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September 11, 2026 5:51 PM

India’s coastline must be seen as integrated space of ecology, security and economy: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh on Friday called for an integrated approach to India's coastline, saying coastal ecology, security, economic development, technology and human development must be addressed as interconnected priorities. Virtually addressing the National Conference on Coastal Ecology, Security and Sustainability (CCESS) 2026, Singh said India's 11,000–12,000-km coastline offers significant opportunities ...

September 1, 2026 8:51 PM

Translate pillars of India’s vision for SCO into concrete outcomes: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states to strengthen the three pillars of cooperation — security, connectivity and opportunity — and move from vision to measurable outcomes. Addressing the 26th SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan’s Bishkek, PM Modi noted that the 25th anniversary of the Summit was an opportune time to lay the roadmap for the next 25 years, building upon the strong tradition of dialogue and cooperation developed by the ...

September 1, 2026 9:14 AM

Preparations complete in Bishkek ahead of 26th SCO Summit

Preparations at Bishkek's Yrys Ordo Congress Hall have been completed ahead of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. The SCO has 10 member states and represents around 25 per cent of global GDP. The organisation promotes long-term relations based on good-neighbourliness, friendship and cooperation in areas of mutual interest, in accordance with universally recognised principles and norms of international law. Its key objectives include strengthening mutual trust, friendship ...

July 15, 2025 11:48 AM

Australia PM Albanese to discuss trade, security in meeting with China’s Xi Jinping

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Tuesday, where he said resources trade, energy transition and security tensions are key topics for discussion. Albanese is due to meet Xi ahead of an annual leaders dialogue with Li, and later attend a business roundtable at the Great Hall of the People. Albanese said on Monday he looked forward to a "constructive dialogue" with the Chinese leaders. Australia, wh...

July 11, 2025 1:01 PM

Security, trade in focus as Australia PM Albanese heads to China

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese leaves for Shanghai on Saturday on an official visit to China where regional security tensions and efforts to grow economic ties are likely to dominate talks. Australia's exports to China, its largest trading partner, span agriculture and energy but are dominated by iron ore, and Albanese will travel with executives from mining giants Rio Tinto RIO.AX, BHP BHP.AX and Fortescue FMG.AX and hold business events in three cities over six days. "The relatio...

July 2, 2025 11:11 AM

J&K LG flags off first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims from Jammu amid tight security

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the annual Amarnath Yatra from Jammu to the Kashmir Valley, marking the start of the 36-day pilgrimage, which officially begins on Thursday. Amid chants of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” “Bum Bum Bhole,” and “Barfani Baba Ne Bulaya Hai,” enthusiastic pilgrims from across the country departed in two escorted convoys from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas on Canal Road. The pilgrims are head...

June 25, 2025 11:36 AM

Looking forward to present India’s vision for global peace, security at SCO meet: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that he is looking forward to present India’s vision for global peace and security and will also call for joint efforts to eliminate terrorism during the two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) conclave in Qingdao, China. Singh is visiting the port city of Qingdao in eastern Shandong province to attend the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting from June 25–26, where extensive deliberations are expected on the evolving regional security arc...

June 9, 2025 11:05 AM

Modi 3.0 driving new India towards security, self-reliance and development: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that India, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, is moving decisively towards becoming a secure, self-reliant, and developed nation. In a post on X, Amit Shah highlighted the achievements of the Modi government over the past 11 years, stating that the era has marked a significant transformation in India’s internal security and national confidence. "'11 Years of Seva' has also proved to be a milestone for national security. Naxalism i...

February 28, 2025 1:01 PM

India, EU hold bilateral meeting on connectivity, IMEC, and security

India and the European Union (EU) held a bilateral cluster meeting in New Delhi on Friday, focusing on key issues including connectivity, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), green and clean energy, mobility and talent, security, the Mediterranean region, and the EU’s expansion. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, along with Union Ministers Kirti Vardhan Singh and Nityanand Rai, represented India at the meeting. The EU delegation included Jozef Sikela, Commissioner for ...

September 16, 2024 5:35 PM

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Security tightened at counting centres & strong room ahead of counting of votes

In view of the counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections in the world's largest democracy, security has been heightened across the country with police and paramilitary forces conducting intensive patrolling. Visuals from the national capital showed that the North-East Delhi District Police along with paramilitary forces were patrolling and checking vehicles in Nand Nagri, Seelampur, Dayalpur, Sonia Vihar and Bhajanpura areas of Delhi. Patrolling is also at the Connaught Place and Barakhamba...