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A Pakistani Army captain and 10 terrorists associated with a banned outfit were killed during a gunfight in Dera Ismail Khan district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as reported by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The operation was intelligence-based and targeted the terrorists following reports of their presence in the area. Captain Hasnain Akhtar led his troops bravely, making the ultimate sacrifice, while the security forces seized weapons and ammunition from the terrorists, who were involved in attacks...

Unsold at the mega auction, all-rounder Shardul Thakur is set to sign an IPL contract with Lucknow Super Giants as an injury replacement for Mohsin Khan. Thakur will lead the pace attack for LSG, as core seamers are recovering from injuries at the BCCI's CoE, with Zaheer Khan emphasizing a dynamic approach to tackle the situation. Despite challenges, Thakur will join the squad for their season opener against Delhi Capitals in Visakhapatnam. Full Article

Paras Defence & Space Technologies Ltd has secured a Rs 142.31 crore contract from DRDO's CHESS to develop a high-powered anti-drone laser system, with a 24-month execution timeline. Managing Director Munjal Sharad Shah highlighted the significance of this project for India's defence capabilities, emphasizing the advanced laser technology's effectiveness against aerial threats like drones and missiles. The project involves developing a laser source module and integrating it with a beam control system on a mobile...

Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov highlighted India's interest in the Arctic as a stabilising factor amid growing militarisation and tensions caused by NATO countries, speaking at an Arctic conference in Delhi. He praised India's constructive approach in the Arctic Council and emphasized collaboration on scientific research and mineral extraction projects in the Arctic. The Envoy also mentioned discussions on Indian-Russian cargo transit in the Northern Sea Route, training Indian sailors for polar navigation, and...

A senior engineer at Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Karnataka was arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive information with Pakistani intelligence officials, including details on communication and radar systems. The engineer, Deepraj Chandra, was accused of divulging classified information about vital decisions and products manufactured by the country, leading to concerns of treason and national security breaches. Chandra, a native of Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, who worked in BEL's research team, is now under investigation by military...

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved a Rs 7,000 crore deal for new indigenous artillery guns split between Bharat Forge and Tata Advanced Systems Limited. The Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), developed by DRDO and exported to Armenia, will be manufactured in India. The order, cleared by PM Narendra Modi, is expected to create 20 lakh man hours and establish India's first 155 mm artillery gun. Full Article