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  Russia-Ukraine war: US and Germany agree to supply advanced weapons to Ukraine

  World | June 02, 2022 10:09 IST

  Germany 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 | June 01, 2022 12:45 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 | April 05, 2022 10:49 IST

  There 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 | March 03, 2022 23:56 IST

  These 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 | November 15, 2021 23:04 IST

  The 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 | December 17, 2020 13:13 IST

  Two 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 | December 09, 2020 7:51 IST

  In 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 | October 08, 2020 15:02 IST

  An 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 | September 20, 2020 16:06 IST

  Asserting 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 | August 12, 2020 9:28 IST

  The 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 | January 22, 2020 15:16 IST

  In 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 | November 24, 2019 8:28 IST

  A 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 | November 20, 2019 23:25 IST

  US 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 | October 17, 2019 23:46 IST

  The 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 | September 25, 2019 13:45 IST

  GPS-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 | September 22, 2019 23:26 IST

  Punjab 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 | September 13, 2019 18:43 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 | August 29, 2019 19:23 IST

  China 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 | June 27, 2019 17:15 IST

  After 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 | November 25, 2018 23:50 IST

  Weapons and explosives were also recovered from the three arrested terrorists.