SCO Summit: Modi Slams Terror ‘Double Standards’ in Presence of Xi and Sharif
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Mumbai Protest: Protesters camp, cook, urinate on streets; BMC scales up services
Protestors took over the streets for cooking, bathing and washing, even hanging their clothes on traffic lights. BMC set up more dustbins and deputed staff to three-shift duties to tackle mounting waste. Some protesters even walked into a five-star hotel in Colaba and a clothing store in Kala Ghoda with banners. Some popular restaurants in the area also shut early. Many protesters were seen urinating on public buildings, enveloping the area in a stench, despite BMC scaling up services, including provision of more mobile toilets at Azad Maidan, officials said. Over 1,000 protesters have been treated for ailments, they said. Two truckloads of stones were laid at entry points to level pathways. Three high-beam floodlights mounted on fire brigade vehicles have been installed.
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A motorist posted how his car was blocked by a mob near CSMT that banged on the bonnet and windows while raising slogans.
Protestors took over the streets for cooking, bathing and washing, even hanging their clothes on traffic lights. Food packets lay strewn along roads. BMC set up more dustbins and deputed staff to three-shift duties to tackle mounting waste.
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Garbage lay strewn as protesters filled the area around CSMT over the weekend.
Many motorists avoided taking their cars to south Mumbai in view of the massive crowds, forcing businesses in the precinct to take a hit. Some protesters even walked into a five-star hotel in Colaba and a clothing store in Kala Ghoda with banners.
Eyewitnesses said they went into the hotel to use the bathrooms and sat in the lobby for some time. Some popular restaurants in the area also shut early. Many protesters were seen urinating on public buildings, enveloping the area in a stench, despite BMC scaling up services, including provision of more mobile toilets.
While BMC expected around 5,000 protesters on day 1, nearly 30,000 thronged Azad Maidan over three days, forcing it to activate emergency mode to scale up services. On day 1, the shortfall was glaring-there just weren’t enough water tankers and toilets, leaving protesters scrambling for basic amenities. By the third day, BMC went into an overdrive: water tankers increased from six to 25, and sanitation and maintenance manpower swelled from 119 to 1,125 as staff from four additional wards were pulled in.
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Waste management also saw urgent fixes. With food packets strewn across streets, 100 extra dustbins were installed, and BMC workers were deputed to three-shift duties to keep pace with the mounting garbage.
Toilet facilities were initially expanded with 236 portable units and 40 mobile toilets at Azad Maidan; 50 more were added on Sunday, besides 60 in the port area.
Medical aid was also ramped up. A 24×7 help desk, four medical teams and four ambulances were stationed at the protest site.
Nair Hospital deployed a team, while beds were readied at GT, Nair, KEM, Bombay, St George’s and JJ hospitals, said officials. Over 1,000 protesters have been treated for ailments, they said.
Officials said mud accumulated due to rain at Azad Maidan was also cleared. Two truckloads of stones were laid at entry points to level pathways.
“Adequate lighting has been ensured at Azad Maidan, especially in the evenings and at night.
Three high-beam floodlights mounted on fire brigade vehicles have been installed. Large numbers of BMC staff from different departments are continuously working at the protest site to provide civic services. Protesters are requested to cooperate with them,” said BMC.
BMC is now bracing for more demands on its already stretched resources. “Most protesters are being provided with food packets and water bottles.
We have also distributed garbage bags. We plan to rope in labourers on a contractual basis from Monday from a private agency. This will bring in another 500 labourers on the ground. The regular ward-level staffers have to also look at Ganpati immersions,” said an official.
PM Modi meets Jinping, scheduled to meet Putin today; Discussions possible over Russian President’s India visit; will also address SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on his second state visit to China. He is attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin. PM Modi is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, with detailed discussions planned regarding the Russian President’s upcoming visit to India in December. Yesterday, the Prime Minister held a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, discussing key issues including trade and counterterrorism. India achieved a significant diplomatic success, with the declaration strongly condemning the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on his second state visit to China, attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin.
On the second day of the summit, India achieved a significant diplomatic success, with the declaration strongly condemning the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was also present during the summit. The declaration emphasised that the perpetrators, organisers, and supporters of the attack must be brought to justice.
Notably, during the SCO defence ministers’ meeting in June, the earlier declaration had not mentioned the Pahalgam attack. India had expressed strong displeasure over this omission and had refused to sign the document at that time.
Addressing the summit, PM Modi said,
I am happy to participate in the SCO Summit. I want to thank President Xi Jinping for giving us a grand welcome. Today is the Independence Day of Uzbekistan; I congratulate them as well.
Yesterday, the Prime Minister held a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, discussing key issues including trade and counterterrorism.
Today marks the final day of the SCO Summit. PM Modi is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, with detailed discussions planned regarding the Russian President’s upcoming visit to India in December.
All participating leaders posed for a group photograph yesterday, with PM Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif present on the same stage.
Modi and Jinping shook hands before the bilateral meeting.
For updates related to PM Modi’s visit to China, check out the blog below…
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PM Modi’s address at SCO Summit’s Plenary Session
The PM said that for any country to grow, security, peace, and stability are essential. But terrorism, separatism, and extremism remain serious obstacles on this path. He explained that terrorism is not just a threat to one nation’s security but a danger to all of humanity, and no country or citizen can feel completely safe from it.
He added that India has always called for unity in the global fight against terrorism. India had taken the lead in efforts against Al Qaeda and its allied groups through the Joint Information Operation. He also noted that India raised its voice strongly against the financing of terrorism and thanked other countries for their support in this fight.
The three leaders – PM Modi, Xi, and Putin arrived together at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin on Monday, where they were seen greeting each other warmly. Photos and videos from the event showed the three leaders shaking hands and sharing a light conversation, highlighting a friendly moment among the main figures of the group. PM Modi also took to X and shared the picture of hugging Putin with the caption, “Always delighted to meet President Putin.”
The visuals also showed Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif walking past them without joining in. Earlier, images from the summit had already shown a clear distance between Modi and Sharif — in the group photo, where they stood far apart, and later at the banquet, where they were seated with their backs turned to each other.
The Summit has gained additional importance due to the widening India-US rift and the barrage of tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump. Modi also held a widely watched meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday, heralding a cautious step towards improved India-China ties.
“The Prime Minister will be addressing the plenary session of the Summit tomorrow, where he will outline India’s approach to fostering regional cooperation under the SCO umbrella. After this engagement, he is scheduled to have a bilateral meeting with President Vladimir Putin of Russia, following which he will depart for India,” Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed during a briefing on Sunday evening.
Modi, Xi, and Putin at SCO Summit: BRICS under focus
The upcoming high-stakes meeting between the two leaders and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit 2025 in Tianjin, carries big weight as the world is closely watching.
Smoother India-China relations are crucial for BRICS to work better, whether for showing unity on a global stage or pushing joint financial projects. With India set to host the 2026 BRICS summit, this thaw at the SCO summit, is especially important.
This meeting gives PM Modi, Xi, and Putin a chance to coordinate their response against Trump rising tariff pressure and sanctions, including reducing dependence on the US dollar. Proposals like boosting the BRICS New Development Bank, creating new payment systems, and expanding energy trade between Russia, India, and China are expected to be discussed. These steps would naturally make BRICS more economically resilient against US pressure.
With BRICS recently adding Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, the grouping now has greater global weight. Discussions may also cover reforming institutions like the UN and IMF, an agenda that appeals to many developing nations looking for fairer representation.
Modi-Xi meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a 40-minute bilateral meeting on Sunday morning ahead of the SCO Summit. Visuals shared online showed the two leaders shaking hands and exchanging greetings. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, said India is committed to strengthening bilateral ties based on trust, respect, and sensitivity. He noted that both sides had agreed on better border management through their special representatives, which has helped maintain peace and stability after troop disengagement. Jinping, on the other hand, said, “It’s a great pleasure to meet you again, Mr Prime Minister. I welcome you to China for the SCO summit. Last year, we had a successful meeting in Kazan…”
Modi also announced that direct flights between India and China will soon resume, making travel easier between the two countries. Highlighting the importance of cooperation, he stressed that the welfare of nearly 2.8 billion people is closely connected to India-China relations.
PM Modi landed in China on Saturday for the SCO Summit, marking his first visit to the country in more than seven years, signalling India’s efforts to rebuild ties with China. The trip comes at a sensitive time as India is facing the heat of steep tariffs under US President Donald Trump, while memories of past border clashes with China still linger.
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