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.
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.
North Korea reveals hull of a nuclear-powered submarine, marking progress in Kim Jong Un's weapons program. Kim calls South Korea's similar plans a security threat. Analysis suggests possible Russian tech aid.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un supervised a long-range missile test and a nuclear submarine project, criticising US and South Korean military moves as escalating tensions. Read the full analysis.
Russia advances its Borei-class nuclear submarine program as the US Navy announces massive Trump-class battleships. This new era of undersea and surface warfare redefines global deterrence. Read more.
A senior Russian military commander, Major General Stanislav Rzhitsky, was assassinated in a car bomb attack in Moscow. Ukraine's involvement is suspected. Read the full details.
The Indian Navy's lead submarine, INS Sindhughosh, has been officially retired after four decades of distinguished service. The decommissioning ceremony was held in Mumbai.
The Indian Navy decommissions the Kilo-class submarine INS Sindhughosh after four decades of distinguished service. Read about its legacy and the Navy's modernization.
The Indian Navy decommissions the Kilo-class submarine INS Sindhughosh after four decades of distinguished service. Read about its legacy and the Navy's modernization plans.
The Indian Navy commissioned its second MH-60R Seahawk squadron, INAS 335 'Ospreys', in Goa. This enhances India's maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare capabilities in the Indian Ocean Region.
The Indian Navy commissioned its second MH-60R helicopter squadron, INAS 335, at INS Hansa, Goa, significantly enhancing anti-submarine and maritime surveillance capabilities on the western coast. Read more.
Ukraine says its 'Sub Sea Baby' drones struck a Russian missile submarine at Novorossiysk. Russia denies any damage. Details on the Black Sea drone war and rising tensions.
Ukraine's SBU claims a historic attack on a Russian submarine in Novorossiysk port using underwater drones. Get the latest details on the escalating Black Sea conflict.
Ukraine says its underwater drones struck a Russian submarine armed with Kalibr missiles at Novorossiysk port. A historic first in naval warfare? Details inside.
Ukraine's naval drones target Russia's Black Sea Fleet, striking a submarine in a historic attack. Read the latest details on this escalating maritime conflict.
French Navy opens fire after 5 unidentified drones breach the Île Longue nuclear submarine base. A major investigation is underway amid rising hybrid warfare fears in Europe. Read the full report.
PM Modi hosts Russian President Putin in Delhi, sealing a $2 billion submarine deal. The visit, defying Western sanctions, focuses on defense, energy, and global order. Read the full analysis.
India finalizes a $2 billion deal to lease a nuclear-powered attack submarine from Russia, with delivery expected within two years. The agreement, sealed ahead of Putin's visit, boosts defense ties and aids India's indigenous submarine program.
Navy Chief confirms INS Aridhaman, India's third SSBN, is in final trials. A Russian SSN is expected by 2027-28, bolstering India's naval triad and nuclear deterrence in the Indo-Pacific.
India's third indigenous nuclear submarine, INS Aridhaman, is in its final trial stage and will be commissioned soon, boosting naval power ahead of regional developments. Read the full report.
China reveals Wing Loong X, the world's first drone that autonomously hunts submarines. With 40-hour endurance, it outlasts US P-8 aircraft. Read how this changes naval warfare.
Indian Navy commissions INS Mahe, first of 16 indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft. Boosting coastal security with advanced detection systems and indigenous technology.
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mahe, its first indigenous Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, bolstering coastal defence with over 80% indigenous content. Discover its strategic importance.
Indian Navy commissions indigenous anti-submarine warfare vessel INS Mahe with Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi as chief guest. Read about India's naval advancement.