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PM Modi and Kyrgyz President discuss ways to add momentum to Strategic Partnership (Ld)

IANS | August 31, 2026 6:30 PM

Bishkek, Aug 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that he had a "very fruitful meeting" with Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Zhaparov on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, during which both leaders discussed ways to add momentum to the strategic partnership with greater cooperation in several key sectors.

In meeting with PM Modi, Pezeshkian calls for intensifying efforts to establish peace in region

IANS | August 31, 2026 6:12 PM

Bishkek, Aug 31 (IANS) Thanking India for its support and cooperation, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday empahsised to Prime Minister Narendra Modi the need to intensify diplomatic efforts to establish peace and security in the region. The two leaders held a meeting on the sidelines of the Summit of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and the Shanghai Plus meeting in Kyrgyzstan.

India and Israel should build cognitive warfare ecosystem

IANS | August 31, 2026 6:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) India and Israel should expand cooperation beyond traditional defence and institutional partnership to build an ecosystem of innovation, research and industry around Cognitive Warfare, a new report has said.

India rejects again IWT 'award' by 'illegally constituted' Court of Arbitration

IANS | August 31, 2026 5:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) India on Monday rejected the latest "award" issued by the "illegally constituted" Court of Arbitration (CoA) concerning interim measures and the status of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).

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

IANS | August 31, 2026 5:22 PM

Bishkek, Aug 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Zhaparov on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek on Monday.

India will continue to bat for ensuring lasting peace: PM Modi in meeting with Iran President (Ld)

IANS | August 31, 2026 5:09 PM

Bishkek, Aug 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek on Monday, reiterating their commitment to strengthen bilateral ties across various sectors.

'Nothing left, not even Rs 5': Nepal residents recount flood furry

IANS | August 31, 2026 5:06 PM

Trishuli, Aug 31 (IANS) The aftermath of devastating flash floods in Nepal has left behind a landscape of debris and destruction, with several houses still standing amid the wreckage.

Foreign anti-drone technology enters India as armed forces seek kinetic interceptors: Report

IANS | August 31, 2026 4:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) US-origin counter drone technology is entering India's defence manufacturing ecosystem at a time when the armed forces are developing requirements for systems capable of physically intercepting hostile unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), a report has said.

PoK stir enters critical stage as medicines blocked, hospitals prevented from treating protesters

Vicky Nanjappa | August 31, 2026 4:38 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The ongoing protests in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and the stubborn approach adopted by the administration has made life a living hell for the people of the region. In addition to using brute force against the protesters, food supplies have been blocked. Currently, there is a huge shortage of medicines in PoK which has only added to the woes of the people.

India emerges as primary alternative to China in global smartphone supply chain: Report

IANS | August 31, 2026 4:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) India has become one of the biggest beneficiaries of a global shift away from concentrated electronics manufacturing in China, with the country’s share of smartphone production rising sharply as companies pursue a 'China plus one' strategy, a new report has said.

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PM Modi and Kyrgyz President discuss ways to add momentum to Strategic Partnership (Ld)

In meeting with PM Modi, Pezeshkian calls for intensifying efforts to establish peace in region

India and Israel should build cognitive warfare ecosystem

India rejects again IWT 'award' by 'illegally constituted' Court of Arbitration

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

India will continue to bat for ensuring lasting peace: PM Modi in meeting with Iran President (Ld)

'Nothing left, not even Rs 5': Nepal residents recount flood furry

Foreign anti-drone technology enters India as armed forces seek kinetic interceptors: Report

PoK stir enters critical stage as medicines blocked, hospitals prevented from treating protesters

India emerges as primary alternative to China in global smartphone supply chain: Report

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