Paras Defence & Space Technologies bags Rs 142-cr order to develop anti-drone laser system

The Fleur-De-Lis Brigade has successfully developed and tested the Army's first FPV drone equipped with a kamikaze-role anti-tank munition, a project initiated in August 2024 in collaboration with the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory. The drone, assembled at the Rising Star Drone Battle School, focused on optimizing structural integrity and flight dynamics, making it highly maneuverable for operational deployment in modern tactical engagements. Full Article

Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested placing Ukraine under temporary administration to allow for new elections and the signing of key accords for a settlement in the ongoing war, according to Russian news agencies. Putin's proposal, made during a visit to Murmansk, aims to address concerns about the legitimacy of Ukraine's current leadership and ongoing ceasefire talks. The suggestion comes amid U.S. efforts to engage with both Russia and Ukraine to resolve the conflict that has...

Mild tremors were felt in Kolkata and Imphal after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar near Monywa, causing wall hangings to sway in Kolkata without any damage reported. In Imphal, residents of Thangal Bazar were panicked, but no damage has been reported in the old multi-storey buildings in the area, according to police. Full Article

Security forces in Guwahati arrested five militants from valley-based outfits in Manipur's Imphal West and Imphal East districts, including members of the People's Liberation Army and PREPAK (Pro). The arrests were made in separate operations in different areas, with one individual from the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup organization also apprehended. The arrests come amidst ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur, with over 250 casualties and thousands displaced since May 3, 2023. Full Article

Rahul Baxi, a Mumbai-based diabetologist, is inundated with patients seeking the new weight-loss injection, Mounjaro, priced at ₹16,000 per month in India. Dr. Baxi emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes alongside the injection, as it mimics hormones to aid in weight loss but comes with risks like gastrointestinal issues. Ideal candidates include those with Type 2 diabetes or significant weight issues, but pregnant women and individuals with certain health conditions should avoid it. Full Article

On Thursday, President Vladimir Putin launched a nuclear-powered submarine from the Arctic port of Murmansk, equipped with hypersonic Zircon missiles capable of traveling at several times the speed of sound. The submarine, named Perm, is the first nuclear-powered vessel to have Zircon missiles as a standard feature, with a range of 900 km and exceptional speed making them difficult to defend against. This launch marks the sixth submarine in Russia's Yasen and Yasen-M classes, constructed...