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Japan Ends Ban On Lethal Arms Exports. A Shift From Pacifism?
The new policy aims at ensuring safety for Japan and contributing to the peace and stability in the region and the international society.
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7 US-Iran Flashpoints That Escalated Regional Tensions
The US and Iran on Friday were trying to reach a diplomatic solution to disputes between the two nations that have led to heightened tensions in the Middle East, and warnings from President Donald Trump that military options are at his disposal
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Ports, Drones, Red Sea Access: Why Somaliland Is A Contested Strategic Prize
Since Israel recognised Somaliland last month, the self-declared republic on the Gulf of Aden has become central to a struggle over military access, ports and regional influence across the Red Sea corridor.
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150 Jets, Delta Force, CIA: How US Captured Maduro In Abbottabad-Like Raid
In its most complex raid since Abbottabad, when the US military killed al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
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Andhra To Build 'Drone City', Policy In 15 Days: Chandrababu Naidu
Andhra Pradesh will host a national drone summit as Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has plans to develop a 'Drone City' in the state. At least 5,000 drones will be showcased in Amaravati at the national drone summit.
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Centre Eases Norms For Export Of Drones Meant For Civilian Use
The government on Friday eased norms for the export of certain categories of drones, meant for civilian-end uses, with a view to facilitating the outbound shipments of high-tech items.
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Facial Recognition Technology Used by Police in Hyderabad to Enforce COVID-19 Policy
Hyderabad police were among the first local police forces in the country to use a mobile application to issue traffic fines and take pictures of people flaunting mask mandates, as police expanded the use of the technology beyond solving murders and catching armed robbers. Here's how the city of Hyderabad is using facial recognition and the challeng...
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Gujarat Government Announces 'Drone Promotion and Usage Policy', Seeks to Create Employment
The government of Gujarat on Wednesday announced a "Drone Promotion and Usage Policy" to promote the use of drones for operations and delivery of services to beneficiaries. It aims to create 25,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities and attract investment for development, operation and maintenance of drone services ecosystem in the state.
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Centre Undertakes Series of Reform Measures to Make India Global Drone Hub by 2030, MoS Civil Aviation Says
The government has taken various steps to make India a global drone hub by 2030, Minister of State for Civil Aviation VK Singh told the Rajya Sabha on Monday. The Centre has notified the Liberalised Drone Rules, 2021, and a PLI scheme for drones, published the Drone Airspace Map and UAS traffic management policy framework last year, among other mea...
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Government Scraps Requirement of Drone Pilot Licence
The government has scrapped the requirement of a drone pilot license for operating drones in the country via an amendment to the Drone Rules introduced last year.
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New Drone Policy Will Benefit People Living In Remote Areas: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the liberalised drone policy of the country and said that it will benefit the people living in the remote areas of the country.
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Air Taxis "Very Possible" Under New Drone Policy: Aviation Minister
India may soon see air taxi services - which could help reduce traffic and pollution on city roads - operating under the Drone Rules 2021 that were announced by the government on Thursday.
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Iran Denies Role In Saudi Attacks; Trump says US "Locked And Loaded"
Saudi Oil Attack: US President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States was prepared to respond to the devastating attacks on two oil installations in Saudi Arabia that halved the state oil company's production output, while Iran rejected US accusations that it was responsible.
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Soon, Drones To Transport Organs, Supplies Between Hospitals In India
India could soon see the use of drones for transporting organs and other emergency medical supplies between hospitals under the new policy for remotely piloted aircraft, the official registration process for which began on Friday.
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Government To Soon Come Up With A Policy For Use Of Drones
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the government will soon frame and implement a drone policy and opt for technological upgradation to monitor terrorist activities, especially in Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat and Assam.
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Japan Ends Ban On Lethal Arms Exports. A Shift From Pacifism?
The new policy aims at ensuring safety for Japan and contributing to the peace and stability in the region and the international society.
-
7 US-Iran Flashpoints That Escalated Regional Tensions
The US and Iran on Friday were trying to reach a diplomatic solution to disputes between the two nations that have led to heightened tensions in the Middle East, and warnings from President Donald Trump that military options are at his disposal
-
Ports, Drones, Red Sea Access: Why Somaliland Is A Contested Strategic Prize
Since Israel recognised Somaliland last month, the self-declared republic on the Gulf of Aden has become central to a struggle over military access, ports and regional influence across the Red Sea corridor.
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150 Jets, Delta Force, CIA: How US Captured Maduro In Abbottabad-Like Raid
In its most complex raid since Abbottabad, when the US military killed al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
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Andhra To Build 'Drone City', Policy In 15 Days: Chandrababu Naidu
Andhra Pradesh will host a national drone summit as Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has plans to develop a 'Drone City' in the state. At least 5,000 drones will be showcased in Amaravati at the national drone summit.
-
Centre Eases Norms For Export Of Drones Meant For Civilian Use
The government on Friday eased norms for the export of certain categories of drones, meant for civilian-end uses, with a view to facilitating the outbound shipments of high-tech items.
-
Facial Recognition Technology Used by Police in Hyderabad to Enforce COVID-19 Policy
Hyderabad police were among the first local police forces in the country to use a mobile application to issue traffic fines and take pictures of people flaunting mask mandates, as police expanded the use of the technology beyond solving murders and catching armed robbers. Here's how the city of Hyderabad is using facial recognition and the challeng...
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Gujarat Government Announces 'Drone Promotion and Usage Policy', Seeks to Create Employment
The government of Gujarat on Wednesday announced a "Drone Promotion and Usage Policy" to promote the use of drones for operations and delivery of services to beneficiaries. It aims to create 25,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities and attract investment for development, operation and maintenance of drone services ecosystem in the state.
-
Centre Undertakes Series of Reform Measures to Make India Global Drone Hub by 2030, MoS Civil Aviation Says
The government has taken various steps to make India a global drone hub by 2030, Minister of State for Civil Aviation VK Singh told the Rajya Sabha on Monday. The Centre has notified the Liberalised Drone Rules, 2021, and a PLI scheme for drones, published the Drone Airspace Map and UAS traffic management policy framework last year, among other mea...
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Government Scraps Requirement of Drone Pilot Licence
The government has scrapped the requirement of a drone pilot license for operating drones in the country via an amendment to the Drone Rules introduced last year.
-
New Drone Policy Will Benefit People Living In Remote Areas: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the liberalised drone policy of the country and said that it will benefit the people living in the remote areas of the country.
-
Air Taxis "Very Possible" Under New Drone Policy: Aviation Minister
India may soon see air taxi services - which could help reduce traffic and pollution on city roads - operating under the Drone Rules 2021 that were announced by the government on Thursday.
-
Iran Denies Role In Saudi Attacks; Trump says US "Locked And Loaded"
Saudi Oil Attack: US President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States was prepared to respond to the devastating attacks on two oil installations in Saudi Arabia that halved the state oil company's production output, while Iran rejected US accusations that it was responsible.
-
Soon, Drones To Transport Organs, Supplies Between Hospitals In India
India could soon see the use of drones for transporting organs and other emergency medical supplies between hospitals under the new policy for remotely piloted aircraft, the official registration process for which began on Friday.
-
Government To Soon Come Up With A Policy For Use Of Drones
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the government will soon frame and implement a drone policy and opt for technological upgradation to monitor terrorist activities, especially in Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat and Assam.
