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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is participating in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Sources confirmed that no formal bilateral meeting between PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled during the summit, though an informal interaction remains possible during joint events. However, PM Modi is slated to hold bilateral talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The meeting with the Iranian President will focus on regional security, West Asia tensions, and shipping disruptions along the Strait of Hormuz, which impact global energy security and Indian seafarers. PM Modi is expected to reiterate India's stance favoring dialogue and diplomacy to resolve conflicts. Additionally, discussions are expected to touch upon Indian energy security, the Chabahar Port project, and the safety of Indian nationals in Iran.

Exclusive CCTV footage accessed by India Today from Hotel Surya in Shamli shows shooters Mohit and Sumit conducting reconnaissance on August 20 and 21 before the murder of Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Baliyan. The visual evidence provided Shamli Police with a key lead to identify the suspects, who monitored Baliyan's movements prior to the August 26 attack. Investigations revealed the pre-planned conspiracy involved gangsters connected to the Gogi gang in Delhi and Haryana jails. Following search operations, both sharp shooters were killed during an encounter with police forces after opening fire in self-defense retaliation.

A major political row has erupted in Tamil Nadu between the TVK government and the opposition DMK over the proposed Global Sports City project in Semmancheri. The project, initially conceived for 128 acres at an estimated cost of 261 crore rupees, became a point of contention after allegations surfaced that it was being dropped. Sports Minister Madhavacharan clarified that the project is not being cancelled but revamped and upscaled to accommodate 46 games, with work set to begin within six months. The dispute escalated into a broader debate over Tamil Nadu sports infrastructure, with accusations regarding past governance and the handling of major state development projects.

The Tamil Nadu government has announced a hike in milk procurement prices alongside several infrastructure initiatives during state assembly proceedings. Procurement prices for milk have been increased to ₹44 per litre to support milk producers following rising cattle feed costs, resulting in an additional annual expenditure of ₹770 crore for the government. Furthermore, the state announced the construction of a supercritical thermal power plant in Tuticorin district along with 15,000 kilometres of transmission line connections to address power demand. In a bid to boost investment and employment, the state plans to set up a semiconductor, electronics, and manufacturing park in Kanchipuram, expected to attract ₹2,000 crore in investment and generate 5,000 jobs. Additionally, a ₹400 crore fintech hub has been announced for Coimbatore to promote regional development.