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Alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist arrested in Srinagar

The arrested carried a reward of Rs two lakh on his head and had been evading security agencies since 2015.

Pakistan shells forward areas along the Line of Control in Rajouri & Poonch districts

This is for the fourth consecutive day that Pakistan has violated the ceasefire in the twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri.

Four militants killed in Pulwama encounter

A cordon & search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fired on security forces, a police official said.

Mi-17 IAF chopper crash in Budgam could be the result of friendly fire

A formal Court of Inquiry is on even as all indications point to friendly fire — a common military occurrence worldwide.

Balakot proof is ‘blowin in the wind’ which Pakistan doesn’t want to see: IAF chief Dhanoa

Dhanoa quoted a Bob Dylan song saying Pakistan did not want to accept the reality of Balakot air strikes despite ample proof. 

After Balakot, IAF plans to equip Mirage 2000 aircraft with long-range Meteor missiles

The 27 February dogfight showed Indian aircraft were outranged by Pakistan Air Force in aerial combat.

Thank god, India’s leaders didn’t fight over nuclear weapons like they are over A-SAT

The story of how India got its nuclear weapons must be retold now as it underlines the incredible bipartisanship demonstrated by 7 governments and prime ministers.

A-SAT success revs up India’s ballistic missile defence programme

With the A-SAT, India has developed a missile that can take out targets in extended ranges of the exo-atmosphere.

Australian researchers pick imaginary holes in IAF strikes on Balakot

ASPI’s analysis suggests that IAF missed its targets because it incorrectly programmed its bombs. But the analysis is based on illogical assumptions.

India’s satellite-destroying missile sends message to China

India is not engaging in an arms race but with the anti-satellite missile test it has now joined an exclusive group of space-faring nations, says India's foreign ministry.

On Camera

Lower oil prices lead to 4x profits for oil firms, bonanza for govt, but no relief for aam aadmi

Petrol & diesel prices have barely changed since June 2022, even though oil prices have fallen 28% since then. This has boosted profitability of OMCs and dividend payouts to govt.

Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet visits Manila, strengthens ties with Philippines

The port call witnessed subject matter exchanges between the Indian Navy and the Philippine Navy personnel. There were also sports fixtures, cross-deck visits, and cultural exchanges.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?