At key ASEAN gathering, Malaysian Defence Minister hails India as 'global powerhouse of knowledge and innovation'

IANS | October 31, 2025 8:19 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 31 (IANS) Malaysian Defence Minister Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin on Friday said that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries regard India as a "global powerhouse of knowledge and innovation" – a nation whose strength lies not only in military capability, but in science, technology, and innovation leadership.

In a veiled message, NSA Ajit Doval targets Rahul Gandhi for attacking electoral system

IANS | October 31, 2025 8:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) In a veiled reference to the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s attacks on the Election Commission of India for alleged unfair conduct of elections, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Friday flagged the threat of disinformation eroding the credibility of national institutions.

Rajnath Singh, Malaysian counterpart discuss ways to strengthen bilateral defence ties

IANS | October 31, 2025 3:33 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 31 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with his Malaysian counterpart Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur on Friday, as both discussed ways to further strengthen the bilateral defence partnership.

India and Australia focus on increasing cooperation in Amphibious Operations, UAS during Army Staff talks

IANS | October 31, 2025 3:27 PM

Canberra, Oct 31 (IANS) India and Australia on Friday concluded the Army-to-Army Staff talks in Canberra, with discussions focused on exploring new domains of cooperation in Amphibious Operations and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

Rajnath Singh, US War Secretary Hegseth sign 10-year ‘Framework for the US-India Major Defence Partnership’

IANS | October 31, 2025 12:19 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 31 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday met US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur, where the two leaders signed a 10-year ‘Framework for the US-India Major Defence Partnership’ heralding a new era in deepening the defence ties between the two nations.

Defence Minister Singh holds talks with US War Secretary Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur

IANS | October 31, 2025 10:37 AM

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 31 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday held a meeting with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur, marking a key bilateral engagement on the sidelines of the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) scheduled to begin on November 1.

India's iDEX initiative emerges as key driver for defence innovations: Report

IANS | October 30, 2025 9:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) As India seeks to establish itself as a global hub for defence innovation and manufacturing, the Ministry of Defence’s flagship programme -- Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) --serves as a roadmap for future growth, a report said on Thursday.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Malaysia as India bolsters security ties with ASEAN members

IANS | October 30, 2025 8:01 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 30 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Malaysia on Thursday on a two-day visit to attend the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting - Plus (ADMM-Plus). High Commissioner of India to Malaysia, B N Reddy received Singh at the Subang Airbase.

Pak-Afg trade accusations while ignoring ISIS-K threat, raising global alarm

IANS | October 30, 2025 6:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The presence of Islamic State (ISIS-K) fighters along the volatile Durand Line between Afghanistan and Pakistan – posing a grave threat to the neighbourhood, including India – has been accepted by the respective administrations but with a narrative that suits individual purposes.

Rajnath Singh to visit Malaysia for ASEAN Defence Ministers’ meeting

IANS | October 30, 2025 9:51 AM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will embark on a visit to Malaysia on Thursday to attend the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) scheduled to be held on November 1.

Defence

At key ASEAN gathering, Malaysian Defence Minister hails India as 'global powerhouse of knowledge and innovation'

In a veiled message, NSA Ajit Doval targets Rahul Gandhi for attacking electoral system

Rajnath Singh, Malaysian counterpart discuss ways to strengthen bilateral defence ties

India and Australia focus on increasing cooperation in Amphibious Operations, UAS during Army Staff talks

Rajnath Singh, US War Secretary Hegseth sign 10-year ‘Framework for the US-India Major Defence Partnership’

Defence Minister Singh holds talks with US War Secretary Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur

India's iDEX initiative emerges as key driver for defence innovations: Report

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Malaysia as India bolsters security ties with ASEAN members

Pak-Afg trade accusations while ignoring ISIS-K threat, raising global alarm

Rajnath Singh to visit Malaysia for ASEAN Defence Ministers’ meeting

LATEST NEWS

Gwyneth Paltrow tells Jacob Elordi that her daughter loves him

Saba Ali Khan shares the story behind missing her mother Sharmila Tagore’s birthday celebrations

Dua Lipa's sister Rina Lipa to make film debut as cut-throat criminal in 'A Gangster’s Life'

Farmer Amarendra's success in pigeon-pea cultivation inspires rural Bihar

Squash World Cup: India thrash Switzerland 4-0 in campaign opener

1st T20I: I put the nation first, that’s my biggest USP, says Pandya

PM Awas Yojana changed lives, poor families in J&K's Kishtwar get permanent houses

1st T20I: India is having a great run, says Suryakumar after team’s 101-run win over South Africa

Bihar: Sanjeev Mukhiya gang’s member arrested in paper leak case

Vijay Varma opens up about using personal heartbreak to portray emotional scenes on-screen