Mon district administration in Nagaland imposes immediate ban on drone flights near military areas due to security threats. Violators risk legal action and confiscation. Read the full order details.
MGUMST Jaipur signs a pact for drone-based medical supply, organ delivery & surveillance. A new Centre of Excellence will drive innovation. Read how this tech will save lives.
Chandigarh administration bans all drone flights from December 18 to 20, citing security threats and VVIP movement. Read about the legal provisions and exemptions.
A detailed satellite study exposes the destruction of 160 acres of mangroves in Raigad, Thane & Palghar. Environmentalists warn of ecological disaster and demand government action. Read more.
Over 1.3 lakh voters in Bengal's Matua heartland may get hearing notices due to missing ancestry links in draft rolls. Many lack CAA documents, sparking fear in the community. Read the full report.
Ukraine says its 'Sub Sea Baby' drones struck a Russian missile submarine at Novorossiysk. Russia denies any damage. Details on the Black Sea drone war and rising tensions.
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A drone was sighted flying over the airstrip of an explosives company in Nagpur, triggering a high-level security probe. Authorities are investigating the potential threat.
Ahmedabad's SatLeo Labs uses satellite thermal data to map urban heat, aiding city planning and worker safety. Pilot in Tumakuru shows promise for emissions tracking and heat management.
Russia's defence ministry reported intercepting eight Ukrainian drones over four hours. The attacks targeted regions including Moscow and Belgorod. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
Varanasi (Kashi) bags the Smart City Innovation Award-2025 for its pioneering 3D Urban Spatial Digital Twin project, a first in India for comprehensive city planning and disaster management.
Rajasthan becomes India's first state with 100% digitised voter lists. CEO Naveen Mahajan announces success of SIR-2026 programme, reducing document verification needs. Voters urged to check draft list on Dec 16.
Madhya Pradesh nears completion of digital voter mapping, with 99.66% forms digitised. Draft rolls to be published on December 16. Read the full update.
French Navy opens fire after 5 unidentified drones breach the Île Longue nuclear submarine base. A major investigation is underway amid rising hybrid warfare fears in Europe. Read the full report.
India witnessed 1.77 lakh road crash deaths in 2024, averaging 485 daily. National Highways see 31% of fatalities. Govt plans AI mapping, stricter licenses to curb crisis.
Trichy district's flood-vulnerability mapping identifies 373 sq km as high-risk, affecting 2 lakh people. Officials plan mock drills and annual updates for monsoon preparedness.
Panchkula police have identified 150 crime hotspots. DCP Anshu Jain details the strategy involving beat officers and tech to enhance safety. Read the full plan.
Bokaro DC Ajay Nath Jha orders schools to complete Aadhaar seeding and bank mapping within 72 hours. Principals' salaries may be withheld for non-compliance. Scholarship applications are also under review.
Eeshan Vikram Palthady, 11, built a fully-equipped freestyle drone in just one hour, earning an International Book of Records title. Discover his inspiring journey from toy JCBs to drone tech.
Patna workshop led by CGWB and state officials stresses judicious use of field data in national groundwater mapping. Experts call for a common platform and training for effective resource management.
Ukraine's Security Service strikes a Russian oil tanker in the Black Sea using a sea drone. The attack highlights Kyiv's expanding naval capabilities in the ongoing conflict. Read the full details.
A Patna workshop organized by CGWB and state officials emphasized creating a common data platform for groundwater mapping. Experts called for judicious data use and specialized training for effective resource management.
The Indian government mandates the 'Namo Drone Didi' app on all new smartphones from December 1, 2025. Learn how this move aims to empower women in rural India and boost drone adoption.
Turkey's Baykar Kızılelma drone makes history with first air-to-air kill. A game-changer for military tech, it challenges Western defence assumptions. Read the full analysis.
Kanyakumari police arrest 458 people, seize 150kg ganja in 11-month special drive. Financial networks targeted as investigation intensifies. #DrugBust #Kanyakumari
Security forces recover sophisticated drone near Pakistan border in Jaisalmer. Investigation underway for possible espionage or smuggling activities. Details inside.
Delhi government is developing DAMIS software to map all government land, track encroachments, and enable better urban planning. Complete details about the new land management initiative.
West Bengal's electoral roll mapping shows dramatic improvement, reaching 95.7% success rate in ongoing SIR exercise. Learn how delimitation and booth expansion affected initial figures.
Amazon faces federal investigation after delivery drone severs internet cable in Waco. Incident raises safety concerns as company expands Prime Air drone program across US.
Jharkhand Education Project Council initiates digital habitation mapping using DAHAR 2.0 portal to identify out-of-school children and improve education infrastructure ahead of December survey.