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Rajnath meets China's defence minister in Bishkek, discusses 'regional security and stability'
India | Apr 28, 2026, 10:46 AM ISTThe meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Chinese counterpart in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek has taken place at a time, as India and China look to improve the relationship between them after 2020 LAC standoff.
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A picture is worth a thousand words: What Modi, Xi and Putin's camaraderie means to Trump
India | Sep 05, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTWhen President Trump announced his decision to impose 50 per cent tariffs on New Delhi for procuring Russian crude, he must have thought that India would succumb to the pressure and start reducing its dependency on Moscow. However, the exact opposite happened.
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PM Modi meets Prez Xi in first China visit in 7 years, says 'committed to improving bilateral ties'
World | Aug 31, 2025, 10:55 AM ISTPM Modi China Visit: This is PM Modi's second meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the last 10 months. The two previously met during the BRICS Summit in Russia's Kazan in 2024.
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PM Modi China visit Highlights: First pic from SCO shows PM Modi in front row, Putin next to Xi
World | Aug 31, 2025, 11:47 PM ISTPM Modi China Visit LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping had previously met in Russia's Kazan in 2024 on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit.
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China welcomes PM Modi's upcoming visit for SCO Summit in Tianjin, hopes for strengthened ties
World | Aug 08, 2025, 10:15 PM ISTPrime Minister Modi is expected to travel to China later this month after a gap of over seven years to attend the annual summit of the SCO. In the last few months, both sides revived the Special Representative dialogue on the boundary question and other dialogue mechanisms.
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PM Modi likely to visit China for SCO Summit after 7 years amid 'trade war' with Trump-led US
India | Aug 06, 2025, 11:43 PM ISTNotably, PM Modi's visit to China comes at a time when US President Donald Trump has targeted the BRICS countries for buying oil from Russia and for what the US President claims is a grouping that challenges the hegemony of the dollar.
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Jaishankar says SCO statement without reference to Pahalgam terror attack not acceptable to India
India | Jun 27, 2025, 04:26 PM ISTEAM Jaishankar said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's view on the matter was right since the main purpose of SCO was to fight terrorism, and without a reference to it (on India's concerns on terrorism), he would not accept the outcome document.
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Rajnath meets Chinese counterpart: Why Indo-China need clear border demarcation beyond disengagement
Explainers | Jun 27, 2025, 03:22 PM ISTRajnath Singh's message was unequivocal. Peace can't be built on tenuous arrangements alone. It needs permanent frameworks backed by clear lines, accountability, and sustained political will.
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Any act of terror including cross-border terrorism is crime against humanity: Ajit Doval at SCO meet
World | Jun 24, 2025, 11:52 PM ISTIn his address at a conclave of top security officials of the SCO, NSA AJit Doval said India is "deeply concerned" about the continued threat from UN-proscribed terror groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Al Qaeda, ISIS and its affiliates.
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SCO Summit: Jaishankar departs from Pakistan after concluding 'productive' event, thanks PM Shehbaz
World | Oct 16, 2024, 05:22 PM ISTThis is the first visit by an Indian EAM in nine years after Sushma Swaraj visited Islamabad in 2015. During his address, Jaishankar made a veiled attack on Pakistan and China, saying cooperation must be based on mutual respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty.
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Jaishankar at SCO: 'If good neighbourliness is missing, there are causes to introspect' | HIGHLIGHTS
World | Oct 16, 2024, 01:25 PM ISTJaishankar, speaking on Pakistani soil, took a veiled dig at the neighbouring country by strongly raising the issues of terrorism, extremism and violation of territorial integrity. He stressed the strengthening mutual trust and good neighbourliness.
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'India to decide if it wants...': Pakistan on bilateral meeting with New Delhi during SCO Summit
World | Oct 16, 2024, 08:49 AM ISTAs of now, both India and Pakistan have already ruled out any bilateral talks between Jaishankar and his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar on the sidelines of the SCO heads of the government summit.
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Pakistan Hosts SCO Summit: What's Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Why Is It Important For India
News | Oct 15, 2024, 04:03 PM ISTPakistan Hosts SCO Summit: India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, will be visiting Pakistan for the first time in a decade as Pakistan is hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit on October 15 and 16. What is SCO and why is it important for India?
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SCO Summit: How have India-Pakistan ties in trade, tourism and cricket fared over the years?
World | Oct 14, 2024, 06:42 PM ISTExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation at the SCO Summit in the first visit by an Indian foreign minister to Pakistan since 2015. While Pakistan is keen to put its best face, the SCO Summit is taking place under the shadow of terrorist attacks and political upheaval.
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Pakistan all set to host SCO Summit in Islamabad today, Indian delegation arrives | DETAILS
World | Oct 15, 2024, 07:13 AM ISTExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation at the SCO Summit in Pakistan, where he is likely to raise India's concerns over cross-border terrorism. His visit is the first by an Indian EAM since 2015 amid heightened tensions between the two neighbours.
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'Since I am a civil person...': Jaishankar clears air on India-Pak discussions at SCO meet | WATCH
World | Oct 05, 2024, 07:16 PM ISTThe announcement came after the ministry confirmed in August that Pakistan had sent an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the SCO meeting. Pakistan holds the rotating chairmanship of the SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) and will hold the summit on October 15-16.
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SCO Summit: What's in it for India to expand country's global influence? EXPLAINED
Explainers | Jul 06, 2024, 11:25 AM ISTExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar represented India in Kazakhstan’s Astana at the SCO Summit 2024 and delivered Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message to the grouping.
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SCO Summit: Jaishankar delivers PM Modi's message on terrorism and respect for territorial integrity
World | Jul 04, 2024, 08:45 PM ISTPM Modi's remarks also focused on mutual respect for sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and non-interference in internal affairs. These remarks were delivered by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is leading the Indian delegation at the SCO Summit in Kazakhstan.
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At SCO Summit, Jaishankar meets UN chief and Belarusian, Tajikistan, Uzbek counterparts
World | Jul 03, 2024, 10:42 PM ISTIn his discussion with Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov, Jaishankar expressed appreciation for the consistent advancement in India-Uzbekistan relations and explored avenues to elevate them further.
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Jaishankar raises 'strong concern' over Indian nationals in Russia's 'war zone' ahead of SCO meet
World | Jul 03, 2024, 02:17 PM ISTExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov ahead of the crucial SCO meet, where he urged for the safe and expeditious return of Indian nationals from the war. At least two Indians were killed in the Russia-Ukraine war after being recruited by the Russian Army.