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August 19, 2025

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  • India China stability plan

  • PM Modi meats Astronaut

  • Nadda blunder

India and China Seek Stable, Cooperative Relationship Amidst Global Uncertainty

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Jaishankar emphasized the need for a stable global economy and a fair, multipolar world order through reformed multilateralism. Discussions covered economic ties, people-to-people contacts, and border issues. Jaishankar stressed that India-China relations should be guided by mutual respect, sensitivity, and interest, preventing differences from escalating. He highlighted India's concerns about cross-border terrorism sponsored by Pakistan. The meeting aimed to foster a stable and cooperative India-China relationship.

Why it's important: The India-China meeting is crucial for regional stability and global economic cooperation, addressing shared concerns while managing bilateral tensions.

PM Modi Meets Axiom-4 Astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, Axiom-4 mission pilot, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Shukla, who returned to India after his ISS mission, discussed his experiences, India's space program advancements, and the Gaganyaan mission with PM Modi. Modi expressed pride in Shukla's achievement. Shukla presented Modi with the Axiom-4 mission patch and Earth images from the ISS. The meeting covered science, technology, and India's space ambitions.

Why it's important: The meeting highlights India's growing space capabilities and underscores the government's support for its ambitious space exploration programs.

Nadda Condemns 1960 Indus Water Treaty as a Nehruvian Blunder

BJP National President JP Nadda criticized the 1960 Indus Water Treaty, calling it a major blunder by Jawaharlal Nehru that compromised India's water security. Nadda highlighted Nehru's failure to consult Parliament before signing the treaty in September 1960, presenting it only two months later. He stated that the treaty unfairly allocated 80% of the Indus basin waters to Pakistan, leaving India with only 20%. Nadda argued this decision prioritized personal ambitions over national interest.

Why it's important: Understanding the historical context and potential negative consequences of the Indus Water Treaty is crucial for informed discussions on India's water resource management and national security.

Global Chronicles 🌐 

  • European leaders lauded Trump's White House meeting with Zelensky as a historic step toward ending the Ukraine war, praising his offer of strong security guarantees as a breakthrough.

  • Wildfires in southern Europe have killed six (four in Spain, two in Portugal), scorching 3,43,000 hectares in Spain and 216,000 hectares in Portugal, prompting evacuations and emergency responses.

Market Movers 🤑 

  • Rupee appreciates by 20 paise to close at ₹87.35 against the US dollar, with the dollar index at 97.95.

  • US stocks hit record highs on Wednesday, with the Dow closing at 44,922, the S&P 500 at 6,467, and the Nasdaq at 21,713, fueled by rate cut hopes.

Sports Spectacle 🏅 

  • India won two gold and three silver medals on Day One of the 16th Asian Shooting Championship, with Girish Gupta (241.3) and Kapil Bainsla (243.0) securing gold in the 10m air pistol men's youth and junior events respectively.

  • Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz clash in the Cincinnati Open 2025 men's final tomorrow, their fourth meeting this year, while Iga Swiatek aims for her first Cincinnati title.

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