Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirms positive progress in Indo-German talks for acquiring six submarines, as Germany seeks closer security partnership to reduce India's dependence on Russian military hardware.
India selects Germany's Type-214NG submarines in a massive $8 billion Project-75I deal. This strategic move aims to counter China's undersea expansion and Pakistan's threat, reshaping maritime deterrence. Read the full analysis.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits India, signs deals on defense, minerals & trade to counter China & US tensions. Aims to boost EU-India FTA talks.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meets PM Modi in Ahmedabad, focusing on EU-India FTA, defence deals & critical minerals. Visit aims to counter global economic pressures.
A proposed US law with 500% tariffs on Russian crude buyers could severely impact India's export market. Learn about the bill's details and its potential consequences for India's economy.
India is closely tracking a proposed US legislation that could impose tariffs up to 500% on nations buying Russian crude. Officials reaffirm energy security needs for 1.4 billion people.
The US confiscates a Russian oil tanker, the 'Vladimir Kozitsky,' in the Caribbean for violating sanctions. This marks the second such seizure in weeks, intensifying pressure on Moscow's energy trade.
MEA states India is closely watching Trump's proposed 500% tariff on Russian oil. India's energy buys are driven by market needs for national security. Read the full statement.
Three Indian nationals were among the crew of the Russian oil tanker 'Marinera' seized by the US. The vessel was targeted for violating price cap sanctions on Russian oil. Details inside.
The US seizes a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Pacific, prompting Moscow to deploy a submarine. This escalation highlights the ongoing global tensions over sanctions enforcement. Read the full details.
US forces pursued a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela for over two weeks. The operation, near Iceland, saw Russian naval vessels close by, raising tensions. Read the full details.
Russia sends a submarine to escort the tanker Marinera, escalating tensions with the US over sanctions enforcement. The vessel, pursued by the US Coast Guard, changed its flag to Russian. Read the full details.
Maharashtra greenlights a unique underwater tourism project in Sindhudurg, featuring a passenger submarine and museum on a decommissioned warship. Explore marine life like never before!
India has imported €144 billion worth of Russian crude since the Ukraine invasion, becoming Moscow's second-largest fossil fuel buyer. Discover the data and shifting dynamics amid sanctions.
The US threat of secondary sanctions & tariffs on Russian oil forces India into a tough balancing act between energy security & diplomacy. Explore the economic and geopolitical implications.
US President Donald Trump warns India of potential tariff hikes if it doesn't address Russian oil purchases. Get the latest details on this developing trade tension.
Finland detains a Russian cargo vessel suspected of damaging a critical undersea gas pipeline and telecom cable. The incident escalates regional security tensions. Read the full details.
India's Russian oil imports crash to a 3-year low of 1.1M bpd in Dec 2025 as US sanctions bite. Reliance pauses buys, state refiners tread cautiously. What's next for India's energy security? Read more.
President Droupadi Murmu embarked on a historic 2-hour submarine sortie, declaring the Indian Navy combat-ready. Dive into the details of this strategic demonstration.
Your daily briefing for Dec 29, 2025: President Murmu's submarine voyage, India vs Sri Lanka women's T20I, Ukraine peace talks, and key education updates. Stay informed for your morning assembly.
President Droupadi Murmu made history by undertaking a submarine sortie at INS Kadamba in Karwar. Read about this significant event showcasing India's naval prowess.
President Droupadi Murmu undertook a sortie on INS Vaghsheer, becoming the second Indian President after APJ Abdul Kalam to experience an operational submarine voyage. Read about this historic naval moment.
President Droupadi Murmu undertook a historic submarine sortie onboard INS Vaghsheer at Karwar, Karnataka. Read about this significant naval event and its importance for India's maritime defence.
President Droupadi Murmu embarked on a sea sortie aboard the indigenous submarine INS Vagsheer in Karnataka. The visit highlights India's naval prowess and commitment to self-reliance in defence.
President Droupadi Murmu will embark on a submarine sea sortie from Karwar on December 28. Fishing is banned along an 18-km stretch for the visit. Read the full story.
Poland scrambled fighter jets on Christmas after a Russian reconnaissance aircraft was detected near its airspace over the Baltic Sea. The incident highlights escalating tensions on NATO's eastern flank. Read the full report.
A Russian court sentenced Igor Salikov, a former pro-war activist, to six years in prison for discrediting the army. Read the full story of his dramatic turn against Putin's regime.
India sees a massive 4x surge in Russian alcohol imports, mainly vodka, hitting 520 tonnes worth $900,000 in 2025. Discover the details behind this new trade trend.
North Korea's new 8,700-ton nuclear-powered submarine, capable of ballistic missile strikes, marks a dangerous escalation in deterrence. Experts warn it heightens Indo-Pacific security risks. Read the full analysis.
Taiwan accuses China of 'transnational suppression' after Beijing claims it cracked a submarine cable smuggling case. Taipei calls the allegations a fabrication to intimidate. Read the full story.