PM Narendra Modi

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Flying Drone Spotted Over PM Modi's Residence, Probe Underway

In a breaking news, police spotted a flying drone over the residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The drone was spotted at around 5:30 a.m., on July 3. Notably, the PM Residence is a no flying, red zone area and the drone found raised alarming security concerns. The police has registered a case and launched an investigation into the matter. Furthermore, this is a developing story, details awaited.

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 - 09:28 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Drone, Delhi Police, PM Modi, PM Residence, Security threat

Courtesy: NDTV

Drone Sea Guardian

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Indian Navy Likely To Exetend Lease Of Sea Guardian Drones

With Quad nations joining hands-on maritime domain awareness in the Indo-Pacific, India plans to speed up the acquisition of armed drones from the US. The decision came despote the fact that the Indian Navy is working towards extending the lease of two General Atomics-manufactured Sea Guardian surveillance drones, set to expire in January 2024. The Indian Navy is satisfied with the output of its surveillance version, the Sea Guardian.

Thu, 25 May 2023 - 10:35 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Drone, Sea Guardian, Indian Navy, Indian government, lease

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Jammu and Kashmir Security

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Jammu & Kashmir Security Recovers IED In Bandipora, Vehicular Movement Halted

In Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora region, the security forces launched a search operation and found Improvised Explosive Devices (IED.) The search was launched after the BSF shot down a drone in the Gurdaspur region. In regard to the findings of IED, the Jammu and Kashmir security officials halted vehicular movement on the Bandipora-Sapore road, as a precautionary measure. This is a developing story, more details awaited.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 - 09:57 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: IED, Jammu and Kashmir Police Force, Drone, Gurdaspur, BSF

Courtesy: ANI News

NIA

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NIA Launches Search Operation In J&K After Pakistani Drone Shot In Gurdaspur

The National Investigating Agency (NIA) started an investigation and launched a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir. The development came after the BSF personnel shot down a Pakistani drone, near the borderline in Gurdaspur, Punjab. Speaking about the incident, the NIA has so far not made any detentions. Notably, in the past nine months, approximately 191 Pakistani drones were seen in India, of which 8 were shot down.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 - 12:22 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Gurdaspur, India-Pakistan Border, NIA, Search Operation, Drone

Courtesy: ANI News

Arunachal Pradesh Drone Project

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Arunachal Pradesh Launches Drone-Based Healthcare Services

Arunachal Pradesh successfully inaugurated the first drone service "medicine from the sky" on August 15. Chief Minister Pema Khandu tweeted, "The government of Arunachal Pradesh has decided to conduct a pilot project of using drones in healthcare, agriculture and disaster management in collaboration with the World Economic Forum." He stated that the pilot project was supported by United States Agency for International Development and was… read-more

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 - 10:50 AM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Arunachal Pradesh, first drone service, medicine, medicine from sky project, Drone

Courtesy: ANI

Drone

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Drone Suspected In J&K Samba Region, Official Launches Search Operation

In Jammu and Kashmir's Samba region, along the International Border, the security forces spotted a drone.  Soon the security forces launched a massive cordon and search operation, on July 4. "We got information that there was some flying object hovering over the border hamlet Chilliyari in Samba last night.  It may have been a drone from across," said a police officer. Although BSF denied such claims.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 - 06:17 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Drone, BSF, Jammu and Kashmir, Police Force, Security

Drone

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BSF Shoots Pakistani Drone Spotted In Jammu & Kashmir's Arnia Sector

Border Security Force (BSF) officials in Jammu and Kashmir's Arnia sector shot at a drone seen near the international border on June 9. The drone was hovering roughly 300 metres in the sky. Officials stated this was Pakistani drone activity in Arnia and that similar actions had already been recorded. BSF, which is responsible for patrolling the India-Pakistan and India-Bangladesh borders has launched a joint search investigation in the region… read-more

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 - 10:10 AM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Drone, BSF, Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan, international border

Courtesy: ANI

Drone

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Jammu and Kashmir Police Shoot Down Drone Bearing Payload: Kathua

Jammu and Kashmir Police took down a drone approaching from the border at Talli Haria Chak, Kathua district, under Rajbagh Police Station. The drone was carrying a payload, which is presently being examined by bomb disposal experts. Following reports of drone activity in the region, a police search party is dispatched to the area every morning.

Sun, 29 May 2022 - 02:20 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir Police, Drone, payload, Kathua

Courtesy: ANI

PM Modi

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PM Modi Inaugurates 'India's Biggest Drone Festival'; Says, India Can Become Global Drone Hub

PM Modi inaugurated the country's biggest drone festival, on May 27, and said that India has the potential to become a global drone hub. PM Modi highlighted the importance of making technology available to the masses. According to union aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, there are over 270 drone startups in India and the drone industry will reach Rs 15,000 crore turnover by the year 2026. 

Fri, 27 May 2022 - 01:05 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: PM Modi, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Aviation Ministry, Drone, Technology

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Drone

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BSF Reports Pakistani Drone In Punjab's Gurdaspur Region

The Border Security Force (BSF) Battalion 89, sighted a drone near Gurdaspur region of Punjab, on April 7.  As per ANI, the Battalion saw the drone around 1:30 pm, and threw light bombs and conducted 16 fires, following which the drone allegedly returned back to Pakistan. In addition,  Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Prabhakar Joshi reached the site and launched a scrutiny operation.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 - 04:39 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: BSF, Gurdaspur, Drone, security force, DIG Prabhakar Joshi

Courtesy: ANI