‘Uncertainties’ rising: Xi Jinping calls for stronger China-Russia cooperation in meeting with Putin at SCO summit

‘Uncertainties’ rising: Xi Jinping calls for stronger China-Russia cooperation in meeting with Putin at SCO summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin with China’s President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Russian President Vladimir Putin met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Monday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, with the two leaders discussing bilateral ties and international…

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In 2024, Martin County voters approved a half-cent sales tax for conservation; two years later more than 2,000 acres are protected and eight more properties are being pursued

In 2024, Martin County voters approved a half-cent sales tax for conservation; two years later more than 2,000 acres are protected and eight more properties are being pursued

In 2024, voters in Martin County, Florida, approved a half-cent sales tax dedicated to conservation, betting that a small, broad-based levy could protect the natural landscapes that define their communities. Just two years later, that decision is already reshaping the county’s map. More than 2,000 acres of wetlands, forests and wildlife habitat have been permanently…

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Pisces Monthly Predictions for September 2026: Promising month ahead; opportunities in business and educational pursuits emerging

Pisces Monthly Predictions for September 2026: Promising month ahead; opportunities in business and educational pursuits emerging

September opens like a courtyard washed clean at dawn. Home feels central, and fresh possibilities arrive through people you already trust. As this phase begins, the focus of your energies and expenses may be directed towards your family’s welfare. There may be an atmosphere of happiness and peace at home.As the second phase arrives, the…

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Fog of flood: Nepal’s disaster raises a Himalayan question for China

Fog of flood: Nepal’s disaster raises a Himalayan question for China

Nepal-China border disaster has killed hundreds and left thousands missing, exposing gaps in cross-border Himalayan disaster data sharing The August 26 disaster, triggered by a glacier collapse, has killed hundreds of people and left thousands missing, including hundreds of Indians, on Nepal-China border. Catch up quick Nepali authorities said on Monday that 903 people had…

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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared a car ride with Russian President Vladimir Putin after their bilateral meeting in Bishkek on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit.PM Modi and Putin travelled to the opening ceremony of the VI World Nomad Games at Bishkek Arena, following their bilateral meeting.During the bilateral meeting, PM Modi called for an immediate end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and urged Putin to move from “endless war to the end of war.”PM Modi said that every day of war sets humanity back and that India, the land of Gandhi and Buddha, supports all efforts towards peace and will continue to do so.”We have been discussing the Ukraine issue. When we met previously, you briefed me in detail on all aspects of the matter. As you know, India supports all efforts towards peace and will continue to do so,” PM Modi said.Not the first timeThis was not the first time when PM Modi and Putin shared a car ride. Last year in China’s Tianjin, PM Modi and Putin shared a ride in the Russian President’s Aurus limousine as they left the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesPutin reportedly offered the ride to PM as he wanted them to travel together to the hotel venue of their bilateral meet. During the drive, they had a private conversation that lasted nearly an hour.According to ANI sources, the Russian leader waited for nearly 10 minutes so that Prime Minister Modi could join him.Additionally, PM Modi and Putin again “carpooled” together during the latter’s state visit to New Delhi. In December 2025, PM Modi broke protocol to receive Putin at Palam airport.The two leaders then “carpooled” to the prime minister’s residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg for a private dinner.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorRohitashwa RanjanRohitashwa Ranjan is a digital journalist with The Times of India, where he decodes Indian politics as a carefully staged production with scripts, subtext and everything behind. His stories track elections, party dynamics and the things that often are buried beneath the headlines. When not parsing vote shares or alliances, he is usually reading between the lines, where the real story tends to reside.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Dumped 40 KM Away In Delhi’: Teen Allegedly Gang-Raped In Empty Sleeper Bus, Two Accused ArrestedLVM3 Tech Transfer: Adani, Mahindra Among Firms Eyeing ISRO’s ‘Bahubali’ RocketPM Modi Meets Pezeshkian In Bishkek, Reiterates ‘Friendship With Iran’ Amid West Asia Conflict‘Babur’s Country Honoured Modi’: Owaisi Takes Dig At BJP, RSS As PM Gets Uzbekistan’s Top Award’One May Call Bharat Superpower But…’: RSS Chief Bhagwat’s ‘Vishwaguru’ Msg In Canada‘Islam Is Greater Than Other Dharams’: Karnataka Minister Sparks Row, BJP Calls Cong ‘Anti-Hindu’FIR Against Rahul Gandhi Under SC/ST Act For ‘Giving Caste Angle’ In Haldwani ‘Purification’ RowFor Every Rs 100 Laundered, Only Re 1 Is Recovered By Authorities: CJI Surya Kant At Cambridge‘Oldest Trick In RSS Playbook’: Owaisi Slams Mohan Bhagwat’s Hindu-Muslim Unity Call In New YorkWho Is Divya Mittal? IAS Officer’s Resignation After 13 Years Sparks Online Debate123PhotostoriesVaibhav Suryavanshi breaks all-time Duleep Trophy record as a teenager: Times the young cricketer has made historyThe glass-skin obsession: Can Indian skin really achieve that mirror-like glow?Personality test optical illusion: Only sharp-eyed people can find all the hidden deer in this image within 11 secondsTamannaah Bhatia just made Rs 2.43 lakh look like a personality trait in this Aisha Rao ivory ensembleNew OTT releases this week (August 31-September 6): ‘Gandhari’, ‘Dhamaal 4’, ‘The Gentlemen’ Season 2, ‘Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly’ and moreTravelling by train in India? 10 things you should never do on a journeySamantha Ruth Prabhu joins the polka-dot club, and maternity fashion just got a lot more funBigg Boss Malayalam: A look back at seven unforgettable seasonsSimple things that make you feel good without spending money, from taking a walk to reconnecting with people you loveMulank 1-9: What does your number hide best?123Hot PicksNepal floodMumbai port fireGandak riverMumbai milk priceDelhi rapeWeather tomorrowTN milk price hikeGATE 2027 registrationIndia GDP growthTop TrendingCanyon Flash FloodStuart BroadBabaz AzamNovak DjokovicUS Iran WarTravis Kelce BusinessKai CenatCoco GauffsNaomi OsakaLebron James

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared a car ride with Russian President Vladimir Putin after their bilateral meeting in Bishkek on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit.PM Modi and Putin travelled to the opening ceremony of the VI World Nomad Games at Bishkek Arena, following their bilateral meeting.During the bilateral meeting, PM Modi called for an immediate end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and urged Putin to move from “endless war to the end of war.”PM Modi said that every day of war sets humanity back and that India, the land of Gandhi and Buddha, supports all efforts towards peace and will continue to do so.”We have been discussing the Ukraine issue. When we met previously, you briefed me in detail on all aspects of the matter. As you know, India supports all efforts towards peace and will continue to do so,” PM Modi said.Not the first timeThis was not the first time when PM Modi and Putin shared a car ride. Last year in China’s Tianjin, PM Modi and Putin shared a ride in the Russian President’s Aurus limousine as they left the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesPutin reportedly offered the ride to PM as he wanted them to travel together to the hotel venue of their bilateral meet. During the drive, they had a private conversation that lasted nearly an hour.According to ANI sources, the Russian leader waited for nearly 10 minutes so that Prime Minister Modi could join him.Additionally, PM Modi and Putin again “carpooled” together during the latter’s state visit to New Delhi. In December 2025, PM Modi broke protocol to receive Putin at Palam airport.The two leaders then “carpooled” to the prime minister’s residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg for a private dinner.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorRohitashwa RanjanRohitashwa Ranjan is a digital journalist with The Times of India, where he decodes Indian politics as a carefully staged production with scripts, subtext and everything behind. His stories track elections, party dynamics and the things that often are buried beneath the headlines. When not parsing vote shares or alliances, he is usually reading between the lines, where the real story tends to reside.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Dumped 40 KM Away In Delhi’: Teen Allegedly Gang-Raped In Empty Sleeper Bus, Two Accused ArrestedLVM3 Tech Transfer: Adani, Mahindra Among Firms Eyeing ISRO’s ‘Bahubali’ RocketPM Modi Meets Pezeshkian In Bishkek, Reiterates ‘Friendship With Iran’ Amid West Asia Conflict‘Babur’s Country Honoured Modi’: Owaisi Takes Dig At BJP, RSS As PM Gets Uzbekistan’s Top Award’One May Call Bharat Superpower But…’: RSS Chief Bhagwat’s ‘Vishwaguru’ Msg In Canada‘Islam Is Greater Than Other Dharams’: Karnataka Minister Sparks Row, BJP Calls Cong ‘Anti-Hindu’FIR Against Rahul Gandhi Under SC/ST Act For ‘Giving Caste Angle’ In Haldwani ‘Purification’ RowFor Every Rs 100 Laundered, Only Re 1 Is Recovered By Authorities: CJI Surya Kant At Cambridge‘Oldest Trick In RSS Playbook’: Owaisi Slams Mohan Bhagwat’s Hindu-Muslim Unity Call In New YorkWho Is Divya Mittal? IAS Officer’s Resignation After 13 Years Sparks Online Debate123PhotostoriesVaibhav Suryavanshi breaks all-time Duleep Trophy record as a teenager: Times the young cricketer has made historyThe glass-skin obsession: Can Indian skin really achieve that mirror-like glow?Personality test optical illusion: Only sharp-eyed people can find all the hidden deer in this image within 11 secondsTamannaah Bhatia just made Rs 2.43 lakh look like a personality trait in this Aisha Rao ivory ensembleNew OTT releases this week (August 31-September 6): ‘Gandhari’, ‘Dhamaal 4’, ‘The Gentlemen’ Season 2, ‘Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly’ and moreTravelling by train in India? 10 things you should never do on a journeySamantha Ruth Prabhu joins the polka-dot club, and maternity fashion just got a lot more funBigg Boss Malayalam: A look back at seven unforgettable seasonsSimple things that make you feel good without spending money, from taking a walk to reconnecting with people you loveMulank 1-9: What does your number hide best?123Hot PicksNepal floodMumbai port fireGandak riverMumbai milk priceDelhi rapeWeather tomorrowTN milk price hikeGATE 2027 registrationIndia GDP growthTop TrendingCanyon Flash FloodStuart BroadBabaz AzamNovak DjokovicUS Iran WarTravis Kelce BusinessKai CenatCoco GauffsNaomi OsakaLebron James

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared a car ride with Russian President Vladimir Putin after their bilateral meeting in Bishkek on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit.PM Modi and Putin travelled to the opening ceremony of the VI World Nomad Games at Bishkek Arena, following their bilateral meeting.During the bilateral…

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Soori’s rise to stardom continues; ‘Mandaadi’ actor charges a massive salary for his new film with director Ravikumar

Soori’s rise to stardom continues; ‘Mandaadi’ actor charges a massive salary for his new film with director Ravikumar

Actor Soori has come a long way in Tamil cinema, and his journey continues to inspire many. Before starting his career as an actor, he took up various jobs in the film industry, including working as a lightman. Gradually, although he was initially confined to minor roles, Soori entered the film industry as a comedian….

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Mumbai property registrations hit 14-year August high at 12,401 units |

Mumbai property registrations hit 14-year August high at 12,401 units |

Mumbai experienced an impressive eleven percent rise in property registrations year-on-year, marking the highest number for the month in over fourteen years. Property registrations in Mumbai rose 11 percent year-on-year in August, with the city recording 12,401 registrations by 5.20 pm on Monday, as strong demand continued across both primary and secondary housing markets.According to…

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PM Modi and Vladimir Putin hug during their bilateral meeting in Bishkek NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where the two leaders discussed bilateral ties and key global developments.”Had extensive discussions with President Putin. Discussed the full range of the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. It is gladdening to see significant progress across various sectors in recent years. Focus areas for the India-Russia friendship remain energy, innovation, space, fertilisers and people-to-people linkages,” PM Modi said in a post on X.’Move from endless war to end of war’Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for an end to prolonged conflicts, saying that every day spent in war pushes humanity backwards, while steps towards peace bring renewed hope.”Every day spent in war sets humanity back, whereas every step taken towards peace fills humanity with new hope and enthusiasm. We must move away from endless war and an end to the war. This is essential for the well-being of humanity,” PM Modi said during his bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek.Referring to the Ukraine conflict, PM Modi said India had consistently discussed the issue with Putin and remained committed to supporting peace efforts. “We have consistently discussed the issue of Ukraine. When we met previously, you briefed me in detail on all aspects of the matter. As you know, India supports all efforts towards peace and will continue to do so,” he said.Calling for an early peaceful settlement, PM Modi said, “A peaceful resolution to all issues at the earliest is the call of humanity, and this is India’s message. The land of Gandhi and the land of Buddha share a single message- the path of peace. Today, I look forward to discussing these matters with you,” he added.PM Modi invites Putin for Brics SummitPM Modi invited Putin to New Delhi for the upcoming Brics Summit in September.”We are eager to welcome you to India for the Brics Summit in New Delhi this September,” PM Modi said, adding that Putin’s visit would “further strengthen India-Russia relations.”Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesPutin is scheduled to travel to New Delhi later this year for the summit.Putin thanked PM Modi for his role in maintaining India-Russia relations. “I’m very grateful to you for your personal attention to the Russia-India relationship,” the Russian president said.The two leaders reviewed cooperation across areas of the bilateral partnership and exchanged views on pressing international issues.PM Modi and Putin take car rideFollowing their bilateral meeting, PM Modi and Putin travelled together in the same car to the opening ceremony of the VI World Nomad Games at Bishkek Arena.The meeting comes months after the last India-Russia Annual Summit, held in New Delhi during Putin’s state visit on December 4-5, 2025. During that summit, the two countries adopted a joint statement and announced 21 outcomes, including 16 MoUs and agreements covering areas such as mobility, fertilisers, health, food safety, maritime cooperation, customs, commerce, academics and media.India and Russia have held 23 annual summits so far, alternately in the two countries. Their relationship was elevated to a “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership” in 2010.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAastha JhaAastha Jha is a writer at The Times of India, covering politics. She also writes on business, global affairs, social issues, with a focus on policy, governance and their impact on everyday lives. Her work brings together reportage and analysis, tracking developments in India and abroad while examining the broader social and economic currents shaping public discourse.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosLVM3 Tech Transfer: Adani, Mahindra Among Firms Eyeing ISRO’s ‘Bahubali’ RocketPM Modi Meets Pezeshkian In Bishkek, Reiterates ‘Friendship With Iran’ Amid West Asia Conflict‘Babur’s Country Honoured Modi’: Owaisi Takes Dig At BJP, RSS As PM Gets Uzbekistan’s Top Award’One May Call Bharat Superpower But…’: RSS Chief Bhagwat’s ‘Vishwaguru’ Msg In Canada‘Islam Is Greater Than Other Dharams’: Karnataka Minister Sparks Row, BJP Calls Cong ‘Anti-Hindu’FIR Against Rahul Gandhi Under SC/ST Act For ‘Giving Caste Angle’ In Haldwani ‘Purification’ RowFor Every Rs 100 Laundered, Only Re 1 Is Recovered By Authorities: CJI Surya Kant At Cambridge‘Oldest Trick In RSS Playbook’: Owaisi Slams Mohan Bhagwat’s Hindu-Muslim Unity Call In New YorkWho Is Divya Mittal? 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PM Modi and Vladimir Putin hug during their bilateral meeting in Bishkek NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where the two leaders discussed bilateral ties and key global developments.”Had extensive discussions with President Putin. Discussed the full range of the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. It is gladdening to see significant progress across various sectors in recent years. Focus areas for the India-Russia friendship remain energy, innovation, space, fertilisers and people-to-people linkages,” PM Modi said in a post on X.’Move from endless war to end of war’Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for an end to prolonged conflicts, saying that every day spent in war pushes humanity backwards, while steps towards peace bring renewed hope.”Every day spent in war sets humanity back, whereas every step taken towards peace fills humanity with new hope and enthusiasm. We must move away from endless war and an end to the war. This is essential for the well-being of humanity,” PM Modi said during his bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek.Referring to the Ukraine conflict, PM Modi said India had consistently discussed the issue with Putin and remained committed to supporting peace efforts. “We have consistently discussed the issue of Ukraine. When we met previously, you briefed me in detail on all aspects of the matter. As you know, India supports all efforts towards peace and will continue to do so,” he said.Calling for an early peaceful settlement, PM Modi said, “A peaceful resolution to all issues at the earliest is the call of humanity, and this is India’s message. The land of Gandhi and the land of Buddha share a single message- the path of peace. Today, I look forward to discussing these matters with you,” he added.PM Modi invites Putin for Brics SummitPM Modi invited Putin to New Delhi for the upcoming Brics Summit in September.”We are eager to welcome you to India for the Brics Summit in New Delhi this September,” PM Modi said, adding that Putin’s visit would “further strengthen India-Russia relations.”Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesPutin is scheduled to travel to New Delhi later this year for the summit.Putin thanked PM Modi for his role in maintaining India-Russia relations. “I’m very grateful to you for your personal attention to the Russia-India relationship,” the Russian president said.The two leaders reviewed cooperation across areas of the bilateral partnership and exchanged views on pressing international issues.PM Modi and Putin take car rideFollowing their bilateral meeting, PM Modi and Putin travelled together in the same car to the opening ceremony of the VI World Nomad Games at Bishkek Arena.The meeting comes months after the last India-Russia Annual Summit, held in New Delhi during Putin’s state visit on December 4-5, 2025. During that summit, the two countries adopted a joint statement and announced 21 outcomes, including 16 MoUs and agreements covering areas such as mobility, fertilisers, health, food safety, maritime cooperation, customs, commerce, academics and media.India and Russia have held 23 annual summits so far, alternately in the two countries. Their relationship was elevated to a “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership” in 2010.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAastha JhaAastha Jha is a writer at The Times of India, covering politics. She also writes on business, global affairs, social issues, with a focus on policy, governance and their impact on everyday lives. Her work brings together reportage and analysis, tracking developments in India and abroad while examining the broader social and economic currents shaping public discourse.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosLVM3 Tech Transfer: Adani, Mahindra Among Firms Eyeing ISRO’s ‘Bahubali’ RocketPM Modi Meets Pezeshkian In Bishkek, Reiterates ‘Friendship With Iran’ Amid West Asia Conflict‘Babur’s Country Honoured Modi’: Owaisi Takes Dig At BJP, RSS As PM Gets Uzbekistan’s Top Award’One May Call Bharat Superpower But…’: RSS Chief Bhagwat’s ‘Vishwaguru’ Msg In Canada‘Islam Is Greater Than Other Dharams’: Karnataka Minister Sparks Row, BJP Calls Cong ‘Anti-Hindu’FIR Against Rahul Gandhi Under SC/ST Act For ‘Giving Caste Angle’ In Haldwani ‘Purification’ RowFor Every Rs 100 Laundered, Only Re 1 Is Recovered By Authorities: CJI Surya Kant At Cambridge‘Oldest Trick In RSS Playbook’: Owaisi Slams Mohan Bhagwat’s Hindu-Muslim Unity Call In New YorkWho Is Divya Mittal? IAS Officer’s Resignation After 13 Years Sparks Online DebateIndia, Uzbekistan Ink Long-Term Uranium Deal: How The Pact Boosts Delhi’s Nuclear Ambitions123PhotostoriesVaibhav Suryavanshi breaks all-time Duleep Trophy record as a teenager: Times the young cricketer has made historyThe glass-skin obsession: Can Indian skin really achieve that mirror-like glow?Personality test optical illusion: Only sharp-eyed people can find all the hidden deer in this image within 11 secondsTamannaah Bhatia just made Rs 2.43 lakh look like a personality trait in this Aisha Rao ivory ensembleNew OTT releases this week (August 31-September 6): ‘Gandhari’, ‘Dhamaal 4’, ‘The Gentlemen’ Season 2, ‘Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly’ and moreTravelling by train in India? 10 things you should never do on a journeySamantha Ruth Prabhu joins the polka-dot club, and maternity fashion just got a lot more funBigg Boss Malayalam: A look back at seven unforgettable seasonsSimple things that make you feel good without spending money, from taking a walk to reconnecting with people you loveMulank 1-9: What does your number hide best?123Hot PicksNepal floodMumbai port fireGandak riverMumbai milk priceDelhi rapeWeather tomorrowTN milk price hikeGATE 2027 registrationIndia GDP growthTop TrendingCanyon Flash FloodStuart BroadBabaz AzamNovak DjokovicUS Iran WarTravis Kelce BusinessKai CenatCoco GauffsNaomi OsakaLebron James

PM Modi and Vladimir Putin hug during their bilateral meeting in Bishkek NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where the two leaders discussed bilateral ties and key global developments.“Had extensive discussions with President Putin. Discussed…

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Updated: Aug 31, 2026, 20:51 IST

Updated: Aug 31, 2026, 20:51 IST

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his celebrated career with the Argentina national team.Messi confirmed his decision in an emotional statement, saying he had spent considerable time thinking about his future since Argentina’s latest final. The Argentina captain said the decision was painful but that he believed the…

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Tensions escalate in Manipur as 2 villagers killed, another injured in gun attack in Kangpokpi

Tensions escalate in Manipur as 2 villagers killed, another injured in gun attack in Kangpokpi

The deceased were identified as Lamtinthang, 35, and Neichin. IMPHAL: Two villagers were killed and another injured in a gun attack by suspected militants in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Monday morning, officials told news agency PTI.According to a district official, armed men opened indiscriminate fire using sophisticated weapons in N Teikhang, a Kuki-inhabited village under…

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Indian-origin taxi driver Gurmeet Singh stripped of US citizenship 15 years after rape conviction

Indian-origin taxi driver Gurmeet Singh stripped of US citizenship 15 years after rape conviction

Indian-origin taxi driver Gurmeet Singh stripped of US citizenship. An India-born taxi driver serving a 20-year sentence for kidnapping and raping a female passenger at knifepoint in 2011 was stripped of his US citizenship, the Justice Department said Monday, the New York Post reported.Gurmeet Singh, 55, was convicted in 2014 over the violent sexual assault…

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Women’s Asia Cup: Sobhana Mostary recalls the India win that ‘changed everything’ for Bangladesh

Women’s Asia Cup: Sobhana Mostary recalls the India win that ‘changed everything’ for Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s Sobhana Mostary (AP Photo) The 2026 Women’s Asia Cup is already underway and Bangladesh enter the tournament with a familiar opportunity – to test themselves against the best in Asia and, potentially, India.For Sobhana Mostary, however, the Asia Cup carries a significance that goes well beyond the matches ahead. Six years after Bangladesh’s historic…

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“He was 100% right”: When Sachin Tendulkar recalled a Chennai hotel staff member giving him valuable cricket advice that actually helped him in batting

“He was 100% right”: When Sachin Tendulkar recalled a Chennai hotel staff member giving him valuable cricket advice that actually helped him in batting

The incident took place during a Test series in 2001 at the Taj Coromandel in Chennai. Sachin Tendulkar has received cricket advice from some of the biggest names in the sport. But one observation that made him change his equipment came from a hotel staffer he met in Chennai. The incident took place during a…

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Capricorn Monthly Predictions for September 2026: Month presents hurdles; navigate relationship tensions and boost health for smoother days

Capricorn Monthly Predictions for September 2026: Month presents hurdles; navigate relationship tensions and boost health for smoother days

September grows like a young tree in uneven weather. Its roots strengthen quietly while family, money, and duty pull at different branches. The opening days of this phase are favourable for receiving the support and affection of your mother, although you may be worried and tense because of her poor health. You may also face…

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J&K MBBS, BDS interns launch indefinite strike over low stipend, seek hike to Rs 30,000

J&K MBBS, BDS interns launch indefinite strike over low stipend, seek hike to Rs 30,000

Srinagar, Aug 31 (IANS) Medical interns of MBBS and BDS courses in Jammu & Kashmir began an indefinite strike on Monday, demanding enhancement of their monthly stipend. MBBS and BDS interns across Jammu and Kashmir have launched an indefinite strike, demanding a substantial increase in their monthly stipend. The protesting interns are currently staging dharnas…

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