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

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed readiness to compromise on Ukraine in potential talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, emphasizing no conditions for engaging with Ukrainian authorities. Trump, known for deal-making, has pledged to resolve the conflict swiftly, although specifics remain undisclosed. Putin, speaking during a televised Q&A session, stated Russia's readiness for negotiations and highlighted the country's strengthened position since military involvement in Ukraine in 2022. Full Article

Ajit Pawar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, has expressed his chief ministerial ambitions and has been acknowledged by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Fadnavis, along with Pawar and Eknath Shinde, plans to work in shifts round the clock. Pawar, who split from the NCP in 2023 and joined the BJP-led government, has emerged victorious in recent elections but remains focused on his aspirations for the top position. Full Article

Union home minister Amit Shah stated that the ecosystem of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir has nearly been eradicated due to the sustained efforts of the Modi government. He directed security agencies to work together to eliminate terrorism, emphasizing the implementation of Area Domination Plan and Zero Terror Plan. Shah, during a high-level security review meeting, reaffirmed the government's commitment to achieving a 'Terror Free J&K' through joint efforts with security forces. Full Article

In a daring heist at the Union Bank of India in Surat, robbers drilled a two-foot hole in the wall to access the locker area, disabled the bank's alarm and surveillance cameras, and stole cash, jewelry, and other valuables worth millions. The robbery went unnoticed until banking employees discovered the shattered lockers on Tuesday morning, with the incident believed to have occurred overnight. The police are investigating the crime and reviewing CCTV footage in search...

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