Pakistan’s SCO Photo Crops Modi and Pezeshkian, Sharif Takes Centre

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan — A photograph shared by Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Office from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) leaders’ summit has triggered criticism after several heads of member states, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, were cropped out of the image.

Nepal Floods: Kharge Urges PM Modi to Rescue Indians

NEW DELHI, India — Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking urgent action over the Nepal floods, calling for all possible relief assistance to be extended to Nepal and for rescue efforts to be stepped up for Indian nationals stranded in the neighbouring country. Kharge said the safety and early return of around 320 uncontactable Indian nationals should receive the highest priority.

PM Modi Uzbekistan Visit: Wreath at Yangi Uzbekistan Park

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Yangi Uzbekistan Park in Tashkent and laid a wreath during a ceremony attended by Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on August 29, 2026. The visit comes during Modi’s two-nation tour and ahead of delegation-level talks focused on strengthening the India-Uzbekistan Strategic Partnership.

PM Modi Uzbekistan Visit From August 29 to Sept 1

NEW DELHI, India — Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic from August 29 to September 1, 2026, during which he will meet Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit.

Jaishankar Meets Putin in Moscow, Delivers Modi Message

MOSCOW, Russia — External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Monday during his two-day official visit to Russia, conveying Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s good wishes and a personal communication. Jaishankar also briefed Putin on the outcome of the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission meeting and highlighted growth in bilateral economic cooperation.

J-K High Court Bench in Ladakh Approved by Cabinet

NEW DELHI, India — The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has decided to establish a bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir in Ladakh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Thursday, August 20. The J-K High Court bench in Ladakh is intended to make judicial services more accessible to residents, particularly those living in remote parts of the Union Territory.