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Uzbekistan: News

15 Sep 2026
Afghanistan

Kerala vlogger claims arrest by 'Mujahideen' in Afghanistan, then clarifies

A popular woman travel vlogger from Kerala, Arunima, alleged that she was arrested by the Mujahideen in Bamyan, Afghanistan.

31 Aug 2026
Australia

After Australia, India to buy rare earths from Uzbekistan

India has signed a long-term uranium supply deal with Uzbekistan as part of its global hunt for critical minerals and rare earths.

31 Aug 2026
Narendra Modi

Uzbekistan: Indians can now stay for 30 days without visa

Uzbekistan has announced a new visa-free travel policy for Indian citizens, allowing them to stay in the country for up to 30 days without a visa.

31 Aug 2026
Narendra Modi

PM Modi interacts with students, Indian diaspora before SCO Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on a two-day visit to Uzbekistan, interacted with students at the Mahatma Gandhi Centre in Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies on Sunday.

31 Aug 2026
Asaduddin Owaisi

Owaisi invokes Babur as Modi receives Uzbekistan's highest state honor

All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Uzbekistan's highest state honor.

31 Aug 2026
Narendra Modi

UPI set to launch in Uzbekistan

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will soon be launched in Uzbekistan, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed.

30 Aug 2026
Narendra Modi

India, Uzbekistan elevate bilateral ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India and Uzbekistan have decided to upgrade their bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

30 Aug 2026
Narendra Modi

PM Modi awarded Uzbekistan's highest state honor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the Order of "Oliy Darajali Dustlik," Uzbekistan's highest state honor, by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent.

30 Aug 2026
Narendra Modi

PM Modi arrives in Uzbekistan for a 2-day state visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Saturday for a two-day state visit.

28 Aug 2026
China

Modi-Putin meeting at SCO Summit: What's on agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan from Saturday.

10 Feb 2026
Lifestyle

These Uzbek wedding traditions will leave you in awe

Uzbek weddings are a colorful affair, filled with age-old traditions that have been passed down through generations.

04 Feb 2026
IndiGo

IndiGo suspends flights to these countries till February 28

IndiGo has suspended its international flight operations to and from Tbilisi (Georgia), Almaty (Kazakhstan), Baku (Azerbaijan), and Tashkent (Uzbekistan) till February 28.

05 Jan 2026
Lifestyle

When in Uzbekistan, try these carrot dishes

Uzbekistan is famous for its rich culinary heritage, which includes a variety of carrot-based dishes.

29 Dec 2025
Lifestyle

Visiting Uzbekistan? These puffed grain snacks are a must-try

Uzbekistan, a Central Asian gem, is known for its rich culinary heritage.

15 Dec 2025
Lifestyle

Visiting Uzbekistan? Try their famous nut-based snacks

Uzbekistan is famous for its rich culinary heritage, especially when it comes to snacks.

10 Dec 2025
Lifestyle

Visiting Uzbekistan? Don't forget to try these lentil-based snacks

Uzbekistan is famous for its colorful culture and delicious cuisine.

CITES hails Vantara's animal care standards after India visit

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Secretariat has praised the animal care standards at Vantara, an Indian wildlife conservation initiative established by Reliance Foundation.

Cough syrup deaths: PIL in SC seeks CBI probe

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the deaths of 14 children in Madhya Pradesh, allegedly after consuming a cough syrup.

23 Aug 2025
Donald Trump

Sergio Gor is Trump's pick for US ambassador to India

United States President Donald Trump has nominated his close aide, Sergio Gor, as the next US ambassador to India.

04 Jul 2025
Afghanistan

Russia becomes 1st country to recognize Taliban government

Russia has become the first country to officially recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan.

29 Apr 2025
United States of America

Getting US visa 'almost impossible' for citizens of these countries

Acquiring a US visa has become very difficult in 2025, especially for citizens of certain countries, according to a study by Brooks Law Firm.

20 Mar 2025
Abhishek Bachchan

Saiyami Kher, Abhishek Bachchan's 'Ghoomer' shines at Uzbekistan Film Festival

R Balki's Ghoomer, starring Abhishek Bachchan and Saiyami Kher, was selected for a special premiere at the Uzbekistan Film Festival.

05 Apr 2024
Travel And Tourism

Take a journey through time in Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Samarkand, nestled at the heart of the Silk Road, is an epicenter of ancient architecture and enduring cultural heritage.

14 Mar 2024
Murder

Uzbek woman found dead under mysterious circumstances in Bengaluru hotel

Days after a Spanish couple was harassed in Jharkhand, an Uzbek woman has been found dead under mysterious circumstances in Bengaluru.

06 Jan 2024
Central Government

Centre sets new standards for pharma firms after overseas deaths

The Central government has issued new manufacturing standards for pharmaceutical companies in India, an official notification said, per Reuters.

01 Jan 2024
Travel And Tourism

Here's why Indians are planning to visit Uzbekistan in 2024

Uzbekistan is quickly becoming a favorite destination for Indian tourists, thanks to shared cultural aspects, captivating art and architecture, and strong ties between the two nations.

24 Nov 2023
Travel And Tourism

Vegetarian dishes you must try when in Uzbekistan

As a vegetarian or vegan, you may deter traveling to a few countries with cuisines heavily based on non-vegetarian offerings.

01 Nov 2023
Travel And Tourism

Lonely Planet announces top 2024 travel destinations: India placed second

India is at the second position in Lonely Planet's hotlist of top countries to visit in 2024.

11 Oct 2023
Uttar Pradesh

Uzbekistan cough syrup deaths: India allows company to reopen factory

The Uttar Pradesh government has allowed Marion Biotech, which manufactured the cough syrup responsible for the deaths of 65 kids in Uzbekistan last year, to restart most production, Reuters reported.

28 Jun 2023
Noida

Indian company used toxic industrial chemical in syrup: Report

The India-made cough syrups linked to at least 19 deaths in Uzbekistan contained a toxic industrial-grade ingredient rather than the legitimate pharmaceutical version, Reuters reported.

24 May 2023
Shopping

Bring a piece of Uzbekistan home with these authentic souvenirs

Uzbekistan is an amazing country full of beautiful things to buy.

23 May 2023
World Health Organization

Why cough syrup exporters will have to undertake product testing

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI) has made it mandatory for exporters of cough syrups to get their products tested at government laboratories before they are shipped.

13 Apr 2023
Travel And Tourism

Don't make these common mistakes as a tourist in Uzbekistan

As you plan your travels to Uzbekistan, it is important to keep in mind that the country has its own set of customs and social practices.

04 Mar 2023
United States of America

Gambia: CDC links child deaths to Indian-made syrup

The United States's (US) leading public health agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on Friday said that they found strong evidence to suggest that child deaths that took place in Gambia are linked to the consumption of Indian-made cough syrups.

24 Jan 2023
World Health Organization

Cough syrup deaths: WHO urges countries to take immediate action

Following a series of child deaths linked to contaminated cough syrups in the past few months, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued several measures for countries, calling for "immediate and concerted action" to protect children.

12 Jan 2023
World Health Organization

WHO recommends against using India-made cough syrups after Uzbekistan deaths

The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a medical alert on Wednesday, warning against the use of two cough syrups made by Noida-based company Marion Biotech for children in Uzbekistan.

Marion Biotech, linked to Uzbekistan kids' death, halts production

Noida-based cough syrup manufacturer Marion Biotech, linked to the death of 19 kids in Uzbekistan, has officially stopped production of all medicines amid an inspection by the drug regulator.

29 Dec 2022
Noida

Uzbekistan links death of 18 kids to Noida-made cough syrup

India launched a probe into a Noida-based drugs manufacturer on Tuesday after the deaths of 18 kids in Uzbekistan were linked with a syrup the firm made.

SCO begins today: Modi to meet Putin, uncertainty regarding China

The 22nd Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit is set to commence on Friday in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

15 Sep 2022
China

SCO Summit: Modi to meet Putin; talks with China unclear

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive at Samarkand, Uzbekistan on Thursday evening for the 22nd Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, which is the first in-person summit since the pandemic.

03 Feb 2022
Trending News

Mother drops 3-year-old into bear enclosure; video goes viral

In a horrific incident, a mother dropped her three-year-daughter into a bear pit at a zoo in Uzbekistan.

19 Jan 2022
Narendra Modi

Modi to host first India-Central Asia summit on January 27

The central government on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the maiden India-Central Asia Summit virtually on January 27.

14 Oct 2021
Afghanistan

Blackouts hit Kabul as Taliban fails to pay power suppliers

There were multiple power outages across the Afghan capital Kabul and several other provinces once again on Wednesday.

16 Aug 2021
Afghanistan

Afghan military plane crashed in Uzbekistan amid crisis

An Afghan military jet crashed in the neighboring Uzbekistan after being shot down by Uzbek defense forces late on Sunday.

13 Aug 2019
Facebook

Uzbekistan woman gang-raped, dumped near home in South Delhi

A woman hailing from Uzbekistan has alleged she was gang-raped by three men in Gurugram and later dumped near her flat in South Delhi on Saturday.

13 May 2018
Prime Minister

Where are Shastri death-related Raj Narain Committee records, asks CIC

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed the Prime Minister's Office and Ministries of External Affairs and Home to make public the records of Raj Narain Committee, constituted in 1977 to look into the then PM Lal Bahadur Shastri's mysterious death on January 11, 1966, in Uzbekistan's Tashkent.