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Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong criticised Washington’s 50% tariffs on India as “unfair,” calling on New Delhi and Beijing to deepen economic ties to counter the challenge. He also stressed joint efforts against terrorism and strengthening bilateral cooperation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he “fully reciprocates” former US President Donald Trump’s positive remarks on India-US relations. Modi highlighted the “forward-looking Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership” hours after Trump reaffirmed his friendship with him and India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not attend the UN General Assembly’s 80th session later this month. India will instead be represented by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who is expected to address the General Debate in New York on September 27.

US President Donald Trump said he will “always be friends” with PM Modi and that India-US ties remain “special,” despite tensions over tariffs and India’s Russian oil imports. He voiced disappointment but downplayed fears of a diplomatic rupture.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and Singapore share common concerns on terrorism, calling it a duty of all nations to fight it together. He thanked PM Lawrence Wong for condemning the Pahalgam terror attack as the two leaders strengthened bilateral ties in New Delhi.

Rahul Gandhi urged PM Modi to announce a special relief package for Punjab, J-K, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh, as unrelenting rains and floods disrupt lives, destroy homes, and affect over 2.5 lakh people across northern India.

PM Modi is likely to visit Mizoram and Manipur on September 13, inaugurating the new Bairabi-Sairang railway in Mizoram as part of the Centre’s Act East Policy. It will also mark his first visit to Manipur since the 2023 ethnic violence.

During the SCO Summit, PM Modi and Xi Jinping underscored the need for collective action against terrorism, particularly cross-border threats. Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif faced embarrassment as the Pahalgam attack was strongly condemned, highlighting Islamabad’s isolation on security issues.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the SCO Summit in Tianjin, condemned countries that support terrorism, recalled the Pahalgam terror attack, and highlighted India’s leadership in combating extremist groups, urging SCO members to unite for security, connectivity, and shared opportunity.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared images of light interactions with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the SCO Summit in Tianjin. The informal moments reflect growing India-China engagement and a collaborative stance amid global geopolitical pressures.

PM Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin to discuss trade, defence, and investment. India reiterates its support for a peaceful resolution in Ukraine while strengthening its strategic partnership with Moscow.

PM Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin to review India-China economic ties and explore measures to normalise relations following the eastern Ladakh border tensions. Discussions emphasised stability, cooperation, and regional and global economic resilience amid ongoing trade challenges.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation in the 125th episode of his monthly programme Mann Ki Baat today at 11 a.m. The episode will be broadcast on AIR, Doordarshan, and digital platforms, highlighting citizen contributions and national achievements.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Sendai and travelled on Japan’s iconic Shinkansen alongside PM Shigeru Ishiba. The visit highlights India-Japan collaboration in trade, innovation, startups, AI, and inter-regional partnerships between Indian states and Japanese prefectures.

Prime Minister Modi called his Japan visit “productive,” highlighting multiple agreements including India-Japan Joint Vision for the Next Decade, Defence cooperation, AI and digital partnerships, Chandrayaan-5 collaboration, climate action, and human resource exchanges, reinforcing strategic, economic, and technological ties.

US President Donald Trump praised PM Modi while threatening “very strong tariffs” over the Ukraine war and claimed he averted a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan. India, however, has denied Trump’s mediation, insisting the ceasefire was initiated through military channels.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his Independence Day greetings and urged India to play a greater role in fostering peace amid the war with Russia. Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to dialogue and diplomacy in resolving conflicts.

PM Modi met IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s first astronaut at the ISS, discussing his mission, experiments, and preparations for the Gaganyaan programme. The PM jokingly asked about the “homework” Shukla had completed in documenting his space mission.

The legislation aims to modernise port governance, enhance ease of doing business, promote integrated port development, and empower State Maritime Boards for structured maritime growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched three Vande Bharat Express trains, including the Bengaluru–Belagavi route, which cuts travel time by over an hour. The new services aim to boost connectivity, economic growth, and regional integration.