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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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Topic: SCO

Israel-Iran conflict: India distances itself from SCO statement critical of Tel Aviv

India has not condemned Israel’s airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, but called for dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate the situation.

China-Pakistan SCO presence threatens India. Strategic engagement helps in other ways

India's participation at the Islamabad SCO summit remained restrained, with sharp rebuttals to any attempts to thaw tensions with Pakistan.

Modi’s absence at SCO is India’s balancing act. New Delhi’s still committed to the forum

The deep-seated contradictions among member states on regional security and terrorism, combined with growing Chinese influence, have compelled New Delhi to perform a strategic balancing act.

SCO is not an anti-Western club. India’s presence is a guarantee against it

The SCO is critical for India to advance its priorities for peace and prosperity in its northern periphery and broader Eurasia.

Modi’s India lost an opportunity by hosting SCO summit online with Xi, Putin, Sharif

PM Modi could have used the chance to deliver some homilies about Democracy over One-Party Dictatorship

Pakistan’s use of terrorism has made SCO vulnerable

With increasing divergence and mistrust among member states and the inclusion of rogue nations like Pakistan, the SCO could become a toothless tiger regarding state-sponsored terrorism.

India, Russia, Pakistan urge Taliban to respect rights of all Afghans at SCO meet

The foreign ministers of India, Russia & Pakistan called for a representative govt in Afghanistan & protection of women's rights, almost 2 years after Taliban swept to power in Kabul.

On Camera

Should the govt get involved in Harjinder Singh case? He’s no victim

The more support Singh has received from Indian-origin people in the US, the greater has been the uproar against immigrants and their supporters.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Op Sindoor lesson: IAF chief bats for joint planning & coordination centre in Delhi, not theaterisation

Contrary to claims regarding implementation of theaterisation, ThePrint first reported on 17 June 2021 that it will be delayed. Now, ACM Singh bats for different structure.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.