News for 'Falcon'

Mission to bring back Sunita Williams, Wilmore delayed

Mission to bring back Sunita Williams, Wilmore delayed

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and SpaceX on Wednesday scrubbed the launch attempt of the agency's Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station due to a 'hydraulic system issue with a ground support clamp arm for the Falcon 9 rocket at Launch Complex 39A' at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

BrahMos destroyed Pakistan's air bases: Amit Shah

BrahMos destroyed Pakistan's air bases: Amit Shah

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that indigenously developed BrahMos missiles destroyed Pakistani air bases while its air defence system, borrowed from China, remained unused, during Operation Sindoor, which exposed its lies on terrorism to the world.

Got a call at 2:30 from Gen Munir: Pak PM on Nur Khan Airbase strike

Got a call at 2:30 from Gen Munir: Pak PM on Nur Khan Airbase strike

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif admitted that India's ballistic missiles hit Nur Khan Airbase and other sites on May 10, a rare acknowledgement that contradicts Pakistan's usual stance of denial when it comes to Indian military action.

Indo-US NISAR Satellite Set for July Launch

Indo-US NISAR Satellite Set for July Launch

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

NISAR will not be used for surveillance and will be used to observe the earth.

Young IPL stars set to light up T20 Mumbai League

Young IPL stars set to light up T20 Mumbai League

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Mhatre, Raghuvanshi, Kotian star attractions as 280 players go under the hammer

NASA, SpaceX launch mission to bring Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore home

NASA, SpaceX launch mission to bring Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore home

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have been stranded on the ISS for nine months after reaching there in June last year. They were supposed to stay there for about a week.

Nature's great spectacle: Watching Amur falcons roost in Nagaland

Nature's great spectacle: Watching Amur falcons roost in Nagaland

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

And it happens in Nagaland.

SpaceX Dragon docks with ISS to bring back stranded astronauts

SpaceX Dragon docks with ISS to bring back stranded astronauts

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

On Friday, SpaceX and NASA launched a mission to bring back US astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the ISS, where they have been stranded for nine months.

Elon Musk's SpaceX launches ISRO's communication satellite

Elon Musk's SpaceX launches ISRO's communication satellite

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

The 4,700 kg GSAT-N2 High-throughput (HTS) satellite has been injected into the desired orbit, NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) said in a series of posts on microblogging site 'X.

Sunita Williams To Return To Earth Next Week

Sunita Williams To Return To Earth Next Week

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore have been stranded on the International Space Station since June 2024.

IAF's Abhinandan's unit gets 'Falcon Slayers' patches

IAF's Abhinandan's unit gets 'Falcon Slayers' patches

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The new patches given to the 51 Squadron of IAF depict a MiG21 in the foreground along with a red-coloured F-16 with 'Falcon Slayers' written on top and 'AMRAAM Dodgers' written at the bottom of it.

How Kuldeep, Vipraj Foxed RCB Batters

How Kuldeep, Vipraj Foxed RCB Batters

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The standout performers for DC with the ball were Kuldeep Yadav (2-17 in 4 overs) and Vipraj Nigam (2-18 in 4 overs).

8 Indians among 9 rescued from capsized ship off Oman coast

8 Indians among 9 rescued from capsized ship off Oman coast

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Thirteen Indians are among the 16-member crew of a Comoros-flagged oil tanker that went missing after it capsized off the coast of Oman, the country's maritime authority said.

PIX: Barcelona extend LaLiga lead; Bayern, Dortmund draw

PIX: Barcelona extend LaLiga lead; Bayern, Dortmund draw

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Bundesliga and Serie A.

Indian crew member of capsized ship off Oman dies

Indian crew member of capsized ship off Oman dies

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

An Indian crew member of a Comoros-flagged oil tanker that capsized off the Oman coast has died, officials said on Thursday.

Falcon Tyres to allot debentures

Falcon Tyres to allot debentures

Rediff.com8 Feb 2003

Falcon Tyres Ltd fixed February 21 record date to allot one 10 per cent unsecured redeemable non-convertible debenture of Rs 15 for every share held.

SpaceX begins mission to bring back Sunita Williams, Wilmore from ISS

SpaceX begins mission to bring back Sunita Williams, Wilmore from ISS

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

SpaceX launched a reduced two-man crew to the International Space Station on Saturday, carrying supplies and two empty seats for Starliner astronauts awaiting a return home in February after an unplanned eight-and-a-half-month stay in orbit, CBS News reported.

PIX: Barcelona back to winning ways; Inter cruise

PIX: Barcelona back to winning ways; Inter cruise

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Barcelona snapped their four-match winless streak in LaLiga with an emphatic 7-1 victory over Valencia on Sunday.

Inside the stunning Falcon 5X private jet

Inside the stunning Falcon 5X private jet

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Dassault Aviation has unveiled its biggest and most advanced Falcon jet.

Pawan Ruia buys Dunlop, Falcon

Pawan Ruia buys Dunlop, Falcon

Rediff.com3 Dec 2005

Wow! Look At These Planes Over Jodhpur

Wow! Look At These Planes Over Jodhpur

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

The Indian Air Force's Suryakiran aerobatic team dazzles the skies during Phase 2 of Exercise Tarang Shakti 24 with their mesmerising aerial display in Jodhpur.

PIX: Real Madrid outclass Getafe; Juventus held

PIX: Real Madrid outclass Getafe; Juventus held

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Jude Bellingham converted a penalty and Kylian Mbappe added another goal before halftime to spur Real Madrid to a 2-0 victory over Getafe.

Under Trump India-US Space Sector May Soar

Under Trump India-US Space Sector May Soar

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

'With India's growing capabilities in the space sector, this creates promising opportunities for enhanced collaboration and market access.'

Ruia group to make open offers for Dunlop, Falcon

Ruia group to make open offers for Dunlop, Falcon

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

The Pawan Ruia group has finally come out with an open offer for Dunlop India and Falcon Tyres following its indirect acquisition of these two outfits from the Jumbo group in December 2005.

PIX: Barcelona hand Real Madrid a thrashing!

PIX: Barcelona hand Real Madrid a thrashing!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski scored a quick-fire second-half double to set the leaders on course for a thrashing of Real Madrid.

The aviator: How Ratan Tata finally made his group fly

The aviator: How Ratan Tata finally made his group fly

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

In a December 2012 interview, Ratan Tata, then preparing to step down as chairman of Tata Sons, expressed doubts about the Tata group re-entering the aviation sector, calling it a space plagued by "destructive competition". But beneath that frustration lay nearly two decades of failed attempts to conquer the Indian skies. In 1994, Tata, along with Singapore Airlines, had plans to launch a joint venture (JV) airline in India.

FIFA WC: Green Falcons sink talons into Messi's dream

FIFA WC: Green Falcons sink talons into Messi's dream

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Messi said his team knew Saudi Arabia, despite being the team ranked second-lowest in the tournament, could hurt them.

X-37B Takes Off On Secret Mission

X-37B Takes Off On Secret Mission

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

It's the vehicle's first launch atop a SpaceX Falcon heavy rocket which is capable of lifting it far higher than ever before.

SpaceX capsule will bring back Sunita Williams in February '25

SpaceX capsule will bring back Sunita Williams in February '25

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

After months of uncertainty, NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, travelling in the SpaceX Dragon capsule, successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday to bring back Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who had been stuck there since June 2024.

UAE prince loses his falcons, Pak to pay him Rs 3.6 crore

UAE prince loses his falcons, Pak to pay him Rs 3.6 crore

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

After Sheikh Muhammad Sultan Ahmed Mualla lost his falcons at the airport in Rawalpindi in March, the Federal Tax Ombudsman directed the Federal Board of Revenue to pay him Rs 3.5 crore as compensation for the birds and an additional Rs 1 crore for the mental and emotional anguish caused to him, a media report said on Friday.

Chameera ruled out of series against India

Chameera ruled out of series against India

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Pacer Asitha Fernando has been named as Chameera's replacement.

Plane that crashed in Afghanistan wasn't Indian: Officials

Plane that crashed in Afghanistan wasn't Indian: Officials

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Indian officials on Sunday said that an Indian plane was not involved in a crash in Afghanistan amid reports that an aircraft from India met with an accident there on Saturday night.

Another Journey To Space!

Another Journey To Space!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

NASA's SpaceX Crew-6 mission departed for the International Space Station from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, on March 2, 2023.

LS polls: Private jets, helicopter demand to see 40% jump

LS polls: Private jets, helicopter demand to see 40% jump

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Helicopters are anticipated to be more in demand compared to fixed-wing aircraft as choppers will help in providing accessibility to rural and remote areas in a shorter time.

And Radhika-Anant Are Married...

And Radhika-Anant Are Married...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The list of guests included celebrities from across the globe, politicians, the who's who of Hindi and south Indian cinema world and almost all the top cricketers of the country.

Kalki 2898 AD Review: The Force Is Strong

Kalki 2898 AD Review: The Force Is Strong

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Prabhas may be the face of Kalki 2898 AD's heroics but the real bang for your buck is delivered in Amitabh Bachchan's indefatigable energy providing Kalki's biggest wolf-whistle moments, applauds Sukanya Verma.

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.

Hasaranga quits Tests; focuses on limited-overs glory

Hasaranga quits Tests; focuses on limited-overs glory

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

SL all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga retires from Test cricket

What's Raja Chari Doing In Space?

What's Raja Chari Doing In Space?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

On Wednesday, November 10, night, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.