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FairPoint: Has Rahul Gandhi crossed the fine line between opposition and negativity?

Deepika Bhan | August 30, 2026 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) It was surprising to see the Leader of Opposition not attack his government for once, when the country was in the midst of a crisis. Instead, he toured the devastated regions and then offered a nine-point memorandum to the Prime Minister with recommendations for rescue and relief. The guess is not difficult. The LoP is not Indian, and the country is Nepal.

Uzbekistan at heart of India's engagement with Central Asia: PM Modi

IANS | August 30, 2026 3:43 PM

Tashkent, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that Uzbekistan lies at the heart of India's engagement with Central Asia, noting that there is deep similarity between the aspirations and thinking of both nations.

India-Uzbekistan have deep historical ties, partnership has immense potential, says President Mirziyoyev

IANS | August 30, 2026 3:37 PM

Tashkent, Aug 30 (IANS) Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Sunday said the people of Uzbekistan and India share "deep historical ties", adding that it was "heartening to see these relations continuing to flourish today" and emphasising that the two nations, as strategic partners, have "immense potential" to further expand their cooperation.

Opposition questions Mohan Bhagwat’s Hindu-Muslim unity remarks, BJP defends message of inclusivity

IANS | August 30, 2026 3:34 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Political reactions are pouring in over Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat’s recent remarks on Hindu-Muslim unity in New York, with BJP leaders backing his assertion of inclusivity while Opposition parties questioning his position and adherence to principles of equality and plurality, back home.

India rebalances economic partnership with US, China

IANS | August 30, 2026 3:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) India has succeeded in rebalancing its economic partnership with both the US and China during 2026 with a negotiated settlement of the tariff dispute that escalated in 2025 with Washington and a calibrated easing of restrictions on Chinese capital for the first time since the border clashes in 2020, according to an article.

'Outstanding statesman, wise political leader': Uzbek Prez credits PM Modi for India's global Rise

IANS | August 30, 2026 3:13 PM

Tashkent, Aug 30 (IANS) Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Sunday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for India's rapid development and its growing influence on the international stage, describing him as an "outstanding statesman" and a "wise political leader" who enjoys widespread trust and respect.

India, Uzbekistan elevate ties to 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership': PM Modi

IANS | August 30, 2026 3:04 PM

Tashkent, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that the ties between India and Uzbekistan have been elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

'Entire family got swept away, cousin saved by a whisker': Kin of Nepal flash flood victims recounts tragedy

IANS | August 30, 2026 3:01 PM

Kathmandu, Aug 30 (IANS) As rescue teams race against time to save any possible life amid the increasing death toll following devastating flash floods in Nepal, a relative of an affected family said four members, along with their house, were swept away in seconds, with his cousin being the sole survivor.

PM Modi lauds Odisha’s Maithili Bhue for forest conservation efforts

IANS | August 30, 2026 3:01 PM

Bhubaneswar, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his monthly radio address 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, lauded Odisha's Maithili Bhue for her dedicated forest conservation efforts in the Debrigarh region of Bargada district.

NEET-PG 2026 exams held: Over 2.65 lakh candidates appear, re-exams at two centres on Sep 5

IANS | August 30, 2026 2:56 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) successfully conducted the NEET-PG 2026 examinations on Sunday, with more than 2.65 lakh candidates taking the entrance test across the country in a secure and seamless process.

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FairPoint: Has Rahul Gandhi crossed the fine line between opposition and negativity?

Uzbekistan at heart of India's engagement with Central Asia: PM Modi

India-Uzbekistan have deep historical ties, partnership has immense potential, says President Mirziyoyev

Opposition questions Mohan Bhagwat’s Hindu-Muslim unity remarks, BJP defends message of inclusivity

India rebalances economic partnership with US, China

'Outstanding statesman, wise political leader': Uzbek Prez credits PM Modi for India's global Rise

India, Uzbekistan elevate ties to 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership': PM Modi

'Entire family got swept away, cousin saved by a whisker': Kin of Nepal flash flood victims recounts tragedy

PM Modi lauds Odisha’s Maithili Bhue for forest conservation efforts

NEET-PG 2026 exams held: Over 2.65 lakh candidates appear, re-exams at two centres on Sep 5

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