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IAF intercepts Georgian aircraft coming from Pakistan

IAF intercepts Georgian aircraft coming from Pakistan

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The aircraft was forced to land at Jaipur airfield by air defence aircraft of the IAF, they said.

US defence secretary hits ground running, meets PM Modi, NSA Doval

US defence secretary hits ground running, meets PM Modi, NSA Doval

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

United States Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin arrived in India on Friday on a three-day visit, aimed at further boosting bilateral defence and security ties in the wake of China's growing military assertiveness in the region including the Indo-Pacific.

India, US to hold joint military exercise in 2013

India, US to hold joint military exercise in 2013

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

As many as 400 Indian Army soldiers would arrive at Fort Bragg -- home to airborne and special operations forces -- in the United States next year, to hold a joint annual military exercise.

'We will continue the Jet Airways brand and legacy'

'We will continue the Jet Airways brand and legacy'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

'The government has assured us support.' 'The civil aviation ministry have told us that whatever we need, we will get prime airport slots and bilateral rights.'

China-Pak air exercise; Cause for worry?

China-Pak air exercise; Cause for worry?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

'There is much to glean from such exercises. And make it known that we are ready to take them on together!', says Air Commodore Nition Sathe (retd).

Indian in US army awarded for Afghan combat

Indian in US army awarded for Afghan combat

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

A young Indian national, Mahesh Guda who came to the United States to pursue undergraduate studies, but half-way into his programme joined the US Army and was deployed in Afghanistan, has been awarded the US Army's Commendation Medal for his efforts in that war-ravaged country.

EU forces strike at Somali pirates land bases

EU forces strike at Somali pirates land bases

Rediff.com15 May 2012

Deploying helicopter gunships and airborne troops, the European Union on Tuesday for the first time struck land bases of Somali pirates, sinking five fast patrol boats of the sea-bandits, who have plagued vital oil shipping lanes across the Indian Ocean.

Should YOU spend lakhs to become a pilot? Read on!

Should YOU spend lakhs to become a pilot? Read on!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

With the airline industry in recession, those training to be pilots may not find a job after spending lakhs on their airborne dreams. Is there any hope?

He built India's first airplane

He built India's first airplane

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

'I will be happy when Indians will get to see a plane made by an Indian taking to the skies.'

PICS: Captain Morgan keeps Knight Riders hopes alive

PICS: Captain Morgan keeps Knight Riders hopes alive

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Images from Sunday's IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, in Dubai.

Video: Operation Desert Lark in Rajasthan

Video: Operation Desert Lark in Rajasthan

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Indian and American forces had earlier this month carried out a joint training exercise codenamed Operation Desert Lark, during Yudh Abhyas, the annual exercise between the two armies.

AWACS, jets and snipers to secure airspace for Olympics

AWACS, jets and snipers to secure airspace for Olympics

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

As crowds gather to watch this year's Olympic opening ceremony in London, highly trained eyes on the ground and in the sky will be keeping tabs on every aircraft over the southeast of Britain.

Ambani wedding sees Mumbai airport handle a record 1004 flights

Ambani wedding sees Mumbai airport handle a record 1004 flights

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

The airport sees 950-960 aircraft movements daily, and Saturday saw an additional 37 flights to Udaipur as celebrities, filmstars and politicians made a dash to the city for pre-wedding celebrations.

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

'I realised what a great leader he was by the way he took decisions to undertake the most-risky of missions.'

SC constitutes committee to monitor stubble burning

SC constitutes committee to monitor stubble burning

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

During his tenure as an apex court judge, Justice Lokur had dealt with pollution matter which included the aspect of stubble burning.

Mumbai airport security beefed up after alert of 9/11-type attack

Mumbai airport security beefed up after alert of 9/11-type attack

Rediff.com25 Sep 2011

The Mumbai international airport was on Sunday put under heightened security alert following inputs from central intelligence agencies about a possible airborne attack on the country's busiest airport. The alert was issued from New Delhi, sources said.

'Pak has no choice. It has to return our pilot'

'Pak has no choice. It has to return our pilot'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

'One of the things that gives a downed pilot strength is the knowledge and confidence that his government will do everything in its power and more to get him back.'

Germany: 500 flying drones break Guinness record

Germany: 500 flying drones break Guinness record

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

The record challenge featured a new UAV, weighing just 280 grammes and electrically operated with a rotor for flying, specifically designed for putting on dramatic lightshows.

Can COVID-19 live in your fridge?

Can COVID-19 live in your fridge?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'The majority of transmission will be via people who are within two metres of one another.' 'The closer you are, the more likely that you'll be infected.'

Why this Tejas landing is historic

Why this Tejas landing is historic

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Landing on an aircraft carrier deck is the ultimate and most daunting challenge for a fighter pilot. This takes India into a select group of nations -- the US, the UK, Russia, France, and China -- that have developed such jets.

Embraer aircraft deal: Defence ministry wants CBI to probe

Embraer aircraft deal: Defence ministry wants CBI to probe

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Government sources said that since the allegations were of a serious nature, the CBI has been asked to probe.

PICS: This drone can stay in the air for 4 days!

PICS: This drone can stay in the air for 4 days!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

The maiden flight of a revolutionary United States-made drone aircraft that can stay in the air for up to four days at 65,000 feet, prying at terror safe havens in countries like Pakistan, is just days away.

Did you know of these changes in cricket rules?

Did you know of these changes in cricket rules?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Two Test series starting on Thursday, Pakistan v Sri Lanka and South Africa v Bangladesh, will mark the introduction of a number of new rules in cricket.

Preview: The Redmi Note 9 Pro series

Preview: The Redmi Note 9 Pro series

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com gives you the lowdown on the latest Redmi phones in the market.

PART IV: Smashing PHOTOS of the YEAR

PART IV: Smashing PHOTOS of the YEAR

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

PART IV: Smashing PHOTOS of the YEAR

PART IV: Smashing PHOTOS of the YEAR

PART IV: Smashing PHOTOS of the YEAR

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

PART IV: Smashing PHOTOS of the YEAR

Indy officials say 'Perfect Storm' caused Wheldon's death

Indy officials say 'Perfect Storm' caused Wheldon's death

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

The crash that killed two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon was the result of a 'perfect storm' with no single factor pinpointed as the cause of the deadly accident, IndyCar officials said on Thursday.

DRDO seeks info on 'graft' in 2008 Embraer deal

DRDO seeks info on 'graft' in 2008 Embraer deal

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

The deal was signed between Embraer and the DRDO for three aircraft equipped with indigenous radars for airborne early warning and control systems.

What Boeing wants to supply IAF, navy

What Boeing wants to supply IAF, navy

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Boeing is pressing hard to win the Indian Navy contract for 57 aircraft carrier-borne fighters. It could offer the Super Hornet in the ongoing IAF procurement of 114 medium fighters; its upgraded F-15EX fighter also on the list.

Tanks and missiles enter Parliament complex

Tanks and missiles enter Parliament complex

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

The Defence Reasearch and Development Organsiation has, in an attempt to give India's lawmakers 'a first-hand account of huge work undertaken by the agency', begun rolling in weapon systems manufactured by it outside the Parliament.

BEL, Anna Varsity build Patang, a drone with 2-km zoom range

BEL, Anna Varsity build Patang, a drone with 2-km zoom range

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

The unmanned aerial vehicle has been developed for surveillance and broadcasting and is ready for commercialisation.

Obama makes surprise visit to Afghanistan

Obama makes surprise visit to Afghanistan

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

US President Barack Obama paid a surprise visit to Afghanistan to meet troops.

NATO begins surveillance of Libyan air space

NATO begins surveillance of Libyan air space

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation spy planes mounted a 24-hour air space surveillance over Libya, as British Defence Secretary Liam Fox hinted that a no-fly zone could be enforced without wiping the North African nation's air defences.

World's first lung transplant on 20-year-old

World's first lung transplant on 20-year-old

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

British surgeons have carried out what they claim is the world's first lung transplant on a 20-year-old woman patient who was suffering from two fungal conditions, a media report said.

India's new bomb can target enemy bases 100 km away

India's new bomb can target enemy bases 100 km away

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Striking the airfield's runway precisely with one bomb is more economical than using traditional free-fall bombs.

Boeing wants to sell world's fastest fighter jet to IAF

Boeing wants to sell world's fastest fighter jet to IAF

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Capable of flying at Mach 2.5 (two-and-a-half times the speed of sound), the F-15EX is the world's fastest fighter aircraft. It carries 13.5 tonnes of weapons load, more than the Rafale or the Sukhoi-30MKI.

PICS: Super Kings rout SunRisers for 5th straight win

PICS: Super Kings rout SunRisers for 5th straight win

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Images from the IPL match between SunRisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings, in Delhi, on Wednesday.

Bayern Munich clinch 8th consecutive Bundesliga crown

Bayern Munich clinch 8th consecutive Bundesliga crown

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Bayern remained unruffled by the two-month break due to the novel coronavirus pandemic and beat Dortmund last month to overcome the last major obstacle en route to a 29th Bundesliga title since the introduction of the top division in 1963.

In PHOTOS: Military insect drones are here!

In PHOTOS: Military insect drones are here!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

The US Air Force is developing the miniature spy craft with the goal of making them so small that they resemble birds and even insects.

'People are losing relatives because...'

'People are losing relatives because...'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'...of the non-availability of doctor expertise or appropriate treatment.' 'That's because of the nature of the disease at this point of time, it is very difficult to contain.'