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  Pak likely to emerge as world's 5th largest nuclear weapon country by 2025: Report

  World | September 07, 2018 13:39 IST

  According to reports, Pakistan currently has 140 to 150 nuclear warheads and the stockpile is most likely to shoot up to 220 to 250 by 2025.

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  Ahead of Independence Day, two held with ammunition in Delhi

  India | August 14, 2018 15:35 IST

  The accused have been identified as Mohammad Azim, a resident of Malda in West Bengal and Aas Mohammad, a resident of Shamli in Uttar Pradesh, said Sanjeev Kumar Yadav, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell).

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  Facebook to bar weapon accessories ads for under 18 users

  Technology | June 16, 2018 19:27 IST

  The announcement comes as the US has been embroiled in a nationwide debate over gun reform. Mass shootings, including school attacks in Parkland, Florida, and Santa Fe, Texas, have intensified the discussion. 

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  Can't compel armed forces to procure indigenous weapons: Nirmala Sitharaman

  India | April 11, 2018 17:04 IST

  Sitharaman opened a major defence exhibition that projects India -- the biggest global arms importer -- as one of the major defence manufacturing hubs in the world.

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  West Bengal: Defying state directive, children rally with arms in Ram Navmi rally

  India | March 25, 2018 17:30 IST

  Minor boys and girls were seen brandishing arms like swrods and knives while chanting the name of Lord Ram during the rally, which was allegedly organised by Bajrang Dal.

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  Govt gives go ahead to weapon purchase plan worth Rs 15,935 crore

  India | February 13, 2018 21:07 IST

  The defence ministry on Tuesday cleared a proposal to buy 7.40 lakh assault rifles at a cost of Rs 12,280 crore for the three services, officials said.

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  Ghaziabad: Class 11 boy shoots girl, himself with licensed weapon, both critical

  News | December 21, 2017 8:19 IST

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  Govt to spend Rs 40,000cr to provide Indian army world-class weapons

  News | October 30, 2017 21:03 IST

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  Video: Syrian Army recovers gigantic cache of lethal weapons as it captures Mayadin from ISIS

  World | October 26, 2017 23:12 IST

  The stockpile of weapons - with markings of America, France and Israel - is so enormous that it will take days to remove it, said a Syrian Army official.

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  Exclusive: Security forces in Kashmir get high-tech weapons to deal with terror menace

  India | October 12, 2017 22:59 IST

  To help the security forces deal with the terrorists in the Kashmir Valley more efficiently, the government has decided to upgrade their weaponry system with high-tech armaments.

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  UNSC adopts resolution to thwart terrorists' access to weapons

  World | August 03, 2017 6:57 IST

  The 15-member body said the "destabilizing accumulation and misuse" of weapons "continue to pose threats to international peace and security and cause significant loss of life".

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  Steamrolled and melted: Brazil destroys over 4,000 guns seized from criminals

  World | June 03, 2017 15:01 IST

  The Brazilian army and Federal Police on Friday destroyed some 4,000 guns seized from criminals or handed over by people in Rio de Janeiro.

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  Kashmir: ‘Cashless’ locals joining militancy behind rise in bank robberies

  India | May 09, 2017 7:29 IST

  The reason behind the abrupt increase in the incidents of banks and ATM robberies and snatching weapons from security personnel is likely the rise in the number of local youths joining militancy, who are short of funds.

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  Bank robbery, weapon snatching: Cash-strapped Kashmir militants’ new tactic to fund terror

  India | May 09, 2017 7:29 IST

  Falling short of funds ever since the demonetisation was announced on November 8, terrorists active in the Kashmir Valley have resorted to a new tactic – robbing banks and ATMs.

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  Indian Army may soon be armed with ‘Made in India’ weapons: Report

  India | May 02, 2017 12:29 IST

  The next time Indian Army undertake an operation like surgical strikes, they could be equipped with the leathal Tavor-21 and Galil assault weapons, but made in India.

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  Guns over gold: 10 ‘dabang’ female politicians from UP who own firearms worth lakhs

  Politics | February 22, 2017 16:23 IST

  In the affidavit submitted to election commission for the ongoing state assembly elections, a few of them declared ownership of more than one arm.

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  Has the 6 pc hike in defence budget dealt a blow to Army’s modernisation plans?

  India | February 02, 2017 13:03 IST

  Experts believe that the paltry hike in the defence budget has dashed hopes of any major step towards military modernisation this year despite heightened tensions with Pakistan and the increasing military capabilities of China.

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  China edgy over US arms sale to India: Report

  World | January 30, 2017 13:06 IST

  Beijing has listed US arms sales to India and Indo-China border disputes among the top six “sensitivities” for the new American government.

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  Philippines lodges protest against China's weapons installation on islands

  World | January 16, 2017 17:11 IST

  After facing criticism for being “soft” on China, Philippines has finally filed a low-key diplomatic protest with Beijing following reports that the latter has installed anti-aircraft and anti-missile weapons on its man-made islands in th

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  Satellite images show 'significant' Chinese weapons systems in South China Sea, claims US report

  World | December 15, 2016 17:21 IST

  China is believed to have installed anti-aircraft and anti-missile weapons on its man-made islands in the strategically vital South China Sea, according to an analysis of satellite images by a US think-tank. The Center for