Drones
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Trump's shocking claim on mystery drone sightings: 'We know more than what we reveal'
World | Dec 14, 2024, 03:07 PM ISTRecently, drone sightings in the United States have raised concerns as lawmakers are worried about potential adversaries like Iran. In recent sightings, the flying objects were seen in close proximity to US military installations in New Jersey.
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Drones spotted flying over bases in England, says US Air Force in UK, probe on after incursions
World | Nov 26, 2024, 07:36 PM ISTThe incident comes just days after drones were spotted near RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall and RAF Feltwell. They were actively monitored after they were seen in the vicinity of and over the three bases, US Air Forces Europe said in a statement on Sunday.
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North Korea tests exploding drones as Kim calls for mass production of suicide drones
World | Nov 15, 2024, 11:47 AM ISTNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un guided a test of suicide drones and ordered mass production of the aerial weapon, saying the introduction of such drones around the world requires an urgent update of military theory.
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Dev Deepawali 2024: Varanasi declared no-fly zone ahead of 'Kartik Purnima'
Uttar Pradesh | Nov 13, 2024, 11:20 AM ISTDev Deepawali 2024: According to mythology, Dev Deepawali is celebrated 15 days after Diwali on the full moon night of the Hindu month of Kartik. The festival commemorates the victory of Lord Shiva over the formidable demon Tripurasura.
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India signs Rs 32,000 crore historic deal for 31 Predator drones from US
India | Oct 15, 2024, 01:50 PM ISTIndia has signed a deal with the US to acquire 31 Predator drones, enhancing its defense, surveillance, and combat capabilities. The MQ-9B drones will strengthen India’s maritime and border security, marking a major step in India-US defense ties.
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North Korea: Kim Jong Un's sister warns of 'horrible disaster' if Seoul flies drones over Pyongyang
World | Oct 13, 2024, 02:40 PM ISTKim Yo Jong called South Korea "childish" and "ignorant" and accused it of evading responsibility for flying drones over Pyongyang. This came after North Korea's foreign ministry on Friday accused South Korea of sending drones into Pyongyang at night this week and the last.
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Ukraine launches massive attack with 144 drones on Russia, one killed and several airports closed
World | Sep 10, 2024, 02:43 PM ISTThis is the second Ukrainian drone attack on Russia in September - Kyiv launched 158 drones targeting a dozen areas earlier this month. Ukraine has been increasingly launching drone attacks deep inside Russia as Moscow advances in the eastern part of the country.
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South Korea to deploy 'StarWars' laser weapons to deal with North Korean drones | What are they?
World | Jul 11, 2024, 01:49 PM ISTLabelled 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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Indian Air Force orders six made-in-India Tapas surveillance drones from Centre
India | Jun 23, 2024, 11:25 PM ISTIf the proposal is accepted, the Indian Air Force will acquire six made-in-India Tapas drones, while the remaining four would be used by the Indian Navy. The Indian Navy intends to use the Tapas for surveillance activities over the maritime zone, even thought it fell short of requirements.
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Srinagar designated 'Temporary Red Zone' for drone activities ahead of PM Modi's visit
Jammu and Kashmir | Jun 18, 2024, 08:02 PM ISTAll unauthorized drone operations in the Red Zone are liable to being penalized as per relevant provisions of Drone Rules, 2021, Srinagar Police said in a statement.
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Security tightened at Delhi airport, Section 144 imposed, drones, laser beams banned; here's why
India | Jun 03, 2024, 05:09 PM ISTAnyone, including individuals, groups, organizers, owners, occupiers, and employees, who contravenes this order will face penalties under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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Punjab: BSF recovers two China-made drones from border area in Amritsar
India | Apr 21, 2024, 06:36 PM ISTPunjab news: Earlier on Saturday, the BSF recovered a drone carrying three packets of suspected heroin from the border area of Ferozepur district, the BSF said in a press release.
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Iran-Israel tensions: 'US took down nearly all drones launched by Iranian forces', says Biden
World | Apr 14, 2024, 10:04 AM ISTIran-Israel tensions: The attack marked the first time Iran has launched a direct military assault on Israel, risking a wider regional conflict. The US and Israel had been bracing for an attack for days after Iran vowed to retaliate for a suspected Israeli strike this month.
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PM Modi participates in 'Sashakt Nari-Viksit Bharat' programme in Delhi | WATCH
India | Mar 11, 2024, 11:19 AM ISTPrime Minister also disbursed around Rs 8,000 crore Bank loans to Self Help Groups (SHGs) at subsidised interest rates through Bank Linkage Camps set up by Banks in each district. In addition, he will also disburse about Rs 2,000 crore Capitalization Support Fund to SHGs.
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Yemen's Houthis target two US warships as Red Sea crisis continues amid Gaza war
World | Mar 06, 2024, 10:12 AM ISTA US destroyer shot down drones and a missile launched by the Houthi rebels towards it on Tuesday, as the group vowed to not stop unless the Israel-Hamas war ends. Houthis' Red Sea attacks have disrupted global shipping, forcing firms to re-route to longer and more expensive journeys.
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Mumbai Police ban flying of drones, paragliders in city ahead of Christmas, New Year celebrations
Maharashtra | Dec 20, 2023, 08:16 PM ISTMaharashtra news: According to order, it is likely that terrorist or anti-national elements might make use of drones, remote-controlled microlight aircraft, and paragliders to target VVIPs and endanger life of the public at large, destroy public property and disturb law and order in the metropolis.
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Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Dalla used to get arms from Pakistan through drones: NIA chargesheet
India | Sep 27, 2023, 12:54 PM ISTAccording to the NIA big businessmen, Punjabi singers and people associated with political parties are main targets of the Khalistani terrorists who are based in Canada.
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QUAD, jet engines, drones, Chandrayaan discussed in PM Modi-Biden meeting | India-US joint statement
World | Sep 08, 2023, 11:21 PM ISTA joint statement issued after bilateral talks between the two leaders also said the Prime Minister looked forward to welcoming the US President to the next Quad Leaders' Summit to be hosted by India in 2024.
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'It's great to be in India,' tweets US President Joe Biden as he lands in New Delhi for G20 Summit
India | Sep 08, 2023, 11:16 PM ISTIn a joint statement issued on India-US ties after PM Modi-Joe Biden meeting, it said that the US President welcomed the issuance of Letter of Request from India's defence ministry to procure 31 drones from US.
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G20 Summit: Anti-drone systems, 1,30,000 security officers to guard two-day event
Delhi | Sep 07, 2023, 12:33 PM ISTThe event will take place in the sprawling, refurbished Pragati Maidan, a convention-cum-exhibition centre in the middle of one of the most populous cities in the world.