Israeli strikes kill 33 in Gaza

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed the Oreshnik hypersonic missile as a game-changing advancement in global defense strategies, stating that its deployment could reduce the reliance on nuclear weapons. Capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads, the missile was first used in an attack in Dnipro, Ukraine, on 21 November. With speeds exceeding Mach 11 and a MIRV configuration enabling precise targeting of multiple sites simultaneously, the Oreshnik poses a significant threat to any...

D. Gukesh, mentored by Viswanathan Anand, became the youngest-ever to win the World Championship title by defeating Ding Liren in Singapore. Despite criticism from Vladimir Kramnik and Magnus Carlsen regarding the match's quality, Anand praised Gukesh's strategic approach and psychological depth in securing the victory. Anand expressed pride in Gukesh's growth at the WestBridge Anand Chess Academy, highlighting the rising talent of Indian players in the global chess scene. Full Article

The Indian Army's Eastern Command is hosting the "TATA Steel Kolkata 25 Km - Vijay Diwas Cup" on December 15 to honor the sacrifices and valor of the Indian Armed Forces during the 1971 War. The event will feature teams from the Army, Navy, and Air Force competing over a 25 km route, showcasing their fighting spirit and endurance. This marathon, part of the Vijay Diwas celebrations, aims to highlight the bravery and camaraderie of...

Police in Maharashtra's Thane district have charged a 31-year-old man for issuing 'triple talaq' to his wife, a practice banned in 2019. The accused, from Mumbra, informed his wife's father of the divorce, citing her going for a walk alone as the reason. A case has been filed under criminal intimidation and the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, with an ongoing investigation. Full Article

The Ministry of National Defence (MND) of Taiwan reported that 12 Chinese military aircraft, 14 naval vessels, and 9 official ships were detected near Taiwan until 6 am local time, with 6 aircraft crossing into Taiwan's ADIZ. This follows the detection of 34 Chinese military aircraft and 16 naval vessels operating near Taiwan the previous day. Taiwan's MND closely monitored the situation and responded accordingly to the Chinese military activities. Full Article

The government has approved two major defense acquisition deals worth over ₹21,000 crore, including the purchase of 100 additional K9 Vajra self-propelled artillery guns for the Army, manufactured by Larsen and Toubro. These guns, highly indigenized and customized, have already proven successful in Ladakh. Additionally, the Cabinet Committee on Security has greenlit the acquisition of 12 Su 30MKI fighter jets, with a contract already signed. Full Article