NEWS 05-12-2025. News For 12th-Dec (Friday) *International News:* 1. Sanction on Russian oil giants Lukoil and Rosneft are affecting global oil markets and limiting Russia’s capacity to finance its prolonged military operations. 2. India and Japan hold 2+2 dialogue in Tokyo, focusing on defence, industrial collaboration, advanced military tech sharing, and Indo-Pacific security cooperation. 3. India and France begin joint working group talks on co-developing next-generation fighter engine technology under the Indo-Pacific strategic partnership. 4. US has approved new Indo-Pacific security funding package, strengthening military partnerships with India, Philippines, Japan, and Pacific Island nations to counter growing regional tensions. *National News:* 1. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) inaugurated 125 infrastructure projects worth ~?5,000 crore — the largest single-day launch in BRO’s history, aimed at strengthening strategic connectivity in border regions. 2. India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast was recently raised to 7.4% — signaling strong economic momentum driven by domestic demand and consumer spending. 3. At the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit, 16 agreements were exchanged between India and Russia across defence, trade, economy, healthcare, academics, culture and media — reaffirming strong India–Russia strategic and defence ties. *Defence News:* 1. The tri-national air exercise among India, France and UAE was carried out over the Arabian Sea — signalling growing defence cooperation beyond traditional partners and enhancing India’s interoperability with foreign air forces. 2. India and Russia have agreed to manufacture spare parts and components in India for Russian-origin defence equipment, under a joint production / “Make in India” framework — a move aimed at improving maintenance support and strengthening self-reliance. 3. India-US held high-level talks focusing on accelerating cooperation in defence, technology and trade — marking renewed emphasis on bilateral strategic ties and potential future collaboration in defence technology. *Sports News:* 1. Jasprit Bumrah became the first Indian bowler to claim 100 wickets in all three formats (Test, ODI, and T20I) — underlining his all format excellence and value to Indian cricket. < < Back