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India is participating in a three-day meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Islamabad, which began on Monday. This meeting aims to prepare for the Council of Heads of State summit scheduled for August 2027. Pakistan's National Coordinator is leading the discussions to enhance cooperation among member states during its chairmanship. Various issues related to SCO cooperation and coordination will be addressed in the meeting.

Dhiraj Bommadevara won against Cheng Hsiang-Hui with a score of 6-2 in the Round of 16. Neeraj Chauhan achieved an upset victory over Kim Je Deok, finishing with a score of 6-4. Dhiraj had previously defeated Girvin Garcia without losing a set. Kishore Kumar Anbarasu's surfing campaign ended after losing to Toby Espejon in the quarterfinals.

The Centre plans to amend the Information Technology Rules to restrict children under 18 from opening social media accounts. During a Supreme Court hearing, officials acknowledged the risks children face in the digital environment. The government has agreed to make it mandatory for intermediaries to prevent minors from registering on these platforms. Existing guidelines will be reinforced through new statutory measures.

The Centre plans to amend the Information Technology Rules to restrict children under 18 from opening social media accounts. During a Supreme Court hearing, officials acknowledged the risks children face in the digital environment. The government has agreed to make it mandatory for intermediaries to prevent minors from registering on these platforms. Existing guidelines will be reinforced through new statutory measures.

Gulveer Singh will compete in the men's 5000m final as India continues its campaign at the Asian Games. Several medal opportunities exist in athletics, including finals in pole vault and high jump events. Indian boxers Parveen Hooda, Ankush Panghal, and Narender Berwal are set to contest semifinal matches. Shooting events will also conclude, featuring competitors in trap disciplines.

Taxpayer-funded television ads featuring President Donald Trump are under scrutiny for potential legal violations. Critics from both parties argue that public funds should not promote political figures. The advertisement campaign has led to questions surrounding its alignment with the Hatch Act regulations. Trump's portrayal of American exceptionalism is evident in the ads ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

The official opening of the Pinglu Canal on September 16 is a milestone in modern Chinese history. More than an infrastructural feat, it signals a strategic recalibration of how China’s inland economies connect with the sea and Southeast Asia, and augurs the next phase of regional growth. Designed for vessels of up to 5,000 tonnes, the 134.2km (83.4 mile) waterway stretches from the Xijin reservoir in Hengzhou, an emerging city in Guangxi, to the Gulf of Tonkin (known as the Beibu Gulf in...

President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson plan to meet with AI executives at the White House. The discussion will focus on balancing innovation with the need for oversight amid growing public concern. Lawmakers face pressure to introduce regulations to govern the rapidly evolving AI sector. Companies are concerned about their operational practices being scrutinized by proposed legislation.

Coforge has appointed Akhil Kumar Gupta as its new chairperson and non-executive independent director. This decision comes after the resignation of former chairman O P Bhatt amid controversies surrounding board evaluations. The internal audit revealed discrepancies that affected Coforge's market value significantly. Additionally, the nomination and remuneration committee chairperson D K Singh resigned shortly after. The company aims to stabilize its governance structure following recent boardroom upheavals.

A Chinese team has set a world record for the most autonomous underwater drones operating at the same time, deploying more than a hundred of the small robots in a swimming pool test. The Guinness World Record for “most autonomous underwater vehicles operating simultaneously” was set by a team from Northwestern Polytechnical University in collaboration with Xian Tianhe Maritime Technologies. The trial involved a swarm of 116 autonomous underwater vehicles – called TH-618s, the university said in...

US and Iranian officials are participating in renewed efforts to negotiate a ceasefire to end the ongoing conflict. Recently, Iran proposed a seven-day ceasefire plan, aiming to restore maritime traffic and discuss nuclear issues. Although President Donald Trump rejected Iran's proposal, he indicated that further negotiations would take place this week. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that their conditions must be met for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.