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The summit of the Heads of State of the ten-member Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) commenced on Monday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi joining other leaders for a day-long session aimed at charting the bloc’s future course.

 

Chinese President Xi Jinping extended a formal welcome to the dignitaries. The 25th summit had been ceremonially launched on Sunday evening with a grand banquet hosted by Xi, attended by Prime Minister Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and several other leaders.

 

This year’s gathering is being described as the largest in the SCO’s history, as China, which currently holds the presidency, has invited 20 foreign leaders and 10 heads of international organisations. Among them is UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who will participate in the SCO Plus summit.

 

On Monday, the leaders are expected to present their vision for the organisation’s future. Prime Minister Modi’s address is being closely followed, given its significance against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump’s tariff standoff and Modi’s meeting with Xi on Sunday, widely anticipated to outline a new roadmap for bilateral relations.

 

In his banquet speech, Xi emphasised that the SCO carries an expanded responsibility in safeguarding regional peace and stability, while also advancing development in member states amid rising global uncertainties and rapid changes.

 

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Russia suspected of jamming radar of EU leader's plane above Bulgaria, official says

A plane carrying European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen was hit by radar jamming over Bulgaria in a suspected Russian operation, a spokesperson said Monday. The plane landed safely in Plovdiv airport and Von der Leyen will continue her planned tour of the European Union's nations bordering Russia and Belarus.

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UPI transactions cross 20 bn mark in volume terms in Aug

The number of transactions through the popular Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has crossed 20 billion in August, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). In terms of value, it was Rs 24.85 trillion, as against Rs 25.08  trillion recorded in July.

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Punjab floods: Delhi BJP MLA Harish Khurana donates 2 months' salary to victims

Delhi BJP MLA Harish Khurana on Monday announced his decision to donate his two months' salary, amounting to Rs two lakh, to those affected by the floods in Punjab. Khurana, the son of former Delhi chief minister Madan Lal Khurana, assured that he would provide relief material in the future as well to anyone who asked for it.

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SC rejects PIL against nationwide rollout of 20% ethanol-blended petrol

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a PIL which has challenged the nationwide rollout of 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol (EBP-20), alleging millions of motorists were forced to use the fuel not designed for their vehicles.

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Fresh spell of rain in several parts of Punjab, Haryana

Rains lashed several parts of Punjab, Haryana and the Union Territory Chandigarh on Monday, with Ludhiana logging the highest rainfall of 216.70 mm. According to the Met department here, several places in Punjab and Haryana received rain during the 24-hour period ending 8:30 am Monday. Among other places in Punjab which received rain included Amritsar (24.1 mm), Patiala (80.4 mm), Pathankot (3.6 mm), Bathinda (3 mm), Faridkot (10.2 mm), Gurdaspur (2.7 mm), SBS Nagar (112.7 mm), Mohali (64 mm), Mansa (42 mm) and Rupnagar (82.5 mm).

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Day 5 of Ganpati festival: Over 40,000 idols immersed in Mumbai

More than 40,000 idols of Lord Ganesh were immersed in the sea and other water bodies till early Monday morning in Mumbai following the fifth day celebration of the Ganpati festival, civic officials said. No untoward incidents have been reported in the city so far during the immersion process, a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) official said.

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SC upholds Telangana govt's domicile rule for admissions in medical colleges in state

Students, who studied for last 4 years up to Class 12 in Telangana, can get admissions in medical, dental colleges under state quota, the Supreme Court ruled today.

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SCO can become a guide to multilateralism and inclusive world order: PM Modi

"Keeping aspirations of Global South confined in outdated frameworks is a grave injustice to future generations," says PM Modi.

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I thank all friendly nations which stood by us following Pahalgam attack: PM Modi

"Pahalgam strike was not only attack on India, but it was open challenge to countries, people believing in humanity," says PM Modi.

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We have seen ugly face of terrorism recently in Pahalgam: PM Modi

India has been facing scourge of terrorism for last seven decades, says PM Modi at SCO summit

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PM Modi lays out India's vision for the body

PM Modi laid out India's vision for the SCO at the 2025 Summit. "India has played a very positive role as a member of the SCO. India's vision and policy for the SCO is based on three important pillars. S - Security, C- Connectivity and O - Opportunity," he said.

8:58 AM

PM Modi attends SCO summit in Tianjin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with other leaders of the organisation began a day-long deliberation to chalk out the future course of the bloc. The 25th summit was formally kicked off here on Sunday night with a massive banquet hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping.