THE HEADLINES:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds wide-ranging talks with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur; Both leaders unveil several initiatives to boost ties in defence and security, semiconductor and trade sectors.
- India and Malaysia commit to further strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
- Home Minister Amit Shah says, ideology-driven governance under BJP transformed States once considered backward.
- Government invites comments from public and stakeholders on Draft Income-tax Rules and Forms, 2026 by 22nd of this month.
- In Asian Rifle and Pistol Championship, Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan win gold, setting world record in 10m air rifle mixed team event in New Delhi.
- In ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, England defeat Nepal by 4 runs in Mumbai and New Zealand beat Afghanistan by five wickets in Chennai; Match between Ireland and Sri Lanka underway in Colombo.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held wide-ranging talks with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur. The talks covered political, defence and security cooperation, trade and investment, the digital economy, energy, education, tourism and regional issues.
On the second and final day of Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Malaysia, the two sides committed to work on sixteen agreements and engagements across different sectors, including disaster management, audiovisual co-production, combating and preventing corruption, and semiconductors.
Prime Minister Modi said cooperation between the two countries will expand in intelligence sharing, maritime security, defence and counter-terrorism.
The Prime Minister, who was on his third official visit to Malaysia and his first since ties were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, highlighted that cooperation between India and Malaysia is growing and both sides will deepen collaboration in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, health and food security. He noted that the CEO Forum has opened new opportunities for trade and investment.
Prime Minister Modi also said India remains committed to ASEAN centrality and congratulated Malaysia on its chairmanship of ASEAN.
The India-Malaysia Joint Statement released after the talks reaffirmed the commitment of both sides to further expand the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The two leaders agreed to enhance trade and expand cooperation in priority sectors including infrastructure, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors and digital technologies. They also welcomed the outcome of the 10th India-Malaysia CEOs’ Forum.
During the visit, the Prime Minister also interacted with leading business representatives, including executives from major Malaysian companies, to discuss investment plans and collaboration across key sectors. Malaysia is India’s third-largest trading partner within ASEAN, with bilateral trade close to twenty billion US dollars. Our Correspondent covering Prime Minister’s visit has more:
“Both countries have also committed to advancing cooperation in emerging technologies. India underlined that semiconductors remain a key area of engagement, aiming to combine India’s design strengths with Malaysia’s long experience in manufacturing, assembly, testing and packaging. Yesterday, after arriving in Malaysia, the Prime Minister addressed members of the Indian community at the “Selamat Datang Modi Ji” diaspora event in Kuala Lumpur. During the event, he announced the opening of a new Indian Consulate in Malaysia and the launch of the Thiruvalluvar Scholarship to promote educational and cultural links. Mr. Modi said India and Malaysia share a special bond as maritime neighbours, with strong people-to-people ties and a vibrant Indian diaspora. He also highlighted cultural and educational linkages, including the presence of the Tamil language in Malaysia, and said the audiovisual agreement signed during the visit will promote exchanges in film and music. Prime Minister Modi also met Persons of Indian Origin and veterans of the Indian National Army during his engagements in Kuala Lumpur.The two-day visit concluded with both countries reaffirming their commitment to deepen cooperation across sectors and further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Durgesh Bhadauria, Akashvani News, Kuala Lumpur”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has returned to New Delhi after concluding his two day successful visit to Malaysia.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said, ideology-driven governance under the BJP had transformed states which were once considered backward, including Chhattisgarh. Speaking at the valedictory session of Organiser’s conclave titled “Chhattisgarh @ 25: Shifting the Lens: Security, Prosperity and Stability” in Nava Raipur, Mr Shah said, after its formation, Chhattisgarh witnessed significant development during fifteen years of BJP rule.
Mr Shah said, recently the President of the European Union said, when India is stable, the entire world becomes secure and stable.
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Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today virtually inaugurated the Siuri Road Over Bridge, Kumarpur Road Over Bridge and flagged off a new Asansol-Bokaro train service in West Bengal. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Vaishanw said, these projects mark a significant step towards strengthening rail infrastructure, enhancing safety and improving regional connectivity in the state. The Minister highlighted that this year 14 thousand 205 crore rupees have been allocated for Railway in West Bengal which is more than 3 times than the average allocation between 2009-2014.
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The Government has invited comments from the public and stakeholders on Draft Income-tax Rules and Forms, 2026. Comments can be sent till 22nd of this month on the official portal of Income Tax department. The income tax office informed that Draft rules are in public domain. It said that this move aims to promote transparency and ensure a participative and effective rule-making process.
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The Diamond sector has hailed the India-US trade deal. Talking to Akashvani News, owner of a diamond firm in Mumbai, Dinesh Lakhani said the trade will give many benefits to over 10 lakh people engaged in the diamond sector. Mr Lakhani informed that the reduction of tariffs will boost exports and provide new opportunities of employment in the jewellery sector.
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The Government has debunked a video circulating on social media claiming that the India-US trade agreement will harm Indian farmers. The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) informed that the claim is misleading. The Unit added that the AI-generated video is being circulated with the intent to spread confusion. The Government further said that no compromise has been made on the country’s agriculture and dairy sectors, in the India-US trade agreement.
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The India-AI Impact Summit 2026 will mark a historic milestone in global cooperation on Artificial Intelligence (AI). It will be the first-ever global AI summit to be hosted in the Global South. The Summit will be held in New Delhi from the 16th to the 20th of this month. A report:
“The Summit reflects India’s growing leadership in shaping a responsible, inclusive and people-centric AI future. Over 100 countries will participate in the Summit through the Seven Chakras, also known as Working Groups. These Chakras focus on key areas such as human capital, inclusion, trusted AI, science, sustainability, access to AI resources, and economic development. Through these Chakras, India aims to shape global AI norms while addressing local challenges. The outcomes of the Summit will guide policy makers, investors, and industry leaders in the years ahead. The Summit is anchored in three guiding Sutras – People, Planet and Progress. These principles underline the shared global commitment to ensure that AI benefits humanity, supports sustainable development, and drives inclusive growth. The Summit strengthens global cooperation, supports shared standards, and positions India as a trusted partner in using AI for sustainable development and public good. With Nitika Gupta, Pallavi Parmar, Akashvani News, Delhi.”
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Snapping three months of selling streak, foreign investors turned net buyers in the first week of February, infusing more than 8,100 crore rupees into the Indian equities markets.
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In Shooting, India’s Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan set a world record and a Championship record on their way to winning gold in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026 in New Delhi today. The Indian pair combined to score 505 points in the final to successfully defend their Asian title. They finished ahead of the Republic of Korea’s Kim Woorim and Kwon Eunji, who scored 501 points, while Japan’s Naoya Okada and Misaki Nobata took bronze with 437.9 points. The previous record of 502.7 had been set by the German duo Hanna Buehlmeyer and Maximilian Ulbrich at the ISSF Grand Prix in Slovenia last month.
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In the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka have set a target of 164 runs for Ireland in a Group C clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Put into bat, Sri Lanka scored 163 runs for the loss of six wickets in a stipulated 20 overs.
Earlier, England defeated Nepal by 4 runs in a Group C clash at Wankhede stadium in Mumbai this evening. Chasing a target of 185, Nepal fell just short finishing on 180 for six in their allotted 20 overs.
In another match, New Zealand defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in a Group D clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai this morning.
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The India Meteorological Department, IMD has forecast dense to very dense fog in Uttar Pradesh tomorrow. The weather agency has also predicted dense fog over Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal and Uttarakhand for the day. Similar conditions will prevail over Bihar, Assam and Meghalaya. Rainfall or snowfall is expected over Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand for the next three days.
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HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds wide-ranging talks with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur; Both leaders unveil several initiatives to boost ties in defence and security, semiconductor and trade sectors.
- India and Malaysia commit to further strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
- Home Minister Amit Shah says, ideology-driven governance under BJP transformed States once considered backward.
- Government invites comments from public and stakeholders on Draft Income-tax Rules and Forms, 2026 by 22nd of this month.
- In Asian Rifle and Pistol Championship, Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan win gold, setting world record in 10m air rifle mixed team event in New Delhi.
- In ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, England defeat Nepal by 4 runs in Mumbai and New Zealand beat Afghanistan by five wickets in Chennai; Match between Ireland and Sri Lanka underway in Colombo.
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