Arms

Top US lawmakers move legislation in Senate to bring India at par with country's NATO allies for sale of high-tech military items

Two top US lawmakers have moved legislation in the Senate, seeking key amendment in the country's Arms Control Export Act to bring India at par with the US' NATO allies — Israel, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea — when it comes to the sale of high-tech military items.

Two militants 'inspired by Islamic State' killed in encounter in J&K's Shopian; forces seize ammunition from gunfight scene

Two local militants were killed on Tuesday in an encounter with security forces in the Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Mamata Banerjee vows action against organisers of armed rallies on Rama Navami, says 'this will not be tolerated'

Mamata Banerjee on Monday instructed the state administration to take "strong action" against those who took out rallies with arms on occasion of Rams Navami, defying the state's directive.

UN gives green light on Russia arms to volatile Central African Republic; London and Paris express concern

Russia has been authorised to provide the Central African Republic's armed forces with light arms, under an exemption to an arms embargo on the country granted by the United Nations

Gun control problems not unique to US; firearm-related violence is spreading even across India

Available data seems to indicate that parts of India, particularly New Delhi, are going the same way as the United States in terms of gun control.

West Bengal CID freezes bank accounts of top GJM leaders, alleging that 'funds were misused for purchasing arms'

The West Bengal CID has freezed bank accounts of top Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) leaders, including its president Bimal Gurung, alleging that the funds were being "misused"

US ready to provide India with defence technology reserved for close allies

The US is interested in providing India with the kind of defence technology it normally reserves for its closest allies, the White House has said.

India to source defence technology from Japan, reveals Defence Minister Arun Jaitley

India is looking to strengthen its military cooperation with Japan and is interested in sourcing defence technologies for domestic manufacture of arms and equipment, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said.

Meerut raid: Revenue department seizes 117 kg nilgai meat, 40 guns from ex-col's house

At least 117 kg nilgai meat, animal skin, ivory and 40 guns have been seized from the house of a retired army officer during a 17-hour-long joint raid conducted by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and the forest department.

Nintendo Switch: Here are 10 of the most exciting games that are going to be available on the console

There are already 35 known titles for the brand new console, here is a roundup of the 10 most exciting ones.