The Times of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic. He will hold bilateral talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent. Modi will then attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek. This visit aims to strengthen India's strategic partnerships in Central Asia. The summit will bring together leaders from ten member nations.

Delhi Police arrested a city couple for their alleged involvement in anti-national acts. The couple supplied Indian SIM cards used for espionage activities by ISI-backed entities. They procured and sent eight SIM cards to Pakistan via Dubai for payment. Sahil was also tasked with recruiting individuals for reconnaissance and gathering military information. Forensic evidence from seized phones linked them directly to foreign handlers.

PM Modis meeting with Vladimir Putin comes amid US pressure over Russian oil, defence delivery concerns and a widening India-Russia trade imbalance. Shreya Chandra shares what's on the agenda and what the meeting means for Indias ties with Moscow and Washington.

PM Modi is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek as India-Russia ties face pressure over Russian oil, defence cooperation and bilateral trade. The two leaders are expected to discuss energy security, defence partnerships, regional developments and the future of their long-standing strategic relationship. What will India seek from Russia, and how could the meeting shape New Delhis ties with Moscow and Washington? Shreya Chandra has moreWatch: https://youtu.be/Tm6AAsnbcxQ