Addressing ‘National Security Conclave’ in Jammu, defence minister says talks at military and diplomatic levels continue, assured sanctity of borders will not be violated.
While the deal is yet to be inked formally, it was part of the joint statement released following a meeting between PM Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden this week.
Significant delivery for Tehran as it hasn’t acquired military planes since 1990s. Some analysts believe the Russian multi-role fighters were originally meant for Egypt.
US says drone was ‘intercepted and hit by a Russian aircraft’, while Russian defence ministry says it scrambled jets following detection of a US drone but denies causing it to crash.
On 3 February, anti-coup groups dropped 3 bombs using drones to target Myanmar Army, it is learnt. But a representative of govt in exile claims that drones are mostly used for recce.
Tehran's drone programme can be traced back to 1980s. Iranian drones are cheap, have more range & flight endurance, besides stealth capabilities & counter GPS jamming systems.
As many as 266 drone incidents recorded until November this year. Smugglers from Pakistan use drones mainly to send heroin. BSF trying to deter with patrols & interception units.
Compassion and cohabitation with animals are ingrained in the Indian value system. A humane solution must be found for the rising conflict between man and free-range animals.
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.
Three battalions are being deployed along northern frontier with China and Pakistan, one in the northeast and another on western front, ThePrint has learnt.
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.
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