Drone

Security Forces Given Clearance To Shoot Down Drones At Border: Report

India News | ANI | Sunday October 13, 2019

At a time when Pakistan-backed terror groups are using small drones to smuggle weapons and narcotics into India, the security forces have been given clearance to shoot down drones flying at 1,000 feet or below, sources said.

Pak State Actors Behind Drone Weapon Drops In Punjab, Home Ministry Told

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Thursday October 10, 2019

The "state actors" of Pakistan were behind the 10-odd weapons drop by drones across Punjab that took place in September, intelligence agencies have informed the home ministry. In a report to the ministry, the agencies have also questioned why the Air Force or the Border Security Forces were unable to detect the drone activity, sources told NDTV.

Pakistani Drone Seen Over Punjab Again, Third Sighting This Week

India News | Reported by Mohammad Ghazali, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Thursday October 10, 2019

Border Security Forces (BSF) personnel have reported spotting Pakistan-origin drones over Ferozepur district in Punjab late on Wednesday evening, marking the second straight day of such sightings

'Eye In The Sky': IIT Madras Students Develop Drone For Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Aid

Education | Edited by Anisha Singh | Wednesday October 9, 2019

IIT Madras students have developed an 'Eye in the Sky' Disaster Management and Humanitarian Aid Services.

Pakistani Drones Continue To Be Spotted In Punjab: Report

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday October 9, 2019

A suspected Pakistani drone was spotted flying in two villages in the Indian territory along the India-Pakistan border in Hussainiwala area in Punjab late on Tuesday, security officials said. This was the second incident in two days.

Another Pakistan Drone Seen Entering Punjab, Hunt Launched

India News | Written by Mohammad Ghazali, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Tuesday October 8, 2019

A search operation was launched after a Pakistani drone was spotted entering Indian territory through the Hussainiwala border in Punjab's Ferozepur district on Monday night. The development gains significance in view of reports of heavy-duty unmanned aerial vehicles dropping a large number of AK-47 assault rifles, satellite phones and grenades in t...

"Miracle": Dog Found Alive Under Rubble A Month After Hurricane Dorian

World News | Marisa Iati, The Washington Post | Tuesday October 8, 2019

A drone flew over the wreckage, using an infrared camera to try to identify heat - a sign of possible life hidden amid the rubble.

Iran Releases Australian Travel Couple Held For Flying Drone

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday October 5, 2019

An Australian travel-blogging couple who were last month revealed to be detained in Iran have been released, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said Saturday.

Centre Hands Over Pakistan Drone Probe To Anti-Terror Agency NIA

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 5, 2019

The centre has decided to hand over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) the probe related to the recovery of huge arms, ammunition and communication hardware in Punjab, suspected to have been delivered through drones from across the border, officials said on Friday.

"Update Yourself On Anti-Drone Tech": Amit Shah To Border Guarding Forces

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Friday October 4, 2019

With heavy-duty drones being used from Pakistan to drop weapons into India for terrorists, Home Minister Amit Shah has asked the border guarding forces to explore all technological possibilities which entail anti-drone systems.

After Maharashtra, Telangana May Use Drones To Deliver Blood, Medicines

Telangana News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 4, 2019

In a bid to improve access to health care for communities across the state, the Telangana government has adopted a new framework to use drones for last-mile delivery.

"Have Initiated Action," Says IAF Chief On Pak Drones Found In Punjab

India News | ANI | Friday October 4, 2019

Days after Pakistani drones smuggled arms into India, Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria on Friday said that it is a space violation issue and necessary action has been initiated by the authorities.

Saudi Arabia Restores Full Oil Output After Attacks

World News | Reuters | Thursday October 3, 2019

Saudi Arabia Oil: Saudi Arabia has fully restored oil output after attacks on its facilities last month and is now focused on the listing of state oil giant Saudi Aramco, its energy minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said on Thursday.

Fuel Prices Rise Again After Three Days Of No Change

IANS | Monday September 30, 2019

Petrol and diesel prices are up again - petrol by 7-8 paise and diesel by 9-10 paise, according to data from Indian Oil Corporation. Petrol is selling at Rs 74.42 a litre, while diesel price rose to Rs 67.33 a litre in Delhi on Monday even as international crude oil prices stabilised after the drone attack on Saudi oil facilities earlier this month...

Over 6 Lakh Rogue Drones, Security Agencies Mulling "Sky Fence": Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 29, 2019

India has an estimated over 6 lakh rogue or unregulated unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and security agencies are analysing modern anti-drone weapons like "sky fence" and "drone gun" to counter terror or similar sabotage bids by these aerial platforms, official sources said on Sunday.