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Looking to advance India's vision for region free from terror: PM Modi ahead of SCO Summit, State Visit to Uzbekistan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan on Saturday. He will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek. Modi will also undertake a State Visit to Tashkent for discussions. He aims to advance India's vision for security and connectivity. The visit seeks to strengthen partnerships and deepen…

The Economic Times · Aug 29

PM Modi to begin 2-nation Central Asia visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan on Saturday, seeking to strengthen India’s ties with Central Asia and advance regional cooperation. In Tashkent, he will hold talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on trade, defence, energy and education before attending the SCO Summit in Bishkek.

The Economic Times · Aug 29

PM Modi to visit Uzbekistan from August 29-30, attend SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan from August 31

Prime Minister Modi will visit Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan for the SCO summit. He will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Chinese President Xi Jinping is also expected to attend the important summit. This visit occurs as India and China work to improve bilateral relations. Discussions will focus…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

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India drawn with Malaysia, Palestine, Singapore, Guam in AFC U17 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers

India will compete in Group E of the AFC U-17 men's Asian Cup Qualifiers. The team faces Malaysia, Palestine, Singapore, and Guam in the upcoming tournament. These qualifiers are scheduled to take place in Malaysia during November. India aims for a second consecutive appearance in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup.…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Azerbaijan's biggest bank enters Uzbek market with Davr Bank acquisition

Azerbaijan's largest financial institution, the International Bank of Azerbaijan, is expanding its corporate banking operations by acquiring a 51% controlling stake in Uzbekistan's Davr Bank in a deal valued at $150 million (€128.5m).

Euronews · Aug 25

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan deepen alliance with $1bn trade target and stronger Trans-Caspian links

Presidents Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Ilham Aliyev signed a Treaty on Eternal Friendship in Tashkent and launched new projects in banking, energy, tourism and mining. The two countries will also co-host the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2027.

Euronews · Aug 23

The Fergana Valley Reveals a Central Asia That Silk Road Tourism in Uzbekistan Cannot Show You

What Samarkand doesn't tell youYou arrive in Samarkand and the architecture does its work on you. The Registan is genuinely overwhelming. The tilework at Shah-i-Zinda is the most concentrated beauty you may ever stand inside. But after two days, you begin to notice that Uzbekistan's monument cities have been curated…

Times Life · Aug 23

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Uzbekistan for Indian Travellers: Your First-Timer's Guide to Samarkand, Bukhara and the Silk Road

The Visa and Getting There: Easier Than You ThinkIndian passport holders get a visa on arrival at Tashkent's Islam Karimov International Airport. No prior application, no embassy visit. You pay USD 50 at the counter, show your return ticket and hotel booking, and you're through in under 30 minutes on…

Times Life · Aug 23

Nearly €1bn earmarked as five-part plan targets business growth, AI and exports

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced the measures at annual dialogue with entrepreneurs in Khiva. They include lower energy prepayments, new credit guarantees and easier access to capital markets, alongside regulatory changes that will limit inspections and shift the burden of proof to the state.

Euronews · Aug 20

From code to reasoning: AI reshapes the skills of young programmers

At the International Olympiad in Informatics in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 386 young programmers from 97 countries faced six algorithmic problems as AI reshapes coding, problem-solving and computer science education.

Euronews · Aug 18

Students take home 4 medals

Thai students have won four medals at International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) 2026 in Uzbekistan, the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST) says.

Bangkok Post · Aug 16

Uzbekistan-developed AI module launches aboard Earth observation satellite

The Samarkand-2028 Earth observation satellite has entered orbit carrying an AI module developed by Uzbek engineers, processing data in orbit before transmission to improve efficiency in fields including agriculture and environmental monitoring.

Euronews · Aug 7

India, Uzbekistan could explore FTA, says Piyush Goyal; Uzbekistan invites Indian investment in mining, rare earths

India and Uzbekistan aim to double bilateral trade to three billion dollars within three years. Businesses are urged to increase investments and explore opportunities in key sectors. India offers strengths in information technology and a skilled workforce for collaboration. Uzbekistan presents opportunities in mining and cotton production for mutual benefit.…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Grand designs: Tashkent’s modernist architecture joins UNESCO World Heritage List

The listing covers ten buildings and complexes from the 1960s to the early 1990s, recognising how modernist design was adapted to Central Asian traditions, climate and urban life.

Euronews · Aug 2

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Euronews · Aug 2

Delicious dumplings: The evolution of delicacies enjoyed all along the Silk Road to Spain

Jiaozi, Shuijiao, Bao, Wonton, Mantou, Manty, Manta, Chuchvara, Pelmeni, Düşbərə, Gurza, Khinkali. So many names, so many dumplings.

The Times of India · Jul 29

Scientists discover ancient silk production in Uzbekistan nearly 2,000 years before the Silk Road

New evidence from Uzbekistan suggests ancient Central Asians raised silkworms around 2000 BCE. These findings challenge the traditional timeline for silk production in the region. Archaeologists discovered ancient silkworm cocoons and mulberry tree remains at Sapalli Tepe. This indicates local sericulture was established long before the Silk Road trade routes…

The Times of India · Jul 27

Uzbekistan’s Aral Sea shrank from the world’s fourth-largest lake to near extinction: A €100 million plan aims to send water back

The Aral Sea, once vast, has shrunk by ninety percent due to river diversion. International organizations now support Uzbekistan's efforts to improve water use and irrigation. Projects aim to reduce water losses and restore degraded lands through agroforestry. Uzbekistan is planting drought-resistant trees to stabilise dry land and reduce dust…

The Independent UK · Jul 25

Man City explain Abdukodir Khusanov’s bumper new five-year contract

The Uzbekistan defender is slated for a key role in the new City regime under Enzo Maresca

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Euronews · Jul 24

Uzbek economy grows 8.5% as services and investment expand

Official figures presented at a presidential review showed investment reaching €24.6 billion and exports €12.7 billion in the first half of 2026, as Moody's upgraded Uzbekistan's sovereign credit rating and Fitch shifted its outlook to positive.

International Business Times UK · Jul 21

Model From Uzbekistan Says Epstein Sexually Abused Her While Wearing an Ankle Monitor — and With an Officer Next Door

Roza Gilles, an Uzbek model, reveals years of abuse by Jeffrey Epstein during his work-release sentence, highlighting systemic failures in monitoring and enforcement.

Euronews · Jul 20

Rare 48C heatwave forces Uzbekistan to adapt to extreme temperatures

Authorities slowed metro trains, restricted heavy vehicles and closed kindergartens as temperatures climbed to 48C in parts of the country during an unusually intense heatwave.

Bangkok Post · Jul 19

Thais shine at Chemistry Olympiad

A Thai student team won two silver and two bronze medals at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO 2026), held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from July 10-19, reflecting the country's strong performance in one of the world's leading science competitions.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

USA v Uzbekistan match foreshadows chess battle for Olympiad top prize

Two of the top four chess nations will go head to head in Miami on 27-28 July

Euronews · Jul 9

Central banks face new credibility test over rate cuts

Economists at the Tashkent Monetary Policy Dialogue warned that premature rate cuts could keep inflation above target. Uzbekistan’s lower inflation, falling expectations and reduced dollarisation show how credibility shapes monetary policy.

Euronews · Jul 8

'Associating Islam with violence contradicts its true nature': Global Forum debates Islamic heritage

More than 70 international projects were launched at Uzbekistan's first Islamic Civilisation Forum, where delegates called for greater scientific cooperation, education and preservation of Islamic heritage.

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