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The new Section 8 company will serve as the Quantum Computing Thematic Hub at IISc under the Union Govt’s National Quantum Mission BENGALURU: IISc has set up a not-for-profit company to help build India’s capabilities in quantum computing, a technology expected to play a role in areas ranging from scientific research and industry to computing and communications in the coming years.Called the Foundation for QC Innovation (FQCI), the new Section 8 company will serve as the Quantum Computing Thematic Hub at IISc under the Union Govt’s National Quantum Mission.It’s one of four thematic hubs set up under the mission and will bring together researchers, academic institutions, industry and startups to develop quantum computing technologies in India.Quantum computers use the principles of quantum physics to process certain kinds of information differently from conventional computers. While the technology is still at an early stage, countries and companies around the world are investing heavily in it because of its potential to solve some problems that are difficult for existing computers.At IISc, the new hub will work across several approaches to building quantum computers, including systems based on light particles, superconducting circuits, semiconductor devices, neutral atoms and trapped ions. It will also work on quantum algorithms.“The National Quantum Mission provides a unique opportunity to build a strong and globally competitive quantum computing ecosystem in India. Our focus is on bringing together India’s research capabilities, advanced infrastructure, industry and entrepreneurial talent to translate cutting-edge research into indigenous quantum computing technologies and applications,” Shankar Kumar Selvaraja, project director, FQCI and professor, Centre for Nano Science and Engineering at IISc, said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesA major part of the initiative will be the creation of shared facilities for making, testing and characterising quantum devices. The aim is to give researchers and companies access to infrastructure that can help move laboratory research towards working technologies.“FQCI will also focus on building the workforce and startup ecosystem required for the sector. Its programmes will support student research and internships, industry-academia collaboration, startup development and knowledge-sharing. The initiative has launched programmes called QC Rise, QC Bridge, QC Leap, QC Accel and QC Quest as part of these efforts,” IISc said.The larger goal, it added, was to reduce dependence on overseas technology by developing quantum computing capabilities within the country.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorChethan KumarChethan Kumar is a Senior Assistant Editor with the Times of India. Aside from specialising in Space & Science, he has reported extensively on varied topics, with special focus on defence, policy and data stories. He has covered multiple elections, too. As a young democracy grows out of adolescence, Chethan feels, there are reels of tales emerging which need to be captured. To do this, he alternates between the mundane goings-on of the Common Man and the wonder-filled worlds of scientists and scamsters, politicians and soldiers. In a career spanning nearly 18 years, he has reported from multiple datelines — Houston, Florida, Kochi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Sriharikota (AP), NH-1 (J&K Highway), New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Raichur, Bhatkal, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, to name a few — but is based out of Bengaluru, India’s science capital that also hosts the ISRO HQ.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘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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The new Section 8 company will serve as the Quantum Computing Thematic Hub at IISc under the Union Govt’s National Quantum Mission BENGALURU: IISc has set up a not-for-profit company to help build India’s capabilities in quantum computing, a technology expected to play a role in areas ranging from scientific research and industry to computing and communications in the coming years.Called the Foundation for QC Innovation (FQCI), the new Section 8 company will serve as the Quantum Computing Thematic Hub at IISc under the Union Govt’s National Quantum Mission.It’s one of four thematic hubs set up under the mission and will bring together researchers, academic institutions, industry and startups to develop quantum computing technologies in India.Quantum computers use the principles of quantum physics to process certain kinds of information differently from conventional computers. While the technology is still at an early stage, countries and companies around the world are investing heavily in it because of its potential to solve some problems that are difficult for existing computers.At IISc, the new hub will work across several approaches to building quantum computers, including systems based on light particles, superconducting circuits, semiconductor devices, neutral atoms and trapped ions. It will also work on quantum algorithms.“The National Quantum Mission provides a unique opportunity to build a strong and globally competitive quantum computing ecosystem in India. Our focus is on bringing together India’s research capabilities, advanced infrastructure, industry and entrepreneurial talent to translate cutting-edge research into indigenous quantum computing technologies and applications,” Shankar Kumar Selvaraja, project director, FQCI and professor, Centre for Nano Science and Engineering at IISc, said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesA major part of the initiative will be the creation of shared facilities for making, testing and characterising quantum devices. The aim is to give researchers and companies access to infrastructure that can help move laboratory research towards working technologies.“FQCI will also focus on building the workforce and startup ecosystem required for the sector. Its programmes will support student research and internships, industry-academia collaboration, startup development and knowledge-sharing. The initiative has launched programmes called QC Rise, QC Bridge, QC Leap, QC Accel and QC Quest as part of these efforts,” IISc said.The larger goal, it added, was to reduce dependence on overseas technology by developing quantum computing capabilities within the country.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorChethan KumarChethan Kumar is a Senior Assistant Editor with the Times of India. Aside from specialising in Space & Science, he has reported extensively on varied topics, with special focus on defence, policy and data stories. He has covered multiple elections, too. As a young democracy grows out of adolescence, Chethan feels, there are reels of tales emerging which need to be captured. To do this, he alternates between the mundane goings-on of the Common Man and the wonder-filled worlds of scientists and scamsters, politicians and soldiers. In a career spanning nearly 18 years, he has reported from multiple datelines — Houston, Florida, Kochi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Sriharikota (AP), NH-1 (J&K Highway), New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Raichur, Bhatkal, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, to name a few — but is based out of Bengaluru, India’s science capital that also hosts the ISRO HQ.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘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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The new Section 8 company will serve as the Quantum Computing Thematic Hub at IISc under the Union Govt’s National Quantum Mission BENGALURU: IISc has set up a not-for-profit company to help build India’s capabilities in quantum computing, a technology expected to play a role in areas ranging from scientific research and industry to computing…

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‘Umpires’ calls and different ball’: Joe Root explains lean run as he chases Sachin Tendulkar’s record

‘Umpires’ calls and different ball’: Joe Root explains lean run as he chases Sachin Tendulkar’s record

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File Pic: England’s Joe Root leaves the pitch after losing his wicket. (AP Photo) Joe Root has played down concerns over his indifferent batting form this English summer, insisting his experience and record give him confidence that he will find a way through the difficult patch as he continues his pursuit of Sachin Tendulkar’s record…

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Raunaq Rajani reveals his ‘least favourite’ celebrity guest, netizens speculate it’s THIS actress and what went wrong: ‘She was so rude’

Raunaq Rajani reveals his ‘least favourite’ celebrity guest, netizens speculate it’s THIS actress and what went wrong: ‘She was so rude’

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Raunaq Rajani reveals his ‘least favourite’ celebrity guest, netizens speculate it’s THIS actress Stand-up comedian Raunaq Rajani has opened up about his experiences with celebrity guests on his YouTube comedy show RelationShit Advice. During a recent podcast appearance, Rajani was asked to name his “least favourite” celebrity guest and identified actress Sarah Jane Dias, describing…

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Gemini Monthly Predictions for September 2026: Month brings income boost but health concerns loom; relatives play critical support role

Gemini Monthly Predictions for September 2026: Month brings income boost but health concerns loom; relatives play critical support role

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September changes colour like the evening sky. One patch brightens just as another asks you to wait and watch. The opening days of this phase will make you happy with an increase in income, but in the middle of this phase, your health, happiness, confidence, and patience may be affected, and you are likely to…

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Elon Musk warns that humanity faces threats far beyond climate crisis; says: We have about 50 years to take action, else it will be game over on …

Elon Musk warns that humanity faces threats far beyond climate crisis; says: We have about 50 years to take action, else it will be game over on …

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has cautioned that transitioning to sustainable energy alone may not be enough to protect Earth from long-term climate threats. Recently, Musk suggested that “sentient satellites” launched to Earth-Sun Lagrange points using mass drivers built on the Moon could one day regulate the planet’s temperature. He said such a system could potentially…

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DWC chairperson talks to media over Delhi gangrape case iside moving bus NEW DELHI: Women Commission chairperson Lata Gupta on Monday condemned the gangrape of a 16-year-old girl inside a moving sleeper bus and said those responsible must be punished. “The person behind this must get punishment. Immediate action was taken with the arrest of the bus driver and conductor,” Gupta said while speaking to news agency ANI.Police has subsequently arrested Kuldeep and Sandeep from a bus parking area in Timarpur and seized the sleeper bus.”When a woman is facing any problem, if there is a lack of coordination among the agencies dealing with her case, it is the commission’s responsibility to improve that coordination, whether with the courts or the police administration,” she told news agency PTI.Teen boarded bus seeking help amid heavy rainThe Class 11 student from Uttar Pradesh was gangraped inside the bus after she boarded it seeking help while stranded in heavy rain, police said. The incident took place on the night of August 4 in Delhi, after the teenager, from Mainpuri district, left home following a disagreement with her family and set out to meet her cousin in Noida.According to police, the girl mistakenly got off at Pari Chowk amid heavy rain and darkness. An empty sleeper bus passing through the area stopped after she signalled for help. The driver, Kuldeep, and conductor, Sandeep, allegedly told her that the bus was headed towards Noida Sector 63 and allowed her to board.The bus then travelled nearly 47 kilometres towards Kashmere Gate. The accused allegedly abandoned the teenager on Ring Road near the Kashmere Gate bus terminal late at night and fled.The girl told police that both the driver and conductor raped her and threatened to kill her when she resisted.Bus company says duo were sent for repairsMonu Gupta, manager of the bus travel company that owns the vehicle, said the driver and conductor had been asked to take the bus to Timarpur for repairs. “We had asked the driver and conductor to take the bus to Timarpur for repair. The next morning, we received a call from the Administration; we were told that the bus had been seized and the driver and conductor were arrested,” he said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesGupta said both the driver and conductor were from rural Kanpur and had been working with the company for the past two years. “We have submitted their Aadhaar cards to the Police. They have been working here for the last two years,” he added.The driver and conductor have been arrested in connection with the case, and the bus has been seized as police continue their investigation.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘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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DWC chairperson talks to media over Delhi gangrape case iside moving bus NEW DELHI: Women Commission chairperson Lata Gupta on Monday condemned the gangrape of a 16-year-old girl inside a moving sleeper bus and said those responsible must be punished. “The person behind this must get punishment. Immediate action was taken with the arrest of the bus driver and conductor,” Gupta said while speaking to news agency ANI.Police has subsequently arrested Kuldeep and Sandeep from a bus parking area in Timarpur and seized the sleeper bus.”When a woman is facing any problem, if there is a lack of coordination among the agencies dealing with her case, it is the commission’s responsibility to improve that coordination, whether with the courts or the police administration,” she told news agency PTI.Teen boarded bus seeking help amid heavy rainThe Class 11 student from Uttar Pradesh was gangraped inside the bus after she boarded it seeking help while stranded in heavy rain, police said. The incident took place on the night of August 4 in Delhi, after the teenager, from Mainpuri district, left home following a disagreement with her family and set out to meet her cousin in Noida.According to police, the girl mistakenly got off at Pari Chowk amid heavy rain and darkness. An empty sleeper bus passing through the area stopped after she signalled for help. The driver, Kuldeep, and conductor, Sandeep, allegedly told her that the bus was headed towards Noida Sector 63 and allowed her to board.The bus then travelled nearly 47 kilometres towards Kashmere Gate. The accused allegedly abandoned the teenager on Ring Road near the Kashmere Gate bus terminal late at night and fled.The girl told police that both the driver and conductor raped her and threatened to kill her when she resisted.Bus company says duo were sent for repairsMonu Gupta, manager of the bus travel company that owns the vehicle, said the driver and conductor had been asked to take the bus to Timarpur for repairs. “We had asked the driver and conductor to take the bus to Timarpur for repair. The next morning, we received a call from the Administration; we were told that the bus had been seized and the driver and conductor were arrested,” he said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesGupta said both the driver and conductor were from rural Kanpur and had been working with the company for the past two years. “We have submitted their Aadhaar cards to the Police. They have been working here for the last two years,” he added.The driver and conductor have been arrested in connection with the case, and the bus has been seized as police continue their investigation.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘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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DWC chairperson talks to media over Delhi gangrape case iside moving bus NEW DELHI: Women Commission chairperson Lata Gupta on Monday condemned the gangrape of a 16-year-old girl inside a moving sleeper bus and said those responsible must be punished. “The person behind this must get punishment. Immediate action was taken with the arrest of…

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AI could be the next growth engine for Indian IT from FY27: Anand Rathi

AI could be the next growth engine for Indian IT from FY27: Anand Rathi

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Indian IT could see AI-led growth inflection from FY27 as spending shifts to deployment The next phase of the artificial intelligence investment cycle could work in favour of Indian IT services companies, with global technology spending expected to move towards enterprise-level AI deployment after a period focused largely on building infrastructure, according to an Anand…

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In 1992, Dr John Eng discovered a molecule in Gila monster venom; decades later, his finding helped pave the way for widely used type 2 diabetes medicines

In 1992, Dr John Eng discovered a molecule in Gila monster venom; decades later, his finding helped pave the way for widely used type 2 diabetes medicines

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Meet John Eng: The hospital doctor whose Gila monster discovery helped open the door to Ozempic. (Photo: X post) Long before Ozempic became one of the world’s most talked-about medicines, a doctor working at a Veterans Affairs hospital in the Bronx was studying something far less glamorous: the venom of a desert lizard.His name was…

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Who was Yash before ‘KGF’? How the ‘Toxic’ star went from early television and theatre days to attaining pan-India fame amid the ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ release

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Yash may today be one of Indian cinema’s most recognisable pan-India stars, but his journey began long before the massive sets, blockbuster openings and international attention that followed ‘KGF’. His latest release, ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’, directed by Geetu Mohandas, has once again put the actor in the spotlight, with the film generating…

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Psychology says people who overpack may be preparing for problems that haven’t happened yet

Psychology says people who overpack may be preparing for problems that haven’t happened yet

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There is always that one person who packs for a three-day trip as if they are preparing for a month-long expedition. Extra clothes, backup shoes, medicines for every possible ailment, snacks they may never eat and enough “just in case” items to handle several imaginary emergencies. It may look like overpacking, but psychology suggests there…

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Taurus Monthly Predictions for September 2026: Expect journeys and improved relationships with loved ones

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This month resembles a field after the first shower. Some ground feels soft underfoot, yet patient work can still bring a good crop. The opening days of this phase indicate a decline in health, happiness, peace of mind, and finances because of difficulties in completing important tasks, along with sudden stress and increased expenses.The middle…

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A Spanish vineyard has gone more than 20 years without irrigation or pesticides; its cover-cropped topsoil now has over twice the organic matter of nearby tilled soil

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Representative Image (AI-generated) For more than two decades, the soil between rows of grapevines in a Spanish vineyard has remained covered with spontaneous vegetation instead of being repeatedly tilled. The unusual approach was associated with a striking difference beneath the vines: soil managed with long-term vegetation cover contained more than twice as much organic matter…

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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisations Summit in Bishkek and discussed various aspects of bilateral ties.After the meet, PM Modi said that he reiterated New Delhi’s commitment to strengthen its long standing friendship with Iran across diverse sectors.”Met President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek. Reiterated our commitment to strengthening India’s long standing friendship with Iran across diverse sectors. We want to expand and diversify our trade basket in the times to come,” PM Modi said.”We had a discussion on the prevailing situation in the region. India will continue to support all efforts aimed at ensuring lasting peace,” he added.Ministry of external affairs also said the two leaders had a fruitful meeting and discussed the recent developments in the West Asia region.The MEA also said that PM Modi underlined “continued efforts to ensure peace and stability in the region, and for safeguarding freedom of navigation and commerce.””PM had a fruitful meeting with President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek,” MEA said.”The two leaders discussed various aspects of bilateral ties. They reviewed recent developments in the West Asia region. Prime Minister reiterated India’s consistent position that all issues must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy,” the ministry added.Prior to his departure for Bishkek, the Iranian President had said that Iran does not seek war, but will respond with strength and determination to any aggression. He considered instability in the region to be detrimental to all countries and emphasized the need for convergence to advance economic and security goals.”This meeting is very important and most of the leaders of the region will be present in it. In a situation where some international institutions are seeking to create a unified space in the world, this meeting is considered a symbol of the existence of diverse and independent voices in the global arena,” he said.Emphasizing the ancient and civilized history of the countries of the region, the Iranian President stated, “We live in a region whose destiny, history, and civilization go back thousands of years, and we have always been in communication, coexistence, and growth with each other. Therefore, peace, security, economy, and civilization have arisen from this land, and it is natural that we should strive to expand this trend in today’s world.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines”This year in March, Prime Minister Modi had spoken to the Iranian President. During the call, President Pezeshkian briefed the Prime Minister on the situation in Iran and shared his perspective on developments in the region.PM Modi had reiterated India’s consistent position that all issues must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. The Prime Minister highlighted India’s priority regarding the safety and well-being of Indian nationals in the region, including in Iran, as also the importance of unhindered transit of energy and goods.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‘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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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisations Summit in Bishkek and discussed various aspects of bilateral ties.After the meet, PM Modi said that he reiterated New Delhi’s commitment to strengthen its long standing friendship with Iran across diverse sectors.”Met President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek. Reiterated our commitment to strengthening India’s long standing friendship with Iran across diverse sectors. We want to expand and diversify our trade basket in the times to come,” PM Modi said.”We had a discussion on the prevailing situation in the region. India will continue to support all efforts aimed at ensuring lasting peace,” he added.Ministry of external affairs also said the two leaders had a fruitful meeting and discussed the recent developments in the West Asia region.The MEA also said that PM Modi underlined “continued efforts to ensure peace and stability in the region, and for safeguarding freedom of navigation and commerce.””PM had a fruitful meeting with President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek,” MEA said.”The two leaders discussed various aspects of bilateral ties. They reviewed recent developments in the West Asia region. Prime Minister reiterated India’s consistent position that all issues must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy,” the ministry added.Prior to his departure for Bishkek, the Iranian President had said that Iran does not seek war, but will respond with strength and determination to any aggression. He considered instability in the region to be detrimental to all countries and emphasized the need for convergence to advance economic and security goals.”This meeting is very important and most of the leaders of the region will be present in it. In a situation where some international institutions are seeking to create a unified space in the world, this meeting is considered a symbol of the existence of diverse and independent voices in the global arena,” he said.Emphasizing the ancient and civilized history of the countries of the region, the Iranian President stated, “We live in a region whose destiny, history, and civilization go back thousands of years, and we have always been in communication, coexistence, and growth with each other. Therefore, peace, security, economy, and civilization have arisen from this land, and it is natural that we should strive to expand this trend in today’s world.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines”This year in March, Prime Minister Modi had spoken to the Iranian President. During the call, President Pezeshkian briefed the Prime Minister on the situation in Iran and shared his perspective on developments in the region.PM Modi had reiterated India’s consistent position that all issues must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. The Prime Minister highlighted India’s priority regarding the safety and well-being of Indian nationals in the region, including in Iran, as also the importance of unhindered transit of energy and goods.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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