During his Malaysia visit, PM Narendra Modi stressed zero tolerance and no double standards on terrorism. India and Malaysia agreed to deepen defence, counter-terror and economic cooperation, while expanding ties in technology, trade, diaspora engagement and Indo-Pacific partnership.
No action has been taken against Mohammed Zamri Vinoth yet despite filing of a whopping 894 complaints. The Islamic hate preacher and fan of Zakir Naik remains undeterred in his resolve to peddle Hinduphobia and further divide the Malaysian society.
India has secured a major trade advantage as the US slashed export tariffs to 18% following a Modi-Trump deal. This lower rate gives Indian goods a competitive edge over rivals like China (34%) and Bangladesh (20%) in the American market.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2025-26, setting the stage for her ninth consecutive budget. PM Modi hailed the India-EU FTA as a major milestone, while Parliament discussed growth in the space sector, gig economy expansion, and digital connectivity challenges.
Prashant Kumar Singh, Deputy Commissioner of State Tax in Ayodhya, resigned on Tuesday, citing his conscience. Singh stepped down in protest against public remarks made against the Prime Minister and CM Yogi Adityanath, stating he could no longer serve as a "salaried robot."
At the 16th India-EU Summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and EU leaders announced the successful conclusion of the historic Free Trade Agreement. The "mother of all trade deals" aims to boost economic integration, manufacturing, and strategic defence cooperation by 2027.
Following a landmark visit to India, the UAE has cancelled a major deal to operate Islamabad International Airport. While Abu Dhabi deepens defence ties with New Delhi and releases 900 Indian prisoners, its withdrawal from Pakistan signals a major regional strategic shift.