News for '-poseidon'

Russia deploys nuke sub capable of 'wiping out nations'

Russia deploys nuke sub capable of 'wiping out nations'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Russia has launched its latest nuclear submarine to be armed with a 'Poseidon' nuclear drone, also known as 'doomsday missile' capable of 'wiping out' coastal nations, according to media reports.

Russia tests nuclear-powered submersible drone with unlimited range

Russia tests nuclear-powered submersible drone with unlimited range

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia has successfully tested the Poseidon, a nuclear-powered submersible drone with unlimited range, along with updates on the Sarmat missile and Burevestnik cruise missile.

Falling In Love With Dubai

Falling In Love With Dubai

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Dubai spoils you, discovers Rishika Shah, and you don't even realise it until you leave.

'I HATED to do it': Trump's big order after Russian missile test

'I HATED to do it': Trump's big order after Russian missile test

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said that Russia has successfully tested a nuclear-powered submersible drone with unlimited range.

Pakistan, China testing nuclear weapons: Trump's big reveal

Pakistan, China testing nuclear weapons: Trump's big reveal

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Pakistan and China are among the countries which are testing nuclear weapons, United States President Donald Trump has said to justify his administration's plans to resume testing of the US's own nuclear assets after a gap of over three decades.

Navy Deploys Poseidon To Rescue Chinese Fishermen

Navy Deploys Poseidon To Rescue Chinese Fishermen

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Given the long distance from the closest land, the Indian Navy has deployed its state-of-the-art Boeing P-8I Poseidon long range maritime reconnaissance aircraft, which have the endurance to reach the location of the incident.

China Must Be Wary Of India's Poseidon

China Must Be Wary Of India's Poseidon

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The P-8I, which is widely acknowledged to be the world's most deadly LRMR-ASW aircraft, is a derivative of the Boeing 737-800 airliner, onto which a plethora of sensors and weaponry has been fitted.

Oscar Winner Gene Hackman, Wife Found Dead With Dog

Oscar Winner Gene Hackman, Wife Found Dead With Dog

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

The office of Santa Fe county sheriff, Adan Mendoza, confirmed their deaths to Variety. There is no immediate indication of foul play, per authorities, though the sheriff's office did not immediately provide a cause of death.

Poseidon is a disaster

Poseidon is a disaster

Rediff.com12 May 2006

Wah! The Super Moon!

Wah! The Super Moon!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Glimpses of the Super Moon rising over skylines and landmarks of the world.

Navy's recce prowess gets boost with induction of 2 Poseidon 8I aircraft

Navy's recce prowess gets boost with induction of 2 Poseidon 8I aircraft

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

The Indian Navy has inducted two more Poseidon 8I maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft, in a boost to its surveillance capabilities in the Indian Ocean in the face of China's increasing forays into the region.

India-Australia Sign Air-To-Air Refuelling Pact

India-Australia Sign Air-To-Air Refuelling Pact

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

'India is a top-tier security partner for Australia and we continue to prioritise practical and tangible cooperation that directly contributes to Indo-Pacific stability.'

Indian Navy's Poseidon aircraft locates sunken Chinese fishing vessel

Indian Navy's Poseidon aircraft locates sunken Chinese fishing vessel

Rediff.com20 May 2023

The Indian Navy's P8I maritime patrol aircraft on Thursday located a Chinese fishing vessel that capsized three days ago in the Indian Ocean, officials said.

MARCOS In Action!

MARCOS In Action!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Glimpses of an operational demonstration by the Indian Navy from Tarkarli beach in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, on Monday, December 4, 2023 during the Navy Day 2023 celebrations.

When Sturgeon Moon Lit The Sky

When Sturgeon Moon Lit The Sky

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The Sturgeon Moon is named after the sturgeon fish by the Algonquin tribe of north east USA.

Blue Moon Lights Up The Sky

Blue Moon Lights Up The Sky

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Sometimes smoke or dust in the air may cause scattered red wavelengths of light to make the Moon appear more blue than usual.

Why Securing Gateway of Tears Is Critical For India

Why Securing Gateway of Tears Is Critical For India

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The Indian Navy, which regards itself as the 'net security provider' in the Indian Ocean Region, has also stepped up to the plate, with a warship stationed at all times off the Gulf of Aden for counter-piracy tasks. 91 Indian warships have been deployed in the region since 2008, patrolling high risk areas where piracy was rampant.

Boeing's Apache Fuselages Made By Tata

Boeing's Apache Fuselages Made By Tata

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Tata Boeing Aerospace has produced and supplied 190 Apache fuselages to Boeing's Apache final assembly plant in Mesa, Arizona.

What is IAF spending $329 million on?

What is IAF spending $329 million on?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

A five-year contract to provide comprehensive maintenance support for India's fleet of 12 C-130J Super Hercules tactical airlifter aircraft.

What Will China Attack First?

What Will China Attack First?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

In all likelihood, the next conventional Chinese attack on India would be preceded by a massive cyber attack designed to cripple Indian networks and interfere with our disaster-relief programmes.

If China And India Go To War At Sea...

If China And India Go To War At Sea...

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The coming together of the Quad and the Australia-UK-US grouping would be a formidable adversary, moving toward the creation of a 'thousand ship navy' that reins in the PLA navy in the Indo-Pacific.

India deployed P-8I jets to track Chinese troops during Doklam face-off

India deployed P-8I jets to track Chinese troops during Doklam face-off

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Troops of India and China were locked in a standoff in Doklam from June 16, 2017 after the Indian side stopped the building of a road in the disputed area by the Chinese Army.

How US drones could help save billions for India

How US drones could help save billions for India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The Global Hawk can carry out surveillance of a stretch of land or ocean for over 30 hours continuously, physically scanning up to 100,000 sq km each day.

Check out these amazing undersea structures!

Check out these amazing undersea structures!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

Poseidon Undersea Resort is the world's first seafloor resort in Fiji.

It's Rafale vs Boeing for INS Vikrant's fighters

It's Rafale vs Boeing for INS Vikrant's fighters

Rediff.com23 May 2022

The Indian Navy has decided that the twin-seat Rafale will not be disqualified on the basis of its inability to operate from an aircraft carrier.

Private defence firms make sales pitch to generals

Private defence firms make sales pitch to generals

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

The presence of the private sector at a prestigious military training institution is an important acknowledgement of its growing capabilities in designing and manufacturing cutting edge aerospace and defence equipment, reports Ajai Shukla.

Amid LAC row, Navy's P-8Is deployed in Ladakh; MiG-29Ks to move North

Amid LAC row, Navy's P-8Is deployed in Ladakh; MiG-29Ks to move North

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The sources said the military brass is considering deploying Indian Navy's MiG-29K fighter jets in a couple of air bases in the northern sector as part of efforts to bring in tri-services synergy in dealing with national security challenges.

Does IAF Need Eagle II To Take On China?

Does IAF Need Eagle II To Take On China?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

The latest avatar of the F-15 is designed to deal with the world's most potent air threats that are emerging from China.

China conducts precision strikes over Taiwan Strait

China conducts precision strikes over Taiwan Strait

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

The Chinese military on Thursday said it has conducted precision strikes over the Taiwan Strait and 'expected results' were achieved, in apparent retaliation to the United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei disregarding Beijing's vociferous warnings.

Indian Navy acquires new strike ability

Indian Navy acquires new strike ability

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Two navy destroyers, the INS Kochi and INS Chennai, fired MR-SAMs simultaneously at two simulated incoming missiles.

US warplane flew less than 100 km from Shanghai: Report

US warplane flew less than 100 km from Shanghai: Report

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

It was the 12th day in a row that US military planes have approached the mainland coast, the report said.

PHOTOS: Supermoon lights up night sky around the world

PHOTOS: Supermoon lights up night sky around the world

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

We present a set of pictures from around the world to show how the amazing 'super moon' enthralled the world last night.

What 'Hike' In Defence Budget Doesn't Reveal

What 'Hike' In Defence Budget Doesn't Reveal

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Even as Chinese troops continue squatting on territory that we claim as our own -- this was the lowest allocation for defence in percentage terms since the 1950s, reveals Ajai Shukla.

Boeing tests Super Hornet for Indian Navy

Boeing tests Super Hornet for Indian Navy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Boeing's confirmation that the Super Hornet has flown off a ski-jump is a statement that it is ready to operate off existing Indian aircraft carriers.

Falling in love with Athens

Falling in love with Athens

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

Abhijit Masih recently travelled to Athens and came back blissed! He shares his travel experience with us.

Naked Gun's Leslie Nielsen dies

Naked Gun's Leslie Nielsen dies

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Canadian-American actor Leslie Nielsen, who famously switched from dramatic roles to comedy towards the tail-end of a long and successful career, died Sunday of complications related to pneumonia.

What Did Modi's Washington Visit Achieve?

What Did Modi's Washington Visit Achieve?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The only thing that may salvage Narendra Modi's trip to the US is his meetings with CEOs, such as those of Blackstone, First Solar, Qualcomm, Adobe, and General Atomics, asserts Rajeev Srinivasan.

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com15 May 2006

A look at the top movies stories last week.

Watch the Oscar-nominated movies!

Watch the Oscar-nominated movies!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

Adlabs theatres will screen the movies over a week.