New Delhi: India’s ambitious indigenous long-range air defence programme, Project Kusha, has received a major strategic boost with the Indian Army formally expressing its intent to join the initiative alongside the Indian Air Force. The development marks a significant step toward building a unified, domestically developed national air defence architecture designed to reduce long-term dependence on imported strategic missile systems. The move comes as India prepares for the first prototype flight trials of the Kusha-M1 and Kusha-M2 interceptor missiles, expected later this year. Defence planners view the upcoming tests as…
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Indian Army Evaluates Laser-Based Protection System for Tanks Against Drone Threats
New Delhi: The Indian Army is exploring an advanced battlefield protection system that could significantly enhance the survivability of its armored formations against modern drone warfare. The proposal involves integrating 10-kilowatt laser weapon systems onto frontline battle tanks such as the T-90 Bhishma and Arjun Mk1A. The move comes amid growing global concern over the rising effectiveness of First-Person View (FPV) drones, loitering munitions, and coordinated drone swarm attacks against heavily armored vehicles. Defence analysts believe the Indian Army’s interest in directed-energy protection systems has been strongly influenced by operational…
Read MoreIndia Moves Towards Unified Next-Generation Submarine Fleet with Indigenous Technologies
New Delhi: India’s naval forces are undertaking one of the country’s most ambitious underwater defence modernisation programmes, aimed at creating a highly integrated and standardised submarine fleet for the future. The initiative focuses on developing the upcoming Project-77 nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) and the Project-76 conventional submarines (SSKs) around a shared ecosystem of sensors, combat systems, weapons, and operational technologies. Defence planners believe the move will strengthen indigenous manufacturing capabilities, simplify crew training, and reduce long-term dependence on foreign defence suppliers. At the heart of the programme is the concept…
Read MoreMadeyganj Police Station Arrests Accused in Minor Girl Kidnapping Case
Lucknow: The Madeyganj Police Station police team arrested an accused for allegedly luring and taking away a minor girl from the area. According to police officials, a complaint was lodged on May 19, 2026, by the victim’s father alleging that his 17-year-old daughter had been enticed and taken away by the accused. Based on the complaint, a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was immediately registered at the police station. The investigation was being conducted by Sub-Inspector Dinesh Kumar Chaubey. Police teams examined CCTV footage from…
Read MoreWazirganj Police Station Arrests Two Accused Involved in Purse Snatching and Pickpocketing
Lucknow: The Wazirganj Police Station police team arrested two alleged criminals involved in purse snatching and pickpocketing incidents in the city. Police recovered two mobile phones and four razor blades from their possession. According to police officials, a complaint was lodged on April 18, 2026, by Azra Maqsood, a resident of Victoria Street under Chowk police station area, alleging that unidentified motorcycle-borne miscreants had snatched her purse. Based on the complaint, a case was registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Wazirganj Police Station. Acting swiftly,…
Read MoreGosainganj Police Station Arrests Nine Members of ‘Gujjar Gang’ for Vandalism and Planned Attack
Lucknow: The Gosainganj Police Station team of the Lucknow Police Commissionerate arrested nine alleged members of the so-called “Gujjar Gang” accused of carrying out a planned attack and vandalizing vehicles in the Gosainganj area. Police officials said one named accused, Azad Rawat, had already been arrested and sent to jail on May 21, 2026. Following further investigation and intelligence gathering, nine more accused were arrested on May 24, 2026. According to the complaint lodged by the informant, the incident took place on the night of May 19, 2026, when around…
Read MoreTwo Arrested by Kaiserbagh Police Station for Stealing Lights from Public Places
Lucknow: The Kaiserbagh Police Station arrested two alleged thieves involved in stealing decorative façade lights and steel light grills from public places in the city. Police also recovered stolen lighting equipment from their possession. According to police officials, a complaint was lodged on May 16, 2026, by Rizwan Hussain, a resident of Saadatganj, alleging that unknown persons had stolen façade lights installed at the premises of Maqbara Saadat Ali Khan. Based on the complaint, a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was registered at the police…
Read MoreMohanlalganj Police Return Lost Bag to Students After Prompt Action
Lucknow: Demonstrating alertness and public responsibility, the Mohanlalganj Police Station successfully traced the owner of an unattended bag and safely returned it to the concerned family. According to police officials, an abandoned bag was found in the Mohanlalganj area, following which Sub-Inspector Anuj Gupta opened and checked the bag as a precautionary measure. During the inspection, police recovered important academic documents ranging from High school to graduation mark sheets, along with a mobile phone and a pair of earbuds. Using the documents found inside the bag, police identified the owners…
Read More₹25,000 Rewarded Gangster Act Accused Arrested by Lucknow Police Commissionerate
Lucknow: The Vikas Nagar Police Station team of the Lucknow Police Commissionerate arrested a wanted accused carrying a reward of ₹25,000 in connection with a Gangster Act case. The accused, identified as Mohit Yadav, was arrested on May 24, 2026, at around 7:20 pm from Tilai Bazaar under the Mauaima police station area of Prayagraj district. Police said the accused was informed about the grounds of arrest and is being produced before the court for judicial custody remand. According to police officials, Mohit Yadav and his associates were allegedly involved…
Read MoreStudents Connect with Traditional Clay Art at Special Summer Art Camp in Lucknow
Lucknow: A special and inspiring Summer Art Camp focusing on “Pottery, Raku and Traditional Terracotta Techniques” commenced at the Gomti Nagar campus of Lucknow Public School and Colleges in collaboration with Fluorescence Art Gallery. The workshop, being held from May 21 to May 29, 2026, is organized daily from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, including Sundays, and has attracted enthusiastic participation from students interested in creative and traditional art forms. The camp is being conducted by renowned guest artist Prem Shankar Prasad, who shared his extensive knowledge and practical experience…
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