Bhubaneswar, Feb 4 (IANS) The Odisha Forest Department has introduced AI-enabled cameras and drones this year, enabling early detection and rapid intervention to prevent forest fires. Speaking to media persons here, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force (PCCF & HoFF), K. Murugesan, on Wednesday, stated that timely detection through satellite-based fire alerts and swift action by field staff helped contain most of the incidents, achieving an impressive response e…
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Jammu, Feb 4 (IANS) An anti-terrorist operation continued on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district after the terrorists were spotted firing from a cave.Officials said drones used by the joint forces spotted terrorists firing from a cave in the Ramnagar area of Udhampur district, after which the cordon in the area was further tightened to zero in on the hiding terrorists.Following actionable intelligence about the presence of terrorists, joint forces had moved in on Tuesday evening…
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Punjab is witnessing a new pattern whereby arms and ammunition have been coming into the state in large numbers. The ISI has been focusing heavily on Punjab in recent months and has enhanced operations.In the most recent cases, the agencies have observed that the arms that are being delivered are primarily to be used for extortion. This signals the involvement of the gangster network, which has been tasked with raising funds for the ISI. The funds are, in turn, meant to …
Hyderabad, Jan 30 (IANS) Union Minister for Civil Aviation K. Ram Mohan Naidu said on Friday that Wings India exhibition stands as a strong testament to the world’s confidence in India’s aviation growth story. The minister shared his experience at the exhibition organised as part of Wings India, the civil aviation summit, which entered its third day at Begumpet Airport here.“A vibrant and immersive experience at the Wings India exhibition, which truly showcases the scale, diversity and amb…
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, paid a visit to the Bahawalpur garrison earlier this week, in what was painted to be a routine inspection. Officials tracking Pakistan, however, say that this had nothing to do with the army and its operations at the garrison, but was aimed at boosting the morale of the Jaish-e-Mohammad. Bahawalpur is the home to the Jaish, and it had its headquarters here before it was razed to rubble during Operation Sindoor.Since the …
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Commending DRDO’s role in achieving self-reliance, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that Operation Sindoor demonstrated that indigenous systems are strengthening India’s operational readiness.Addressing DRDO’s Best Performing Scientists and Technical Persons, who witnessed the 77th Republic Day Parade as Special Guests, Rajnath Singh stated that self-reliance has become a national mindset under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.He said th…
Jammu, Jan 26 (IANS) A Pakistani intruder was killed along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district by the Border Security Force (BSF) troops, officials said on Monday.The officials said that a Pakistani intruder was shot dead by the Indian troops along the International Border late Sunday night.The intruder was attempting to sneak into Indian territory through a border outpost in the Majra area of the Ramgarh sector when his movement was detected by alert BSF troops.The …
Guwahati, Jan 21 (IANS) As part of heightened security preparations ahead of Republic Day 2026, a Joint Counter-Drone Capsule was conducted at Tinsukia in Upper Assam, reinforcing inter-agency preparedness against emerging aerial threats and underscoring the growing emphasis on military–civil fusion in internal security. The specialised capsule was organised by the Indian Army, with the Red Shield Gunners conducting the training under the aegis of Spear Corps. Personnel from multiple civil and…
Seoul, Jan 21 (IANS) A joint team of South Korean police and military investigators on Wednesday raided the homes and offices of three civilian suspects accused of flying drones into North Korea, police said.The team carried out search and seizure warrants against the three civilian suspects on charges of violating the Aviation Safety Act at 8 a.m., according to the National Police Agency’s National Office of Investigation.The joint investigation was launched last week after North Korea claimed …
Amaravati, Jan 20 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Tuesday that there is no better investment destination than Andhra Pradesh.He invited industrialists to visit Andhra Pradesh and personally observe the policies implemented by the state government and the favourable conditions for investments. He urged them to make investment decisions only after witnessing the speed of doing business policies.The Chief Minister, who is attending the World Economic Forum annual m…