1.India is preparing to open discussions with Russia.

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.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/parliament-winter-sessions-economic-agenda-9-bills-listed-for-discussion-insurance-sin-goods-taxation-and-more-in-focus/articleshow/125674626.cms

3.PM presides over 60th All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police in Raipur- PM underscores the need to transform public perception of police, enhance youth outreach, strengthen urban and tourist policing, and promote awareness of new criminal laws.PM calls for expanded use of technology, Artificial Intelligence and NATGRID integration; Stresses innovation in island security, coastal policing and forensic-based investigation.Conference witnesses detailed deliberations on national security priorities, including Vision 2047 policing roadmap, counter-terrorism trends, women’s safety, fugitive tracking and forensic reforms.

https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-presides-over-60th-all-india-conference-of-director-generals-inspector-generals-of-police-in-raipur/?comment=disable

4.As the government prepares for the Union Budget 2026-2027 , the Hotel Association of India (HAI) , the national body for Indian hotels, urges the policy makers to prioritize sector-specific reforms that will catalyze growth and resilience in the hospitality industry. The potential of hotels to generate jobs both direct and indirect is huge. The sector can play a key role in achieving the India vision 2047 of a Viksit Bharat as employs people in all skill categories, contributes significantly to the GDP, foreign exchange earnings and to an inclusive economy.

https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/hai-president-k-b-kachru-calls-for-structural-reforms-as-hospitality-sector-awaits-union-budget-2026-27

5.The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has approved a I INR 136-crore luxury hotel project at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, strengthening India’s aerotropolis hospitality infrastructure push. The project is being advanced by Adani Airport Holdings Ltd, 

https://hospitalitybizindia.com/news-track/environment-ministry-clears-inr-136-cr-adani-airport-luxury-hotel-project-at-thiruvananthapuram-international-airport/