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How Plants Fight Viruses: New Study From Hyderabad Researchers
Hyderabad, May 13 (IANS) Researchers at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) have revealed a key defence system in plants to fight viruses.
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One Year Of Operation Sindoor: How India's Defence Tech Is Rewriting War
Operation Sindoor 1st Anniversary: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently described Operation Sindoor as proof of India's tech-driven military might.
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India Successfully Demonstrates 1,000-Kilometre Quantum Communication Network Using Homegrown Technology
India demonstrates a 1,000 km quantum communication network using indigenous technology, under the National Quantum Mission (NQM).
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How Middle East War Has Become A Combat Lab For India's Military Planners
The sinking of an Iranian naval vessel on March 4 underscored how the Indian Ocean region is no longer insulated from the spillover effects of major power confrontations.
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Iran Hit, Then Chain Reaction Across Gulf Capitals: Middle East's New Reality
The day began with sound before clarity -- sharp detonations reported across multiple capitals almost simultaneously. In Tehran, air defence systems were activated as Israeli aircraft struck Iranian military sites.
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Watch: India Test Fires Next-Generation Akash Missile System
In a big boost to the Indian armed forces, key trials of the next-generation Akash missile (Akash-NG) have been completed.
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Ukraine To Buy Up To 100 Rafale Jets, Air Defense Systems From France
Ukraine on Monday signed a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes, drones, air defence systems and other key equipment from France over the next 10 years, as part of efforts to strengthen the country's long-term security.
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Poland Shuts Down Airports, Scrambles Jets After Russian Strikes On Ukraine Border
Poland closed four airports including its main Chopin Airport in Warsaw on Wednesday, according to the US Federal Aviation Administration, after Russia launched drone strikes near the border in neighbouring Ukraine.
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Defence Chief Highlights Sudarshan Chakra As India's Version Of Israel's Iron Dome
The 'Sudarshan Chakra' air defence system will entail development of a robust infrastructure comprising a range of key tri-services military assets such as missiles and surveillance systems
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Tracked, Locked, Confirmed Kill: New Akash Missile Destroys Targets In Ladakh
At 15,000 feet in Ladakh, the Army achieved a significant milestone with the Akash surface-to-air missile. The new variant of the system - Akash Prime - scored two confirmed kills during a test run.
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How Israel Hit Iran's Radar Systems, Missile Launchers In Huge Air Strike
The statement said the Air Force jets, guided by precise intelligence, targeted nuclear facilities, military commanders, and soldiers, destroying dozens of radars and surface-to-air missile launchers.
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Opinion | Akash System, AI Drones, And Why India Can't 'Outsource' Security
A nation that lacks the capacity to manufacture its own armaments finds itself vulnerable to the whims of key defence exporting countries.
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Can We Defend Earth from Asteroids? Here's What You Need to Know
Efforts to protect Earth from asteroid impacts have made significant strides, notably with NASA’s DART mission, which successfully altered the orbit of the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos in 2022. This achievement marked a key advancement in planetary defence, demonstrating that asteroid deflection is a viable strategy. However, the success of DART al...
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Rajnath Singh Hands Over Key Military Systems To Army To Boost Capability
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday handed over to the Army a raft of home-grown military hardware including unmanned aerial systems, quick reaction fighting vehicles, patrol boats and surveillance equipment.
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Asteroids Hiding in Plain Sight Can Now Be Spotted Using New Algorithm THOR
Researchers working closely with the University of Washington have developed a novel algorithm — known as Tracklet-less Heliocentric Orbit Recovery, or THOR — to find and track asteroids that could possess killer impact for our planet. The algorithm has now proved its usefulness by detecting the first candidate asteroids.
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How Plants Fight Viruses: New Study From Hyderabad Researchers
Hyderabad, May 13 (IANS) Researchers at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) have revealed a key defence system in plants to fight viruses.
-
One Year Of Operation Sindoor: How India's Defence Tech Is Rewriting War
Operation Sindoor 1st Anniversary: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently described Operation Sindoor as proof of India's tech-driven military might.
-
India Successfully Demonstrates 1,000-Kilometre Quantum Communication Network Using Homegrown Technology
India demonstrates a 1,000 km quantum communication network using indigenous technology, under the National Quantum Mission (NQM).
-
How Middle East War Has Become A Combat Lab For India's Military Planners
The sinking of an Iranian naval vessel on March 4 underscored how the Indian Ocean region is no longer insulated from the spillover effects of major power confrontations.
-
Iran Hit, Then Chain Reaction Across Gulf Capitals: Middle East's New Reality
The day began with sound before clarity -- sharp detonations reported across multiple capitals almost simultaneously. In Tehran, air defence systems were activated as Israeli aircraft struck Iranian military sites.
-
Watch: India Test Fires Next-Generation Akash Missile System
In a big boost to the Indian armed forces, key trials of the next-generation Akash missile (Akash-NG) have been completed.
-
Ukraine To Buy Up To 100 Rafale Jets, Air Defense Systems From France
Ukraine on Monday signed a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes, drones, air defence systems and other key equipment from France over the next 10 years, as part of efforts to strengthen the country's long-term security.
-
Poland Shuts Down Airports, Scrambles Jets After Russian Strikes On Ukraine Border
Poland closed four airports including its main Chopin Airport in Warsaw on Wednesday, according to the US Federal Aviation Administration, after Russia launched drone strikes near the border in neighbouring Ukraine.
-
Defence Chief Highlights Sudarshan Chakra As India's Version Of Israel's Iron Dome
The 'Sudarshan Chakra' air defence system will entail development of a robust infrastructure comprising a range of key tri-services military assets such as missiles and surveillance systems
-
Tracked, Locked, Confirmed Kill: New Akash Missile Destroys Targets In Ladakh
At 15,000 feet in Ladakh, the Army achieved a significant milestone with the Akash surface-to-air missile. The new variant of the system - Akash Prime - scored two confirmed kills during a test run.
-
How Israel Hit Iran's Radar Systems, Missile Launchers In Huge Air Strike
The statement said the Air Force jets, guided by precise intelligence, targeted nuclear facilities, military commanders, and soldiers, destroying dozens of radars and surface-to-air missile launchers.
-
Opinion | Akash System, AI Drones, And Why India Can't 'Outsource' Security
A nation that lacks the capacity to manufacture its own armaments finds itself vulnerable to the whims of key defence exporting countries.
-
Can We Defend Earth from Asteroids? Here's What You Need to Know
Efforts to protect Earth from asteroid impacts have made significant strides, notably with NASA’s DART mission, which successfully altered the orbit of the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos in 2022. This achievement marked a key advancement in planetary defence, demonstrating that asteroid deflection is a viable strategy. However, the success of DART al...
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Rajnath Singh Hands Over Key Military Systems To Army To Boost Capability
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday handed over to the Army a raft of home-grown military hardware including unmanned aerial systems, quick reaction fighting vehicles, patrol boats and surveillance equipment.
-
Asteroids Hiding in Plain Sight Can Now Be Spotted Using New Algorithm THOR
Researchers working closely with the University of Washington have developed a novel algorithm — known as Tracklet-less Heliocentric Orbit Recovery, or THOR — to find and track asteroids that could possess killer impact for our planet. The algorithm has now proved its usefulness by detecting the first candidate asteroids.
