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India plans to procure 30 armed drones worth $3B | Details inside

India plans to ink a major defence deal with the US to procure 30 armed drones worth $3 billion (approximately Rs 22,000 crore) to enhance military capabilities, sources said. As per plans, India will be acquiring 30 MQ-9 Reaper -- 10 each for the three services.

Mar 10, 2021

What's borderless war? Sensing such wars with China is more important now

With increasing cyber attacks on Indian establishments, the country needs to look beyond physical clashes at borders and focus on fighting the invisible enemy waging a daily war on many fronts with malware attacks

Mar 9, 2021

Two protesters killed in Myanmar, shops and factories closed

Two protesters were killed by gunshot wounds to the head in Myanmar on Monday, witnesses said, while shops, factories and banks were closed in the main city Yangon as part of the uprising against the country's military rulers.

Mar 8, 2021

Chopper with two top officers makes emergency landing, Army denies protocol violation

A Dhruv helicopter with two top officers on board made an emergency landing in Kheda district of Gujarat on Saturday, but their presence attracted criticism about possible violation of protocols.

Mar 8, 2021

Chinese hackers hit 30,000 US organisations in new attack; Microsoft issues alert [details]

In yet another big cyber-attack after SolarWinds, at least 30,000 organisations across the US, including government and commercial firms, have been hacked by China-based threat actors who used Microsoft's Exchange Server software to enter their networks.

Mar 6, 2021

Bihar court hands death sentence to 9 accused in poisonous liquor case [details]

Additional District and Sessions Judge Luv Kush Kumar of Gopalganj district court in Bihar sentenced death penalty to nine persons and life imprisonment to four women in poisonous liquor case on Friday.

Mar 6, 2021

Myanmar police open fire, kill one; U.N. Security Council due to meet on crisis

Police in Myanmar on Friday opened fired on protesters against last month's military coup, killing one man, as international condemnation rained down on the junta, with the U.N. Security Council set to discuss the crisis.

Mar 5, 2021

Ties with India 'global strategic partnership,' not 'zero sum game' with Pak: US

While describing the US engagement with India as a "global comprehensive strategic partnership," the State Department has reiterated Washington's policy of a de-hyphenated relationship with India and Pakistan saying it is "not a zero-sum."

Mar 4, 2021

Banning TikTok a boon for India's startup industry; 4 unicorns in 8 months [details]

Following the ban of TikTok in India, the short video entertainment space was up for grabs and many Indian startups seized the opportunity just at the right time.

Mar 4, 2021

Twitter hashtags trends should be treated as political ads, says EC panel; here's why

An expert committee set up by the Election Commission recommended that 'Hashtag' trends on Twitter may be treated as political ads during the election process.

Mar 2, 2021

PSLV rocket puts Brazil, US & Indian satellites into orbit

India on Sunday morning successfully placed into orbit 19 satellites including Brazil's earth observation satellite Amazonia-1-the primary passenger-in a text book style.

Mar 1, 2021

Amid raging craze for cricket, India hockey team quietly makes country proud, defeats Germany 6-1

Indian men's hockey team put up a scintillating show as it outclassed hosts Germany 6-1 in the first of the four-match Europe Tour

Mar 1, 2021

ISRO Launches 18 rockets Sunday morning, including Brazil's Amazonia-1 satellite

At 10.24 a.m. the 44.4 metre tall PSLV-C51 rocket blasted off from the first launch pad here laden with 19 satellites-foreign and Indian- and slowly rose-up towards the skies with thick orange flame at its tail.

Feb 28, 2021

Balakot anniversary: IAF chief flies Mirage to show capabilities of Spice 2000 bombs

It is pertinent to note that Mirage 2000s hit the terrorist camps in Balakot with Israeli-origin Spice 2000 bombs with penetrator warheads.

Feb 27, 2021

On BSY birthday, PM calls him 'most experienced leader'

Warm birthday greetings poured in from all over the country, including BJP stalwarts like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, to Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa who celebrated his 78th birthday on Saturday.