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India to create comprehensive anti-drone unit for border security: Amit Shah

Dec 08, 2024, at 06:46 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said within a few years, a comprehensive anti-drone unit will be established to protect the country from threats posed by drones.

BSF recovers China-made DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone from Punjab's Tarn Taran

Jun 05, 2024, at 01:05 am

The Border Security Force conducted a joint operation with Punjab Police when they recovered a drone along with the contraband item in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district.

Police register FIR as drone spotted near Naval area in Mumbai, investigation underway

Mar 19, 2024, at 04:01 pm

A drone was observed flying near Mumbai's restricted naval area at the TIFR gate by a Navy security officer, who reported it to the local police station, police said here on Tuesday.

Drone deal takes flight: US approves sale to India despite rumours

Feb 04, 2024, at 12:40 am

While rumors swirled online about a stalled drone sale, the real story took a different path. On February 1st, 2024, the US State Department officially approved a significant $3.99 billion deal to provide India with 31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian drones, missiles, and related equipment.

Navy gets first Medium Altitude Long Endurance drone made by Adani Defence & Aerospace

Jan 11, 2024, at 02:54 am

Hyderabad: Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar introduced the Drishti 10 Starliner Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, domestically produced by Adani Defence and Aerospace.

Pakistan following drone epidemic along Indian border regions

Dec 26, 2023, at 10:12 pm

In a troubling development, Pakistan-based cross-border drug operatives have intensified their efforts to infiltrate narcotics and firearms into Indian territory, posing a serious threat to the socio-economic fabric.

Police recover drone-dropped arms, ammo in Jammu and Kashmir

Dec 25, 2023, at 01:43 am

Police recovered arms and ammunition from a drone dropped in Akhnoor area here in the city outskirts, a source said on Sunday.

Punjab: BSF intercepts drone, seizes contraband in Fazilka

Dec 22, 2023, at 10:46 pm

Border Security Force intercepted a drone after it was spotted by its troops near Pakka Chisti village in Fazilka district late on Thursday night.

BSF recover China-made Pakistani drone from Punjab with heroin

Dec 11, 2023, at 03:06 am

The Border Security Force officials on Saturday recovered a China-made Pakistani drone from a village in Amritsar district of Punjab.

Punjab: BSF recovers Pakistani drone in Fiozpur

Nov 06, 2023, at 04:00 pm

Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a Pakistani drone from a farming field in the Firozpur district of Punjab on Saturday, said officials.

Punjab: BSF recovers China-made drone close to Amritsar

Oct 30, 2023, at 11:46 pm

The Border Security Force recovered  a China-made drone from a farming field on the outskirts of Daoke village in Punjab's Amritsar region on Sunday (October 29, 2023).

Punjab Police, BSF downed 3 trans-border rogue drones in last one week: Official

Dec 07, 2022, at 10:05 pm

Chandigarh: Punjab Police, in a joint operation with the Border Security Force (BSF) downed three trans-border rogue drones over the last one week and also recovered  12 kgs of heroin during the phase.

J&K: Police arrests man for 'illegal transportation' of drone

Nov 27, 2022, at 01:28 am

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir police arrested a man in Budgam district in connection with the “illegal transportation” of a drone.

Kashmir drone dropping: Cash and explosives recovered in Samba district

Nov 24, 2022, at 06:25 pm

Jammu/UNI: Security forces on Thursday launched a search operation after drone dropping was reported close to an international border in Ramgarh sector of Samba district in Jammu and Kashmir.

Pakistan drone spotted near Jammu and Kashmir border village

Aug 18, 2022, at 05:54 pm

Jammu/UNI: A joint team of Army, Border Security Force, police and special operation group Thursday launched a mega search operation along the international border after a Pakistani drone was spotted in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Magnetic bombs, UBGL grenades recovered from drone shot down in J&K's Kathua: Police

May 29, 2022, at 08:54 pm

Jammu: Hours after shooting down a drone in the Rajbagh area of Kathua district on Sunday morning, Jammu and Kashmir police said magnetic bombs and UBGL grenades were recovered from the payload attached to the flying object.

BSF shoots down Pak drone in Amritsar sector

May 09, 2022, at 06:00 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday shot down a drone that entered Indian territory coming from the Pakistani side near Amritsar in Punjab.

BSF recovers drone in Amritsar sector

Mar 09, 2022, at 09:44 pm

Jalandhar: Alert Border Security Force (BSF) jawans fired on a suspicious flying object coming from Pakistan to Indian territory when they heard its sound in Amritsar sector during the early hours on Wednesday.

BSF shoots down Pakistan drone

Mar 07, 2022, at 05:02 pm

New Delhi/UNI: BSF foiled yet another smuggling bid from Pakistani side by shooting down a quadcopter in Punjab's Ferozepur sector early Monday and recovered approximately 4.17 kgs of contraband.

Agriculture Ministry amends guidelines to promote use of drones in agriculture

Jan 23, 2022, at 05:52 am

New Delhi/UNI: In a bid to promote precision farming in India, the Agriculture Ministry on Saturday amended policies to promote the use of drones in agriculture, and also announced subsidies on the purchase of these UAVs till March 2023.

Jammu and Kashmir: Suspected drone activity reported in Kathua

Dec 11, 2021, at 11:18 pm

Jammu/UNI: Security forces on Saturday carried out a search operation after suspected drone activity was reported in the bordering hamlet of Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir.

BSF trains border dwellers in Jammu of drone activities to sound alert

Oct 02, 2021, at 09:44 pm

Jammu/UNI: While the security agencies are framing comprehensive strategies to deal with the ever-increasing threats from drones from the Pakistan side, Jammu based Border Security Force (BSF) have started training civilians living near the border to sound timely alert about drone activities, officials said on Saturday.

Jammu and Kashmir: Drones spotted thrice in Samba

Jul 30, 2021, at 03:42 pm

Jammu/UNI: Drones were spotted thrice at three different locations in bordering Samba district of UT Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Friday.

BSF lodges protest with Pakistan Rangers over drone activities at Sector Commander Level meet

Jul 24, 2021, at 11:30 pm

Jammu/UNI: In the wake of increased drone activities, the Border Security Force on Saturday lodged protest with its counterparts Pakistan Rangers during Sector Commander Level meeting held at Suchetgarh along international border here.

Jammu: Suspicious drone spotted near Army area

Jul 24, 2021, at 02:53 pm

Jammu/UNI: A suspected drone was spotted near Army area late evening on Friday in the city outskirts here.

Drone spotted near Jammu Air Force Station again, alert sounded

Jul 15, 2021, at 05:07 pm

Jammu/UNI: Alert was sounded when a drone was again spotted hovering near the Air Force Station in Jammu on Wednesday night, police sources here said.

Jammu and Kashmir: BSF troops shot at drone in Arnia Sector

Jul 14, 2021, at 02:54 pm

Jammu/UNI: Alert troops of the Border Security Force (BSF) shot at a drone in Arnia Sector along the International Border (IB) in Jammu district and pushed it back to the Pakistani territory.

Jammu and Kashmir: Ban imposed on use of drones in Samba

Jul 06, 2021, at 11:38 pm

Jammu/UNI: After Rajouri and Kathua districts laid curb on drone use, the Samba district administration on Tuesday imposed a ban on use, sale and purchase of drones, flying objects in this bordering belt of Jammu and Kashmir.

Amidst moves towards political rapprochement in J&K, drone attacks by terrorists have serious implications

Jul 05, 2021, at 10:34 pm

The past few days have seen a spurt of activities relating to Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), some of which carry the potential to have a significant bearing on how the coming months and years pan out in the troubled region.

Jammu and Kashmir: Use, possession, transport of drones banned in Srinagar

Jul 04, 2021, at 10:54 pm

Srinagar/UNI: The authorities on Sunday banned the use, possession, sale, storage and transportation of drones in the summer capital, Srinagar.