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Afghanistan's massive earthquake: 280 killed, 595 injured [Details]

At least 280 people were killed and 595 injured after an earthquake struck Afghansitan's Paktika province early on Wednesday, the state-run media reported.

Jun 22, 2022

Now book helicopter for Amarnath shrine online; J&K LG launches dedicated portal [details]

For the first time, devotees can travel with ease directly from Srinagar to Panchtarni and complete the holy yatra in a single day.

Jun 16, 2022

Assam flood: Toll rises to 30; marginal improvement in situation

The death toll from the pre-monsoon flood in Assam rose to 30 as two more deaths were reported on Thursday, officials said, adding at least 5.61 people remained affected in the state's 12 districts even as the flood situation saw some marginal improvement.

May 27, 2022

Improved healthcare & connectivity, RFID tags, insurance; Amit Shah reviews Amarnath Yatra preparedness

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reviewed preparations for the annual pilgrimage of Amarnath Yatra, wherein both logistics and security measures were discussed at length.

May 17, 2022

Wounded CRPF men in Naxal areas suffer despite big spending on choppers

Despite spending big on helicopters to facilitate injured Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel during operations in Naxal areas, a struggle persists for air evacuations.

May 8, 2022

Over half of US howitzers are in Ukraine today, says Pentagon

Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby announced that more than half of US howitzers are in Ukraine today and the first tranche of soldiers from the war-torn nation have been trained in how to use the long-ranged weapon system.

Apr 28, 2022

World's largest plane Antonov AN-225 Mriya wrecked in Ukraine War, beyond repair despite high hopes

Since it was built in the 1980s, many of the aircraft's systems and equipment are no longer into production, making the restoration work further impossible

Apr 19, 2022

2 dead in Jharkhand cable car mishap, IAF rescue op underway.

2 dead in Jharkhand cable car mishap, Indian Air Force rescue operation underway

At least two people were killed and several others injured after two cable cars in a ropeway collided with each other at Trikut hills in Jharkhand's Deoghar district even as the Indian Air Force on Monday continued its operation to rescue 40 starnded tourists.

Apr 11, 2022

Gangwon Fire Headquarters, a firefighter tries to put out a forest fire in Yanggu, northeastern Korea, April 11, 2022.

Wildfire burns 521 hectares of woodland equal to size of 730 football fields near inter-Korean border

A forest fire charred mountain areas the size of 730 football fields in a northeastern town close to the inter-Korean border for two days, firefighting officials said Monday.

Apr 11, 2022

India reports 1,096 new Covid cases, 81 deaths; decline continues [details]

India reported 1,096 new Covid cases in a span of 24 hours, a decline from the previous day's count of 1,260, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Affairs said on Sunday.

Apr 3, 2022

Vice chief Lt Gen Manoj Pande all set to become Army chief [details]

Lt Gen Pande became the senior-most after a few top officers retired in the last three months. The incumbent Lt Gen Raj Shukla who was commanding Army's training command (ARTRAC) retired on March 31.

Apr 3, 2022

HAL, Light Combat Helicopter, LCH, DefExpo 2018

Make in India: Cabinet Committee on Security clears purchase of 15 light combat helicopters

LCH is on the government's negative import list, which aims to ban the import of certain weapons, systems, and ammunition over the next five years in order to increase defence self-reliance

Mar 31, 2022

Fire at Rajasthan's Sariska Tiger Reserve; IAF choppers rushed in to control fire

A fire broke out in Rajasthan's Sariska Tiger Reserve following which the Indian Air Force (IAF) sent two helicopters to bring the blaze under control, officials said on Tuesday.

Mar 29, 2022

Russian in Kyiv outskirts; Divide world watches

The opinion is divided among western military experts as to whether Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, will fall to Russian forces over the next few days.

Mar 11, 2022

Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrims, beware: Helicopter booking scam fleecing devotees; probe underway [details]

The sale of helicopter tickets for pilgrims travelling from Katra to Sanjichhat and back is the sole prerogative of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and the SMVDSB has not authorized any agent, agency, or person to use the Shrine Board's name to sell or undertake online bookings for any services.

Mar 4, 2022

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