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PM Modi arrives in Samarkand for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting, skips photo ops
Mr. Modi was the last of the leaders of eight SCO members and seven invitees to arrive in Samarkand, and missed both the Pre-Summit dinner hosted by Uzbekistan President Shovkat Mirziyoyev and tree-planting ceremony that all the leaders other than President Xi undertook, leading to speculation that Mr. Modi’s late arrival was meant to avoid any inconvenient “photo-ops” while relations with China and Pakistan remain tense.
Congress presidential election | Nothing to hide, says party poll panel chief
The entire process to elect a new Congress president is and will always be “open” and the party has nothing to hide, chairman of the party’s Central Election Authority, Madhusudan Mistry, said on Thursday. The clarification came after a section of the media reported that the Pradesh Congress Committees would authorise the Gandhis to pick a new party chief.
On the sidelines of SCO, all eyes on Russia-India-China ties
While a Russia-India-China trilateral summit, that had been outlooked by Kremlin officials last December is considered unlikely to happen on Friday given continuing tensions in India-China ties, experts say Mr. Putin could also play a role in “encouraging” Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mr. Xi to resolve differences over the military stand-off at the Line of Actual Control.
Media reports on judges’ criticism over new listing system ‘not correct’: Chief Justice of India
India seeks alternative sources for specialty fertilizers from Belgium, Egypt, and others due to China's export restrictions.
India and Russia commit to enhancing trade in national currencies, aiming for $100 billion bilateral trade by 2030.
Stock markets soar as RBI cuts interest rates, with Sensex rising 447 points amidst positive investor sentiment and revised growth forecasts.
AAP's Raghav Chadha calls for banning 10-minute delivery services, highlighting the harsh conditions faced by gig workers.
IndiGo flight cancellations: Follow LIVE updates from The Hindu as IndiGo's operations face issues with over 400 flights cancelled today.
DGCA grants IndiGo exemption from night-duty limits for pilots amid widespread flight cancellations and operational disruptions.
RBI to launch a two-month campaign in January 2026 to address pending grievances with the Ombudsman for improved customer service.
RBI plans ₹1 lakh crore OMO in December to boost liquidity amid upcoming tax payments, ensuring stability in the banking system.
IndiGo faces ongoing flight delays and cancellations due to technology issues, weather, and new crew rostering rules.
Stock markets experience volatility as investors await RBI's monetary policy amid foreign fund outflows and mixed global trends.
ED attaches assets worth ₹1,120 crore in Anil Ambani's Reliance Group case, totaling ₹10,000 crore amid money laundering probe.
Rupee rises 20 paise to 89.69 against the dollar as investors await RBI's monetary policy decision amidst market pressures.
Just nine Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEOs) owed Indian banks over ₹58,000 crore in principal and interest. To date, banks have recovered just over ₹19,000 crore — roughly 33% of the total dues.