India and Russia Finalise 2030 Economic Cooperation Programme to Deepen Strategic Trade Ties

India and Russia have unveiled a comprehensive 2030 Economic Cooperation Programme, signalling an upgraded phase in their long-standing partnership. Announced after high-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi, the roadmap aims to expand bilateral trade, enhance industrial collaboration, and strengthen connectivity frameworks that support long-term economic stability.

Roman Gofman Appointed as Next Mossad Director: A Military Commander Takes Charge of Israel’s Intelligence Future

Israel has named Major General Roman Gofman as the next director of Mossad, marking a rare shift toward appointing a senior military commander with no traditional intelligence background to lead the country’s premier spy agency. The decision comes amid heightened regional tension and Israel’s ongoing security recalibrations following the 2023 Hamas attack.

Odisha to Host Global Energy Leaders’ Summit 2025 in Puri from December 5–7

Odisha is set to host the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit (GELS) 2025 in Puri, a flagship platform bringing together national and international stakeholders to chart India’s future energy trajectory. Scheduled from December 5 to 7, the summit focuses on balancing rising power demand with sustainability, innovation and energy security.

Sudan Approves Agreement Enabling Russia to Build Its First Naval Base in Africa

Sudan has formally approved a long-pending defence agreement that allows Russia to establish its first naval base on the African continent. The announcement came after high-level discussions in Moscow between Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Youssef Ahmed al-Sharif and Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, marking a breakthrough in negotiations that had remained dormant amid political unrest in Sudan.

India Set to Induct INS Aridhaman Nuclear Submarine

India is poised to take a major leap in strengthening its nuclear triad with the upcoming induction of INS Aridhaman, the country’s third indigenously developed nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN). Having entered its final sea trials, the submarine is expected to join the Strategic Forces Command shortly, marking a historic boost to India’s sea-based deterrence capabilities.