A day after Doval-Wang talks, China highlights broader consensus to improve relations

The Indian Navy's Russia-manufactured guided missile frigate INS Tushil has departed Kaliningrad for India after being commissioned by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on December 9. Weighing 3900 tonnes, the warship boasts a powerful combination of Russian and Indian technologies, enhancing the Indian Navy's capabilities in the Indian Ocean. The vessel is set to significantly strengthen the country's naval operations with its advanced features and construction practices. Full Article

The Punjab Police filed an application in the Chandigarh District Court seeking to make Pardeep Kaler an approver in the 2015 Bargari sacrilege case. Kaler, a proclaimed offender, has consented to become an approver in the case related to the theft of a Guru Granth Sahib bir. Trial proceedings against Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and other accused have resumed, with the court granting a request for deficient documents. Full Article

Union Home Minister Amit Shah conducted a security review meeting in Jammu and Kashmir, the first since the recent assembly elections, with top officials from various security agencies and the Ministry of Home Affairs present. The discussion focused on the security roadmap for 2025 and addressing sporadic terror incidents in the region, including a recent attack in central Kashmir. Shah's meeting aimed to assess the security situation in the Union territory following the abrogation of...

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis stated that the ATS is investigating the use of terror funds in the state polls, citing evidence of foreign interference in Indian elections. He highlighted a case in Nashik's Malegaon district involving Rs 1000 crore in transactions, with Rs 100 crore used in the Maharashtra polls. Fadnavis also accused the opposition of allowing their shoulders to be used by external forces, mentioning a meeting in Nepal discussing opposing EVMs and introducing...

On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a missile 'duel' with the United States to demonstrate the superiority of Russia's new Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile over U.S. missile defence systems. Putin expressed readiness for the experiment, addressing Western doubts about Oreshnik's capabilities and highlighting its modern design based on previous Russian developments. The missile was first tested in response to Ukraine's use of U.S. and British ballistic missiles against Russian territory, emphasizing Russia's military strength...

Tata Motors secured a new order from Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) for 148 additional electric buses under the GCC model, expanding its fleet. These 12-metre low-floor Tata Starbus electric buses will be supplied, operated, and maintained by TML Smart City Mobility Solutions Limited over a 12-year period. This order follows a previous one for 921 electric buses, with most already operational and exceeding 95% uptime, showcasing BMTC's commitment to sustainable public transportation. Full Article