Can India-Belgium defence ties unlock new potential? | Above the Fold | Sept 3, 2026

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India and Belgium have agreed to deepen defence and security cooperation, with a focus on military exchanges, training, maritime security, intelligence sharing and joint development and production of defence equipment. What does this expanding partnership mean for India? Also in focus: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announces plans for a new integrated Secretariat complex in Chennai, the Supreme Court declines to entertain a plea challenging restrictions on journalists and activists entering government schools, TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee’s Kolkata office is vandalised, and Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy recommends Konda Surekha’s removal from the Cabinet. Above the Fold is The Hindu’s daily news show, bringing you the day’s biggest stories with clarity, depth and context. 00:00 Introduction 00:07 India, Belgium agree to deepen defence & security cooperation 04:00 TN CM announces new integrated Secretariat complex in Chennai 04:58 SC refuses plea against UP, Rajasthan cur

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