Weapons
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Russia-Ukraine war: US and Germany agree to supply advanced weapons to Ukraine
World | Jun 02, 2022, 10:09 AM ISTGermany said it will supply Ukraine with up-to-date anti-aircraft missiles and radar systems, while the U.S. announced it will provide four sophisticated, medium-range rocket systems and ammunition.
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India cautions over 'heightened' threat of misuse of biological agents as weapons
World | Jun 01, 2022, 12:45 PM IST“The access to these weapons of mass destruction by terrorists and other non-state actors adds a serious dimension to threats posed by these weapons to international peace and security,” A Amarnath, a counsellor at India's UN Mission, said on Tuesday.
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North Korea fires artillery into sea days after failed missile launch
World | Apr 05, 2022, 10:49 AM ISTThere is speculation that North Korea could soon try to launch its developmental longest-range ballistic missile to bolster its weapons arsenal and dial-up pressure on the United States to wrest concessions amid stalled diplomacy.
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Russia-Ukraine War: What are thermobaric weapons? And why should they be banned?
World | Mar 03, 2022, 11:56 PM ISTThese devastating devices, which create an oxygen-eating fireball followed by a deadly shockwave, are far more powerful than most other conventional weapons.
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PM Modi to hand over helicopters, drones to armed forces on November 19
India | Nov 15, 2021, 11:04 PM ISTThe Prime Minister will also unveil the first project that starts at Jhansi in the UP defence corridor. A unit for manufacturing of Bharat Dynamics Ltd for developing propulsion system for anti guided missiles worth Rs 400 crore will be set up over there.
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BSF eliminates 2 intruders at Attari border, search operation underway
News | Dec 17, 2020, 01:13 PM ISTTwo intruders were eliminated by the Border Security Force (BSF) at Attari border (Rajatal Border Outpost).
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India's weapons procurement from US jumps to USD 3.4 billion in 2020
World | Dec 09, 2020, 07:51 AM ISTIn 2019, the sale of US weapons to foreign countries was USD 55.7 billion, according to data from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). In 2017, the sale of US weapons to other countries was USD 41.9 billion.
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Two robbers arrested by Delhi Police
News | Oct 08, 2020, 03:02 PM ISTAn incident of robbery was reported at Police Station in Subhash Place. The complainant reported that he along with his six friends were present in NSP Market when three persons came with weapons and robbed their eight mobiles and cash.
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Terror infrastructure intact in Pak; airdropping of weapons by drones new challenge: BSF
India | Sep 20, 2020, 04:06 PM ISTAsserting that the terror infrastructure in Pakistan is intact, a top Border Security Force (BSF) officer on Sunday said airdropping of weapons by drones in Jammu and Kashmir is a new challenge along with various anti-India elements coming together.
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DRDO develops 6 more location radar weapons SWATHI, to be procured by Indian Army soon
India | Aug 12, 2020, 09:28 AM ISTThe Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed six more locating radars Swathi weapons. Meanwhile, these powerful weapons will be procured by the Indian Army soon. This is a powerful weapon that can easily distinguish between friends and foes.
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Muslims store lethal weapons in mosques, claims Karnataka BJP MLA, party distances from remark
India | Jan 22, 2020, 03:16 PM ISTIn a shocker, Karnataka BJP MLA MP Renucharya has said that instead of offering prayers (namaz), Muslims are storing weapons in mosques and their priests (khazis) are giving fatwas instead of sermons.
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ATS arrests man who supplied arms to Khalistani terrorists
India | Nov 24, 2019, 08:28 AM ISTA 32 bore pistol and four live cartridges were recovered from Raj Singh while a country-made 315 bore weapon and two live cartridges were recovered from his associate Asif.
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Donald Trump approves sale of naval guns worth USD 1 billion to India
India | Nov 20, 2019, 11:25 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump on Wednesday approved USD 1 billion weapons sale to India. The Trump administration notified to the US Congress its determination to sell USD 1 billion worth of naval guns to India for use against warships, anti-aircraft and shore bombardment, in a move that would enhance the lethal capabilities of the Indian Navy.
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Slovenia made guns recovered as UP Police raid Mukhtar Ansari's house
India | Oct 17, 2019, 11:46 PM ISTThe Lucknow Police has seized Solevenia-made ammunitions from the residence gangster Mukhtar Ansari on Thursday. The seized weapons also include local and foreign pistols, magazines and 4431 cartridges.
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GPS-fitted drones from Pakistan airdropped weapons into Indian area
India | Sep 25, 2019, 01:45 PM ISTGPS-fitted drones capable of lifting up to 10 kg flew in from Pakistan seven to eight times to airdrop the cache of arms, ammunition and fake currency seized in Punjab's Tarn Taran district, a police probe revealed on Wednesday.
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Amarinder urges Centre to alert IAF, BSF about 'drones' supplying arms
India | Sep 22, 2019, 11:26 PM ISTPunjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday urged the Centre to alert the Air Force and the Border Security Force about the possibility of drones being used to supply weapons from across the border.
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Defence Ministry clears acquisition of military hardware worth Rs 2,000 crore
India | Sep 13, 2019, 06:43 PM IST"The DAC, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh accorded approval for capital procurement for the services amounting to approximately Rs 2,000 crore," a defence ministry spokesperson said.
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China to showcase 'advanced weapons' at its biggest military parade on October 1
World | Aug 29, 2019, 07:23 PM ISTChina would put on a grand celebration, followed by a military parade and mass pageantry at Tian'anmen Square on October 1, the National Day, to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC), official media reported here on Thursday.
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After video of inmates brandishing arms went viral, UP government maintains arms were fake
India | Jun 27, 2019, 05:15 PM ISTAfter a video showing jail inmates brandishing firearms in a jail in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district went viral on the social media, the government on Thursday claimed that the firearms were actually made of clay.
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IS-inspired module busted, 3 militants arrested in joint operation by Delhi, J-K Police
India | Nov 25, 2018, 11:50 PM ISTWeapons and explosives were also recovered from the three arrested terrorists.