A Fortnightly Newsletter 01st to 15th December,2025
A Fortnightly Newsletter 01st to 15th December,2025
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…
CM Majhi Highlights Science & Technology as Key to India’s Global Power at SAITED-2025
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, speaking at SAITED-2025 in Bhubaneswar, emphasized science and technology as vital for India’s rise as a global power. He lauded PM Modi’s ₹1 lakh crore R&D fund and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s inspiration, urging students to pursue innovation. The fest united thousands of young learners and scientists. Read More…
CBSE Issues New Section-Wise Format for Class 10 Science, Social Science Papers Ahead of 2026 Boards
CBSE has introduced a stricter section-wise format for Class 10 Science and Social Science exams, effective in 2026. Students must label and answer within designated sections—Biology, Chemistry, Physics for Science; History, Geography, Political Science, Economics for Social Science. Misplaced answers won’t be evaluated, with schools instructed to train students accordingly. Read More…
Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partners
U.S. President Donald Trump said he and European leaders discussed proposals to end the war in Ukraine in “pretty strong terms” Wednesday, adding that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “has to be realistic” about his country’s position on a peace plan. As tension builds around a U.S. push for a settlement, the leaders of Germany, Britain and…