India-Malaysia expand cooperation in defence, trade and security

India-Malaysia expand cooperation in defence, trade and security

India and Malaysia on Sunday unveiled several initiatives to further shore up cooperation in areas of defence and security, semiconductor, and trade after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim.   Following the meeting, Modi said India and Malaysia share a “special relationship,” and both sides are committed to…

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T20 World Cup: Former West Indies pacer points out biggest 'difference-maker' for India's title defence | Cricket News

T20 World Cup: Former West Indies pacer points out biggest ‘difference-maker’ for India’s title defence | Cricket News

As the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup kicks off on Saturday, India will aim to defend their crown with confidence rather than concern over pressure, according to former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop. The reigning champions enter the tournament on the back of a commanding 4-1 series win over New Zealand and are the…

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Post Operation Sindoor push: Defence budget jumps 15% to Rs 7.85 lakh crore; what’s in the pipeline for India’s military

Post Operation Sindoor push: Defence budget jumps 15% to Rs 7.85 lakh crore; what’s in the pipeline for India’s military

NEW DELHI: The Union Budget 2026 has set aside Rs 7.85 lakh crore for defence, marking a sharp 15 per cent jump from Rs 6.81 lakh crore last year, as the government sharpens its focus on military modernisation in the post Operation Sindoor security environment.According to official figures, the defence outlay for 2026–27 stands at…

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First time in 232 years! Pakistani cricket team pulls off lowest successful run defence | Cricket News

First time in 232 years! Pakistani cricket team pulls off lowest successful run defence | Cricket News

Cricket accessories (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: A remarkable piece of cricketing history unfolded in the ongoing Presidents Trophy as Pakistan TV (PTV) shattered a 232-year-old record by registering the lowest successful run defence ever seen in first-class cricket. In an extraordinary finish, PTV defended a target of just 40 runs against Sui Northern Gas, winning…

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‘Nato should be leading the way’: Donald Trump renews push to acquire Greenland, citing security concerns; links takeover to ‘Golden Dome’ defence

‘Nato should be leading the way’: Donald Trump renews push to acquire Greenland, citing security concerns; links takeover to ‘Golden Dome’ defence

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday renewed his push for the United States to acquire Greenland, saying the Arctic island is vital for American national security and for the “Golden Dome” defence system he claims Washington is building.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “The…

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Islamic Nato in making? How Turkish arms, Saudi cash and Pakistan nukes could align — all about the defence pact

Islamic Nato in making? How Turkish arms, Saudi cash and Pakistan nukes could align — all about the defence pact

AI-generated image used for representation (Source: ChatGPT) Islamic Nato in the making? Turkey is seeking to join a defence alliance between nuclear-armed Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, this can be seen as an effort in direction to reshape security alignments in the Middle East region and beyond, as Bloomberg reported.The pact, initially signed by Pakistan and…

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‘Dream Military’: Trump proposes $1.5 trillion defence budget for 2027, up from $1 trillion; links increase to tariff income

‘Dream Military’: Trump proposes $1.5 trillion defence budget for 2027, up from $1 trillion; links increase to tariff income

US President Donald Trump said the United States should set its military budget for 2027 at $1.5 trillion instead of $1 trillion, arguing that the higher allocation is necessary to build what he called a “Dream Military” capable of deterring any adversary and keeping the country safe.Trump made the announcement in a post on Truth…

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Handling automatic rifles, self-defence: Army trains Village Defence Guards in J&K - watch | India News

Handling automatic rifles, self-defence: Army trains Village Defence Guards in J&K – watch | India News

NEW DELHI: The Army has launched a training programme for the Village Defence Guards (VDG) in Jammu and Kashmir amid the ongoing counter-terrorism operation in the higher reaches of Chenab valley.According to the Army, around 15 Village Defence Guards, including women volunteers, are undergoing intensive training in handling automatic rifles, minor tactics, self-defence, bunker construction…

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