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MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India closely monitors developments impacting its security and interests, taking appropriate action when necessary. This comes in response to the US sanctioning four entities contributing to Pakistan's Ballistic Missile Program. The US Department of State emphasized its concerns and commitment to engaging constructively with Pakistan on the issue. Full Article

Tata Steel faces a potential €27 million penalty from the Dutch Environmental Service for emissions violations at its plants in the Netherlands. The company has eight weeks to reduce harmful substances emissions or face fines, with factory 2 at risk of permit revocation. The plants have been found emitting heavy metals and PAHs above legal limits, prompting Tata Steel to seek discussions with authorities and stakeholders for compliance. Full Article

The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Larsen & Toubro Limited for the procurement of 155 mm/52 calibre K9 VAJRA-T Self-Propelled Tracked Artillery Guns for the Indian Army under the Buy (Indian) category at a total cost of Rs 7,628.70 crore. The contract was finalized in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi on December 20, 2024. Full Article

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kuwait on December 21 and 22, the first visit by an Indian PM in 43 years, at the invitation of Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. He will have high-level discussions, including meetings with the Emir and Crown Prince, attend a community event, visit a labour camp, and be a special guest at the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup opening ceremony. The visit underscores the importance India places on strengthening...

In 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to achieve his strategic goals by tightening military control over Gaza, thwarting Iran's nuclear ambitions, and capitalizing on the dismantling of Tehran's allies. With the collapse of Assad's regime and the elimination of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, Netanyahu's influence in the region grows. As Netanyahu focuses on neutralizing Iran's nuclear program and missile capabilities, Iran faces a choice between scaling back its atomic activities or facing...

The Supreme Court upheld the 2016 Allahabad High Court ruling that the DND flyway will remain toll-free, stating that the Noida Toll Bridge Company Limited (NTBCL) was not entitled to collect toll charges. The High Court had determined that the company had recovered its costs and interests from the construction of the flyway and criticized the NOIDA authority for unjustly delegating toll collection to a private firm. The 2016 ruling was in response to a...