News for 'A-18'

US clears sale of Guardian drones to India

US clears sale of Guardian drones to India

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

In a late night statement, the White House said completion of these sales would increase bilateral defence trade to nearly USD 19 billion, supporting thousands of US jobs.

Hyundai Elantra makes a comeback

Hyundai Elantra makes a comeback

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Offered with a 1.8-litre petrol and a 2.0-litre diesel option, the Elantra had a lot going for itself -- decent performance, good space, fairly reasonable dynamics and a good price tag.

Lockheed Martin offers to build F-16s in India on assured orders from IAF

Lockheed Martin offers to build F-16s in India on assured orders from IAF

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The company wants to make F 16-Block 70 "for India, from India and export to the world".

US Military jet crashes into apartment complex

US Military jet crashes into apartment complex

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

Media reports have said that a United States Navy F/A-18 jet has crashed in an apartment complex in Virginia. The two pilots ejected before the crash.

Will Super Hornets bridge IAF's 200-aircraft gap?

Will Super Hornets bridge IAF's 200-aircraft gap?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Boeing expects the IAF to soon place an inquiry for twin-engine fighter jets to bridge a 200-aircraft gap in its armoury. And the Super Hornet is ready to fly in.

Gauahar Khan wants to do it all

Gauahar Khan wants to do it all

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

'I want to play the heroine.' 'Why not?' 'I can dance, I can act and hopefully through Begum Jaan, people will notice me and say, 'Chalo isko yeh bhi karathay hai.'

F16, F18s would have given India unbeatable platforms: US

F16, F18s would have given India unbeatable platforms: US

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Having lost out on the multi-billion Indian Air Force contract, the Pentagon said American fighter jets -- F16 and F18 -- would have provided India unbeatable platforms with proven technologies at a competitive price.

Olympic hockey qualifier: Asunta to lead women's squad

Olympic hockey qualifier: Asunta to lead women's squad

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Hockey India announced a 18-member women's squad for the London Olympic qualifiers, to be held at the Major Dhyan Chand National stadium, New Delhi from February 18.

Pollard feels the heat after losing to Lahore Lions

Pollard feels the heat after losing to Lahore Lions

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

Having started their campaign in the Champions League Twenty20 with a loss, Mumbai Indians captain Kieron Pollard conceded that pressure would be on his side as they will have to win their next two matches to make it to the tournament proper.

Rupee tumbles to over 7-month low, down 42 paise

Rupee tumbles to over 7-month low, down 42 paise

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

The dollar index was up by a whopping 0.45 per cent against basket of six major global rivals, which also pushed the rupee to log its biggest daily loss since September 15.

World C'ships: Saina, Sindhu march into quarters

World C'ships: Saina, Sindhu march into quarters

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

India's shuttle queen Saina Nehwal emphatically progressed into the quarterfinals of the World Badminton Championship.

Car majors' sales rise, Maruti suffers setback

Car majors' sales rise, Maruti suffers setback

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

The national capital-based company recorded sales of 82,870 units in the domestic market last month, a 19.15 per cent fall from 1,02,503 units in November, 2010.

Ambani said to give top oil executive telco duties

Ambani said to give top oil executive telco duties

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Ambani is banking on new businesses to boost profit as earnings from producing oil and natural gas has slowed in the past three years.

Aditya Puri continues to be the highest paid bank CEO

Aditya Puri continues to be the highest paid bank CEO

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Puri earned a salary of Rs 7.39 crore in FY15, up 21.74% from last year

Foreign investors are in need of some luck

Foreign investors are in need of some luck

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

Foreign investors highlight growing risk to the India story.

Will this stunning Honda SUV ever come to India?

Will this stunning Honda SUV ever come to India?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

The HR-V will be an expensive buy for India

India on the sidelines as the big boys spend

India on the sidelines as the big boys spend

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

As the United States and China joust for supremacy, India might remain on the sidelines with its limited resources.

IAF Fighter jet deal: It's Rafale vs Typhoon

IAF Fighter jet deal: It's Rafale vs Typhoon

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

Which of the two aircraft will India chose? Let's take a closer look at the two aircraft.

Major India-US defence deals to be signed next week

Major India-US defence deals to be signed next week

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Members of his team and industry were right now in India, US Defence Secretary Ash Carter disclosed, 'looking at the potential co-production of fighter aircraft.'

Biocon Q1 net up 19% at Rs 93.50 crore

Biocon Q1 net up 19% at Rs 93.50 crore

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Profit up due to strong performance of biopharma segment.

Soon, Hyundai to drive in next-gen Elantra to India

Soon, Hyundai to drive in next-gen Elantra to India

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Hyundai Elantra is likely to give it tough to rivals like Renault Fluence and Toyota Corolla.

MAT on LLP may discourage new players

MAT on LLP may discourage new players

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Companies pay MAT on the book profits that do not come under the tax net because of various exemptions and incentives.

'Cyrus Mistry is not going to take it lying down'

'Cyrus Mistry is not going to take it lying down'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

'Tata Steel has doubled, Tata Motors has more than doubled, and Tata Chemicals too has more than doubled.' 'So, Cyrus Mistry was getting accepted by the market for bringing in the change that was good for the group companies.'

Working on my half smashes to get closer to my goal: Saina

Working on my half smashes to get closer to my goal: Saina

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Bolstered by Australian Open triumph, India ace shuttler Saina Nehwal says she is now working on her half smashes under the watchful eyes of coach Vimal Kumar to get closer to the goal of winning a gold medal at next month's Rio Olympics. "The victory in Australia came at just the right time. I was really looking forward for some change and nothing boosts confidence like winning. I needed a win to keep believing that I am on the right track," the 26-year-old told PTI.

PHOTOS: Nation salutes Pathankot bravehearts

PHOTOS: Nation salutes Pathankot bravehearts

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

A day after National Security Guard Lt Col Niranjan Kumar and Garud Commando Gursewak Singh were slain in the Pathankot air base attack, their remains were brought home for the last rites. Locals, family members and politicians gathered to pay their respects to these heroes.

World No 1 Westwood misses cut in Qatar

World No 1 Westwood misses cut in Qatar

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

World No. 1 Lee Westwood missed his first cut in over a year on Friday after crashing out of the Qatar Masters at the halfway stage in Doha.

Pakistan to seek full financing from Iran for gas pipeline

Pakistan to seek full financing from Iran for gas pipeline

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Pakistan has decided to ask the new Iranian government to completely finance a $1.8-billion bilateral gas pipeline project due to fears that US sanctions could hit funding for the venture.

Car compare: Hyundai Elantra, Volkswagen Jetta and Skoda Octavia

Car compare: Hyundai Elantra, Volkswagen Jetta and Skoda Octavia

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

It is as different as chalk and cheese when you step inside the cabin of all these cars.

In a wheelchair, this spunky teen bats for other victims

In a wheelchair, this spunky teen bats for other victims

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

The story of Antara Telang is a hopeful reminder that the incredible spirit of some of us is sometimes capable of hoodwinking even the greatest odds.

Tiger kills boy near UP wildlife reserve

Tiger kills boy near UP wildlife reserve

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

In the fourth incident of its kind in Bahraich over the recent past, a 18-year old boy was mauled and killed by a tiger in a village on the periphery of Katarniya Ghat wildlife reserve, along the Uttar Pradesh-Nepal border, well-known for a fairly sizeable big cat population.

American engine to power light combat aircraft

American engine to power light combat aircraft

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

In a last-minute twist, General Electric of the US has bagged the hotly contested $800-million tender to supply 99 engines for India's Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA). After both engines in the contest -- GE's F-414 and Eurojet's EJ-200 -- were found technically suitable, the F-414 has been declared the cheaper option.

Travel 2017: Top 7 cities to head to!

Travel 2017: Top 7 cities to head to!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

2017 is full of long weekends! You won't regret planning your next trip to these wonderful cities.

Badminton: India men stun China, women blanked by Japan

Badminton: India men stun China, women blanked by Japan

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

The Indian men's team beat a depleted China 3-2 at the Badminton Asia Team Championships at the Gachibowli indoor stadium in Hyderabad

Uncovered: Who is Mazhar Majeed

Uncovered: Who is Mazhar Majeed

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Mazhar Majeed, the man at the centre of 'spot-fixing' controversy that has engulfed world cricket, is known to many members of the Pakistan team as a UK-based agent and has spent the past decade building up an image as a successful businessman, a report said.

Perfect I-Day gift: Saina first Indian to enter World Badminton final

Perfect I-Day gift: Saina first Indian to enter World Badminton final

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

India's Saina Nehwal breezed into the women's singles World Badminton Championships final after beating local girl Lindaweni Fanetri in Jakarta, on Saturday.

Audi to launch 10 new models in India next year

Audi to launch 10 new models in India next year

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

German luxury car maker Audi plans to launch around 10 new models next year in India as it looks to further consolidate its position in the country.

Will F-16s be made in India?

Will F-16s be made in India?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Lockheed Martin's offer involves transferring the world's only F-16 production line from Fort Worth, Texas, to India. Thereafter, every F-16 built, and a large share of the spare parts and sub-systems for every F-16 flying across the globe would come from India.

Now, girl commits suicide over Telangana

Now, girl commits suicide over Telangana

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

In yet another case of suicide for the cause of Telangana, a 18-year-old girl student set herself ablaze in Mahabubnagar district of Andhra Pradesh tonight, police said.

'Pradhyumn gives me the strength to fight'

'Pradhyumn gives me the strength to fight'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

'I have to fight to ensure something like this doesn't happen to any other child, that no other parent faces what we are going through.' 'That is how I will find strength.'

Govt returns RIL's Rs 509-crore bank guarantee

Govt returns RIL's Rs 509-crore bank guarantee

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Ministry returns guarantee saying new price has not been notified and RIL would have to submit surety as and when it is announced.