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Drones are now claws in the sky, says IAF Chief AP Singh

Underlining the critical importance of drones and other unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in modern-day warfare, IAF Chief A P Singh on Friday said these systems are no more just eyes in the sky, rather they are now akin to...

Arunachal bans foreign travel for ministers, Government officials

The Arunachal Pradesh Government has rolled out a series of initiatives aimed at reducing unnecessary expenditure and encouraging sustainable practices, following the Prime Minister’s appeal for cutting down fuel consumption and spending more wisely in view of the West...

Kuki and Naga hostages freed by armed groups in Manipur

Thirty-one of the 38 people belonging to the Kuki and Naga communities, who were held hostage by armed groups in Manipur’s Kangpokpi and Senapati districts, were released, police said on Friday. These people were taken to unknown areas after suspected...

West Bengal Government signs MoU to implement PM SHRI Schools scheme

The Ministry of Education on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the West Bengal Government to implement the PM SHRI Schools initiative in the State. The PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) scheme is a centrally...

No information on post-poll violence in Bengal: Suvendu

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday said his Government has no information on incidents of post-poll violence as alleged by the Opposition TMC, and asserted that action would be taken after proper verification of such charges.  He...

Rathindra Bose elected West Bengal Speaker

BJP MLA Rathindra Bose was elected unopposed as the Speaker of the 18th West Bengal Assembly on Friday, becoming the first legislator from the northern part of the State to hold the post. His name was proposed in the House...

DNA matching solves woman’s murder mystery

A months-long mystery surrounding skeletal remains recovered from Uttar Pradesh’s Hathnikund Barrage has finally been solved, with DNA matching confirming that the victim was a 22-year-old Uttarakhand woman, who had gone missing last year and was allegedly murdered by...

AIADMK factions hold discussions, no solution yet

As the internal rift continues within the AIADMK, party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami met the new district secretaries at his residence on Friday to discuss the future course of action, even as the rebel group led by SP...

Reserved category candidates barred from open seats in Maharashtra

The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved a policy that candidates from reserved categories, who avail concessions in competitive examinations such as age relaxation and educational qualification, will not be eligible to claim appointment against open category posts. The decision was taken...

Last Mizo insurgent group to lay down arms

A total of 43 members of the Lalhmingthanga Sanate-led faction of the HPC(D) will lay down arms in Mizoram on Thursday, officials said. Chief Minister Lalduhoma and Home Minister K Sapdanga will attend the event at the Police Central Training...

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Drones are now claws in the sky, says IAF Chief AP Singh

Underlining the critical importance of drones and other unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in modern-day warfare, IAF Chief A P...