Putin India visit: The Russian-made S-400 air defense system was crucial during India’s Operation Sindoor earlier this year. The Indian Air Force hailed the S-400 – a cutting-edge surface-to-air missile platform – as the ‘game changer’ of the three-day standoff. Now, with Russian President Vladimir Putin arriving in India today, New Delhi is setting its sights on the S-400’s bigger, stronger and smarter successor: the S-500 Prometheus air shield. India’s diligence in procuring S-400 missile systems, upgrading Sukhoi 30 fighter jets and purchasing other critical military hardware from Russia will be on the agenda for talks between Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and his Russian counterpart Andrey Belousov on Thursday. Belousov will be part of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s delegation to India. The talks between the two defense ministers will take place a day before the summit meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Putin. During the meeting with Belousov, the Indian side is likely to insist on providing military hardware within the prescribed time frame. India may also consider acquiring the S-500 missile systems from Russia, according to media reports. What is S-500 Prometheus? The S-500 Prometheus is Russia’s latest next-generation air and missile defense system, designed to defeat a wide spectrum of advanced threats – from stealth aircraft and drones to ballistic missiles, hypersonic glide vehicles, and even selective low-Earth orbit (LEO) objects. Developed by Almaz-Antey, the S-500 represents a significant leap forward from the S-400, extending air defense to the near-space layer. With an intercept range of approximately 500–600 km and a strike altitude of 180–200 km, it functions as a national-level strategic shield, rather than a conventional battlefield system. How is it different from the S-400? The S-500 is not just an improved S-400; it represents a qualitative leap in what air defense systems can do. It is designed to defend not only high-altitude airspace, but also the near-space layer. This is not the case with S-400. The S-500 can engage faster, higher-flying threats – including long-range ballistic missiles, hypersonic glide vehicles, and even select low-Earth orbit (LEO) objects. The S-500 can intercept threats at a distance of about 500–600 kilometers and engage targets at altitudes of 180–200 kilometers, deep into the near-space layer. In comparison, the S-400’s ceiling is about 30 kilometers. In October 2018, India signed a USD 5 billion deal with Russia to buy five units of the S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems, despite a warning from the US that continuing the contract could invite US sanctions under the provisions of the Countering America’s Sanction Adversaries (ATSA Adversaries). Three squadrons have already been delivered. Key features of the S-500 Prometheus 1- It can intercept threats at 500–600 km depending on the type of missile. It is designed to counter both air and long-range strategic missile threats. It operates at an engagement altitude of 180–200 km and penetrates the exoatmospheric/near-space layer. 2- It allows interception of ballistic missiles, hypersonic glide vehicles and some LEO objects. 3- It uses advanced interceptors like 77N6-N and 77N6-N1. It is capable of kinetic killing, meaning destroying targets with force rather than explosive proximity. 4-It was specifically developed to engage hypersonic cruise missiles, hypersonic glide vehicles and high speed ballistic reentry vehicles 5- It comes with an engagement response time of 3–4 seconds, significantly faster than the S-400. Co-production program Russia has entered service with a limited number of S-500 units in 2021, and production remains modest. According to the reports, Russia is fielding the S-500 not simply as a purchase, but as a co-production program with Almaz-Antey – the state-owned aerospace defense giant behind the S-300, S-400 and S-500 families. The key components would be manufactured in India. The cost factor challenge The S-500 is significantly more expensive than the S-400 and requires complex maintenance, specialized training and long-term service arrangements. Integrating it into India’s command and control network would also be challenging. The S-500 represents a qualitative leap in what air defense systems can do. Export availability is extremely limited, and political negotiations are likely to be protracted. But the system’s capabilities are built for the next era of air and missile defense. (With agency input)

Jakarta – Pasar Anyar, Central Bogor, fire. Dozens of merchant stalls were burnt down. “That’s right, there was a fire at Pasar Anyar. We got the report at 06:00 WIB. It happened that there was traffic, I went to the place and helped with security,” Central Bogor Police Chief Kompol Waluyo said Thursday (4/12/2025) when asked for confirmation. SCROLL TO CONTINUE CONTENT Chief of the Fire Department, Agung Prihanto, said that 11 fire trucks were dispatched to the scene. He said 20 hawker stalls burned down in blocks C and D of Pasar Anyar. “Approximately 20 kiosks have been burnt, but they need to be counted again and confirmed because currently they are still being handled,” Agung said at the scene. At that time the fire was extinguished. The fire was extinguished around 09.15 WIB. “Currently at 09.15 WIB, the fire is still cooling down. 11 units of firefighters have been deployed. The details are eight from the Bogor City Fire Department and three from Bogor Regency, so thank you to our district fire department staff colleagues,” he added. Firefighters are still on the scene to ensure that there are no hot spots at the Pasar Anyar fire site. Meanwhile, the police and the Kita Bogor Transport Agency were also at the location to provide security and regulate traffic at the location. (sol/whn)

Jakarta – A video showing residents of North Tapanuli (Taput) searching for rice mixed with soil because the packaging broke after being dropped from a helicopter has gone viral. The North Tapanuli Regency government also apologized and said it would improve the distribution of aid with bags after the incident. “But we continue to improve it, we bagged it for today (yesterday -ed),” Deputy Regent of Taput Deni Parlindungan Lumbantoruan said, as reported by detikSumut, Thursday (4/12/2025). Deni then sent a video showing Taput Regent Jonius Taripar Parsaoran (JTP) Hutabarat distributing aid on Wednesday (3/12). Aid can be seen being bagged and dropped from a helicopter a short distance away. Scroll to continue content “This is today’s process, 3 flights went well and smoothly. The Regent managed to land and greet the public,” he said. As previously reported, the regent of Taput JTP Hutabarat also apologized for the incident in the viral video. The apology became known from a video that was distributed. “I am the regent of North Tapanuli together with the pilot, we first apologize to all the people of North Tapanuli, especially the people in Manalu Purba Village, to be precise in Hajorang,” says JTP Hutabarat in the video seen on Wednesday (3/12). The incident reportedly occurred when JTP wanted to provide assistance in Manalu Purba Village, Parmonangan District. At the time, they were distributing aid to isolated areas and planned to land in a field near the elementary school. “However, there was one incident, namely in Hajorang, that we provided assistance. After going around we wanted to land, I planned to go down to greet the people, I saw there is a school that has a field so we have a target to land there, I invited the pilot to land at the school, then the pilot looked for it to land,” he said. However, when it was 10-15 meters above the ground, it was said that there were electrical cables in the field, so the pilot advised not to land. JTP and his entourage then proceeded to drop 10 5 kilogram bags of rice from that height fearing that the residents would be disappointed. Read more here. (yld/zap)

Jakarta – Motorcycle theft occurred in Jalan Masjid Al-Makmur area, East Pejaten, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta. The theft was captured on the homeowner’s CCTV camera. From the video circulating on social media, the perpetrator of the theft came with other people on a motorcycle. Then the offender came down and had time to see the situation around the house. Not long after, the thief poked into the keyhole. In less than a minute, the Honda Beat motorcycle he targeted was taken away. Scroll TO CONTINUE CONTENT In the CCTV footage, the offender is seen wearing blue jeans. Apart from that, the offender appeared to be wearing a hat and black jacket when he stole. Pasar Minggu Police Chief Commissioner Anggiat Sinambela said the theft took place on Friday (28/11) around 5.00 WIB. Now the Pasar Minggu Police is investigating. “Currently, the Pasar Minggu police are still busy with investigations,” Anggiat said on Thursday (3/12/2025) when asked. He said the victim made a report to the Pasar Minggu police. It is hoped that this case will be revealed soon. “The victim made an LP (police report) on Friday (28/11). Hopefully this case can be solved,” he explained. (zap/zap)

Jakarta – The act of forced car removal by debt collectors or eagle eyes (matel) took place on Jalan Kramat Jaya Baru I, Johar Baru District, Central Jakarta (Jakpus). The owner then reported the incident to the police via the 110 call centre. “We will act quickly on every complaint from the public via 110. There should be no withdrawal of vehicles by force or in disturbing ways. The public is advised to report immediately if they encounter threats or disturbing actions,” said Susatyo Purnomo Condro, chief commissioner of the Central Jakarta Metro Police, on Thursday (4/12/2025). The incident took place yesterday afternoon (3/12). The police received a report from a resident with the initials AP around 17.13 WIB. SCROLL TO CONTINUE CONTENT “Several debt collectors were said to have tried to take his car and would not allow him to leave the location,” he said. Following the report, the police went to the spot. On arrival at the location, the police found six people trying to tow the Daihatsu Xenia car. “To ensure a fair settlement, the vehicle owners, car units and debt collectors were taken to the Johar Baru police for mediation,” he explained. The results of the mediation show that the vehicle owner paid his obligations on 4 November 2025. The vehicle became the owner’s property, confirmed by a declaration letter and a joint agreement between the creditor, leasing and debt collector adviser. “Vehicle towing should be carried out according to official procedures and without intimidation. If there is an element of coercion, we will act firmly as per the law,” he added. Also see the viral video of 4 men allegedly intercepting a couple in Bogor (rdh/zap)

Jakarta – The family said they received the results of the DNA test on the discovery of the skeleton of the suspected boy Alvaro Kiano (6), who had been missing since last March. The family said they were informed that the skeleton belonged to Alvaro. “It seems so, because our family is so informed,” said Alvaro’s mother, Arum Indah, as reported by Antara, Thursday (4/12/2025). He said that his party will take the body directly to the Kramat Jati Police Hospital, East Jakarta. Next, he said, the body will be buried immediately. Scroll TO CONTINUE “God willing, the body will be back home by noon, we don’t know exactly what time it will be,” Arum said. Similar information was also relayed by Alvaro’s grandfather, Tugimin, who said that the results of the DNA test were relayed to the family by the police on Wednesday (3/12) afternoon. “Yes, the police chief told me this afternoon,” says Tugimin. The plan is that Alvaro will be buried in the Waqf land of Jami Al Muflihun Mosque Bintaro, South Jakarta. Since the discovery of Alvaro’s body, the family has asked for a burial site to be prepared, which was then taken to the National Police Hospital (NS) on Sunday (23/11). Local cemetery officials have also prepared a small plot that is 120 centimeters (cm) long or the size of a 1st grade elementary school child’s grave, while they await the DNA test results and completeness of the victim’s body parts. It is known that Alvaro’s body was thrown into the Cerewed River under the Cilalay Bridge, Bogor Regency, after the boy was reported missing for eight months. The perpetrator of Alvaro’s kidnapping and murder was his stepfather and Arum’s ex-husband, Alex Iskandar (49). Meanwhile, the police revealed that Alex was found dead on Sunday (23/11) morning, suspected to have committed suicide, in the South Jakarta Metro Police’s counseling room. Alex was found hanging himself not long after he was arrested and detained by the police. The police found Alvaro, who had been missing since March 2025 in Pesanggrahan, South Jakarta, dead and arrested Alex on Wednesday evening (19/11). The police also disclosed the motive for Alvaro’s murder, namely because his stepfather was jealous of his wife. Also watch the video: Police find 5 bone samples believed to belong to Alvaro Kiano (zap/yld)

Jakarta – Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference or at the same level as chairman of the MPR of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Huning, has made a series of visits to Indonesia. His presence was welcomed by the Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian Legislative Assembly, Eddy Soeparno, at the Soekarno Hatta Airport. “Welcome to Indonesia, Chairman of the MPR of the People’s Republic of China, YM Wang Huning. We hope that YM Wang Huning’s visit will strengthen strategic and mutually beneficial cooperation between Indonesia and China in various policies and developments,” Eddy said in his statement, Thursday (4/12/2025). Eddy said that in Indonesia, Wang Huning will meet the leadership of the DPR, MPR, DPD and also the President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto. He hopes that this meeting will strengthen cooperation between Indonesia and China, especially in efforts to accelerate the transition to renewable energy. Scroll TO CONTENT “Currently, China is the country that is building the largest renewable energy system in the world with a major focus on solar and wind power, although there is still dependence on coal-fired power plants,” he said. “In 2025, the addition of renewable energy in China is likely to reach 793 GW, an increase of 11 percent from 717 GW in 2024,” he continued. The UI PhD in Political Science said China’s achievements could be in line with Prabowo’s commitment to accelerate the energy transition to meet the decarbonization goal of 2060 or earlier. “As countries that are both trying to transition to clean energy, Indonesia and China can cooperate in various policy areas, including investment in the development of renewable energy in Indonesia, which requires quite large financing with the potential to open up large jobs (green jobs),” said Eddy. Eddy believes that Wang Huning’s meeting with Prabowo will strengthen economic cooperation between Indonesia and China, which are currently together in BRICS. “Indonesia must take advantage of opportunities for economic cooperation with China and BRICS to expand export markets as well as to diversify our trade commodity strategy. This is a necessary and important breakthrough so that there is no dependence on certain destination countries, while increasing new economic opportunities in countries with emerging economies,” he concluded. For information, during his visit, Wang Huning was accompanied by, among others, the Indonesian ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, Djauhari Oratmangoen and the Chinese ambassador to Indonesia, Wang Lutong. (prf/ega)

Samvad Sutra, Veerpur (Begusarai). A sensation spread in the entire area when the decomposed body of an unidentified woman was found in a bag in the Budhi Gandak river near Saraiya village Veerpur police station area on Wednesday afternoon. When they saw the strong foul smell suddenly rising from the river bank, when the local people went closer and looked, they saw the bag floating in the river. When the bag was pulled out, a highly decomposed body of a 35-year-old woman was found inside. Due to the age of the body, identification was not possible. As soon as the information about the incident spread, a large number of people from nearby villages including Muzaffar, Dihpar, Malah Dih, Bhavanandpur gathered at the spot. Because of the crowd, there was a situation of chaos on the river bank. According to the villagers, the body appears to be at least 10 days old. Seeing the plight of the body and the condition of the body sealed in a bag deepened the suspicion among the common people that the woman may have been killed in another place and the body may have been thrown into the river so that it could not be identified. As soon as the information was received Ravindra Kumar, head of the Veerpur police station, reached the spot with the police force and took the body out of the river. After this, he was sent to Sadar Hospital, Begusarai for post-mortem. The police station chief said the body has not yet been identified. The cause of death will only be clear after the post-mortem examination. He said the police are investigating the case from every angle. Police forces including SI Jitendra Kumar, Rakesh Kumar were deployed at the spot to control the crowd and preserve evidence. The police have started questioning people nearby and any missing cases of women that have been registered lately are being investigated by linking them to this incident. On the other hand, various kinds of discussions are going on among the villagers. Some people said in hushed tones that it was the result of a planned murder, while some claimed that a day before, a body of a girl was also seen floating in the same river, deepening the mystery in the case. However, the police have not officially confirmed these allegations. Currently, there is an atmosphere of fear and insecurity in the area. Local people say until the dead body is identified and the truth is revealed, there will be unrest in the area. The police appealed to the people to avoid spreading rumors and cooperate in the investigation.

Updated: Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:40 (IST) Aligarh Police has arrested Shaka, a criminal who carries a reward of Rs 50 thousand in an encounter. Shaka is accused of shooting a policeman a few days ago and has been in jail for several days … read more Police officers converged on the scene. Jagran Jagran Correspondent, Aligarh. Shaka alias Om Prakash, who was accused of firing on the police team and shooting a constable in Tappal area, was caught in an encounter by the police late on Wednesday night. He was shot in both of his legs. The Tappal police team arrested Omprakash alias Shaka, a history sheet of Tappal and the accused wanted in the case, who was registered at the police station. During the arrest, Omprakash alias Shaka opened fire on the police team, in which constable Dev Dixit, posted at Tappal police station, was wounded by the bullet. After the incident, the history page Omprakash alias Shaka and his co-Nishant’s son, Narendra, ran away from the incident. A case has been registered in this case. Remove Advertisement Just Read the News Last Wednesday evening, Shaka came face to face with the police near Mileage 57 on Yamuna Highway of Tappal Police Station. According to CO Khair Varun Singh, he started firing at the police team as soon as Shaka saw him. The police team opened fire in self-defence, in which Shaka was wounded. He was shot in both of his legs. SSP Neeraj Jadaun investigated the incident site and inquired about the condition of the injured criminal in the hospital. Also Read – Police Reach Aligarh Spa Center On Suspicion Of Illegal Activities, Detain 6 Including Four Girls. Shaka escaped during the encounter ten days after the incident. Shaka alias Om Prakash, the wanted accused who opened fire on the police team and shot the constable in Tappal area, escaped from the police 10 days after the incident. There was also shooting between the two. His partner was arrested by the police, Shaka escaped from the police. Then the police arrested the accused Nishant resident of Jalalpur. Two days ago, the police also arrested an accused who was preparing to get his bail.

Updated: Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:37 (IST) The foundation stone of a new food street has been laid in Govindpuri, Ghaziabad. To be built at a cost of Rs 3 crore, this food street will have 70 shops. This page … read more Municipality Chairman lays the foundation stone of the work by breaking a coconut. Jagran Jagran Correspondent, Modinagar. Food street is prepared by the municipality in Govindpuri. Among which 70 shops will be constructed at a cost of Rs 3 crore. These shops will be given to traders on rent for food items. Munod Vaishali, chairman of the municipality, laid the foundation stone of the work by breaking a coconut on Wednesday. The city’s residents will get huge benefits from the opening of shops. Remove advertisement Just read the news Recently, works worth Rs 20 crore have been given green signal by the municipality, which include works like Food Street, e-Library, Pavilion Hall, Town Hall, Sports Complex etc. The work of Town Hall is in the final stage. Now the work of Food Street has also started from Wednesday. In the morning, Municipal Chairman Vinod Vaishali, Executive Officer Narendramohan Mishra and many municipal officials were present. During this the Chairman said that shops for food items would be given on rent in Food Street. The people of the city will not have to go to different places to get food. All can be found in one place in Food Street. The city’s famous eatables will also be sold here. The rent for the stores has not yet been determined. But it will be decided with the common man in mind. Apart from this, other works will also be visible on the ground soon.