Russia could amend 'defensive' nuclear doctrine, indicates Duma defence panel chief

IANS | June 23, 2024 4:46 PM

Moscow, June 23 (IANS) Russia could change its nuclear doctrine, which provides for the use of nuclear weapons only in retaliation if the country is attacked with weapons of mass destruction or faces an existential threat from conventional warfare, if the threats and challenges to the country continue to grow, a top Russian parliamentarian said on Sunday.

Pakistani drone recovered in Punjab's Tarn Taran

IANS | June 22, 2024 7:51 AM

Chandigarh, June 22 (IANS) The Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police in a joint operation recovered a Pakistani drone in the border area of Tarn Taran district, the paramilitary force said on Saturday.

20k vehicles fined for using pressure horns, hooters in UP

IANS | June 21, 2024 7:01 AM

Lucknow, June 21 (IANS) With the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath calling for an immediate ban on the use of pressure horns and hooters in government and private vehicles, the Uttar Pradesh Police has fined 20,000 vehicles during the weeklong drive so far, the police said.