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Saturday, February 14, 2026
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Topic: Weapons

In 2nd such raid since June, snipers & AK-47s among over 200 weapons recovered from Manipur hills

The operation followed intelligence on a hidden cache of arms and ammunition in the hill areas of Tengnoupal, Kangpokpi, Chandel, & Churachandpur in Manipur.

DRDO makes hypersonic leap towards Mach 6-plus cruise missiles with 1,000-second scramjet engine test

Scramjets are air-breathing engines capable of sustaining combustion at supersonic speeds without using moving parts. DRDO had in January conducted 120-second scramjet combustor test.

As Manipur governor gives 7-day ultimatum to surrender arms, forces poised for ‘all out’ recovery op

Nearly 5,700 guns and 6.5 lakh rounds of ammunition have been snatched from armouries over the last 2 years amid the ethnic conflict.

Asmi machine pistol, made by US-sanctioned Lokesh Machines, inducted by Army’s Northern Command

Army made the announcement Tuesday, though deliveries of the weapon were completed about 3 months ago. The firm is among 19 sanctioned by US for allegedly aiding Russia's 'war machine'.

What are thermobaric bombs, now deployed by Russia in Ukraine & earlier in Chechnya, Syria

The use of what is being called the 'most powerful non-nuclear weapon in the world' in Ukraine has landed Russia in the International Criminal Court.

Seizure of mortars, grenades highlights persistant threat from armed groups in Manipur’s hills, valley

Churachandpur accounts for highest number of arms recoveries between 11 September and 28 September, followed by Kangpokpi and Bishnupur.

Insurgents’ return, black market, public distrust — 4,000+ weapons remain untraceable in Manipur

Small-scale operations by police have proven to be inadequate resulting in negligible recoveries, as AKs, INSAS rifles, LMGs, & carbines remain with people even after seven months.

Shinde govt to provide arms licence seekers 3-day training in handling guns, a 1st for Maharashtra

According to govt resolution, this is being done to avoid mishaps. Armed police personnel will teach cleaning of weapons, loading, unloading, trigger control under voluntary programme.

AK-47s to carbines, 3,422 stolen weapons still with Manipur locals. ‘Violence won’t end until recovery’

The bloodshed in Manipur is being fuelled by weapons looted from armouries. Recovering them is a challenge for many reasons, from lack of records to ethnic divides in police force.

Chinese defence companies’ global sales zoom, India’s HAL & BEL perform better

A study by Swedish think tank SIPRI found that arms sales from companies in Asia & Oceania registered higher sales than European firms, while US manufacturers saw a drop of 0.9 per cent.

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How the RSS dialogue on caste changed over 100 years. Sangh and its ‘samajik samrasta’

Contrary to naysayers, the RSS practices what it preaches. It is closer to the Gandhian teaching of improving the individual morally and spiritually to change the external environment.

7 lakh jobs created, Rs 50 lakh-cr investments bagged, says UP CM. Oppn flags MoU-reality gap

CM Yogi Adityanath claims that from being called a ‘bimaru’ state, UP is now among the top-3 economies in India. The 2026 Budget session of the UP assembly is currently underway.

Australian amphibian aircraft firm eyes Indian civil & military market, ties up with Apogee Aerospace

Aligning with India's push to promote inter-coastal air connectivity, Apogee has ordered 15 seaplanes in a deal valued at Rs 3,500 crore.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.