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India achieved a significant milestone in its defense capabilities on Wednesday by successfully conducting the second phase of its ballistic missile defense system test. The test, carried out at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha, demonstrated the nation's ability to counter ballistic missiles with a range of up to 5,000 km.

In a significant development, Russia has pledged to become the foremost contributor to India's energy security, underscoring its commitment through substantial oil purchases and prioritized long-term contracts for essential commodities such as crude, coal, and fertilizers. This announcement comes in the wake of bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin, where the two nations set an ambitious trade target of $100 billion by 2030.

In a dramatic turn of events, the under-construction central office of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) in Tadepalli, Guntur district, was demolished by municipal authorities early Saturday morning. The demolition, conducted by the Mangalagiri-Tadepalli Municipal Corporation (MTMC) using excavators and bulldozers, came following allegations of illegal construction on land owned by the irrigation department.

During a joint media interaction with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi indicated India's willingness to participate in the conservation and management of the Bangladeshi segment of the Teesta river. This move comes as a $1-billion project for the river is being pursued by China.

India has successfully test-fired its indigenously developed anti-radiation missile, 'Rudram-II', from a Su-30MKI fighter jet. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), this air-surface missile aims to target enemy ground radars and communication stations, enhancing India's Suppression of Enemy Air Defence (SEAD) capabilities.