Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin during the SCO summit. Modi said India is committed to moving ties forward with “mutual trust, respect, and sensitivity.” He added, “The cooperation between us is linked to the interests of 2.8 billion people of our two nations.” Modi also noted peace after border disengagement and spoke about resuming the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and starting direct flights. Xi welcomed Modi, saying, “It is the right choice for both countries to be friends and good neighbours.” This is Modi’s first visit to China in seven years.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal said India is in talks with Australia to build 1 million homes. He called it a $500 billion chance. Indian workers may go to Australia, get training, and build houses as per local rules. Goyal also asked the UAE to help with funding. Housing costs are rising in Australia due to fewer homes, making the deal important. India is also working on trade deals with Oman, New Zealand, and the EU. Goyal said India will keep finding new markets, even as the US raises tariffs on Indian goods. (PC: Pixabay)

Indian PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Tianjin during the Shanghai Co-operation Organisation (SCO) summit. It was Modi’s first visit to China in 7 years. Xi said India and China should be “partners, not rivals,” while Modi noted an “atmosphere of peace and stability” after border tensions. Modi also announced that suspended flights between both countries will soon resume. The summit, attended by over 20 world leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin, comes as the US imposes steep tariffs on India. Leaders are also addressing trade wars and shared regional concerns. (PC: X)

‘Educate Girls’, an Indian NGO founded by Safeena Husain, has won the Ramon Magsaysay Award, becoming the first Indian non-profit to do so. Husain, a London School of Economics graduate, left her career in the US to work at the grassroots in Rajasthan in 2007. Since then, the NGO has enrolled over 1.1 million girls and impacted 15.5 million people across India. The organisation works to break barriers that keep girls out of school and launched innovative programmes like the Development Impact Bond and Pragati. Husain called the award a historic moment for India and girls’ education. (PC: HT)

Indian spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin has confirmed his entry into the International League T20 auction, set for September 30 in Dubai. The 38-year-old, who recently retired from all formats of Indian cricket, said, “I have sent my name for the ILT20 auction. Hopefully, I will have a buyer.” This marks Ashwin’s first move into foreign T20 leagues. If picked, he will be the biggest Indian name in the West Asian league. The BCCI restricts active players from joining overseas leagues, but Ashwin’s retirement allows him to explore global opportunities as both player and mentor. (PC: X)

Geopolitics expert Einar Tangen criticized US President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on India, calling it an attempt to "force India into submission." He said, “Belittling a country like India does not make sense,” and urged New Delhi to stand up to the “bully.” Tangen added that Washington fears India’s leadership in the non-aligned world. His remarks came as PM Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin, vowing to strengthen India-China ties. Modi noted troop disengagement after the Galwan clashes created stability. Tangen said India now has a chance to show leadership against US pressure. (PC: NDTV)

World leaders posed for the traditional family photo at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China. Chinese President Xi Jinping, the host, stood at the centre with Russian President Vladimir Putin on his right and his wife Peng Liyuan on his left. Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood in the front row alongside Xi, Putin, Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was also in the front row. This marks Modi’s first SCO summit in China in seven years, where he will also hold bilateral talks. (PC: X)

In a significant development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Tianjin during the SCO Summit on August 31, 2025—marking a notable thaw in India–China relations. Modi emphasised that cooperation should proceed on “mutual trust, respect, and sensitivity,” noting the impact of their partnership on 2.8 billion people and global welfare . Xi described India and China as the “elephant and dragon” whose unity can promote peace, prosperity, and a multipolar world. The extended, substantive talks went beyond diplomacy for symbolism, reflecting real intent toward improved ties.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast above-normal rainfall for September. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra warned that Uttarakhand faces risks of landslides and flash floods due to heavy rain. The monthly average rainfall is expected to be more than 109% of the long-term normal. Some regions in the northeast, east, northwest, and southern India may see below-normal rain. Heavy showers are also expected in Delhi, Haryana, and Rajasthan. August brought 265 mm rainfall in northwest India, the highest since 2001. Officials urged states to prepare as swollen rivers could impact cities and towns downstream. (PC: HT)

Thousands joined anti-immigration rallies across Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Police estimated up to 8,000 people in Sydney and 15,000 in Adelaide. The marches were supported by opposition politicians like Pauline Hanson and Bob Katter, alongside far-right activists and neo-Nazi figures. Clashes broke out in Melbourne with pro-Palestine demonstrators. Protesters carried placards, including support for Dezi Freeman, accused of killing two police officers. The government condemned the rallies, calling them racist and divisive. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said such movements “undermine social cohesion.” Ministers stressed that racism and far-right extremism have “no place in modern Australia.” (PC: BBC)