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Topic: IED

Punjab freight corridor blast probe proceeds apace, explosives & weapons recovered in Tarn Taran

Investigation of failed detonation yields cache of arms & munitions, including RDX & Glock pistols, as links to separatists in Malaysia & arms suppliers in Pakistan are uncovered by cops.

Chhattisgarh Police bring surrendered Maoist ‘experts’ to train recruits on IEDs. ‘Straight from the horse’s mouth’

Former Maoists will brief police recruits at CTJW College, Kanker in guerrilla tactics, medical care & demining as the forces step up efforts to neutralise IEDs in Bastar’s forests.

Gallantry award-winning Additional SP rank officer killed in IED blast triggered by Maoists in Bastar

Blast occurred while Akash Rao Girepunje & other officers were on foot patrol, investigating an incident of vehicle burning by Naxalites. This is the 2nd IED blast death in under a month.

‘Crude bomb, shrapnel, smoke’ — Israel embassy blast investigation points to ‘chemical explosion’

'Shrapnel, ball bearings' found, and a wall also showed signs of impact, it is learnt. Delhi Police trying to trace a 'prime suspect' who took auto from Jamia Nagar to Prithviraj Road.

Banned insurgent group PLA claims responsibility for IED attack on Assam Rifles in Manipur

No soldier was injured in attack that took place Thursday morning when troops were out on routine patrol duty. IED blast was followed by ambush of their Casspir vehicle.

Army sniffer dog, soldier detect explosives on Srinagar-Baramulla highway, save ‘dozens of lives’

Once Kanak confirmed the IED, bomb disposal squad destroyed it through a controlled blast. Other than labradors like Kanak, Army’s canine unit also has Indian breeds like Mudhol Hound.

‘Couriers’ for Pakistan-based Khalistan ‘terror racket’— what’s known of 4 men arrested in Karnal

In 5am operation Thursday, police nabbed 4 men from Punjab in car containing IEDs and arms. Pakistan-based Khalistan ‘terrorist’ Harvinder Singh ‘Rinda’ is suspected handler, police say.

Alert flower seller saved the day at Ghazipur mandi, IED was ‘meant to cause maximum damage’

IED found in Delhi’s Ghazipur flower market contained RDX and ammonium nitrate, could have caused ‘heavy damage to life and property’. No one has claimed responsibility.

On Camera

Keeping CAPF in Bengal for 60 days raises constitutional questions. It’s not an occupying force

Under Article 324, the ECI requisitions central forces to ensure free and fair polling. But once the ballot boxes are sealed, that authority begins to fade.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.