New spy satellite gives India ‘considerable advantage’ over China & Pakistan – analyst

The EMISAT radar imaging reconnaissance satellite will allow India to “easily” unveil the electronic warfare capabilities of potential adversaries, thus giving it an edge over Pakistan and China, a military analyst told... Read more »
File photo of MH-60R chopper

U.S. State Department approves sale of 24 MH-60R choppers to India, worth $2.6 bn

The U.S Department of State has approved the sale of 24 MH-60R multi-mission helicopters to India under its Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. The value of the potential is $2.6 billion, as... Read more »

Declare commitment to police reforms, political parties told

The Indian Police Foundation & Institute (IPF) has asked all the political parties to declare their commitment to police reforms in their election manifestos. In a statement here, N Ramachandran, president, IPF has called... Read more »

9 earthquakes hit Andaman and Nicobar Islands in 2 hours

Nine medium intensity earthquakes, with a magnitude ranging from 4.7 to 5.2, hit the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Monday morning, all in a span of two hours, according to the National Centre... Read more »

Army Deployed After Rainstorm in Nepal Kills 25, Leaves 400 Injured

Kathmandu: At least 25 people were killed and 400 others injured as a massive rainstorm hit several villages in southern Nepal, officials said Monday. The storm hit many villages in Bara and... Read more »

Dhaka: Emergency Exits Were Locked In Building Where 25 People Died From Fire, Officials Say

The death toll from a horrific blaze that ripped through a Dhaka high-rise building has climbed to 25, Bangladeshi police said, as government officials vowed tough action to improve lax safety standards. Speaking to reporters... Read more »

This Samsung flower vase is also a throwable fire extinguisher

South Korean insurer Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance has given away 100,000 anti-fire flower vases to its customers, as part of a campaign that received commendations from the advertising industry. The item,... Read more »

Fire in private factory in Greater Noida, none hurt

Noida (UP) : A fire ripped through a private factory in Greater Noida Friday leading to panic in the area, officials said. No injury or casualty was reported in the incident, the... Read more »

3 Terrorists Killed In Encounter In Jammu And Kashmir’s Shopian

Three terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district on Thursday, an army official said. The security forces launched an anti-terror operation in Yarwan forest area... Read more »

Major fire rips through thermocol factory in Greater Noida, no casualties

A major fire ripped through a private factory in Greater Noida on Tuesday afternoon, officials said. Relief and rescue efforts are underway. They said a “heavy loss” to property has been estimated but... Read more »