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The Indian and Russian navies have commenced the sea phase of their bilateral naval exercise, Indra 2025, which will see them engage in complex tactical maneuvers and joint engagement drills on air and surface targets. The exercise underscores the longstanding partnership between the two nations and is aimed at strengthening interoperability and bolstering coordinated operations to mitigate contemporary challenges in the maritime domain.

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma responded to a purported letter from the banned CPI (Maoist) expressing interest in peace talks, clarifying that there is no war-like situation and emphasizing the government's commitment to dialogue and rehabilitation. He urged the Naxals to choose representatives for discussions and expressed the government's readiness to engage through various means.

The Dahej PCPIR in Gujarat is set to benefit from improved road connectivity with the construction of a 3.40 km elevated corridor and a 38.50 km access-controlled expressway. These projects will enhance accessibility and operational efficiency for investors, workers, and local communities, attracting further investment, boosting economic growth, and creating employment opportunities in the region.

The Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police seized over 548 grams of heroin from the border area of Tarn Taran district, thwarting an attempt to smuggle narcotics into Punjab using a drone. In a separate incident, they recovered over 492 grams of heroin from the village Dhariwal in Amritsar district, demonstrating their ongoing efforts to combat drug smuggling.

The Australian government is preparing to take the United States to the World Trade Organization if Australia is hit with tariffs under Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" plan. This comes after the Trump administration expanded its list of grievances against Australia, citing the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, the News Media Bargaining Code, and biosecurity rules as non-tariff trade barriers for American companies.