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M S Chatterji · 2024-09-15T08:49:47+0530

India's recent acquisition of 31 MQ-9B drones, a multi-billion dollar investment intended to enhance its military capabilities, has come under scrutiny following reports that Houthi rebels in Yemen have repeatedly downed these sophisticated machines. The ease with which the Houthis, a non-state...

PTI · 2024-09-15T08:16:55+0530

A 22-year-old youth from Telangana, who was unwittingly recruited into the Russian army and left stranded at the Russia-Ukraine border for months, expressed his gratitude to the Centre on Saturday for facilitating his return to the country. “I still cannot believe that I have returned home. The...

AFP · 2024-09-15T08:15:15+0530

Washington called on Thursday for two new permanent seats on the UN Security Council for African nations, alongside a rotating seat for island states — but insisted they not have a veto. The proposals would transform the 15-member top body of the global organisation which has been largely...

IANS · 2024-09-15T08:12:48+0530

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing his first poll rally in J&K ahead of the coming elections, on Saturday cited his government’s efforts to bring peace and development to the troubled region as he lashed out against the “most corrupt” Congress and the other dynastic parties like the NC and...

PTI · 2024-09-15T08:10:01+0530

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Saturday said that there is a mutual understanding between India and Bangladesh and agreements signed between the two countries for river transportation will be honoured. Operations along the Indo Bangladesh Protocol Route...

IANS · 2024-09-15T08:08:11+0530

A case has been filed against 59 people, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, on charge of attempting to murder a student during an anti-government protest in Dinajpur on August 4. Fahim Faisal, 22, a resident of Rajbati area in Dinajpur, filed the case at Kotwali police station on...

IANS · 2024-09-15T08:06:12+0530

Four dreaded militants have been arrested in Manipur and Assam in two separate operations, an official said on Saturday, adding a huge cache of arms was also recovered during searches by security forces in the unrest-struck northeastern state of Manipur. According to Defence sources, the Assam...

Jaydeep Gupta · 2024-09-14T21:19:39+0530

Armenia, engaged in a complex geopolitical landscape and having experienced two wars with Azerbaijan since the fall of the Soviet Union, is turning to India for assistance in modernizing its defence capabilities. The nation is reportedly seeking India's aid in upgrading its small fleet of four...

Raghav Patel · 2024-09-14T19:25:00+0530

A recent image circulating on Chinese social media has shed light on the significant advancements made in China's J-31 stealth fighter program. The photograph, purportedly captured during a test flight, showcases the latest prototype of the J-31, revealing key design updates that have sparked...

Raghav Patel · 2024-09-14T18:43:52+0530

In a move to strengthen India's indigenous defence capabilities, Artemon Aerospace, a prominent Indian aerospace company, has partnered with Munitions India Limited (MIL) to develop advanced loitering munition solutions for the Indian Armed Forces. The collaboration signifies a major stride...

Manav Rastogi · 2024-09-14T18:36:37+0530

Assam's industrial landscape is poised for a significant boost as Dassault Systèmes, the technological powerhouse behind France's Dassault Group, announces plans to establish a cutting-edge aerospace and defence automotive electric vehicle training hub in the state. This strategic move, with a...

Manav Rastogi · 2024-09-14T18:30:12+0530

The Indian Navy has marked a significant milestone in enhancing the safety and operational readiness of its submarine crews with the inauguration of 'Vinetra', the Kalvari Submarine Escape Training Facility. Commissioned on Friday at INS Satavahana in Visakhapatnam by Vice Admiral Rajesh...

Reuters · 2024-09-14T18:12:34+0530

India and China discussed early resumption of direct passenger flights between their two countries, India’s Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said on Thursday, in an indication that their air travel could recover after four years. Reuters reported in June that China was pressing...

PTI · 2024-09-14T18:08:46+0530

Mohammed Sufiyan, a Telangana native who ended up working as a support staff for the Russian army after being duped by an employment agent, returned home on September 14. The return of Sufiyan (22), who belongs to the Narayanpet district, ends the agonising wait of his family members who were...

UNI · 2024-09-14T18:04:38+0530

Three unidentified militants suspected to be foregoiners have been killed in a gunfight in Jammu Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said on Saturday. The gunfight erupted at Chak Tapper Kreeri Pattan Tilwani Mohalla late Friday when a team of joint forces launched a cordon and search...

IANS · 2024-09-14T18:03:21+0530

The International Conference titled ‘Echoes across the Waves: Revisiting the Intersections of India and Indonesia’s Shared Cultural Heritage’ is set to take place on September 14 and 15 in Bali. It aims to commemorate 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Indonesia. This event...

PTI · 2024-09-14T18:02:06+0530

Amid the tense situation in West Asia, Iranian Ambassador to India Iraj Elahi has said the tension between his country and Israel is “not new”. He assured Indians and other tourists that “Iran is safe” to travel and urged them to explore the historic land of Persia. In an interview with PTI on...

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Can India's MQ-9B Drones Survive Against China-Pak Anti-Missile Systems after Houthis Claims

Sleepless Nights, Eight Months In Jungle: Telangana Youth Recalls Horrors Of Fighting For Russia In Ukraine

US asks for two permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa and India, Japan and Germany

“Terrorism Is On Its Last Leg”: PM Modi In J&K Ahead Of Assembly Polls

India-Bangladesh River Transportation Agreements to be Honored, Says Sonowal

Hasina, 58 others sued over attempt to murder case in B’desh’s Dinajpur

4 Militants, Huge Arms Cache Seized in Manipur, Assam Crackdown

Armenia Seeks India's Expertise to Upgrade Its 4 Su-30SM Fighter Jets, Also Considering Astra BVRAAM Acquisition

China's J-31 Stealth Fighter Captured With EOTS Tech Like US F-35, Potential Acquisition by Pakistan Looms

Artemon Aerospace and Munitions India Limited Join Forces to Develop Cutting-Edge Loitering Munitions

Dassault Systèmes to Establish Rs 240 Crore Aerospace and Defense Training Hub in Assam

Indian Navy Commissions State-of-the-Art Kalvari Submarine Escape Training Facility 'Vinetra'

India, China discuss early resumption of passenger flights, Indian minister says

Indian Man Working With Russian Military Amid War With Ukraine Returns Home

J&K: 3 militants killed in Baramulla gun battle

India-Indonesia conference on Sep 14-15 to commemorate 75 years of diplomatic relations

Iranian Envoy Invites Indians, Says “Iran Is Safe” Amid Political Turmoil

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