External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar described the engagement between Modi and Xi on the first day of the Informal summit as 'highly productive'.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Chennai to a grand welcome on Friday, a visit that comes soon after the recent episode of turbulence in bilateral ties over India's decision to withdraw Jammu and Kashmir's special status and reorganise the state into two union territories.

Government sources also said there was no question of any discussion on the issue as it is India's sovereign matter but added that Modi will update the Chinese President on the matter if there is a query.

The Summit will take bilateral relations to a higher level and have a major and positive impact on regional and world peace, stability and development, Sun said.

The Dalai Lama is 84 years old now and the issue of his successor has gained prominence in the last couple of years in the wake of his health issues.

The prime minister has been unstoppable as he transported the BJP to colossal success on a wave of muscular nationalism, majoritarian pride and charisma.

'A narrative is needed that captures the reality in Pakistan objectively and more fully'

He said the country now possesses the capability to strike satellites in outer space with centimetre-level accuracy and precision.

He rejected suggestions that the Pak-Saudi statement was against India's push at UN.

Fighter jets and helicopters hit targets during day and night.

'If I see anyone taking the wrong path, I will stop him or her.'

Apart from battle tanks, Pakistan Army is also procuring 245 150mm SP Mike-10 guns from Italy out of which it has already received 120 guns.

The MSP was introduced to the services recognising their unique service conditions and hardships.

"It is not in our interest to allow use of Pakistan's territory for terror outside," Khan said.

The Indian government has sent Union ministers Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Hardeep Singh Puri to represent India at the event.

India slams the Pakistani prime minister for 'unwarranted reference to J&K' during pious occasion.

'Indian media taking a myopic view is selectively showing Mr Gopal Singh meeting COAS. Army Chief met all guests at the venue irrespective of identity. A peace initiative should not be subjected to propaganda'

India says it cannot accept a project that ignores its core concerns on sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The two leaders shook hands and exchanged pleasantries at the end of the media briefing which was addressed by Chinese President Xi Jinping. China is the host and chair of the SCO.

He said countries should work for promoting open and inclusive cooperation for win-win outcomes.