A new long-range drone acquired by the Navy under emergency financial powers crashed off the Porbandar coast during a trial flight after losing communications. The Hermes 900 drone, rebranded as Drishti 10, was being tested prior to induction by the Indian Navy, with Adani Defence manufacturing the drone. The loss of the drone, valued at ₹145 crore, will not be borne by the Navy as it had not yet been accepted for induction, with the armed forces seeking an Indian solution to meet specific requirements for several hundred drones in this category.
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'Lapse in judgment': Tamil Nadu minister Ponmudy apologizes for remarks on women
K Ponmudy (File Photo) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu forest minister K Ponmudy apologized for derogatory remarks he made about women and certain sects of Hinduism, calling it a "lapse in judgment." Despite facing backlash, including removal from his role as deputy general secretary of the DMK, he remains in his ministerial position. The remarks drew condemnation from various political figures, including DMK MP Kanizmozhi and AIADMK's Sellur Raju, with calls for his removal from office....
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