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    • Aug- 2025 -
      26 August

      DRDO conducts maiden flight test of multi-layered air defence system

      India successfully tested its indigenously developed Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off Odisha coast, integrating Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air, VSHORADS missiles, and high-power laser-based Directed Energy Weapons, marking a milestone in multi-layered air defence capability. New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully carried out the maiden flight tests of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced on Sunday. The tests were conducted at 12.30 p.m. on Saturday (August 23) off the coast of Odisha. Sharing the achievement on X, Rajnath Singh said, “IADWS is a multi-layered air defence system comprising of all indigenous Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM), Advanced Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missiles and a high…

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    • 26 August

      15 Pakistani fishermen apprehended by BSF, Coast Guard in Gujarat

      A coordinated operation by the BSF and Indian Coast Guard near Gujarat’s Kori Creek led to the apprehension of 15 Pakistani fishermen and seizure of a country boat, fish, nets, provisions, and fuel, highlighting vigilance against illegal intrusions. New Delhi: In a coordinated maritime operation, 15 Pakistani fishermen were apprehended along with one engine-fitted country boat in the Kori Creek area, Gujarat, near the Border Outpost (BOP) BBK by the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Indian Coast Guard. Acting on specific intelligence inputs received from the 68 Battalion of the BSF, a search operation was launched on Saturday in the general area of Kori Creek, which falls under the operational jurisdiction of BOP BBK. The area is located near the…

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    • 26 August

      Fear of terrorists almost ended in Kashmir: Lieutenant Governor L-G Manoj Sinha

      Jammu and Kashmir L-G Manoj Sinha said terror-related fear in the Valley has nearly ended, with Pulwama witnessing more industrial growth than Srinagar. Local terror recruitment is minimal, strikes rare, and people are actively standing against terrorists, he added. Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has asserted that fear of terrorists and their ecosystem in the Kashmir valley has almost ended, with places like Pulwama, which were earlier in the news for the wrong reasons, attracting more industries than Srinagar. Interacting with members of the Indian Chamber of Commerce here on Saturday evening, the L-G said Kashmir has recorded just one local terror recruitment so far this year. “Investments are taking place in areas like Anantnag and Pulwama districts…

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    • 26 August

      Sri Lankan opposition condemns Ranil Wickremesinghe’s arrest as political vengeance

      Opposition leaders in Sri Lanka united in Colombo to denounce the arrest of former president Ranil Wickremesinghe, calling it an undemocratic and politically motivated act amid concerns over his health. Colombo: Sri Lankan opposition parties gathered here on Sunday to condemn the arrest of former president Ranil Wickremesinghe calling it “undemocratic” and “petty act of political vengeance.” Leaders of all opposition parties held a joint press conference in Colombo to protest the arrest of Wickremesinghe over alleged misuse of state funds during his tenure. “Our country is used to very open democratic practices,” said Maithripala Sirisena, who served as the president of Sri Lanka from January 2015 to November 2019. “These sorts of actions go against those basic principles,” Sirisena…

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    • 26 August

      Ancient shells and pottery reveal 3,200-years-old trade routes of Oceania’s Indigenous peoples

      Archaeological research at Walufeni Cave on Papua New Guinea’s Great Papuan Plateau reveals evidence of 3,200-year-old long-distance trade, including marine shells transported 200 km inland. Findings highlight dynamic cultural networks across New Guinea, Torres Strait, and northern Australia, challenging outdated Eurocentric views Brisbane: New research conducted at Walufeni Cave, an important archaeological site in Papua New Guinea, reveals new evidence of long-distance interactions between Oceania’s Indigenous societies, as far back as 3,200 years ago. Our new study, published in the journal Australian Archaeology, is the first archaeological research undertaken on the Great Papuan Plateau. The findings continue to undermine the historical Eurocentric idea that early Indigenous societies in this region were static and unchanging. Instead, we find further evidence for what…

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    • 26 August

      Aeroplane-shaped balloon from Pakistan found in Jammu

      A balloon bearing the Pakistan International Airlines logo was found in Nai Basti, Jammu, raising security concerns. Officials suspect such objects are intended to distract security forces and create panic among citizens near the border. Jammu: A suspicious aeroplane-shaped balloon with Pakistan International Airlines’ logo on it was found on Sunday in J&K’s Jammu city. Officials said that the white and saffron-coloured Pakistani balloon was found in the Nai Basti area of Jammu and had ‘PIA’ written on it in green colour. Balloons released into the air from the Pakistani side across the international border have periodically been found in Jammu, Kathua and Samba districts close to the border. Sometimes, such suspicious objects have also been found near the Line of…

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    • 26 August

      Two Indian tourists killed in Niagara Falls bus crash

      Two individuals of Indian descent were among five killed when a tour bus carrying international tourists rolled into a ditch near Niagara Falls. Authorities are investigating the cause, with initial reports suggesting no impairment or mechanical failure. New York: Two individuals of Indian descent were among the five fatalities when a tour bus crashed while returning to the city from a visit to Niagara Falls, according to State Police. On Saturday, police identified them as Shankar Kumar Jha, 65, a visitor from Madhubani, and Pinki Changrani, 60, who lives in East Brunswick, New Jersey. The bus with 54 on board was returning on Friday afternoon to New York City after a tour of the famous falls straddling the US and Canada…

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    • 26 August

      Russia downs 160 Ukrainian drones in 24 hours: Defence Ministry

      Russia said its air defence systems intercepted 160 Ukrainian drones and four guided bombs in the past 24 hours. The Defence Ministry reported additional casualties from recent attacks, as Ukraine reportedly intensifies strikes ahead of the Trump–Putin meeting. Moscow: Russia said that over the past 24 hours, it shot down four Ukrainian guided aerial bombs and 160 drones. The Russian Defence Ministry said its air defence systems intercepted 33 Ukrainian drones over the country’s western border regions, Xinhua news agency reported. “On-duty air defense systems downed 13 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles, 12 over the Bryansk Region and one over the Kaluga Region” between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Moscow Time (0630 – 0900 GMT), said the ministry. It added that…

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    • 24 August

      BRS leader Gandam Narayana electrocuted in Peddapalli

      Gandam Narayana (53), a farmer and BRS leader, was electrocuted in his agricultural fields in Mallapur, Dharmaram mandal. Though declared dead by doctors, his wife expressed doubts, prompting police to register a case and begin investigation Peddapalli: A farmer and BRS leader Gandam Narayana (53) was electrocuted in his agricultural fields at Mallapur in Dharmaram mandal on Friday. According to police, Narayana accidentally touched the electric wire of an agricultural pump set around 7 am and fell to the ground. He was immediately taken to a hospital by his son, Akshay, where doctors declared him brought dead. However, Narayana’s wife, Varalaxmi, expressed doubts over the circumstances of his death and lodged a complaint with the police. Following her complaint, the authorities registered a case and…

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    • 24 August

      Diversion of urea to industries worsens Kharif season crisis in Telangana

      Telangana faces a severe urea shortage during the Kharif season as industrial demand for DEF, resins, and pharmaceutical uses, combined with illegal diversion of subsidised urea, leaves farmers struggling to access crucial fertilizer for crops Hyderabad: While the State is facing a severe fertilizer shortage during the critical Kharif season, diversion of urea to non-agricultural uses is considered to be a major factor adding to the crisis. The opposition parties are attributing the deepening crisis to backdoor supplies that are depriving farmers of adequate supplies. Alongside production bottlenecks and logistical delays, the increasing demand for urea in various industries is straining supplies meant for agriculture. The subsidised price of urea (Rs 267 per 45-kg bag) for farmers makes it a prime target for diversion…

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