1.India is preparing to open discussions with Russia for the purchase of next-generation Su-57 fighter jets and the advanced S-500 missile defence shield during President Vladimir Putin’s visit this week, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Despite Washington’s pressure, India and Russia maintain a Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, and New Delhi is expected to explore the possibility of expanding military cooperation. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/su-57-jets-s-500-shield-in-focus-india-to-pitch-mega-arms-deal-with-russia-during-putin-visit/articleshow/125683314.cms?from=mdr 2.As the Winter Session of Parliament begins on Monday, the government is set to push a heavy economic agenda, lining up nine key bills ranging from insurance reforms to new taxation frameworks for sin goods such as tobacco and and pan masala. The session will run from December 1 to 19 and will also take up the first batch of Supplementary. https://timesofindia...