Indonesia shows interest in collaborating with India in defence tech sector

Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu is taking steps to fill vacant posts in the Animal Husbandry Department and ensure electricity subsidies for aquaculture farmers. He has instructed officials to distribute fish seeds, hold elections for fisheries cooperative societies, release funds for fuel subsidies, develop marine fuel, set up artificial reefs, and promote Embryo Transfer Technology for livestock breeding. Efforts are being made to provide vaccinations and deworming medicines for all cattle, sheep, and goats...

Israeli airstrikes killed multiple extended families in homes in northern Gaza, with at least 10 confirmed dead in Daraj and 15 believed to be dead or missing in Beit Lahiya. Tanks in the south pushed towards a humanitarian zone, prompting displaced families to flee once again. Israel claims to target militants, while Palestinians accuse them of aiming to depopulate a buffer zone, with no immediate comment from the Israeli military on the strikes. Full Article

The dispute over the legitimacy of a mosque in Uttarkashi continues, with authorities confirming no hate speeches during the recent Mahapanchayat, emphasizing peaceful conduct and communal harmony. Petitioners argue the mosque's 55-year history and plan to provide evidence of Waqf jurisdiction to the High Court, while expressing concerns about external pressures post-Mahapanchayat. Ishtiyak Ahmed, president of the Jama Masjid Committee, highlights the ongoing tensions and potential influences in the case. Full Article

China's foreign ministry expressed readiness to collaborate with India to strengthen mutual trust and address differences through open dialogue and sincerity. This comes ahead of talks between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on border issues, aiming to restore stable bilateral relations. President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent meeting in Russia marked progress in resolving a four-year military standoff along the disputed frontier. Full Article

On December 16, Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M ordered a 30-minute standing punishment for officials in the residential plot department who neglected an elderly couple seeking assistance, as seen in CCTV footage showing the couple waiting for 50 minutes. The CEO, after reviewing the footage and noticing the couple standing for an additional 15-20 minutes without help, imposed the standing penalty on the officials to make them understand the challenges faced by the elderly, with...

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived in China to participate in talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi aimed at restoring bilateral ties after a four-year standstill due to the Ladakh military standoff. China expressed readiness to honor commitments made by Prime Minister Modi and President Xi Jinping to enhance mutual trust and promote steady growth in bilateral relations through dialogue and communication during the Special Representatives' meeting. The talks will focus on rebuilding ties...