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After 2 years, India to resume regular international flights from Sunday

After 2 years, India to resume regular international flights from Sunday

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Scheduled international passenger flights have remained suspended since March 23, 2020 in the wake of the pandemic and they will now restart from Sunday.

Asian Air Gun Championship: Ayonika shoots bronze

Asian Air Gun Championship: Ayonika shoots bronze

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

India's Ayonika Paul wobbled a bit towards the end but still managed to bag the bronze medal at the 8th Asian Air Gun Championship in New Delhi on Monday.

IAF plane evacuating 246 Indians from Sudan lands in Mumbai

IAF plane evacuating 246 Indians from Sudan lands in Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

The plane, which took off from Jeddah around 11 am IST, landed in Mumbai at 3.15 pm, an official said.

China hikes defence budget by 7.2% to $224 bn, 8th year of increase in a row

China hikes defence budget by 7.2% to $224 bn, 8th year of increase in a row

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

China last year pegged its defence budget at 1.45 trillion yuan, a 7.1 per cent increase. This year the defence spending is increased to 1.55 trillion yuan.

Modi, other prominent leaders pay tributes to Parkash Singh Badal

Modi, other prominent leaders pay tributes to Parkash Singh Badal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The Punjab government has declared a holiday on Thursday as a mark of respect to the former chief minister.

Flt Lt Komal Will Unfurl Tiranga on Republic Day

Flt Lt Komal Will Unfurl Tiranga on Republic Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The first generation IAF officer from Haryana will assist President Droupadi Murmu as the supreme commander of India's armed forces unfurls the Tiranga on Republic Day.

Nod to Apple's Chinese suppliers may ring in jobs for Sriperumbudur

Nod to Apple's Chinese suppliers may ring in jobs for Sriperumbudur

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Local residents say until about two months ago, this board carried the name of Motorola, which once had a manufacturing unit in Sriperumbudur, 40-odd km from Chennai in Tamil Nadu. In May 2020, Luxshare Precision Industry Co, a China-headquartered AirPods and iPhone assembler, had entered into a deal with the Tamil Nadu government to take over the defunct Motorola unit.

2 women killed, 52 hurt in triple blasts at Christian meet in Kerala

2 women killed, 52 hurt in triple blasts at Christian meet in Kerala

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

People who were present at the convention centre told media that the first blast occurred in the middle of a prayer.

Enemies beware! 4 Rafales to arrive in India by July-end

Enemies beware! 4 Rafales to arrive in India by July-end

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Out of 36 Rafale jets, 30 will be fighter jets and six will be trainers.

Apple lines up new MacBook Pro, Music Voice Plan in India

Apple lines up new MacBook Pro, Music Voice Plan in India

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Apple will soon bring its latest lineup of MacBook Pro models along with HomePod mini, AirPods and a new music experience under Apple Music Voice Plan for Indian consumers. Apple's new M1 Pro and M1 Max, available in 14 and 16-inch models, delivers groundbreaking processing, graphics and machine learning (ML) performance. The new MacBook Pro range with M1 Pro and M1 Max are available to order via Apple's online store and will begin arriving to customers and its authorised resellers from October 26.

Central team inspects Kochi naval base for commercial flight ops

Central team inspects Kochi naval base for commercial flight ops

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The base will be used by carriers such as Alliance Air, a subsidiary of Air India, to operate 70-seater ATR aircraft to places such as Bengaluru.

23 tableaux in this year's R-Day parade with 'nari shakti' as main theme

23 tableaux in this year's R-Day parade with 'nari shakti' as main theme

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

A preview of many of the tableaux, some of which are still being constructed or given finishing touches, was held at the Rashtriya Rangshala Camp in the city.

DGCA grounds 11 IndiGO, GoAir aircraft over engine woes

DGCA grounds 11 IndiGO, GoAir aircraft over engine woes

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The decision comes hours after an A320 neo aircraft of IndiGo suffered engine failure mid-air and made an emergency landing at Ahmedabad airport.

India likely to get 6 'fully-loaded' Rafales in July

India likely to get 6 'fully-loaded' Rafales in July

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Military officials, on the condition of anonymity, said the arrival of the Rafale jets will significantly enhance the IAF's overall combat capability and will send a clear message to India's 'adversaries'.

Around 60-80 Afghan-returnee terrorists waiting to cross LoC into India

Around 60-80 Afghan-returnee terrorists waiting to cross LoC into India

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The launchpads across the Line of Control in Kashmir valley are abuzz with activity, with around 60 to 80 terrorists, believed to be Afghan returnee mercenaries, receiving training with a possible push expected during summer months, officials in Srinagar said.

Modi says India is mother of all democracies, flays populism politics

Modi says India is mother of all democracies, flays populism politics

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

He recalled that the state was home to Vaishali, said to be the oldest republic in the world.

How giant-slayer Prannoy made his place in the sun

How giant-slayer Prannoy made his place in the sun

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Focus on nutrition, tailor-made training for specific opponents key to Prannoy's success.

Shooting WC: Rhythm and Anish win 25m rapid fire pistol gold as India top medal tally

Shooting WC: Rhythm and Anish win 25m rapid fire pistol gold as India top medal tally

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Rhythm Sangwan and Anish Bhanwala won the gold medal in the 25m rapid fire pistol mixed team event

Govt decides to host Aero India in Bengaluru in Feb

Govt decides to host Aero India in Bengaluru in Feb

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

The defence ministry took the decision to hold the biennial event as scheduled following inputs from major stakeholders including the domestic defence industry and global aerospace majors, official sources said.

India to help Afghanistan build aviation

India to help Afghanistan build aviation

Rediff.com7 May 2003

India, which plans to start flights to Kabul whenever Pakistani airspace opens, on Wednesday agreed to take a slew of steps, including waiving off expenses, to assist Afghanistan in building up its aviation infrastructure.

Now, fly New York-Delhi in just 14 hours!

Now, fly New York-Delhi in just 14 hours!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2008

Air India on Friday launched its first non-stop flight from New York to Delhi. Besides reducing the travel time to 14 hours, it also offers tickets at competitive rates.

Aero India takes off on Wednesday amid Covid, buzz around 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'

Aero India takes off on Wednesday amid Covid, buzz around 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

With a combination of both physical and virtual exhibition, the 13th edition of the biennial international event at Air Force Station Yelahanka will be the world's first hybrid aerospace show.

China hikes defence budget to $230bn, three times that of India's

China hikes defence budget to $230bn, three times that of India's

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

China hiked its annual defence budget by 7.1 per cent.

Centre issues 'dos and don'ts' amid unusual rise in temperature

Centre issues 'dos and don'ts' amid unusual rise in temperature

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The list of 'dos and don'ts' comes after the India meteorological department issued its first heat warning for 2023.

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

'With just 2.4 per cent of global landmass, India houses six to eight per cent of planetary biodiversity and hence is a prime target of wildlife criminals.'

Muslims were cheated in name of Haj subsidy: AIMPLB

Muslims were cheated in name of Haj subsidy: AIMPLB

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

'The government used to give subsidy to reduce loss of Air India'

AI crisis: PMO seeks early resolution

AI crisis: PMO seeks early resolution

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

The PMO directed the ministry of civil aviation and the Air India to find early resolution to stalemate. Besides, the PMO told the civil aviation ministry that a lockout is not an option to resolve the issue.

'It's not easy to muster courage to take on a powerful man'

'It's not easy to muster courage to take on a powerful man'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Kadian, who competes in heavy-weight category, reiterated that their fight is against the WFI chief and not against the government.

Air Marshal Arup Raha to be next IAF chief

Air Marshal Arup Raha to be next IAF chief

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Commissioned on December 14, 1974 in the fighter stream of the IAF, Raha has held various command, staff and instructional appointments in his 39-year-old career.

Why 2014 was a turbulent year for India's aviation sector

Why 2014 was a turbulent year for India's aviation sector

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

National carrier Air India became part of the 27-member global airlines grouping Star Alliance, as budget airline AirAsia India launched operations and Tata-SIA joint venture carrier Vistara received the flying permit and announced its intentions to start operations from January 9.

India can't remain dependent on other countries for defence: Rajnath

India can't remain dependent on other countries for defence: Rajnath

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that India cannot remain dependent on other countries for its defence and that the indigenously developed Tejas was better than its foreign equivalents on several parameters and also comparatively cheaper.

DGCA suspends 2 pilots of Tata Group's Taj Air

DGCA suspends 2 pilots of Tata Group's Taj Air

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Aviation regulator DGCA has suspended two pilots of Tata Group's Taj Air, a non-scheduled airline that flies Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata and Chairman Cyrus Mistry among others, for allegedly falsifying medical records.

'Brilliant businesses were not built on money, but on great ideas'

'Brilliant businesses were not built on money, but on great ideas'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

'People will say a lot of things -- ignore the noise.'

Modi inducts India-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant into Navy

Modi inducts India-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant into Navy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned India's first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant in Kochi on Friday, that put India into a select league of countries with domestic capability to build such large war ships.

AI to sell or rent its properties to raise Rs 1,000 cr

AI to sell or rent its properties to raise Rs 1,000 cr

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

The carrier has debt of Rs 43,000 crore.

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.

Devas shareholders to continue seizing Indian assets abroad

Devas shareholders to continue seizing Indian assets abroad

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Unfazed by the Supreme Court upholding winding up of the company, shareholders of Devas Multimedia will continue to seek seizure of Indian government assets abroad to collect $1.2 billion the firm has been awarded by arbitration tribunals for cancellation of a satellite deal but are open for talks to settle the issue, their counsel said. "The decision by the Supreme Court does not change anything. The Modi government and the Indian courts cannot rewrite the facts. "Their flimsy allegations of fraud will never stand up in courts outside of India," said Matthew D McGill, partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, and lead counsel for several Devas' shareholders.

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'Anglo-Indians have played a significant role at the forefront, meeting every challenge to the security of the motherland.' A fascinating excerpt from Barry O'Brien's The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait of a Community.

No delay in delivery of Rafale jets to India: France

No delay in delivery of Rafale jets to India: France

Rediff.com24 May 2020

The IAF has been maintaining that the Rafale jets would significantly enhance its combat capability.

Cold wave tightens grip over North; hits rail, air traffic

Cold wave tightens grip over North; hits rail, air traffic

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Due to heavy fog on Saturday morning, four flights have been diverted from Delhi airport.