News for 'Airlift'

Pak arrests Chinese national on blasphemy charges, airlifted to Abbottabad

Pak arrests Chinese national on blasphemy charges, airlifted to Abbottabad

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The SHO said that Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act had been included in the FIR, adding that the Chinese national would be presented before a court in Abbottabad.

'Trudeau Wants To Cultivate Pro-Khalistan Leaders'

'Trudeau Wants To Cultivate Pro-Khalistan Leaders'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'He is convinced that this will help him in the next election.' 'But as we know, the best laid plans of mice and men can go awry.'

IAF airlifts 203 stranded passengers from Leh town

IAF airlifts 203 stranded passengers from Leh town

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

Coming to the rescue of stranded passengers in Jammu and Ladakh regions, India Air Force on Tuesday airlifted 203 stranded people from Leh town to Jammu.

Vayalar Ravi to be airlifted to Chennai

Vayalar Ravi to be airlifted to Chennai

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi, who met with an accident in Liberia, will be airlifted to Chennai for further treatment.

Airlift cements Akshay's bankable star status

Airlift cements Akshay's bankable star status

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Airlift may turn out to be Akshay Kumar's best-performing film, surpassing Rowdy Rathore

Sonu Sood airlifts Odisha migrants from Kerala

Sonu Sood airlifts Odisha migrants from Kerala

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The group, comprising on 147 women and 20 men, were airlifted by an Air Asia chartered flight from Kochi to the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar.

IAF airlifts stranded passengers in J&K

IAF airlifts stranded passengers in J&K

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

Hundreds of passengers stranded in various parts of the Valley due to heavy snowfall were airlifted on Wednesday to their homes by the Indian Air Force, who arranged special helicopter sorties for the purpose.

Pak girl critical, airlifted to Rawalpindi

Pak girl critical, airlifted to Rawalpindi

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai, who is still critical after being shot in the head by the Taliban, was on Thursday airlifted to Pakistan's top army hospital in Rawalpindi for better post-surgery care.

40 Years Of Operation Meghdoot!

40 Years Of Operation Meghdoot!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Operation Meghdoot was launched on April 13, 1984, when the Indian Army and IAF advanced to the Siachen Glacier to secure the heights dominating the northern Ladakh region

Andhra, Telangana rain toll at 33; flood waters recede in both states

Andhra, Telangana rain toll at 33; flood waters recede in both states

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and his Telangana counterpart Revanth Reddy visited some inundated areas in their respective territories.

Indian medical body questions move to airlift rape victim

Indian medical body questions move to airlift rape victim

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

Condoling the death of the gangrape victim, the Indian Medical Association on Saturday questioned the airlifting of the 23-year-old victim to Singapore for advanced treatment and wanted to know whether hospitals in India lack infrastructure to treat such patients.

Quad statement includes subtle warning to China over Indo-Pacific

Quad statement includes subtle warning to China over Indo-Pacific

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

'We condemn recent illicit missile launches in the region that violate UN Security Council resolutions. We express serious concern over recent dangerous and aggressive actions in the maritime domain. We seek a region where no country dominates and no country is dominated one where all countries are free from coercion, and can exercise their agency to determine their futures,' the declaration said.

Double the joy! Pregnant woman airlifted by IAF in Chennai delivers twins

Double the joy! Pregnant woman airlifted by IAF in Chennai delivers twins

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

An emotionally overwhelmed Karthik, father of the twins, is in awe of the IAF now, and says, "I salute these brave men."

Wayanad rescue ops enter 5th day, death toll at 215

Wayanad rescue ops enter 5th day, death toll at 215

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

As rescue operations in the landslide-hit areas of this north Kerala district entered fifth day, rescuers unearthed more bodies and body parts, taking the death toll to 215, with around 206 people still reported missing.

Dilli Door Nahin Hain, Biden Saab!

Dilli Door Nahin Hain, Biden Saab!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Air Force One with United States President Joe Biden on board left Joint Base Andrews in Maryland at 1645 local time on Thursday afternoon.

'Chopper Had To Descend Vertically!'

'Chopper Had To Descend Vertically!'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

IAF pilots and crew dodged low hanging clouds, mist covered hills, steep valleys and landed on broken landing grounds to rescue civilians in Wayanad. In one mission, they had to descend vertically to get close to the survivors. IAF flew over 80 missions, saving lives and giving hope. This is how they did it.

2 more Myanmarese soldiers enter Mizoram following attack

2 more Myanmarese soldiers enter Mizoram following attack

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Two more Myanmarese soldiers entered Mizoram after militia group People's Defence Force (PDF) overran their camp in the neighbouring country's Chin state, a police officer said on Wednesday.

'Death Was Flying Around Us'

'Death Was Flying Around Us'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'The odds were stacked against us.' 'Through it all, we were determined to overcome and prevail we did!' Wing Commander Shailesh Singh on the high-risk flying mission for which he was awarded the Shaurya Chakra.

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

As Prabhakaran was leaving his house, Rajiv Gandhi called his son Rahul and asked him to fetch his (Gandhi's) bulletproof jacket. He put the jacket on Prabhakaran's back and remarked with his usual charming smile: "Take care of yourself."

Tension rises in Manipur as militants torch 2 police outposts, 70 houses

Tension rises in Manipur as militants torch 2 police outposts, 70 houses

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

A commando contingent of the Manipur police has been airlifted to Jiribam on Saturday morning from Imphal to assist in the security operations against the militants, police said.

India airlifts quake relief to China

India airlifts quake relief to China

Rediff.com17 May 2008

An IAF IL-76 plane carried the first consignment of tents, cutting machines, blankets, water purifiers, generators and other relief material to Chengdu, capital of worst-hit Sichuan Province on Saturday afternoon. The 36-tonne consignment, part of the $5 million humanitarian assistance pledged by India, was transfered to the affected areas immediately after its arrival, the Indian Embassy said in Beijing.

Lanka's cricketers airlifted after Lahore atta

Lanka's cricketers airlifted after Lahore atta

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

The Sri Lankan players and officials have been airlifted from the Gaddafi stadium in Lahore by a Pakistan airforce helicopter to facilitate their return to Colombo at the earliest. Six Sri Lankan players suffered minor injuries when around a dozen gunmen attacked the team's bus as it was on its way to the Gadaffi stadium in Lahore to resume play on Day 3 of the second Test against Pakistan.

IAF airlifts 200 stranded passengers from Jammu

IAF airlifts 200 stranded passengers from Jammu

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday airlifted 200 Kargil-bound stranded passengers from Jammu Airport to Leh in Ladakh region of the state, a defence official said.

Employer arrested for Indian farm worker's death in Italy

Employer arrested for Indian farm worker's death in Italy

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Italian police have arrested the owner of the agriculture company who dumped a 31-year-old Indian worker on the road without medical assistance after his arm was severed by heavy farm machinery, causing his death, a tragic incident that shocked the country and its leadership.

31 dead, lakhs homeless in AP, Telangana floods

31 dead, lakhs homeless in AP, Telangana floods

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

At least 16 people lost their lives in various rain-related incidents in Telangana while the unprecedented rainfall and floods in Andhra Pradesh over the past three days affected about 4.5 lakh people leading to the evacuation of more than 30,000 to relief camps.

Wayanad rescuers fight crippling odds to move over 1,500 to safety

Wayanad rescuers fight crippling odds to move over 1,500 to safety

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The construction of a Bailey bridge to connect the landslide-hit areas, where several people are believed to be stranded, alongside the deployment of sniffer dogs and over 1,000 rescuers from Central and state emergency response teams conducting massive search operations, constitutes one of the largest rescue efforts in the Wayanad, devastated by a deadly calamity.

Modi gears up for NDA 3.0, holds meet for 100-day agenda

Modi gears up for NDA 3.0, holds meet for 100-day agenda

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Government sources said Modi will also chair meetings to review the aftermath of the Cyclone Remal, especially in the north east region hit by natural disasters.

IAF airlifts food items to Srinagar

IAF airlifts food items to Srinagar

Rediff.com19 Mar 2007

To help the civil administration, air force under operation 'Hamsafar' pressed its load carrying fleet into service and ferried a total of 300 metric tons of food items from Jammu to Srinagar.

IAF to airlift Indians stranded in Libya

IAF to airlift Indians stranded in Libya

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

The Indian Air Force is expected to fly an IL-76 aircraft, which can ferry 300 people, to Libya on Thursday to evacuate Indian citizens stranded there. "An IL-76 is at the Palam airport and is expected to fly out to Cairo on Thursday morning on its way to Libya," IAF officials said. However, the destination of the aircraft is not being disclosed keeping in mind the safety of the evacuees, they added.

Jat protest: 200 paramilitary personnel airlifted to Rohtak

Jat protest: 200 paramilitary personnel airlifted to Rohtak

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Around 200 paramilitary personnel were on Saturday airlifted to Rohtak in Haryana from Chandigarh after Jat protesters blocked roads following fresh incidents of violence.

93,903 people airlifted for Haj

93,903 people airlifted for Haj

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

Altogether 93,903 people, including 89 children and 269 infants, were airlifted by Air India, Indian Airlines and Saudia for Haj pilgrimage in the first phase of the operations, concluding Wednesday, an Air India spokesman said in Mumbai Tuesday.

India to airlift stranded nationals from Yemen

India to airlift stranded nationals from Yemen

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

India will be airlifting its nationals from strife-torn Yemen after getting permission from authorities to fly from Sanna for three hours a day.

Box office: Airlift gets a good opening

Box office: Airlift gets a good opening

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Hits and misses of the week.

India to airlift relief material to China

India to airlift relief material to China

Rediff.com15 May 2008

An Indian Air Force IL-76 medium-haul transport aircraft will leave New Delhi for Chengdu with 36 tons of tents and blankets as the first part of its pledged five-million dollar humanitarian assistance for relief activities in its Sichuan province devastated by a temblor, which claimed nearly 15,000 lives.

Why every family should take their children for Airlift

Why every family should take their children for Airlift

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

'I had seen Waqt, starring Balraj Sahniji, and I can never forget it. There is a happy family and an earthquake later, everything is gone. That movie got stuck in my head. How one man loses his entire family and becomes a pauper. The same thing happens in Airlift.' Akshay Kumar, and his lovely leading lady Nimrat Kaur discuss their latest film.

Kerala bids farewell to 23 victims of Kuwait fire tragedy

Kerala bids farewell to 23 victims of Kuwait fire tragedy

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Kerala on Friday said a tearful goodbye to most of the 23 victims from the state who died in the Kuwait fire tragedy -- one of the biggest incidents to ever affect the state's expatriate community known for their dedication and hard work.

3,000 BSF men airlifted for Amarnath yatra

3,000 BSF men airlifted for Amarnath yatra

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Almost 3,000 Border Security Force personnel have been airlifted to Kashmir from New Delhi to guard devotees embarking on the Amarnath yatra, that commences from July 1, and protecting the route.

Body of soldier's mother traced to Manipur hospital mortuary after 4 months

Body of soldier's mother traced to Manipur hospital mortuary after 4 months

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

The fate of the soldier's aunt Neilam (55), brother-in-law Jamkhotang (40) and cousin Thangjam Haokip (25) still remain unknown.

Lebanon: Air India to airlift more Indians

Lebanon: Air India to airlift more Indians

Rediff.com23 Jul 2006

The first flight will take off at 0800 IST while the second jet will fly to the Cypriot capital at 1000 IST and both aircraft will return the same day.

Pregnant woman, infant rescued by chopper from TN floods

Pregnant woman, infant rescued by chopper from TN floods

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Four southern districts in Tamil Nadu are experiencing severe flooding after record-breaking rainfall, prompting Chief Minister MK Stalin to schedule a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi for immediate relief measures.