2026

Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir:A suspected Pakistani drone was detected in the border district of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, prompting swift action by the Indian Army, officials said. According to defence sources, vigilant army units spotted the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) hovering near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch sector. The […]

A drone sent from Pakistan was found lying in a mustard field at Chak 24 KND village, just 2.5 km from the international border, in the Khajuwala area of Rajasthan district on Thursday. Eight packets were tied to the drone, containing five China-made 9mm pistols and 325 live cartridges.Official sources said that a farmer who

Date: February 27, 2026 In a strategic move to strengthen its technological edge on the battlefield, the Indian Army is set to induct dedicated drone platoons across its combat units, a significant step aimed at enhancing its capabilities in modern drone-enabled warfare. The initiative was outlined by Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief

Date: February 27, 2026 Singapore-listed Thakral Corporation Ltd has announced a major strategic expansion in India, with plans to begin in-house manufacturing of drone components from May 2026 as part of its broader push into the enterprise, agricultural, and commercial drone segments. According to the company’s latest financial update, the move marks a key milestone

MYSURU: The Mysuru City Police have stepped up their fight against narcotics by launching a comprehensive anti-drug campaign that includes drone surveillance to monitor public spaces and curb illegal activities. As part of the initiative, drones are being deployed to keep a watch over parks, abandoned buildings, rooftops and other vulnerable areas where drug consumption

New Delhi — India’s drone ecosystem has witnessed a significant surge with the number of registered unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the country crossing the 38,500 mark, signalling rapid expansion in adoption, regulation and utilisation across sectors, according to official data released this week. As of February 2026, 38,575 drones have been issued Unique Identification

Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) — A three-day training seminar on drone technology was successfully organised at KVR (Women’s) Degree College, drawing keen participation from students and faculty. The seminar — backed financially by the Central Government — was conducted jointly by the college’s Departments of Physics and Biotechnology, highlighting the growing importance of unmanned aerial vehicles