‘Not for the ears of others’: When Putin offered a lift to ‘dear friend’ PM Modi; the story behind the picture

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in an extended private discussion on Monday, taking place within Putin's Aurus limousine following the SCO summit. According to PTI…

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20% ethanol blended petrol: SC dismisses PIL against nationwide rollout; Centre defends move

The Supreme Court has dismissed a PIL challenging the nationwide implementation of 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20). The petition requested that ethanol-free petrol be made available and that ethanol content be…

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Schools see better retention but transition to higher grades remains difficult: Report

India's school education system demonstrates progress with near-universal elementary access, but faces challenges in secondary enrolment, especially among boys. Dropout rates, though declining, remain high in states like West Bengal…

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‘Connectivity should respect sovereignty’: At SCO Summit, PM Modi’s message to China; veiled dig on BRI

Prime Minister Modi, at the SCO Summit in China, indirectly criticized China's Belt and Road Initiative, emphasizing that connectivity projects must respect sovereignty and territorial integrity. He stated that bypassing…

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‘Strong condemnation’: SCO member states condemn Pahalgam attack in Tianjin declaration; express condolences

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, expressing condolences to the victims' families. The SCO reaffirmed its commitment to fighting terrorism,…

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