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Sleepless in western UP. Everybody is panicking about drones

Drones are the new Kala Bandar in western UP villages. They are thieves, spies, kidnappers. CM Yogi Adityanath has now threatened Gangster Act against ‘drone chors’.

India’s air defence system foiled 1,000 Pakistani drone attacks on 9 May—Modi tells Parliament

New Delhi: India’s air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 1,000 drones and missiles launched by Pakistan on 9 May during Op Sindoor, Prime Minister...

Bengaluru startups gear up for a sky full of drones—indigenous chips, OS to traffic management

What has given entrepreneurs and engineers the impetus is the collective realisation that India cannot be solely dependent on other countries for drone technology.

SubscriberWrites: Emerging Trends in Terrorist Attacks

The need of the hour is to develop cheaper alternatives to missiles to engage swarm drones.

Unidentified drones spotted near Kutch, residents told to stay indoors

Security forces have ramped up surveillance, and deployed ground and air units, while local administration remains on high alert with directions to switch off lights out at 8 pm.

Why locally made Shaheen drones are weapon of choice for Syrian rebels against Assad’s forces

In a report, UK-based media outlet Middle East Eye states that Shaheen combat drones provided rebels the strategic edge in coordinated assaults on government targets.

3-day tech festival ATMoS 2024 was a blend of cutting-edge tech, innovation & entertainment

The event at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad campus featured speakers like AS Kiran Kumar, former ISRO chairman & entrepreneur Ashneer Grover, along with competitions and a stand-up act.

Amid concerns about use of Chinese parts in drones, Army general urges industry to be transparent

Maj Gen CS Mann, ADG, Army Design Bureau, cites national security concerns. This comes after intelligence agencies flagged use of Chinese components in drones purchased by armed forces.

Army inducts drones in use with Ukrainian military. Trinetra to boost surveillance

Indian firm AeroArc, which is supplying these drones, has already delivered 100 robotic mules to Army. Drones are 'Indianised' in Coimbatore facility to suit specific requirements.

MQ-9B surveillance drone leased from US crashes after technical glitch as deal awaits final nod

The Navy had leased two MQ-9B drones in 2020. India is in the process of acquiring 31 Remotely Piloted Aircraft of different types from the US.

On Camera

Cars will talk to each other in the future. Question is whether AI can handle Indian roads

A V2X system in Mahindra’s new BE6 and XEV 9E electric SUVs uses the cameras to read road signs, communicate with other vehicles, and even communicate with pedestrians, at least their smartphone devices.

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.

India and France to jointly develop and manufacture 120 kN engine for homegrown AMCA

The new engine, set to be developed over the next 10 years, will power the second tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. First set will be equipped with GE 414 engines.

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.