PM Modi’s visit to Malaysia was framed around a warm display of friendship and longstanding ties, with both leaders emphasising personal rapport and shared heritage.Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim welcomed Modi at the airport with a hug, signalling a cordial rapport that set the tone for the two-day visit. Anwar described Modi as a great friend and expressed personal excitement, thanking
PM Modi Hails ‘TRUST’ As India’s Top Trade Asset In Kuala Lumpur Address
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared that trust has emerged as the nation’s strongest currency amid its expanding global trade partnerships.Speaking to the Indian diaspora in Kuala Lumpur during a two-day visit to Malaysia, he emphasised how recent agreements with key partners have elevated New Delhi’s status as a reliable hub for investment and trade.PM Modi noted that India has
Indian Firm Azista Space Demonstrates SSA Prowess By Tracking ISS
Azista Space, a Hyderabad-based company, has marked a milestone in Space Situational Awareness (SSA) by successfully demonstrating its capability to track the International Space Station (ISS).The demonstration underscores a growing interest among Indian space firms to develop independent, domestically driven technologies capable of monitoring objects in low Earth orbit and beyond.By focusing on
Sagar Defence Invests In Indian Drone Innovator Endure Air Systems With Strategic Stake
Sagar Defence (SDE) has announced a strategic investment in Endure Air Systems, a Kanpur-based start-up specialising in unmanned aerial systems. The deal underscores SDE’s broader push into advanced defence technologies and reflects a growing interest among Indian defence players to accelerate domestic innovation through targeted equity support.By taking an equity stake, SDE aims to align Endure
India And US Edge Closer To $3 Billion Deal For Six More P-8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft
India and the United States are nearing a substantial security agreement worth around $3 billion for six additional P-8I Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. The deal would extend the Indian Navy’s already capable P-8I fleet, reinforcing its long-range anti-submarine warfare and maritime surveillance capabilities.With the prospective procurement, India aims to bolster its maritime domain awareness
Private Sector Expands To Transform India’s Aviation Landscape, Ending HAL’s Monopoly Across Key Segments
The government’s decision to liberalise the aviation sector marks a watershed moment in India’s industrial policy, signalling a clear trajectory away from a single supplier model towards a diversified ecosystem.After years of state-backed dominance in airframe design, avionics, engines, and components, the landscape now welcomes intensified private sector participation, joint ventures, and
US Envoy To India Sergio Gor Credits PM Modi, Trump For India-US Trade Pact
The United States and India have announced a framework for an interim reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade agreement, signalling a significant step within the broader US-India Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) negotiations.The White House and the Indian Commerce Ministry released a joint statement outlining the progress, emphasising a commitment to expanding market access and reducing trade
A Cycle of Repression And Rebellion, Rights At The Crossroads, Reframing Balochistan’s Struggle From Violence To Political Justice
The latest spate of coordinated attacks by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) across multiple districts underscores a persistent and damaging cycle of violence in Pakistan’s largest province. Pakistani authorities report that at least 30 civilians and 18 security personnel were killed in the January 31 incidents, with retaliation by the military resulting in the deaths of hundreds of Baloch
Cornering The Aggressor: Vietnam Eyes Rafale Fighters To Counter China, Following India’s Lead And Indonesia’s Purchase
Vietnam, a key neighbour of China, is reportedly considering the acquisition of French Rafale fighter jets for its air force, amid escalating tensions in the South China Sea.French media outlet L’Express has claimed that Hanoi is evaluating these advanced aircraft as a response to Beijing’s growing military assertiveness. This move signals a potential shift for Vietnam, which has long relied on
Coast Guard Busts International Oil Cargo Smuggling Syndicate In A Daring Mid Sea Operation
The Indian Coast Guard has reported the disruption of an international oil smuggling network operating at sea, described as an intricate sea-air operation.The operation involved several vessels that allegedly smuggled large volumes of cheap oil and oil-based cargo from conflict-affected regions, profiting from mid-sea transfers to motor tankers in international waters. The syndicate is described