Introduced by the UPA govt as a ‘less-lethal’ crowd-control alternative to firearms, pellet guns have been deployed during major protests, drawing criticism and condemnation.
3-judge bench said plea hadn’t challenged the rules that permit use of metal pellets in exceptional circumstances, and in its absence, it can’t consider prayer to ban them.
Kashmir additional DGP Munir Khan says Asrar Wani medical report seems “ambiguous” and will be investigated. Last week, he said Wani died of stone injury.
A champion of cross-border diplomacy, the former Army Chief brought together Indian and Pakistani military leaders to celebrate their shared alma mater.
India’s transmission system failed to absorb more than 8 billion kilowatt-hours of power in April to June, when 63 billion actually reached the system.
Maritime security agreement opens avenues for joint development of naval ships and design, greater use of Indian shipbuilding and repair facilities by Japan.
Forty years ago this week, ‘Khalistan Commando Force’ assassins were closing in on Gen Vaidya. So callous was the security of the just-retired Army chief that he was given a solitary police gunman
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