical minerals through the implementation of joint projects in geological exploration, mining, mineral processing, and the development of integrated value chains.

PM Modi pays homage to former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri in Tashkent

IANS | August 30, 2026 6:50 PM

Tashkent, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at the Shastri Memorial in Tashkent on Sunday.

'Saw people, vehicles being swept away... escaped by 15 minutes': Indians returning from flood-hit Nepal narrate their close shaves

IANS | August 30, 2026 6:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) People from West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Kerala, who were rescued from flood-ravaged Nepal, on Sunday, considered themselves lucky for being able to return home, while recounting their near-death experiences following the devastating flash floods in the Himalayan nation.

PM Modi highlights key outcomes from talks with Uzbek President in Tashkent

IANS | August 30, 2026 5:56 PM

Tashkent, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the key outcomes from the talks with Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev here.

Substantial bilateral documents signed for further cooperation with India: Uzbek President

IANS | August 30, 2026 5:37 PM

Tashkent, Aug 30 (IANS) A substantial package of bilateral documents for further development in several sectors were signed in the presence of Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and visiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Sunday.

Rights group urges Pakistani authorities to release PoK journalist Ahmad Farhad

IANS | August 30, 2026 5:22 PM

Islamabad, Aug 30 (IANS) Leading international human rights organisation Amnesty International has urged Pakistani authorities to immediately release Kashmir poet and journalist Ahmad Farhad and refrain from coercive actions that curtail his right to freedom of expression.

India, Russia energy trade goes into two-way mode

IANS | August 30, 2026 5:18 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) With Ukrainian drone attacks on its oil refineries creating major supply chain disruptions in its energy sector, Russia, looking to keep its energy trade running, has turned to India as a partner with both the demand and the industrial capacity to help absorb the shock, according to an article.

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India, Uzbekistan elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership, deepen critical minerals cooperation

149 Indian nationals rescued in Nepal after floods

PM Modi visits Mahatma Gandhi Centre at Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies

PM Modi, Uzbekistan President Mirziyoyev agree to expand cooperation in critical minerals

PM Modi pays homage to former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri in Tashkent

'Saw people, vehicles being swept away... escaped by 15 minutes': Indians returning from flood-hit Nepal narrate their close shaves

PM Modi highlights key outcomes from talks with Uzbek President in Tashkent

Substantial bilateral documents signed for further cooperation with India: Uzbek President

Rights group urges Pakistani authorities to release PoK journalist Ahmad Farhad

India, Russia energy trade goes into two-way mode

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