World War III's first shots will be fired in spaceThe next global conflict may start in space. Nations are developing advanced weapons to target satellites. This includes jamming, lasers, a...
30 Mar, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Centre allocates Rs 450.53 cr for 'Modernisation of State Police Force' scheme in FY27The Centre has allocated Rs 450.53 crore for the Modernisation of State Police Force scheme for the upcoming fiscal year. This initiative a...
25 Mar, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
MHA approves creation of two new battalions; total personnel strength to touch 2 lakhThe Ministry of Home Affairs has approved two new Central Industrial Security Force battalions. This will boost India's security infrastruc...
14 Jan, 2025, 03.09 PM IST
China providing modern weaponry to Taliban: ReportChina-Taliban engagement is not new. The Taliban have been frequent visitors to China for years. Even in the 1990s, Beijing engaged with th...
22 Jan, 2023, 07.31 AM IST
US weapons left in Afghanistan being used by militants in Pakistan, say local policeAddressing a press conference, Inspector General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province Moazzam Jah Ansari said that modern weapons left by the US ...
17 Nov, 2022, 08.30 PM IST
Putin boasts of Russian weapons prowess, says Moscow is ready to share it with alliesPutin used a speech at an arms show near Moscow to boast of Russia's advanced weapons capabilities and declare its willingness to share tec...
15 Aug, 2022, 06.12 PM IST
Putin gets what he didn't want: Ukraine army closer to WestThe list of arms flowing to Ukraine is long and growing longer. It includes new American battlefield aerial drones and the most modern U.S....
26 Apr, 2022, 05.34 PM IST
China to raise defense spending by 7.1% to $229 billionSaturday's announcement marks a continuation of the robust spending that has given China an increasingly powerful military that is challeng...
05 Mar, 2022, 10.54 AM IST
China pledges peaceful growth of Taiwan ties, but opposes foreign interferenceChina, which claims democratic Taiwan as its own territory, has increased military activity near the island over the past two years, respon...
05 Mar, 2022, 07.34 AM IST
We are alert & prepared for any potential threats, says Army ChiefAccording to officials, the award of President's colours is one of the "greatest honours" bestowed upon a Military Unit in recognition of e...
23 Feb, 2022, 01.30 PM IST
Boost development of modern weapons: Xi Jinping to China's PLAXi said advanced weaponry is the embodiment of a modern army and a crucial support for national security and rejuvenation.
04 Dec, 2014, 07.40 PM IST
Raising FDI limit in Defence will help country: Prakash JavadekarHis remarks came after the Commerce and Industry Ministry circulated a Cabinet note for inter-ministerial consultations to raise FDI limit ...
30 May, 2014, 08.49 PM IST
- Indian navy warships on goodwill visit to Israel to celebrate diplomatic ties
Indian warships equipped with modern weaponry are on a goodwill visit to Israel to "strengthen service-to- service linkages.
01 Aug, 2012, 02.53 PM IST
- Pakistan says cannot match India's military power
Pakistan cannot afford to match the induction of modern weaponry by India, its defence minister Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar has said.
29 Jun, 2011, 03.37 PM IST
- We can't match India militarily: Pak def minister
Pakistan cannot afford to match the induction of modern weaponry by India, which possibly has a greater capacity to sustain a war: Pak def....
28 Jun, 2011, 06.06 PM IST
- China 2nd biggest arms spender in world: SIPRI
China has increased arms spending by 10% to $83.9 billion.
08 Jun, 2009, 06.57 PM IST
- Lawyers, citizens take PIL route to reform govt after 26/11
It seems that citizens' weapon of choice for battling the terror is PIL. At the last count, six PILs have been filed so far, urging the cou...
14 Dec, 2008, 01.25 PM IST