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  India approves biggest ever defence deal for 156 indigenous LCH Prachand helicopters

  India | March 28, 2025 21:15 IST

  India cleared its biggest defence deal for 156 Made-in-India LCH Prachand helicopters, boosting indigenous military production under 'Make in India.' HAL's high-altitude combat helicopters will enhance IAF and Army capabilities.

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  March end blues: How to combat increased back pain, stress

  Health | March 13, 2024 16:52 IST

  March's end can bring back pain due to stress, weather changes, and neglected routines. Expert suggests stretching, relaxation techniques, and good posture to prevent and manage it.

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  INS Vagsheer: India's most dreaded submarine is here to give sleepless nights to enemies

  India | April 15, 2022 18:35 IST

  INS Vagsheer will be transferred on April 20. Once it is inducted, a sea trial of the beat will be carried out for a year.

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  India, Germany to intensify cooperation in combating terror: Modi

  India | November 01, 2019 14:41 IST

  After the two leaders co-chaired the fifth Inter-Governmental Consultations, India and Germany signed five joint declarations of intent and inked 11 pacts in fields such as space, civil aviation, maritime technology, medicine and education

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  First time: CRPF gets sanction to install sanitary pad dispensers for women in combat

  India | July 21, 2019 15:02 IST

  Funds have been sanctioned to procure a total of 288 pad vending machines and as many incinerators to scientifically dispose of used sanitary napkins. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has also been authorised to purchase 783 steel frame stands for drying clothes for all its six 'mahila' battalions, 15 special anti-riot units of the Rapid Action Force and training institutions. 

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  Six antibodies with 'dual diagnostics' capability discovered to combat Zika virus

  Science | November 30, 2018 17:01 IST

    The antibodies "may have the dual utility as diagnostics capable of recognising Zika virus subtypes and may be further developed to treat Zika virus infection," said Ravi Durvasula from Loyola University in the US.

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  TROPEX: Forces conduct month-long major exercise to test combat readiness

  India | February 26, 2017 19:55 IST

  In a bid to validate operational warfighting concepts, the Indian Navy has carried out Theater Readiness Operational Exercise (TROPEX) which saw the participation of its strategic assets including nuclear-powered submarine and aircraft carrier INS Vi

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  Dengue-blocking mosquito released in Brazil

  World | September 25, 2014 8:58 IST

  RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian researchers have freed a batch of mosquitoes infected with a dengue-blocking bacteria they hope can combat the tropical disease naturally.Scientists at the Rio de Janeiro-based Fiocruz research institute are taking part

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  Russia calls for international efforts to combat terrorism

  World | September 16, 2014 7:16 IST

  Moscow: Russia is calling on the international community to join efforts in defeating terrorism in the Middle East and North Africa, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday.Russia insists that the fight against terrorism and

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  UN pledges to help Kenya combat terrorism

  World | June 28, 2014 21:43 IST

  Nairobi: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday said the world body is determined to work with the Kenyan government in combating terrorism."It is my hope that under President Kenyatta's leadership, Kenya will enjoy prosperity, peace,

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  Demonetise Rs 500, Rs 1000 notes to combat black money, says aam aadmi

  August 31, 2012 11:24 IST

  New Delhi, Aug 16: The common man wants the government to demonetise high denomination currency notes like Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 to effectively combat the menace of black money in the country, a Finance

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  Pranab Calls For Global Info Sharing To Combat Black Money

  October 14, 2011 18:20 IST

  Paris, Oct 14: Concerned over reluctance of some countries to share banking data, Indian Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said that such information should be made available on demand to combat menace of black money

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  Gaddafi Onslaught Pushes Rebels Back From Brega

  World | April 06, 2011 7:38 IST

  Tripoli/Washington, Apr 5 :  A fierce offensive by government troops pushed Libyan rebels attempting to take the key oil town of Brega further east, as diplomatic moves to end the over month-long conflict made little

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  Airstrikes Destroy 30 Percent Of Gaddafi's Weapons

  World | April 05, 2011 21:14 IST

  Brussels, Apr 5: The international aerial onslaught against Moammar Gaddhafi's forces has destroyed 30 percent of Libya's military capacity, a senior NATO official said Tuesday.NATO warplanes have flown 851 sorties in the six days since