Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on August 31 on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin, marking his first visit to China in seven years.
• Reliance Jio plans an initial public offering by the first half of 2026, as Reliance Industries also launches a new AI subsidiary promising “AI for everyone, everywhere” backed by green-powered data centres.
• Japan has targeted about 10 trillion yen in private investment into India over the coming years, with cooperation reported in semiconductors and artificial intelligence.
• Argentina now permits Indian passport holders with valid US tourist visas to enter without a separate Argentine visa, while reports point to tighter US scrutiny for student visa grants and renewals.
• Hockey India confirmed free entry for all matches at the men’s Asia Cup in Rajgir from August 29 to September 7, as Neeraj Chopra finished second at the Diamond League Final and IIT Bombay again topped JoSAA preferences among JEE rankers.