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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin today, September 1, in Tianjin, following the SCO summit. PM Modi will first address the SCO plenary on regional cooperation before the bilateral meeting. The encounter is significant amid US pressure on India to cut Russian oil imports. Their last meeting was at the 2024 […]
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has moved the Allahabad High Court against a Varanasi special MP-MLA court order directing a subordinate court to hear afresh an FIR application over his 2024 US remarks on Sikhs. Gandhi contends the order is “wrong, illegal, and without jurisdiction.” The case is listed for September 1 before Justice Sameer Jain.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a suspect has been arrested in the murder of former parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy. An immediate investigation has been started to unearth all the details, and the suspect has given an initial statement. Calls for justice have increased as a result of the high-profile murder that rocked the war-torn […]
Prime Minister Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Tianjin. Both leaders committed to improving India-China ties and agreed to resume flight operations. Modi invited Xi to the 2026 BRICS summit. Xi welcomed the gesture, calling friendship between the two most populous nations the right choice.
Israel claimed it killed iconic Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida, the masked face of the group’s armed wing, in a Gaza City airstrike, warning more strikes could follow. Hamas hasn’t confirmed his status. With only three senior leaders remaining, Israel plans a Gaza City sweep. Netanyahu’s security cabinet met amid concerns for roughly one million civilians.
A powerful earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale hit Afghanistan early today, with tremors felt in neighboring regions, including parts of Pakistan. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported the quake struck at 00:47:41 IST, with its epicentre at latitude 34.50°N, longitude 70.81°E, and a depth of 160 km, raising regional concern.
PM Modi and President Xi agreed to boost cooperation against terrorism at their SCO summit. PM Modi raised cross-border terror concerns, receiving China’s support. The leaders also discussed trade, border peace, and strategic autonomy. This marks a diplomatic reset amid US-India tensions and China’s shifting stance due to global security concerns.
Israel confirmed the death of Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida in a targeted Gaza airstrike. Defence Minister Katz praised the operation and warned more Hamas leaders would follow. Prime Minister Netanyahu hinted at the strike’s success. Obeida, voice of Al-Qassam Brigades, was killed amid escalating Israeli efforts to dismantle Hamas’ leadership after October 7.
Former Ukrainian parliament speaker Andriy Parubiy was shot dead in Lviv, sparking outrage. President Zelenskyy condemned the “horrific murder” and promised a thorough investigation. Parubiy’s death marks a significant blow to Ukrainian politics, as authorities seek justice for the killing of the prominent lawmak
Mehul Choksi’s bail appeal was rejected by a Belgian court ahead of his extradition hearing. The CBI argued he may flee if released, citing his history of evading legal proceedings. Choksi is involved in the Rs 6,300 crore PNB fraud and faces charges under IPC and anti-corruption laws in Belgium.
The Supreme Court will hear RJD and AIMIM’s pleas on September 1, seeking an extension of the deadline for filing claims and objections in Bihar’s electoral roll revision. The political parties argue that many voters’ claims were not processed, risking exclusion from the upcoming elections, and urge a two-week extension.
Indonesian protests escalated as demonstrators set fire to regional parliament buildings in West Nusa Tenggara, Pekalongan, and Cirebon. The unrest followed deadly violence that resulted in three fatalities, intensifying pressure on President Prabowo Subianto. The protests have become a significant challenge for his leadership amid growing public discontent.
A key decision was taken on the conduct of local body elections in a cabinet meeting chaired by Telangana CM Revanth Reddy today. The cabinet has decided to hold the elections this September itself. The TG govt will write a letter to the State Election Commission to this effect. It is reported that an official […]
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has published its first-ever Interpol Purple Notice, highlighting a new trade-based money laundering scheme uncovered during investigations. This alert, shared with Interpol’s 196 member countries, details criminal methods, tools, aiding global enforcement efforts to combat this emerging financial crime.
Prime Minister Modi presented ramen bowls with chopsticks to his Japanese counterpart while gifting a Pashmina shawl in a papier-mâché box to his wife during his two-day visit to Japan. These gestures highlighted the cultural exchange between the nations. After concluding the visit, Modi departed for China to attend the SCO summit.