Modi and Putin discuss India-Russia ties during high-level talks in Bishkek. The last time Modi and Putin met was in New Delhi at the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit in December 2025. Their current discussions focused on the progress of their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, which underpins their bilateral relations. India and Russia sustain broad cooperation across sectors including energy supplies, defence, technology, and space. Both nations also aim to enhance trade and investment, tackling issues such as logistics, payment systems, and other barriers to commercial engagement. Modi and Putin expressed their satisfaction with the results of the 27th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation, which met in Moscow on August 24, just prior to the Bishkek summit. The two countries have set an ambitious goal of reaching $100 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2030. According to Indian government data, bilateral trade hit $59.86 billion in the 2025-26 financial year, with Russian exports to India constituting the majority of the total. Diplomatic dialogue remains vital in addressing conflicts Addressing regional security issues was a prominent part of the discussion, as Modi and Putin exchanged views on conflicts impacting West Asia and the Black Sea region. India highlighted how such conflicts have disrupted maritime trade and posed risks for Indian seafarers. Modi reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy should be the primary means for resolving conflicts. During his remarks

Child protection efforts face mounting pressure from conflict, climate and digital abuse. According to the report, nearly 19% of children worldwide now reside in conflict zones, a significant increase from roughly 10% in the 1990s. By the end of 2024, conflict and violence had displaced 48.8 million children globally, nearly tripling the approximate 17 million displaced children recorded in 2010. This figure includes refugee and asylum-seeking children along with millions displaced within their own countries due to violence and conflict. Climate-related risks are adding further danger for children worldwide. Almost half of all children, equivalent to 1.1 billion individuals, are exposed to at least three overlapping climate hazards. Nearly every child faces at least one such threat, according to UNICEF’s climate risk assessment for 2026. More than 4 million children are exposed to as many as six simultaneous hazards, which include drought, extreme heat, heatwaves, floods, fires, tropical storms, and sand and dust storms.

India and Uzbekistan elevated bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on Sunday, expanding cooperation across major economic and security sectors. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced the upgrade after talks at the Kuksaroy Residence in Tashkent. The leaders reviewed trade, investment, transport, digital technology, energy, critical minerals, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and education. Modi visited Uzbekistan from August 29 to 30 at Mirziyoyev’s invitation.

Rescue operations continue after deadly floods across Nepal and Tibet. Rescue operations in Nepal have successfully evacuated 10,451 individuals to safety, including 252 foreigners. The list of those still missing includes 592 foreigners, along with 933 workers involved in hydropower projects along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli corridors. Authorities have also reported 267 injured people, with 156 having already left medical care after treatment. Over 20,000 security personnel are actively engaged in search, rescue, and relief activities across the affected districts. Helicopters are transporting survivors and emergency supplies to isolated communities as well. The initial flood event occurred along the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa District on the morning of August 26. It inundated riverbank settlements, damaging homes, roads, bridges, hydropower facilities, and other vital infrastructure. Officials indicated that Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, and Gorkha experienced the most severe impacts as floodwaters moved through interconnected river systems. The event also impacted Gyirong County in Tibet, where rescue teams continue to search mountain valleys and border regions. Authorities are still investigating the sequence of events that led to the flood. Rescue teams prioritize missing workers and remote locations Efforts are concentrated on hydropower facilities where a significant number of workers remain unaccounted for. Nepal Army personnel are working alongside tunnel rescue experts from India, China, and South Korea at multiple sites. Official estimates suggest that at least