Daily brief
An Indian national, Nikhil Gupta, has pleaded guilty in a U.S. court to charges of orchestrating a foiled plot to assassinate Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The case, heard in New York, involves a murder-for-hire conspiracy against the activist, whom India designates a terrorist. Gupta's plea is a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the alleged assassination attempt.
India's Defence Acquisition Council has cleared a proposal to purchase 114 Rafale fighter jets from France, with 90 to be manufactured in India featuring 50% indigenous content (ongoing coverage).
Media reports state India has cleared the purchase of S-400 air defense missile systems.
A contract for T-90S tanks with India is aiding the revival of the Russian tank industry, according to state arms exporter Rosoboronexport.
Delhi police have questioned staff from publisher Penguin Random House regarding a pre-print 'leak' of a book by former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane.