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Topic: Drone

BSF intercept Chinese drone carrying ‘520 gm packet of suspected heroin’ in Punjab’s Amritsar

In a special ambush, the security forces recovered a China-made DJI Mavic 3 classic carrying a packet wrapped in yellow adhesive tape with one steel ring and 02 illumination strips attached to it.

Indian Army opens fire at Pakistani drone spotted along LoC, launches search operation

Troops also fired a few rounds after detecting suspicious movement of some persons trying to infiltrate from across the border in Keri sector but they fled towards PoK.

PM Modi to watch drone demonstrations by Namo Drone Didis from 10 different locations across the country

The Prime Minister will also give bank loans of Rs 8,000 crore to the Self Help Groups (SHGs) through Bank Linkage Camps set up by the banks in every district.

BSF intercepts suspicious drone in Punjab’s Tarn Taran

According to a statement by the BSF, the drone was identified as a Quadcopter.

How ‘NaMo Drone Didis’ are pushing past their limitations & transforming India’s rural landscapes

The ‘NaMo Drone Didi Initiative’ was announced by PM Modi on 15 August last year to train 15,000 women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in the use of agricultural drones.

Predator drones sale to India cleared by Biden govt, ball in US Congress’s court. What happens next

The Congress has 30 days to object or seek modification to $3.99 billion deal. Actual contract can take a few months because final talks with General Atomics are yet to be concluded.

US approves Predator drone sale to India, notifies Congress

Congress was notified after the Congressional Foreign Affairs Committee gave its approval for the deal.

US set to issue letter of acceptance ‘soon’ for predator drone deal with India

US Congress yet to be formally notified of proposed deal under which Navy will get 15 MQ9B drones in maritime & anti-submarine warfare kits, Army & IAF will get 8 each of its land version.

Navy gets its first MALE drone made by Adani as Army awaits next, larger order in play

The first MALE drone will fly to Porbandar to be pressed into naval maritime operations. Navy chief says India-made UAV will add to credibility of ISR missions across Indian Ocean.

India drops plan to arm Heron drones under Project Cheetah: Here’s why

From Israeli Hermes Starliner to the American MQ-9B and swarm drones, India is upgrading its drone warfare capability in a big way, procuring a host of UAVs, including the US's Predator drones.

On Camera

Sergio Gor as US envoy raises red flags. Delhi must read the signal, be optimistic

Delhi must see opportunity in the new envoy, to be prepared for hurdles, yet be forward-looking and free of preconceived notions that could spoil any chances of a breakthrough.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

‘Not troop size or weapons but tech matters, need to prepare for long conflicts’—Rajnath Singh

At Ran Samvad seminar, defence minister spoke about reasons behind success of Op Sindoor, explained how warfare changed in real time & called for upgradation of tech & cyber infra.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.