Following intelligence inputs, a high alert has been sounded in several states, including Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. NEW DELHI: Indian intelligence agencies have issued a high alert in the wake of renewed terror threat after the abrogation of Article 370 on Wednesday. Pakistan-based terrorist outfit …
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Pakistan must take action against terrorists, refrain from retaliatory aggression, says US
On the issue of scrapping Article 370, the Narendra Modi government has made it clear that it is an internal matter and the decision has been taken keeping its interest in mind. NEW DELHI: In a stern message to Pakistan, the United States asked the country to take demonstrable action …
Read More »Pranab Mukherjee to receive Bharat Ratna today
The former president was selected for Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award – by incumbent President Ram Nath Kovind, said a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhawan in January 2019. New Delhi: India’s 13th President Pranab Mukherjee would be conferred with Bharat Ratna award on Thursday. Along with Mukherjee, social …
Read More »Maharashtra floods claim 16 lives, over 1.4 lakh evacuated; NDRF, Army, Navy and Coast Guard deployed
All schools and colleges will remain closed in entire Kolhapur district, three tehsils of Pune district and five tehsils of Sangli district following the red alert for heavy rainfall issued by India Meteorological Department. MUMBAI: At least 16 persons died and several more injured after floods, induced by heavy rainfall, …
Read More »Govt to decide on buying two BrahMos missile batteries to tackle enemy warships
The Indian Navy wants to use the two BrahMos missile batteries to replace its existing systems which have become old and need replacement New Delhi: In his first Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will decide on acquisition of weapon systems worth around Rs 12,000 crore including …
Read More »DRDO successfully test-fires QRSAM from Balasore flight test range
The all-weather, all-terrain missile with electronic counter-measures against jamming by enemy aircraft can be mounted on a truck and stored in a canister. Balasore: Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) on Sunday successfully test-fired Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) air defence system. The air defence missile system was tested …
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