PM Modi in Malaysia Live: PM Modi meets Khazanah MD in Malaysia; fund may double India investments over five years

The Surajkund International Self-Reliant Crafts Fair resumed on Sunday after Saturday’s tragic incident, attracting huge crowds. Footfall picked up steadily, and by 2 pm, visitors filled the fairgrounds, leaving barely any space to stand, officials said.

Three people, two men and a woman, were found dead inside a parked Tavera car on the Peeragarhi flyover in Delhi on Sunday, police said. Officials found no visible injury marks, and preliminary investigation suggests suicide, though forensic teams are examining the scene and further probe is underway.

A video shared by the Assam BJP showing Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma appearing to shoot at framed images depicting Muslims sparked sharp backlash from the Opposition, which termed it a “call to genocide”. Congress and Trinamool Congress accused the BJP of glorifying violence and spreading hatred, demanding strict action, after which the video was deleted amid widespread criticism.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a 30-hour water supply shutdown in several parts of Mumbai from 2 am on February 12 to 8 am on February 13 due to major maintenance work. Water supply will be completely suspended in parts of Govandi, Chembur, Mankhurd and Shivaji Nagar, falling under the M East and M West wards.

The shutdown is required for the installation of a 1,200 mm sluice valve at the Turbhe Low Level Reservoir and for connecting an inlet pipeline to the AMT-II tunnel shaft to improve water distribution. The BMC has urged residents to store adequate water in advance, use it carefully during the cut, and boil and filter drinking water for three days after supply resumes as a precaution.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday criticised the RSS over actor Salman Khan’s attendance at a Sangh event, asking whether it was genuine outreach or political desperation. He also called on RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to clarify the optics of the invite. Turning to state politics, Raut urged Uddhav Thackeray to re-enter the Legislative Council ahead of key elections and accused the BJP of opportunism in local governance and poll conduct.

A video showing three men catcalling and following a woman as she walked to a temple in India has gone viral, triggering widespread outrage on social media. The woman, Chiro from Northeast India, shared the clip on Instagram, saying the men harassed her assuming she did not understand Hindi.

Despite being filmed, the men continued following her, smiling and singing, until she felt safe only after meeting her friends. Chiro said she posted the video to highlight the issue, not for attention, as many users condemned the incident and raised concerns about women’s safety in public spaces.

PM Modi says Malaysia visit will strengthen economic, cultural ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said his visit to Malaysia would boost economic and cultural linkages between the two countries. In a post on X, Modi wrote, "Last year, I was unable to visit Malaysia for the ASEAN Summit. But, I had promised my friend, PM Anwar Ibrahim that I would come to Malaysia at the earliest opportunity. And now, my first international visit of 2026 took place in Malaysia. This visit will boost economic and cultural linkages between our nations. My gratitude to PM Anwar Ibrahim, the Government and people of Malaysia for the affection."

A Red Bird Flying Training Academy aircraft made a forced landing in a field in Karnataka’s Vijayapura district on Tuesday, police and aviation authorities said.

According to Belagavi Police, a Red Bird private jet carrying two passengers came down in Mangalore village of Babaleshwar taluk. Visuals from the spot showed the aircraft resting in an open field. No injuries were reported, officials said, adding that further details were awaited.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) later clarified that the aircraft involved was a Cessna 172, registration VT-EUC (MSN-17265717), operated by Redbird Flying Training Academy Limited. The aircraft was on a training sortie when it made a forced landing near Bagalkot airport, around 100 km east of Belagavi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met business leaders from India and Malaysia, underscoring the growing momentum in bilateral economic cooperation. Discussions at the India–Malaysia CEO Forum focused on expanding trade and investment linkages, with both sides identifying new areas for collaboration that could benefit businesses in the two countries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir, Managing Director of Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Berhad, during his visit to Malaysia, with discussions focusing on investment opportunities, infrastructure development and technology-led growth in India.

Speaking after the meeting, Amirul Feisal described the interaction as “wonderful” and praised Prime Minister Modi’s long-term vision for India.

“The Prime Minister is very visionary about what he wants India to be,” Amirul Feisal said. “We spoke about how he would like to build India — about building infrastructure, looking at innovation like technology — and how we can collaborate further, not just in Khazanah but also with our portfolio companies.”

Highlighting India’s economic transformation over the past decade, he said Khazanah viewed India as a high-conviction investment destination. “Since 2014, there has been a lot of economic transformation. As far as Khazanah is concerned, India is a wonderful place. It has a high-conviction market for investments,” he said, adding that the fund was considering significantly increasing its exposure to India. “We were even thinking of doubling our exposure, at least for the next five years,” Amirul Feisal said.

The meeting underscored growing economic engagement between India and Malaysia, with sovereign and institutional investors increasingly looking to participate in India’s infrastructure and technology-driven growth story.

PM Modi in Malaysia Live Updates: Reform of global institutions key to tackling challenges, says PM Modi

Speaking at the joint press statement with his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, PM Modi said the strengthening friendship between the two countries was crucial for both sides amid shifting geopolitical challenges. “In this environment of global instability, the growing friendship between India and Malaysia is really important for both countries,” he said.

The Prime Minister underlined the shared view that present-day global challenges cannot be addressed without reforming international institutions. “We both believe that resolving today’s challenges requires reform of global institutions,” Modi said, adding that both countries would continue to support efforts aimed at maintaining peace.

PM Modi also delivered a strong message on terrorism, calling for a principled and consistent global approach. “Our message on terrorism is clear, no double standards, no compromise,” he said.

At the joint press statement with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, PM Modi said India would increase opportunities for university exchanges, Startup Connect initiatives and skill development for youth from both countries. He also announced that India will open a new consulate in Malaysia to support growing bilateral ties.

“The Indo-Pacific Region is emerging as a growth engine of the world. With ASEAN, we are committed to development, peace and stability in the entire Indo-Pacific Region,” Modi said, reiterating that India “prioritises ASEAN centrality”.

Congratulating Malaysia on its chairmanship of ASEAN, Modi said India would work closely with Kuala Lumpur to make its engagement with the regional bloc more comprehensive. “With the cooperation of friendly nations like Malaysia, India will make its relations with ASEAN comprehensive,” he said.

Both leaders also agreed on the need to expedite the long-pending review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA). “We agree that the review of the ASEAN-India trade agreement should be completed at the earliest,” PM Modi said.

PM Modi in Malaysia Live: Shared love for Tamil binds India, Malaysia, says PM Modi

PM Modi, this morning, highlighted the deep cultural links between India and Malaysia, underscoring the shared love for the Tamil language as a key bridge between the two countries. Speaking at a joint press statement with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Modi said the presence of Tamil culture in Malaysia remains vibrant and visible across multiple spheres of public life.

“Shared love for Tamil language also connects India and Malaysia. In Malaysia, the strong and living presence of Tamil can be seen in education, media and cultural life,” the Prime Minister said. He expressed confidence that closer collaboration in the audio-visual sector would further strengthen people-to-people ties between the two nations.

“I am confident that with today’s Audio Visual Agreement, film and music, especially Tamil films, will bring our hearts closer,” Modi added.

Air quality in the national capital showed a marginal improvement this morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 196, placing it in the ‘moderate’ category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

This marks an improvement from Saturday, when the AQI stood at 227 at around 4 pm, falling in the ‘poor’ category.

However, several areas in Delhi continued to report poor air quality. Mundka recorded the highest AQI at 266, followed by Pusa at 257, Narela and Rohini at 247 each, Ashok Vihar at 243, Jahangirpuri at 242, Wazirpur at 239, Nehru Nagar at 237, Shadipur at 236, Bawana and Vivek Vihar at 231 each, Sirifort at 222 and Chandni Chowk at 220, all in the ‘poor’ category.

Haryana Director General of Police Ajay Singhal on Saturday night expressed deep grief over the death of Inspector Jagdish Prasad, who lost his life while rescuing people after a giant swing collapsed at the Surajkund Mela in Faridabad, leaving at least 19 persons injured.

Praising Inspector Prasad’s courage and sense of duty, Singhal said the officer displayed exceptional bravery, dedication and humanity by placing the safety of others above his own life in extremely risky circumstances. “His prompt action and selfless courage saved several lives and reflected the highest traditions of police service,” the DGP said.

The incident occurred around 6 pm on Saturday when a swing malfunctioned mid-air and crashed at the Surajkund fairgrounds. Inspector Prasad, who was on duty at the venue, immediately launched rescue operations. He, however, suffered serious injuries during the effort and later succumbed while undergoing treatment.

India and Malaysia share longstanding relations rooted in common history, civilisation and cultural links, further strengthened by Malaysia’s Indian-origin population of around 2.9 million, the world’s third-largest overseas Indian community.

This is PM Modi’s third visit to Malaysia and his first since India and Malaysia elevated their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in August 2024.

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described the visit as carrying a “rich agenda” and said it would provide a major boost to the special partnership between the two countries. “The visit is expected to impart significant momentum to our close and multi-faceted partnership,” he said.

In his departure statement ahead of the visit, PM Modi highlighted the importance of the engagement, saying, “The historic ties between India and Malaysia have seen steadfast progress in recent years. I look forward to my discussions with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and further enhancing our comprehensive strategic partnership.”

He added that the talks would focus on deepening defence and security cooperation, strengthening economic and innovation partnerships, and exploring collaboration in new areas.

PM Modi in Malaysia Live: Red-carpet welcome for PM Modi at Perdana Putra with traditional music, dance

The welcome ceremony at Perdana Putra featured a red-carpet reception accompanied by traditional music and dance, reflecting the shared cultural heritage of India and Malaysia.

Expressing his appreciation, PM Modi said in a post on X, “Deeply touched by the warm welcome extended by my friend, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the airport. I look forward to our conversations and to further strengthening the bonds of friendship between India and Malaysia.”