Netanyahu says ending Gaza war now would keep Hamas in power
Netanyahu said Israel was willing to pause fighting in Gaza in order to secure the release of hostages still being held by Hamas, believed to number more than 130.
Hamas official says group will not agree to truce that does not end Gaza war
A high-level Israeli official said earlier Saturday that Hamas's failure to give up its demand to end the war was "thwarting the possibility of reaching an agreement".
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Punjab: BSF recovers two China-made drones in Amritsar
"One drone (a China-made DJI Matrice 300 RTK) at about 06:15 am recovered from the courtyard of an abandoned house of village Hardo Ratan in Amritsar District. One drone (China-made DJI Mavic 3 Classic) at about 08:25 am, recovered from a harvested field adjacent to the village Nestha of district Amritsar," BSF said.
No need to capture PoK by force; its people will themselves want to join India, Rajnath Singh feels
India will never surrender its claim on Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (PoK) due to the region's economic progress and peace. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that the ground situation in Jammu and Kashmir has improved significantly, and a time will come when the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) will no longer be required in the Union Territory. He also mentioned that assembly elections will be held there soon, but did not provide a timeline.
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Netanyahu says ending Gaza war now would keep Hamas in power
Netanyahu said Israel was willing to pause fighting in Gaza in order to secure the release of hostages still being held by Hamas, believed to number more than 130.
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AI-controlled F-16 fighter jet completes successful test flight with Air Force Secretary onboard
An experimental AI-controlled F-16 fighter jet completed a successful test flight with Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall onboard, marking a milestone in military aviation. The U.S. Air Force aims to deploy over 1,000 unmanned warplanes by 2028, highlighting its aggressive pursuit of AI integration. Despite concerns about autonomous decision-making, Kendall emphasized the importance of AI for security. The shift towards AI-enabled aircraft offers enhanced security and strategic advantages, driven by factors such as cost efficiency and the vulnerability of manned fighter jets to electronic warfare.
HAL, NAL sign tech transfer pact for Tejas engine day door production
With the signing of the technology transfer for Bismaleimide (BMI) Engine Bay Door (EBD), HAL can directly produce these high temperature resistant composite parts for the series production of LCA Mk1A aircraft meeting the initial requirement of IAF squadrons, a joint statement said.
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Security forces conduct mock drills at key locations in Delhi following recent hoax bomb threats at various schools in the state
Security forces in the Delhi-NCR region have ramped up preparedness with mock drills following recent hoax bomb threats targeting over 250 schools. The drills, conducted at various key locations including schools, airports, metro stations, and government buildings, aim to test readiness and response capabilities. Participants from the Delhi Police and NSG engaged in these exercises, which have also been expanded to high-profile locations like the Parliament building, Jhandewalan Temple, and Hyderabad House. The drills highlight the comprehensive approach to ensuring safety across public and government facilities.
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