A major defense agreement has been signed between America and India amid the dispute over buying oil from Russia and arbitrary tariffs. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed the agreement for 10 years on Friday (October 31, 2025) in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia.

This is the first time after Operation Sindoor that Rajnath Singh and Pete Hegseth met. Defense ministers of both the countries have come to participate in the ASEAN Plus meeting. Relations between India and America have soured since Operation Sindoor. India has always been denying US President Donald Trump’s claim of ceasefire regarding the ceasefire with Pakistan.

But keeping aside the bitterness, Rajnath Singh said about this agreement that a new chapter is beginning with the signing of the defense framework. At the same time, Pete Hegseth has described this agreement as historic and said that it is taking the India-US defense partnership forward.

This defense partnership is a sign of our increasing strategic convergence – Rajnath

Regarding the agreement, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said, ‘A useful meeting was held with his American counterpart Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur. We signed a 10-year ‘Framework for the US-India Major Defense Partnership’. This will usher in a new era in our already strong defense partnership. This defense framework will provide policy direction to the entire dimension of India-US defense relations. This is a sign of our growing strategic convergence and will usher in a new decade of partnership. He said, ‘Defence will remain a major pillar of our bilateral relations. Our partnership is important to ensure a free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific region.

This agreement takes our defense partnership forward – Pete Hegseth

At the same time, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on the 10-year-old US-India Defense Framework Agreement, ‘It advances our defense partnership, which is a cornerstone for regional stability and deterrence. We are strengthening our coordination, information sharing and technology cooperation. Our defense ties are stronger than ever.

Rajnath-Hegseth had discussed about Operation Sindoor

After the Pahalgam massacre on April 22, US Defense Minister Pete Hegseth had a long talk with Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. During that time, Rajnath Singh had described Pakistan as a disease state i.e. an evil country and said that Pakistan is engaged in destabilizing South Asia and increasing global terrorism. At the same time, Hegseth had told Rajnath Singh that India has full right to self-defense and America stands firmly with India.

After Operation Sindoor, there was once again a conversation between Hegseth and Rajnath Singh. In which Rajnath Singh had clearly said that India will continue to take military action against terrorism. This conversation took place at a time when US President Donald Trump was repeatedly saying that he had stopped the ceasefire between India and Pakistan. But India has made it clear that the military confrontation has been stopped on the request of Pakistan. Trump had no role in the ceasefire.

Now, for the first time after defeating Pakistan, Rajnath Singh and Hegseth have met in Malaysia. It is believed that apart from the 10-year defense deal, the delay in the engine of LCA Tejas fighter jet and Operation Sindoor would also have been discussed between the two defense ministers.

Indian Navy announces joint Malabar exercise with US

At the time when the defense agreement was being signed in Kuala Lumpur by Rajnath and Hegseth, at the same time in the capital Delhi, the Indian Navy announced to organize joint exercise ‘Malabar’ with America, Australia and Japan. Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsyayan, Co-Chief of the Indian Navy, informed that in the last week of November, Malabar Exercise is being organized at the Guam Military Base under the US Indo-Pacific Command.

It is believed that after this agreement, the date of Cope Exercise between the Indian and American Air Forces will also be announced soon. Air forces of Australia and Japan can also participate in this exercise.

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US President Donald Trump is currently going to make his first major foreign trip of his second term. During this time he is going to visit many countries in Asia. This visit is not just formal, but is being considered a sign of America’s new strategic presence in Asia. Trump will visit Malaysia, Japan and South Korea during this tour. The most interesting thing is that during this visit, he is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, on which the eyes of the whole world are fixed.

Trump is going to start the trip from Malaysia, where he is going to attend the ASEAN summit from 26 to 28 October. This is the same platform from which Trump used to maintain distance during his previous tenure, but this time he has made it a priority of his foreign policy. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced that a new trade agreement will be signed between the two countries. Along with this, Trump is also going to play a role in the peace initiative between Thailand and Cambodia. Malaysian media says that this is an attempt to revive Trump’s peacemaker image, which may include him in the race for the Nobel Peace Prize in the future.

There will be a historic meeting with the first woman Prime Minister in Japan

After Malaysia, Trump will reach Japan, where he will meet the country’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Takaichi is the first female Prime Minister of Japan and her appointment is being considered a symbol of change in Japanese politics. Both the leaders will discuss topics like defense cooperation and energy security. Trump indicated that the US wants Japan to reduce its dependence on Russian energy imports and contribute more to regional defense. This dialogue between Japan and America is being considered a strategic step towards balancing China’s growing influence in Asia.

Trump-Xi meeting expected in South Korea

The third and most talked about stop of Trump’s trip is going to be South Korea, where he will participate in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference. It is here that the discussion about his possible meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping is in full swing. If this meeting takes place, it will be considered a major turning point towards calming the US-China trade war. Trump said he looked forward to constructive talks with Xi Jinping and also indicated that China could mediate the peace process between Russia and Ukraine if it wishes. However, the White House has also clarified that the meeting has not been confirmed yet, which shows that the tension between the two countries is still not completely over.

North Korea’s missile challenge and respect for Trump
Just before Trump’s visit, North Korea tested new ballistic missiles, which once again heated up the security environment. Despite this, the South Korean government has announced that it is considering awarding Trump the Grand Order of Mugunghwa, the country’s highest civilian honor. Trump may also meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during this visit, although no formal announcement has been made on this.

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Speculation continues regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with US President Donald Trump. It has become a major topic of discussion that PM Modi and President Trump are going to meet in the ASEAN Summit to be held in Malaysia after five days. There is political turmoil regarding this issue from India to America.

In fact, the ASEAN summit is going to start in Malaysia from Sunday (October 26, 2025), in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump are likely to attend. In such a situation, there is a lot of speculation about the meeting between the leaders of two major countries of the world in this conference.

US And the Government of India did not make any official announcement

Malaysia’s leadership has already confirmed US President Donald Trump’s participation in the ASEAN summit. However, the White House of America has not yet issued any official statement in this regard. At the same time, the Indian government has also not yet officially confirmed whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the ASEAN summit or not.

Why is there so much discussion about the possible meeting of Trump-Modi?,

The discussion regarding the possible meeting of President Trump and PM Modi at the ASEAN Summit to be held in Malaysia is in full swing amid the tension over US tariffs on India. There are many reasons behind this, in which the chances of Donald Trump attending the G20 summit to be held in Johannesburg in November 2025 are very less. On the other hand, the date for the next summit between the Quad countries has not been decided yet. In such a situation, the only possibility could be a meeting between the leaders of these two countries in the conference to be held in Malaysia.

A big controversy has arisen after serving liquor in the presence of Muslim guests at a government dinner in Malaysia. The government led by the Prime Minister of the country Anwar Ibrahim had to resign Tenong King Sing under pressure from the fundamentalists.

About 60 percent of the population of Malaysia is from the Malay-Muslim community. The government is trying to get the support of this community in the upcoming elections. While there is usually no ban on alcohol in Malaysia, there are strict rules regarding it due to being an Islamic country. Earlier, Malaysia had also implemented the law to send those who do not offer prayers to the prayers of Jumme, due to which the pressure of the fundamentalists has increased.

Trying to woo Muslim voters

In the 2022 general election, the Malay-Muslim majority dismissed the multicultural alliance of Anwar Ibrahim and supported the ethnic-nationalist opposition faction. Critics say that Anwar then took several controversial decisions to please the hardcore Islamic voter group, such as removing old temples and promoting the radical nature of Islam in the country.

What is a new controversy

The controversy is related to Tiaong King Sing. He is accused of allowing liquor to serve alcohol in a grand dinner of Global Travel Meet 2025, insulting the Malay-Sancities and Islam. There is a ban on liquor in government programs in Malaysia.

Tiang said that this program was not organized by the private sector, not government and no permission was given by the government. He said, “Tourism was not under the control of Tourism Malaysia in the grand dinner.” Nevertheless, their cleanliness did not succeed in convincing the people. The government’s associate United Malay National Organization (UMNO) also warned against normalizing liquor in government programs.

Strict response of clerics

The UMNO’s Ulema or Maulvi Parishad said that Muslim bureaucrats should avoid drinking alcohol openly in government ceremonies. Mohammad Khairuddin Aman Razali of the council said, “Alcohol is against unhealthy and Islam. The work of the minister can become excuses to normalize liquor among the new generation.”

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Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is on a two -day visit to Malaysia till 7 October. Here he held a bilateral meeting with Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim and then the two leaders issued a joint shared statement. After Operation Sindoor, Pakistan’s condition became such that PM Shahbaz Sharif had to knock the doors of the IMF with a bowl. Now he wants to trap Malaysia in his trap.

Currently we need IMF program: Shahbaz

Shahbaz Sharif said that Pakistan will say goodbye to the IMF forever by parting with Malaysia. At the joint press conference of the two countries, he said, “We currently need an IMF program to stabilize Pakistan’s economy. Our goal is that soon we will be free from external financial dependence.” For this, he has also requested Malaysia to help.

Pakistan spread hands in front of Malaysia

Pakistani PM Shahbaz Sharif said, “The program of our IMF now will end in the next two years. However, if we look at the situation now, it is very important for Pakistan.” He said that if the entrepreneurs of Pakistan and Malaysia take a pledge to make joint investment together, then we can surely say goodbye to IMF forever.

IMF gave debt to Pakistan after Operation Sindoor

In May 2025, IMF sanctioned assistance of about Rs 8,000 crore ($ 1 billion) to Pakistan. India had expressed concern over this, as this help was given when India attacked terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan -occupied Kashmir (POK) under Operation Sindoor. India had asked the IMF to give this help again, because Pakistan promotes terrorist attacks on India from its land.

Army’s hold on Pakistani economy

Pakistan’s economy is very strong on the grip of the army there. This is the reason that resources have been used mainly on weapons and terrorists amidst increasing poverty and unemployment in the country.

Pakistan has failed to complete three of the five targets set for the second review of the $ 7 billion $ 7 billion bailout package. This proved India’s claim that Islamabad has been in debt for a long time and its record of properly implementing and following the IMF rules is very poor.

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There may be a deal of billions of rupees between Malaysia and Pakistan, under which a meat of billions of rupees will be sent from Pakistan. Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said this on Monday (October 6, 2025). He is currently on a three -day visit to Malaysia, after reaching here, he praised Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim and said that Malaysia is a second home for him.

According to the report of Pakistani newspaper the Dawn, Shahbaz Sharif said that Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his desire for meat exports from Pakistan. He told that Pakistan can export Malaysia $ 200 million i.e. about 18 billion meat. Shahbaz Sharif said, ‘I will be grateful to you, but I want to tell Malaysia’s importers and officials that this quota of meat exports will be regulated on market values.’

He said, ‘Meat will be exported by Malaysian Customs and Food Authorities on the basis of necessary halal certification. I assure you that we will make all efforts to fulfill your terms and condoms and thus we will not only be able to get a quota of $ 200 million, but will also increase over time. Shahbaz Sharif further said, ‘When I go back from here tomorrow, I will take more information, I will be more impressed and will go back in more confidence.’

Along with Shahbaz Sharif, Pakistani Foreign Minister and Deputy PM Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Union Minister Atullah Tarar and Pakistan PM’s Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi are also visiting Malaysia. Shahbaz Sharif had a bilateral meeting with Anwar Ibrahim in the city of Malaysia, after which both of them held a press conference. Shahbaz Sharif said in the press conference that this is his first visit to Malaysia, but when he arrived here, he found every face known. People saw very warm and harmony among the people.

He said that it felt like meeting the people of Malaysia, as if he has known them for centuries and it is due to the true friendship of both countries. Shahbaz Sharif said that it is like a family reunion for him during him. Talking about the meeting, Shahbaz Sharif said that he had a productive discussion with Anwar Ibrahim and both discussed wide issues related to bilateral relations.

Royal British Navy’s aircraft carrier HMS Wales Wales has reached the Arabian Sea before England Prime Minister Kir Stmper’s visit to India. From Sunday (October 5), HMS Wales has started the Konkan exercise with Indian Navy aircraft-carrier INS Vikrant. The special thing is that this time Japan and Norway’s wars are also participating in the Royal Navy in Konkan exercise.

According to the Indian Navy, this year Konkan Exercise (5-12 October) will be done in 2 phases. The first phase will be on Harbor. In which, the marines of India and England will meet each other and visit each other’s warships.

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In the maritime phase of exercise, flying operations will be conducted including career strike group (CSG), anti-sarfase and anti-sabmerine drills of the two countries. The aircraft carriers of the two countries, Destroer, Frigette, submarines and fighter jets will participate in these drills.

England Prime Minister Kir Stmper is visiting India on 8-9 October. During this time, the stormer will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This tour will strengthen bilateral relations and strategic partnership between India and England.

India-UK Vision 2035
According to the Indian Navy, the Konkan exercise is a re-confirmation of the shared commitment to ensure the exercise, safe, open and independent sea and will present an example of a comprehensive strategic partnership under India-UK Vision 2035. According to the Navy, exercise will prove to be a platform for both countries to strengthen strategic relations and provide regional maritime stability along with increasing inter-operation.

After the Konkan exercise, HMS Wales will perform a one -day exercise on the west coast with the Indian Air Force on 14 October. On the other hand, it is reported that India’s indigenous Stealth Frigate (Warship) INS Sahyadri has reached Malaysia for operationally deployment in South China C and Pacific Ocean.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump may meet in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia later this month. In fact, leaders of both countries can have a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the upcoming ASEAN Summit.

Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to visit Malaysia on 26-27 October 2025 to attend the 47th ASEAN Summit. At the same time, Malaysia has also invited US President Donald Trump to attend the conference. If President Trump confirms his participation in this conference, this will be the first multilateral platform, where the leaders of the two countries will face face to face after Washington has imposed 50 percent tariff on India.

America tensions in relations with India

Since the US impositions 50 percent tariff on India’s goods, the relationship between the two countries has been tension. At the same time, on the other hand, America is increasing its closeness with Pakistan these days. America’s tension with India increased even more when Trump targeted New Delhi for energy relations with Moscow, especially crude oil imports.

Criticism has been trumped for the purchase of Russian oil

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized India for importing crude oil from Russia. Apart from this, he has also warned India that such a purchase weakens international efforts to put pressure on Moscow to end the Ukraine war.

Trump’s associate Peter Navarro made sharp rhetoric

Apart from President Donald Trump regarding Russian oil imports, many Trump of Trump’s colleagues have also made sharp statements against India, including the name of Peter Navarro. Navaro, while making statements on India, even said that the ongoing struggle between Russia-Ukraine is Modi’s war. Along with this, he also accused India of making profiteering through its refineries and called India a laundromat of Russian oil.

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