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October 31, 2025 4:08 PM

ASEAN-India relationship will remain a strong pillar of stability, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday reaffirmed India’s commitment to building a stronger and more stable partnership with ASEAN, focusing on shared prosperity, maritime security, gender inclusion in peacekeeping, and deeper defence cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. Addressing the ASEAN-India Defence Ministers’ Informal Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Singh said the ASEAN-India relationship remains a pillar of stability in an uncertain global environment. “In today’s uncertain world, where...

October 31, 2025 12:52 PM

India, US sign landmark 10-year defence framework in Malaysia

India and the United States on Friday signed a 10-year Defence Framework Agreement, marking a new era in their growing partnership. The agreement, exchanged between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur, provides a long-term policy direction for the US–India Major Defence Partnership. The development underscores the expanding strategic alignment between New Delhi and Washington. Announcing the agreement, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth described ...

October 27, 2025 12:35 PM

EAM Jaishankar, New Zealand PM Luxon discuss bilateral cooperation, Indo-Pacific security in Malaysia

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday met New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and ensuring a secure and stable Indo-Pacific region. EAM Jaishankar, who is representing Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 20th East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, shared details of the meeting on X. “A pleasure meeting PM Christopher Luxon of New Zealand on the s...

October 3, 2025 11:34 AM

India wins prestigious ISSA Award 2025 for outstanding achievement in social security

India has been conferred with the prestigious International Social Security Association (ISSA) Award 2025 for ‘Outstanding Achievement in Social Security’, recognising the Modi government’s efforts in expanding social protection across the nation. The award was presented at the World Social Security Forum (WSSF) 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, highlighted India’s historic progress, with soc...

July 11, 2025 1:16 PM

Rubio meets China’s Wang in Malaysia amid trade tension

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, their first in-person meeting at a time of simmering trade tensions between the two major powers. Washington's top diplomat is in Malaysia on his first trip to Asia since taking office, attending the East Asia Summit and ASEAN Regional Forum alongside counterparts from Japan, China, South Korea, Russia, Australia, India, the European Union and Southeast Asian states. His meeting with Wang c...

June 4, 2025 1:12 PM

Sanjay Jha-led delegation reaches Delhi after concluding India’s outreach against terrorism

An all-party Indian Parliamentary delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha returned to Delhi from Malaysia on Tuesday, concluding its outreach campaign aimed at strengthening international support against terrorism and building a shared understanding of security threats. During their visit, the delegation met with YB Tan Sri Dato' (Dr.) Johari bin Abdul, Speaker of the House of Representatives (Dewan Rakyat), and members of the Parliamentary Special Committee on International Relations and I...

June 3, 2025 11:54 AM

Sanjay Jha-led delegation conveys India’s stance on terrorism to Malaysian political leaders, think-tanks

An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha held high-level discussions with key Malaysian political leaders and think tanks in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, as part of India’s diplomatic outreach under Operation Sindoor. The nine-member delegation arrived in Malaysia on Saturday for the final leg of its multi-nation tour, which previously included stops in Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Indonesia. In a meeting with representatives of Malaysia’...

June 2, 2025 11:09 AM

Indian parliamentary delegation meets PKR leaders in Malaysia, seeks support against terrorism

An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, met with representatives of Malaysia’s People’s Justice Party (PKR) in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, as part of India’s global outreach campaign following the Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent military response under Operation Sindoor. The delegation, which arrived in Kuala Lumpur on May 31, was briefed by India’s High Commissioner to Malaysia, B.N. Reddy. He underscored the strategic importance of India-Malay...

April 1, 2025 3:01 PM

Towering blaze in Malaysia on Petronas pipeline, 63 sent to hospital

At least 63 people were being treated in hospitals in Malaysia on Tuesday after a major blaze at a gas pipeline operated by state energy firm Petronas, authorities said, with efforts ongoing to control the fire and evacuate residents. The fire started on Tuesday morning in the town of Puchong in Selangor state on the outskirts of the capital Kuala Lumpur and those taken to hospitals had suffered burns, respiratory problems or other injuries, authorities said. The pipeline had been isolated, Pe...