Centre Allows UPSC to Perform Aadhaar-based Authentication for Candidates’ Verifications

In a virtual address at a land forces summit in Japan, Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi reiterated India's commitment to regional stability and a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific. The summit brought together army chiefs from nations like Japan, the United States, Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and South Korea, where Gen Dwivedi emphasized enhancing multinational defence cooperation and India's strategic perspective in the Indian Ocean Region. These remarks come amidst global concerns over China's...

A permanent Vice-Chancellor is set to be appointed at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai after a delay, with in-person interviews for 10 shortlisted candidates scheduled at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM-Mumbai) campus. The selection panel consists of officials from Delhi University, IIM-Kolkata, and TISS. Controversy surrounds TISS due to administrative delays and termination notices issued to staff, with the future of 100 staffers uncertain despite contract extensions by Tata Trusts until...

In Thoubal District, an armed militant was killed, and six others were captured by Manipur Police Commandos after a fierce gun battle. Two labourers were shot dead in Kakching districts by unidentified perpetrators. A cache of arms, ammunition, and electronic devices was seized in Thoubal, and border fencing work along the Myanmar border near Moreh has accelerated. Full Article

Sources reveal that Rahul Gandhi may visit the children of Manoj and Neha Parmar in Sehore district, MP, after the couple's post-death rituals. The Parmars, who were found dead after an ED raid, left a letter alleging harassment by the ED and pressure to join the BJP. The ED has issued a statement refuting the claims and stating that the search was conducted peacefully. Full Article

Russia is withdrawing its military from the front lines in northern Syria and posts in the Alawite Mountains after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, but is keeping its main bases in the country. The future of Russia's bases, including the Hmeimim airbase in Latakia and Tartous naval facility, is uncertain following Assad's ousting. Moscow is regrouping and redeploying its forces based on developments on the ground, with equipment and senior officers being moved back...

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, is visiting Indonesia from December 15 to 18 to strengthen bilateral defence relations and enhance Naval Cooperation. He will engage in discussions with top Indonesian officials, covering areas like maritime security and joint training initiatives. The visit highlights the strong maritime relations between the two countries in line with the India-Indonesia Maritime Cooperation in the Indo Pacific. Full Article