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CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the de ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 23 (ANI): Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, on Monday shared snapshots of the Spring Festival celebrations in Kolkata. Xu said that the festival reminds revellers that culture transcends all boundaries. Also Read | BAFTA 2026: PM Narendra Modi Hails Manipuri Film 'Boong' for Historic Win; 'A Moment of Immense Joy' (View Post). In a post on X, he wrote, "Sharing some snapshots of the Chinese community celebrating the Spring Festival in Kolkata -- ...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 >
MUMBAI: Mumbai's civic bosses have turned up the heat on a big-ticket sequel. The BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) has moved to blacklist Aditya Dhar's B62 Studios after a string of safety and permit breaches during the shoot in Mumbai. The message is blunt. Flout the rules, forfeit the privileges. Officials cite repeated violations, including lit torches in a high-security heritage zone, a drone flown without clearance, location changes, a terrace used without permits, and two generato ...Read More >
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], February 17 (ANI): Terming the visit of Bill Gates, Chairman of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, as a significant moment for Andhra Pradesh, TDP MP Kesineni Sivanath (Chinni) on Tuesday said the engagement would give a major boost to the state's development initiatives. Speaking to reporters in Vijayawada, Sivanath said that Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates and the Andhra Pradesh government are working in close coordination to promote g ...Read More >
Gates is scheduled to reach the state secretariat in Amaravati in the morning. He will briefly meet IT Minister Nara Lokesh and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, along with the Chief Minister, news agency PTI reported. "Gates will visit Amaravati and hold discussions with Naidu on expanding cooperation in health and artificial intelligence initiatives," state Municipal Minister P. Narayana said on Sunday. Also read| TDP-led coalition rebuilding Andhra economy: CM Naidu Reportedly, the Chief ...Read More >
Meerut (UP), Feb 16 (PTI) The district court here received a bomb threat via email on Monday, prompting authorities to carry out a search operation in the premises after evacuating the staff and others, officials said. Normal work in the courts in Meerut has resumed after nothing suspicious was found, they said. All judicial officers gathered on the lawn in front of the district judge's court as the bomb squad and dog squad were deployed in the court premises. Court-related work was disrupted ...Read More >
A political controversy erupted after former Maharashtra Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan claimed India was "completely defeated" on the first day of Operation Sindoor. Speaking in Pune, Chavan alleged that during the half-hour aerial engagement on December 7, Indian aircraft were shot down, the Air Force was grounded, and no planes could safely take off from Gwalior, Bathinda, or Sirsa due to threats from Pakistan. He also stated that the operation involved only aeria ...Read More >
Panaji (Goa) [India], December 17 (ANI): The Indian Navy is set to enhance its surveillance capabilities with the induction of indigenous aircraft, said Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi on Wednesday. Speaking to ANI, Admiral Tripathi said that the Navy is acquiring 31 MQ-9 drones, with 15 for the Navy and eight each for the Army and Air Force. He added that the Navy is also teaming up with the Coast Guard to procure the C-295 base aircraft. Furthermore, Admiral Tripathi said the Navy is cons ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Samtel Avionics on Wednesday said it has raised Rs 75 crore from True North Private Credit to fund growth and expansion. The deal also carries a green shoe option of Rs 140 crore for additional funding as the company scales up. "This funding marks a significant milestone in Samtel Avionics' expansion strategy as it strengthens its capabilities in high-tech electronics for defence, aerospace, railways, as well as emerging sectors like satellites, and unmanned systems (UA ...Read More >
Tata Group plans an AI City in Lucknow, expansion of TCS units and fresh investments in electronics and defence after Tata Sons Chairman met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday, during which the two held wide-ranging discussions on the progress, expansion and proposed new investments of Tata Group projects in Uttar Pradesh. The meeting saw a broad consensus on long-term collaboration ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) India and Argentina have signed a three-year work plan to strengthen the bilateral cooperation in agricultural research, capacity building, and technology exchange. The 2025-27 work plan was signed between Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Argentina's National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA), an official statement said. ICAR Director General M L Jat and Argentina Ambassador Mariano Augustin Caucino exchanged the signed work plan on Wednesday ...Read More >
Indore, Dec 17 (PTI) Forest authorities on Wednesday captured a leopard that had entered a residential township in Indore, officials said. Residents of 'Sahara City', adjacent to the Devguradia forest area, had been complaining for the past four days about the leopard's movements, Divisional Forest Officer Pradeep Mishra told PTI. "Following the complaint, a cage was set up in the residential township, in which the leopard got trapped. It is a six-year-old male leopard," he said. The big cat ...Read More >
IT and Human Resources Development (HRD) Minister Nara Lokesh will launch the GMR MANSAS Educity Project coming up at Bhogapuram on Tuesday (December 16, 2025). This initiatve is part of the State government's plan to establish the country's first Aviation, Aerospace, Defence (AAD) educational city. According to an official release, the aviation, aerospace and defence sectors in India are developing at a rapid pace. Passenger footfall is projected to reach 700 million across the 200 airports in ...Read More >
NEW DELHI - India's counterterrorism agency on Dec 15 charged militant groups based in Pakistan and six individuals in the terror attack in Kashmir that killed 26 people in April and ignited the most expansive fighting in decades between the South Asian rivals. The charges echoed recent public accusations by Indian officials that Pakistan sponsored the terrorists involved in the killings, a claim that Islamabad has denied. Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not immediately respond to ...Read More >
The annual martyrdom congregation in memory of Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh - the younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh - and their grandmother Mata Gujri will begin at Fatehgarh Sahib on December 25 and continue till December 27. Chairing a meeting of the concerned officials, Mann said around 50 lakh devotees are expected for the 'Shaheedi Sabha' for whom foolproof arrangements should be made, according to an official statement.Major focus should also be laid on their security along with the clea ...Read More >
A global defense research report has challenged India's claims of air superiority, revealing details of significant losses sustained by the Indian Air Force (IAF) during a 52-minute aerial clash with Pakistan in May this year. According to a report in the British defense magazine "AeroMagazine", four Indian Rafale fighter jets were destroyed during the aerial skirmish. The serial numbers of the downed Rafale jets were BS001, BS021, BS022, and BS027. However, India has failed to present credible ...Read More >
NEW DELHI -- At least half a dozen executives from top Indian arms makers, including Adani Defense and Bharat Forge, attended rare meetings in Russia this year to discuss potential joint ventures, three people familiar with the matter said. The meetings took place during the first visit of India's defense business leaders to Russia since Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The visit by the defense business leaders had not previously been reported. The Indian government is seeking to reorientate ...Read More >
Visakapatnam, Dec 16 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh government on Tuesday announced establishing an integrated Aviation, Aerospace and Defence EduCity near the upcoming Bhogapuram International Airport in Vizianagaram district. The GMR-MANSAS Aviation EduCity, spread over about 136 acres, is aimed at addressing the global and domestic shortage of skilled aviation professionals while positioning the state as a major hub for aviation education, research and training. "The Andhra Pradesh government has sig ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Dec 16 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday delivered a strong message to gangsters and criminals, asserting that the state government will not tolerate any attempt to disturb law and order. Addressing a press conference here, Mann warned that the belief of escaping consequences after opening fire must be abandoned, as police will take strict action against those involved in gun violence. Responding to questions on the law and order situation, the Chief Minister bla ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said comprehensive steps have been made as lakhs of devotees are expected to arrive to pay homage to the supreme sacrifice of the younger Sahibzadas and Mata Gujri at Fatehgarh Sahib on the occasion of Shaheedi Sabha. The Chief Minister told the media here that in view of a large inflow of devotees, special steps have been taken regarding healthcare facilities. Twenty Aam Aadmi Clinics and five dispensaries are b ...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 >
As India celebrated Vijay Diwas (Victory Day) today (16 December), the Indian Army marked the victory of allied forces over Pakistan in the 1971 war, which led to the birth of Bangladesh, by showcasing its transformation since that landmark event into a modern-day force using home-grown warfare technologies and innovations through drone and artificial intelligence. Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi opened an exhibition during an "at home" event on the eve of Vijay Diwas in New Delhi yesterday that ...Read More >
Nagpur: The Nagpur Rural Police has registered a case against unknown persons and launched an investigation after an unidentified drone was spotted flying over the airstrip of Nagpur-based Solar Industries. The incident occurred on December 9 in the evening when the drone was spotted flying over Solar Industries' airstrip located on the Nagpur-Amravati road. Notably, Solar Industries makes indigenous weaponised drones (hexacopters), military explosives, rocket integration systems, loitering mun ...Read More >
Nagpur: An unidentified drone has been spotted flying over the airstrip of Nagpur-based Solar Industries, manufacturer of defence-related products, prompting authorities to launch an investigation, officials said on Tuesday. A First Information Report (FIR) has been lodged in this connection against an unidentified person at Kondhali police station and a probe is on into it, Superintendent of Police Dr Harssh Poddar said. The drone was spotted flying over the company's airstrip located on Nagp ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: At least half a dozen executives from top Indian arms makers, including Adani Defence and Bharat Forge, attended rare meetings in Russia this year to discuss potential joint ventures, three people familiar with the matter said. The meetings took place during the first visit of India's defence business leaders to Russia since Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The visit by the defence business leaders had not previously been reported. The Indian government is seeking to reorientate ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Dec 9 (Reuters) - At least half a dozen executives from top Indian arms makers, including Adani Defence and Bharat Forge, attended rare meetings in Russia this year to discuss potential joint ventures, three people familiar with the matter said. The meetings took place during the first visit of India's defence business leaders to Russia since Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The visit by the defence business leaders had not previously been reported. The Indian government is seeking ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Dec 9 - At least half a dozen executives from top Indian arms makers, including Adani Defence and Bharat Forge, attended rare meetings in Russia this year to discuss potential joint ventures, three people familiar with the matter said. The meetings took place during the first visit of India's defence business leaders to Russia since Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The visit by the defence business leaders had not previously been reported. The Indian government is seeking to reorie ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): The Indian Army showcased a captured Pakistan military drone of Turkish origin brought down by the Indian forces on May 10 during Operation Sindoor. On May 9, in a major escalation along India's western front, the Pakistani army carried out multiple airspace violations and drone intrusions on the night of May 7 and 8, targeting Indian military infrastructure. Also Read | VB-G RAM G Bill 2025: 5 Key Changes in India's Rural Employment Law Replacing MGNREGA. ...Read More >
The Indian Army showcased a Turkish Yiha drone downed during Operation Sindoor. Pakistan deployed these kamikaze drones against Indian installations. The displayed drone, launched from Lahore, was targeting Jalandhar. It carried 10 kg of explosives and was intercepted by Army Air Defence. India destroyed numerous such drones during recent hostilities. Vijay Diwas commemorates the 1971 war. New Delhi, The Indian Army on Monday displayed a reconstructed Turkish armed drone Yiha, which was shot do ...Read More >
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