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  Pakistan launches drone attacks again, India’s air defence system intercepts

  India | May 09, 2025 21:33 IST

  India-Pakistan conflict: Explosions were heard in various places of Jammu as India's air defence started intercepting Pakistani drones amid blackout. Explosions were heard in Poonch due to shelling from the Pakistani side. 

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  Ukraine launches drone attack in Russia's Tver region, multiple explosions reported | WATCH

  World | September 18, 2024 10:08 IST

  Russian air defence units were still trying to repel "a massive drone attack" over the town of Toropets as multiple explosions were heard on Wednesday, as per authorities. Kyiv says its strikes on Russia target military, energy and transport infrastructure key to Moscow's war efforts.

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  South Korea to deploy 'StarWars' laser weapons to deal with North Korean drones | What are they?

  World | July 11, 2024 13:49 IST

  Labelled as a 'gamechanger' in South Korea defence, the laser weapons are being developed by Hanwha Aerospace and are reportedly effective and cheap. These weapons are being deployed at a time of rising tensions between North and South Korea.

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  'No missile attack on Iran': Tehran says explosion in Isfahan due to activation of its air defence

  World | April 19, 2024 9:51 IST

  An Iranian official confirmed to a news agency that the explosion heard in the Isfahan was a result of the activation of Iran's air defence system.

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  US shoots down Houthi drones, anti-ship ballistic missile in Gulf of Aden amid rising tensions

  World | February 01, 2024 12:03 IST

  This comes after Houthis said their forces fired missiles at the US Navy destroyer Gravely and targeted a Liberian-flagged merchant ship on Wednesday. The Iran-aligned group in Yemen has attacked vessels in the Red Sea in response to Israel's military operations in Gaza.

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  Russia's Defence Ministry claims to foil drone strikes by Ukraine targeting Moscow, Crimea

  World | September 17, 2023 18:59 IST

  Ukraine's Air Force Command has claimed that Russia launched a missile strike towards a civilian agricultural facility in Odesa region.

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  Drones target northern Iraqi airport after 2 month lull

  World | September 13, 2021 9:25 IST

  Kurdistan’s Counter-Terrorism Service said at least two drones carrying explosives targeted the airport in a statement. It said the attack did not lead to any casualties.

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  J&K authorities ban use, possession and transport of drones in Srinagar

  India | July 04, 2021 14:59 IST

  An order issued by Mohammad Aijaz, district magistrate Srinagar, said, "To secure aerial space near vital installations and highly populated areas it is imperative to discontinue the use of drones in all social and cultural gatherings to eliminate any risk of injury to life and damage to property".

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  President Trump gives CIA power to launch drone strikes on terror groups

  World | March 14, 2017 11:43 IST

  US President Donald Trump has reportedly given CIA necessary authorisation to carry out drone strikes against terror groups, a move that could have implications for Pakistan.

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  ISIS publishes 'hit list' of 70 US military personnel, asks followers to kill them wherever they are

  World | May 02, 2016 10:17 IST

  London: Islamic State (ISIS) hackers have published a “hitlist” of over 70 US military personnel who have been involved in drone strikes against terror targets in Syria and asked their followers to “kill them wherever

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  7,655 killed in Pakistan in 2014

  World | January 10, 2015 12:26 IST

  Islamabad: As many as 7,655 people were killed in Pakistan in terror attacks, sectarian violence, targeted killings, security operations and drone strikes in 2014 compared to 5,687 in 2013, an official report here has revealed.The

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  Nawaz Sharif fails to get assurances from Obama on Kashmir, Drone strikes

  World | October 24, 2013 11:04 IST

  Washington : Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday met US President Barack Obama and sought US mediation on Kashmir, but failed to get any assurance. Obama however appreciated Sharif's offer of cooperation to ease

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  US-Pak deal on cessation of drone strikes unlikely: Report

  World | July 13, 2012 16:31 IST

  Islamabad, Jul 13: A deal between the US and Pakistan on the American drone campaign against militants in the tribal belt bordering Afghanistan appears unlikely despite efforts by Pakistani negotiators to work out a compromise,

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  Drone strikes are legal and ethical, says US

  World | May 01, 2012 14:29 IST

  Washington, May 1:  US says drone strikes were “legal”and “ethical” tools against al-Qaeda terrorists in Pakistan dismissing Islamabad's concerns over the attacks.  Justifying the use of remotely piloted aircraft, a top Obama administration counter terrorism

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  We Are Not Hiding In Caves, Hafiz Saeed Taunts US

  World | April 04, 2012 7:07 IST

  Lahore, Apr 3: Lashing out at the US for putting a bounty of USD 10 million on his head, a combative Hafiz Mohammad Saeed today said Washington was “frustrated” with him for his countrywide protests

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  US Supended Use Of Pak Base For Drone Strikes Long Ago

  World | July 02, 2011 13:43 IST

  Washington, Jul 2 : The CIA suspended its long-standing use of an air base in Pakistan as a launch site for armed drones targeting members of al Qaeda and other militant groups three months ago,

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  22 Killed In US Drone Strikes in North Waziristan

  World | June 08, 2011 19:41 IST

  Islamabad, Jun 8: Stepping up missile strikes against terrorists in Pakistan's restive tribal belt, US drones targeted an insurgent training camp and a vehicle in North Waziristan today, killing at least 22 militants and injuring