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Monday, February 16, 2026
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Topic: ASEAN summit

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

Trump’s presence at ASEAN could create new US-China axis. India shouldn’t have skipped it

As in the West, India must engage with ASEAN and APEC in the East and Southeast with a much greater degree of seriousness and commitment.

Myanmar’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing to attend regional summit in Thailand amid earthquake crisis

Hlaing is the subject of Western sanctions and is barred from attending ASEAN summits due to the Myanmar military's failure to implement an agreed peace plan with the bloc.

India says no ‘substantive’ Modi-Trudeau talks at Laos as Canada PM recalls stressing on ‘work we need to do’

India-Canada ties rocky since Trudeau last year said Ottawa was investigating ‘credible allegations’ linking Indian officials with killing of Indian designated terrorist Hardeep Nijjar.

As Modi heads to Laos, a look at what’s at stake in the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits

Modi will be in Laos 10-11 October for 21st ASEAN-India summit & 19th East Asia summit. Review of New Delhi’s Act East policy to take place, discussions on Myanmar to take centrestage.

With ruling generals barred from key meetings, Myanmar sends senior official for ASEAN meet

Military-ruled Myanmar sent a bureaucrat to Monday's meeting. Move was in line with ASEAN's policy on the conflict-torn country's attendance.

Udhayanidhi on the hook and an ‘Air Bharat One’ flight to ‘INDonesia’

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SC must regulate judges’ post-retirement conduct to ensure judicial independence

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

ASEAN replaces Myanmar with Philippines as 2026 chair amid concerns over 5-point consensus implementation

Loss of chairmanship blow to Myanmar's ruling military leadership in gaining international recognition. In 2021, ASEAN leaders had agreed to a 5-point consensus to address Myanmar situation.

A look at India’s trade deficit with ASEAN, likely to be discussed at Indonesia summit PM will attend

Modi to attend Indonesia meet just days before G20 Summit. India, whose trade deficit with bloc stood at $43.57 bn in FY23, ‘keen’ to hold at least one meeting reviewing 2009 trade pact.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.