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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Tashkent for a two-day visit to Uzbekistan, with trade, investment, defence, energy and digital connectivity expected to dominate his talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent on Saturday for a two-day bilateral visit aimed at giving a fresh push to India-Uzbekistan relations. The visit is the first leg of his four-day tour of Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic from August 29 to September 1. Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev personally received PM Modi at the airport. The Prime Minister later described the welcome as a “special gesture” and…

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that unity and diversity are deeply rooted in India’s identity, stressing that differences between people should be celebrated while the sense of oneness must remain intact. Speaking at the Universal Oneness Celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York, Bhagwat drew a comparison between the United States and India, saying that “pluralism” is often associated with America, while “unity in diversity” defines Bharat. “For Bharat, this unity and this diversity, both are in their DNA,” Bhagwat said while addressing the gathering. The event brought together members of the Indian-American community, interfaith leaders, students and…

Nepal has praised India’s relief and rescue efforts following the devastating floods that have killed more than 600 people, with Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “exceptionally generous”. The remarks came as Nepal continues a massive rescue and relief operation after devastating floods swept through parts of the country. The disaster was triggered by an ice-rock avalanche following a glacial collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border, sending huge volumes of water, mud and debris downstream. The floods caused widespread destruction, washing away homes, vehicles, roads and bridges and damaging hydropower projects. More than 2,400 people were still…

Saudi Arabia Wants To Make Its Own Anime Saudi Arabia is witnessing a major shift in its anime industry. For decades, the country’s anime market was largely driven by Japanese shows that were imported and dubbed for local audiences. Now, a new generation of Saudi creators and studios is working to produce original animated content at home. Japanese Anime Has A Long History In Saudi Arabia Japanese animation has enjoyed a strong following in Saudi Arabia for decades. Many people grew up watching popular anime programmes that were broadcast in Arabic, creating a lasting connection between Saudi audiences and Japanese…

Japanese Creator Takes First Holy Dip In Ganga Japanese content creator Mayo Japan recently took her first holy dip in the Ganga in Haridwar, marking a special moment in her long association with Indian culture. She shared a video of the experience on social media, where she was seen entering the river and taking three dips. 13 Years Of Learning Hindi And Indian Culture What made the experience particularly special was the journey behind it. Mayo said she had spent 13 years learning Hindi and Indian culture before finally taking her first holy dip in the Ganga. In the caption…

India-France Ties Go Beyond Defence India and France are deepening their partnership beyond defence, trade and strategic cooperation, with culture, education and people-to-people exchanges emerging as important pillars of the relationship. The two countries have expanded their engagement across areas that connect their societies and strengthen long-term ties. Cultural Ties Take Centre Stage A major development in India-France cultural engagement has been the operationalisation of the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Paris. The centre became operational on March 26, 2026, providing a new platform to showcase India’s cultural heritage in France. Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre In Paris The centre was…

Telangana Backs Telugu Culture In Mauritius The Telangana government has pledged its full support to promote the Telugu language, culture and heritage in Mauritius. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka made the announcement during a meeting with a delegation from Mauritius in Hyderabad on Saturday. Mauritius Delegation Meets Telangana Deputy CM The delegation was led by Mauritius Minister for Public Service and Administrative Services Lachmuna Raj Pentiah. The meeting was held at the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Praja Bhavan in Hyderabad, where both sides discussed cultural ties and ways to strengthen cooperation between Telangana and Mauritius. Telangana Highlights Special Telugu Connection…

Ancient Insect Had 24 Legs Modern insects are known for their six-legged body plan, but scientists have discovered evidence that their ancient relatives looked very different. A 324-million-year-old fossil found in West Texas shows an early insect with 24 legs, offering new clues about how insects evolved from aquatic ancestors into the six-legged creatures seen today. Fossil Fills A Major Gap The fossil, identified as Chosha praecursor, is being described as an important discovery in the study of insect evolution. Researchers say it helps fill a major gap in the fossil record between many-legged, aquatic or semi-aquatic ancestors and the…

Aditya-L1 Spots Early Signs Of Solar Flares India’s Aditya-L1 solar mission has detected small changes on the Sun that could appear hours before a major solar flare. Scientists found short-lived brightening in the Sun’s atmosphere that repeatedly appeared near the location where a major flare later erupted. Discovery Could Help Predict Solar Flares The finding could help scientists better understand how solar flares begin and potentially improve space weather forecasting. The study was published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society (MNRAS) and used observations from three scientific instruments aboard Aditya-L1. (ISRO⁠) What Are Solar Flares? Solar flares…

NASA’s Roman Telescope Set For Launch NASA is preparing to launch its Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a roughly $4 billion space observatory designed to explore some of the biggest mysteries of the universe. The telescope is scheduled to launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. What Is The Roman Space Telescope? The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is a next-generation observatory designed to study the universe in infrared light. It will focus on dark energy, dark matter, galaxies and planets beyond our Solar System. NASA says the telescope will complement the Hubble…