Putin signs law ratifying RELOS with India

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ratified a key agreement with India. This pact allows military formations, warships, and aircraft to be sent to each other’s territories. The Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement, or RELOS, was officially published. This development follows President Putin’s recent visit to India. The agreement streamlines military cooperation between the two nations.…

Australian police say Bondi Beach mass shooting was inspired by Islamic State group

An mass shooting in which 15 people were killed during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach was “a terrorist attack inspired by Islamic State,” Australia’s federal police commissioner Krissy Barrett said Tuesday. The suspects were a father and son, aged 50 and 24, authorities have said. The older man was shot dead while his…

Indian Navy to Commission First Indigenous Diving Support Craft DSC A20 in Kochi

The Indian Navy will formally commission DSC A20 — the first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Craft — at Kochi on 16 December 2025 under Southern Naval Command. Constructed by Titagarh Rail Systems, the vessel will enhance coastal diving support, underwater inspection, salvage operations and other specialised maritime missions.   Read More…

Parliamentary Panel Praises DRDO for ₹2.64 Lakh Crore Savings and Next-Gen Tech Breakthroughs

The Standing Committee on Defence has commended the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for achieving major milestones in hypersonic and missile technologies and saving an estimated ₹2,64,156 crore over the past five years through indigenous research and development. The panel highlighted DRDO’s role in strengthening India’s self-reliant defence innovation ecosystem.   Read More…

US & Japan Defence Ministers Say China’s Actions “Not Conducive to Regional Peace” Amid Rising Indo-Pacific Tensions

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi agreed in a phone call that recent Chinese military activity — including a radar-locking incident involving Japanese aircraft — is “not conducive to regional peace and stability,” underscoring shared concern over the deteriorating security environment in the Indo-Pacific.   Read More…

Trump warns that continuation of the Russia-Ukraine war can “end up in third world war”

President Trump issued a grave warning about the Russia-Ukraine conflict potentially escalating into a global war, expressing deep frustration over the ongoing bloodshed. He emphasized the urgent need for an immediate end to hostilities, citing significant casualties. The US is actively mediating peace efforts, though Ukraine faces pressure for territorial concessions.   Read More…

Trump plans envision major U.S. investment in Russia, restoring oil flows to Europe: Report

President Donald Trump’s peace proposal for Ukraine includes restoring Russian energy supplies to Europe. It also suggests significant U.S. investment in Russian rare earths and energy sectors. The plan outlines tapping frozen Russian sovereign assets for Ukraine projects. These proposals were detailed in appendices to peace plans shared with European officials.   Read More…

India–US trade pact likely to be finalised by March; FY27 outlook strong, says CEA Nageswaran

India and the US are nearing a trade deal, with Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran expressing optimism for a March resolution. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer acknowledged India’s “best ever” proposals, despite ongoing disagreements on agricultural imports. Negotiators are currently in New Delhi for crucial talks on a Bilateral Trade Agreement.   Read More…