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New Delhi: The Delhi government's proposed drone policy is likely to focus on creating drone research clusters, establishing dedicated flight testing facilities, enabling the use of drones in traffic management, and providing subsidies to support the drone ecosystem, officials said on Saturday. According to officials, in a recently held meeting, the policy framework was discussed, where plans to rope in the Drone Federation of India (DFI), a leading non- government organisation in this area, we ...Read More >
According to officials, in a recently held meeting, the policy framework was discussed, where plans to rope in the Drone Federation of India , a leading non- government organisation in this area, were approved. Earlier this year, the government set up a committee under the chairmanship of the IT department secretary to examine the feasibility of the Delhi Drone Policy. "A comprehensive drone policy is being planned to ensure safe and regulated drone operations. Along with this, the government ...Read More >
Delhi is planning a new drone policy. It will focus on drone research and testing facilities. Drones will be used for traffic management. Subsidies will support the drone industry. The policy aims for safe and regulated drone use. It will also help government agencies with mapping and surveillance. Capacity building and awareness programs are included. New Delhi, The Delhi government's proposed drone policy is likely to focus on creating drone research clusters, establishing dedicated flight te ...Read More >
HT visited Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing in Lajpat Nagar, where the exercise began at 8:10 pm with a complete blackout across the campus. The campus, which housed around 250 students along with academic and administrative staff, then saw a swift and coordinated response from multiple agencies to carry out evacuation and rescue operations. A circular to carry out a mock drill was issued by the directorate of civil defence to magistrates of 13 district last week. Also Read: Delhi to wi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) A civil defence mock drill was conducted across all 13 districts of Delhi on Thursday, simulating a hostile attack scenario with air raid warnings, blackout measures and evacuation exercises in place. The large-scale exercise, carried out by the Directorate of Civil Defence, began at 8 pm at 17 locations, including hospitals, educational institutions, residential complexes, government offices and public spaces, according to a statement. Teams undertook mock rescue and ev ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) A citywide civil defence mock drill simulating a hostile attack including air raid warnings, blackout measures and evacuation exercises was conducted across all 13 districts of Delhi on Thursday. The exercise began at 8 pm in select locations, where teams carried out rescue and evacuation drills, including shifting people to designated bunker areas and deploying medical teams to handle simulated casualties, according to an order from the Delhi Directorate of Civil Defence ...Read More >
India's skies are getting busier. And it is not just passenger jets. The country's registered drone count has crossed 38,500, with 39,890 DGCA-certified remote pilots now officially on the books as of February 2026. Add to that over 240 approved drone training organisations operating nationwide, and a picture starts to form: India is not dabbling in drones anymore. It is building a full industry around them. From Farms to Flood Zones Drones in India are no longer a novelty reserved for tech d ...Read More >
The Indian Army organised the Vijay Diwas 'At Home' at the Army House on Monday (December 15, 2025), to commemorate Vijay Diwas, marking the decisive victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the 1971 War. The event was attended by President Droupadi Murmu. The Defence Ministry said that the celebrations featured a showcase of indigenously developed technologies and niche capabilities, highlighting the Indian Army's steady transformation into a modern, innovative and self-reliant force. The displa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI) From various AI-based platforms to a drone analysis system that studies recovered drones for extracting useful information, the Indian Army showcased a range of indigenously developed technologies here on the eve of 'Vijay Diwas' on Monday. President Droupadi Murmu attended an 'At Home' event hosted at the Army House by Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, officials said. The occasion featured an "impressive showcase of indigenously developed technologies and niche capabilit ...Read More >
Kochi (Kerala) [India], December 14 (ANI): The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully carried out a midnight medical evacuation from Agatti Island, Lakshadweep to Kochi, Kerala, for a critically ill 75-year-old male patient diagnosed with acute subacute subdural hematoma, a press brief from the Coast Guard said. According to the ICG, the urgent medevac request was received from the Union Territory Administration, Lakshadweep, on December 13, post closure of runway operations at Agatti airfield. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): India is set to take a leadership position in the global satellite communication (SATCOM) sector, with Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia declaring that the country will not be a follower but a frontrunner in leveraging space-based connectivity to drive inclusive growth and digital transformation. Speaking at the inaugural session of the SatCom Summit at the India Mobile Congress on Wednesday, Scindia called SATCOM a strategic national pri ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): India is set to take a leadership position in the global satellite communication (SATCOM) sector, with Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia declaring that the country will not be a follower but a frontrunner in leveraging space-based connectivity to drive inclusive growth and digital transformation. Speaking at the inaugural session of the SatCom Summit at the India Mobile Congress on Wednesday, Scindia called SATCOM a strategic national pri ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): The Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) celebrated its Raising Day, commemorating 25 years since its establishment on October 1, 2001, said the Ministry of Defence release. Conceived as a permanent institution to promote jointness and integration within the Armed Forces, HQ IDS has emerged as the fulcrum of tri-service synergy in emerging areas such as cyber and space, a key enabler in shaping India's integrated military preparedness. Also Read | ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): The Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) celebrated its Raising Day, commemorating 25 years since its establishment on October 1, 2001, said the Ministry of Defence release. Conceived as a permanent institution to promote jointness and integration within the Armed Forces, HQ IDS has emerged as the fulcrum of tri-service synergy in emerging areas such as cyber and space, a key enabler in shaping India's integrated military preparedness. HQ IDS has c ...Read More >
Delhi mock drill: A massive disaster preparedness drill, 'Suraksha Chakra', was conducted across Delhi-NCR on Friday, with sirens, alerts, and emergency vehicles simulating a major earthquake. Held at over 55 locations, the mock exercise tested real-time response and coordination among agencies like NDRF, Delhi Police, and the armed forces. Temporary relief camps and rescue operations were also part of the simulation. Residents across Delhi-NCR are hearing sirens and receiving emergency alerts ...Read More >
Bulandshahr: A court in Bulandshahr delivered its verdict in the Syana violence case that dates back to December 2018. The court convicted all 38 accused individuals, including prominent local activists and community members. Mob Violence Erupted Over Cow Carcass Discovery The violence followed the discovery of cow carcasses near Mahav village, prompting protesters to storm Chingrawathi police outpost. They set vehicles ablaze, leading to escalating chaos. During the riot, Inspector Subodh Kum ...Read More >
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and around 20 stakeholder departments, conducted a full-scale mock drill across 55 locations in the city on Friday to test preparedness for a high-magnitude earthquake and a subsequent chemical hazard during which mock rescue operations were launched, victims were taken to hospitals and treated. The exercise aimed to assess and strengthen Delhi's disaster preparedness and respo ...Read More >
Chennai, August 1: Actor, music director and producer G V Prakash Kumar, who has won the National Award for Best Music Direction (Songs) for the Tamil, Telugu bilingual film Vaathi, has called the honour "a blessing for the second time". Taking to his X timeline soon after the 71st National Awards were announced, G V Prakash expressed his gratitude to the jury and the selection committee of the National Awards and the entire team of Vaathi. G V Prakash wrote, "A blessing for the second time. I' ...Read More >
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Friday conducted "Exercise Suraksha Chakra" -- a mock drill across Delhi to gauge the Earthquake and Chemical Hazard preparedness of emergency services across the capital. The exercise with a simulated earthquake was conducted at 55 locations, including schools, hospitals, industrial areas, markets, government offices, metro infrastructure, and vulnerable urban settlements. ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Reliance Industries, India's largest company in terms of market value, reported a 76% increase in quarterly profit to Rs 30,681 crore on Friday, led by gains from the sale of some of its listed investments and strong growth across its key businesses. Other income surged 280% to Rs 15,119 crore due to profit (Rs 8,924 crore) on sale of its stake in Asian Paints. Excluding the Rs 8,924 crore gain, profit was higher by 25%. Earnings was also driven by a rebound in its oil-to-chemicals (O2C) ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, July 18: In a significant step towards enhancing the disaster resilience and preparedness, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir conducted a high-level workshop on the Incident Response System (IRS) today. The workshop was attended by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Principal Secretary Home and DMRR&R, Chandraker Bharti, senior Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, Heads of Departments and National Disaster Management experts including Brigadier Kuldip Singh (Retd), F ...Read More >
Shimla, July 11: At least 91 people have lost their lives across Himachal Pradesh in the ongoing monsoon season since June 20, with 55 deaths attributed to rain-related disasters such as flash floods, landslides, lightning, and cloudbursts, and 36 deaths reported in road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). The SDMA's cumulative damage report as of July 10, 2025, highlights a grim picture of destruction, recording 364 injuries, 131 missing persons, and over Rs ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 11 (ANI): At least 91 people have lost their lives across Himachal Pradesh in the ongoing monsoon season since June 20, with 55 deaths attributed to rain-related disasters such as flash floods, landslides, lightning, and cloudbursts, and 36 deaths reported in road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). The SDMA's cumulative damage report as of July 10, 2025, highlights a grim picture of destruction, recording 364 injuries, ...Read More >
Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], July 1 (ANI): Work is being done on a war footing to restore the Yamunotri National Highway damaged by heavy rains and landslides in Uttarkashi district. The washed-out road near Silai Band is likely to open by Tuesday evening. According to a release, work is also underway with heavy machines in Ojri. Seven Poklane and JCB machines are engaged day and night from both sides for the said work. Also Read | Shefali Jariwala Death Probe: Actress Consumed Anti-Agein ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Congress national general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala Monday kicked off a feedback-cum-review exercise in Karnataka, aimed at evaluating the performance of the govt led by chief minister Siddaramaiah and to quell murmurs of dissent.The move also comes amid speculation of a change at the helm and a cabinet reshuffle, but Surjewala firmly denied any connection to changes at the top."This is purely an organisational exercise," Surjewala said. "Unlike what is being projected -- whic ...Read More >
Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], July 1 (ANI): Following major landslides in the Silai Band area, Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya on Monday said that traffic movement has been severely affected due to road washouts at multiple locations, but restoration efforts are underway on a war footing. Speaking to ANI, DM Arya said, 'Traffic has been disrupted due to road washout at three places in Silai Band area. Work is being done on a war footing to make the road smooth for traffic.' DM ...Read More >
Shimla: Heavy rains continue to lash Shimla and other parts of Himachal Pradesh. A video of a five-storey building collapsing in Mathu Colony in Shimla has surfaced. The owner, Anjana Verma, said that they had evacuated the building, Raj Niwas, last night due to incessant rains and landslides. The incident took place during the wee hours of Monday and no loss of life neither any injuries were reported in the collapse. The viral video shows, the building's green-coloured roof giving way, with deb ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Thursday urged a NITI Aayog team to make the state's border districts "war resilient" by constructing bunkers and air shelters for urban populations. He also demanded Punjab's "rightful" share in the waters of the Indus river and reiterated the need for a Yamuna-Satluj link (YSL) canal due to the state's water crisis.During discussions with the NITI Aayog team, led by member Ramesh Chand and programme director Sanjeet Singh, Mann said in the wake of the recent ...Read More >
June 25 (Rtrs) - India would not allow a UN investigator to join a probe of a crashed Air India jet that some safety experts had criticized for delays in analysis of crucial black box data, two senior sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Earlier this week, the United Nations aviation agency took the unusual step of offering India one of its investigators to provide assistance following the Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab 787-8 Dreamliner crash killing 260 people in Ahmedabad on June 12. ...Read More >
New Delhi: Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, PK Mishra, has emphasised the urgent need to address extreme heat as a global crisis, echoing the call from the UN Secretary-General. Delivering the keynote address during the Special Session on Extreme Heat Risk Governance at Geneva on Friday, he underlined that rising temperatures pose a systemic risk to public health, economic stability, and ecological resilience, according to a PMO statement. India welcomes the UNDRR's initiative to adva ...Read More >
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