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PHOTOS: Aero India takes off with dazzling flying display

PHOTOS: Aero India takes off with dazzling flying display

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

A breathtaking display cast a spell at the 12th edition of Aero India.

Rafale deal: French Defence Minister to hold talks with Parrikar

Rafale deal: French Defence Minister to hold talks with Parrikar

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian will hold talks with his Indian counterpart Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday.

The transformation of Angelina Jolie

The transformation of Angelina Jolie

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Here's a look at the actress over the years.

Another Russian snub: India puts $8.6 bn fighter on hold

Another Russian snub: India puts $8.6 bn fighter on hold

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

The cancellation of the project has far-reaching implications for the IAF, for which this was once its high-tech future fighter.

Ask Ajit: Stocks to BUY, HOLD or SELL

Ask Ajit: Stocks to BUY, HOLD or SELL

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

A bird in the hand

A bird in the hand

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The ministry of defence has unwisely decided to build just two squadrons of the already developed aircraft -- Tejas Mark I -- and to start developing an even more capable Tejas Mark II. This is an enormous blunder, says Ajai Shukla

High-tech SMEs will now contribute to Tejas, combat vehicle programmes

High-tech SMEs will now contribute to Tejas, combat vehicle programmes

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Aeron Systems, founded in 2008 by Ashvani Shukla and Abhijit Bokil, is looking to contribute to programmes such as the Tejas light combat aircraft

No one drives cars that vintage: IAF chief on MIG-21

No one drives cars that vintage: IAF chief on MIG-21

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa said the IAF is "always cautious and alert" to check any untoward aerial movement on the border.

Eye in the sky.... Here's what to expect at Aero India 2017

Eye in the sky.... Here's what to expect at Aero India 2017

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Starting Tuesday, the four-day Aero India 2017 event will kick off which will feature several state-of-the-art aircraft. Here's a tiny preview of what's to come.

Jobs: India Inc upbeat; 71% cos hiring

Jobs: India Inc upbeat; 71% cos hiring

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

The quarterly global survey asked more than 6,000 firms in 30 countries that whether they were hiring at managerial and professional level and planned to do so in the coming quarter as well.

What ails India's Light Combat Helicopter

What ails India's Light Combat Helicopter

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

The HAL-manufactured aircraft is around 580 kg overweight.

Rajnath: 'Will resolve Kashmir; if not through talks then...'

Rajnath: 'Will resolve Kashmir; if not through talks then...'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Singh paid tributes to soldiers killed in the Kargil War at a memorial in Dras sector.

India to replace AN-32 fleet with Russian help

India to replace AN-32 fleet with Russian help

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

While Bangalore based state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will fork out $300 million, Russia's United Aircraft Cooperation (UAC) will invest a similar amount for the joint venture, which will start rolling out the aircraft by 2017.

India to get its first upgraded Mirage 2000 this month

India to get its first upgraded Mirage 2000 this month

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

India will get its first upgraded Mirage 2000 later this month from France under a Rs 10,000 crore deal.

Pathankot attack: PM Modi holds 2-hour meet with top officials

Pathankot attack: PM Modi holds 2-hour meet with top officials

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday night reviewed the situation arising out of the terror attack at Pathankot air force base and is believed to have discussed with top officials its ramifications on ties with Pakistan.

Navy's Light Combat Aircraft rolls out of the hangar

Navy's Light Combat Aircraft rolls out of the hangar

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

An important milestone for the naval programme of Bangalore-based Aeronautical Development Agency, the aircraft was brought out of the hanger where it was assembled part-by-part during the rollout.

Is this how India is funding the stand-off with China?

Is this how India is funding the stand-off with China?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Has the army confronted China, equipping itself with emergency purchases that have been largely paid for by pensioners, asks Ajai Shukla.

Ladakh Stand-Off: What India is Buying in a Hurry

Ladakh Stand-Off: What India is Buying in a Hurry

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

On the shopping list: Light tanks, anti-tank guided missiles, UAVs, assault rifles, fighter aircraft.

'For him the nation came first; himself last'

'For him the nation came first; himself last'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Squadron Leader Samir Abrol's brother Sushant, who brought back his older sibling's coffin draped in the Tricolour, tells Archana Masih why life will never be the same again.

Fed Cup: Churchill down Mumbai FC 1-0, Bagan held

Fed Cup: Churchill down Mumbai FC 1-0, Bagan held

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Star striker Odafe Onyeka Okolie converted a penalty deep into the second half as Churchill Brothers prevailed over Mumbai FC 1-0 in their second league match of the Federation Cup football tournament in Silchar, Kolkata, on Wednesday.

How IAF chief plans to solve fighter jet shortage

How IAF chief plans to solve fighter jet shortage

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria's plan includes building 83 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft in quick time to fill the light fighter vacancies left by the retirement of MiG-21 and MiG-27 fighters.

'When Sachin retires I want to bat at No 4'

'When Sachin retires I want to bat at No 4'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2010

He is one of most destructive batsmen in contemporary cricket, and all his achievements have come as an opener. Yet, surprisingly, Virender Sehwag revealed that he would like to bat in the middle order.

Jovetic double helps Fiorentina stun Liverpool

Jovetic double helps Fiorentina stun Liverpool

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Teenage talent Stevan Jovetic struck twice to help Fiorentina sweep aside Liverpool 2-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday and earn their first points in Group E.

Ask Ajit: Stocks to BUY, HOLD, SELL

Ask Ajit: Stocks to BUY, HOLD, SELL

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

The 21 year old who designs IAF's patches of honour

The 21 year old who designs IAF's patches of honour

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Saurav Chordia's morale patches celebrate bravery and glorify events that are significant for different IAF units or squadrons.

Slowdown hits government finances

Slowdown hits government finances

Rediff.com21 Apr 2009

The economic slowdown and the accompanying moderation in the pace of revenue growth has adversely hit the financial health of governments, both Union as well as states, in the financial year 2008-09, according to the Reserve Bank of India's quarterly review of the economy.

Defence ministry scraps Rs 6,000-cr tender for light choppers

Defence ministry scraps Rs 6,000-cr tender for light choppers

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

The defence ministry on Friday scrapped a scam-tainted tender worth over Rs 6,000 crore to procure 197 light helicopters from foreign vendors and decided to allow indigenous players to manufacture these choppers for the armed forces.

Euro 2016: Welsh underdogs revel in greatest night with Belgium win

Euro 2016: Welsh underdogs revel in greatest night with Belgium win

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Ecstatic Wales coach Chris Coleman praised his "soldiers" after a shock 3-1 win over Belgium at Euro 2016 took the country to their first major tournament semi-final, and said they could match anyone if they were not afraid to fail.

Govt decides to close existing Bangalore airport

Govt decides to close existing Bangalore airport

Rediff.com13 May 2008

This was decided after Bangalore International Airport Ltd, the private consortium developing the greenfield airport, rejected the civil aviation ministry's proposal of keeping both the airports operational. The Karnataka high court had recently advised the government to reconsider the concession agreement with the private developers, which says that the existing airport in Bangalore should be shut down after the new one starts functioning.

Praful Patel questions barring PSUs from mega IAF tender

Praful Patel questions barring PSUs from mega IAF tender

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

The deal is estimated to be worth Rs 12,000 crore.

'There's something extremely fishy in the Rafale deal'

'There's something extremely fishy in the Rafale deal'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

'There is no secrecy clause to the price (of the aircraft).' 'There can be secrecy on the capability of the nuclear payload of aircraft and things like that, but the price is hardly a secret.'

Deccan launches chopper services in Bangalore

Deccan launches chopper services in Bangalore

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

Private sector helicopter charter company Deccan Aviation on Monday announced the launch of helicopter charter service from the Bangalore International Airport to select locations in the city.

Ask Ajit: 'Bought shares at peak; please advice'

Ask Ajit: 'Bought shares at peak; please advice'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

R-Day parade weapons send Russia a message

R-Day parade weapons send Russia a message

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

American armaments dominated the defence services's show of weaponry.

Short-pitched deliveries are a concern: Ganguly

Short-pitched deliveries are a concern: Ganguly

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly does not read much into India's failure in the second ICC World Twenty20 and says Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Co. will erase their bitter memories by bouncing back in the four-match ODI series in the West Indies.

Indo-Russian fifth-generation fighter by 2009-end

Indo-Russian fifth-generation fighter by 2009-end

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

Russia has said the maiden flight of the fifth generation fighter aircraft (FGFA), being developed by its Sukhoi design bureau in tie-up with Indian aerospace and defence major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), will be made by the end of the year.

Bangalore airport to see huge passenger traffic

Bangalore airport to see huge passenger traffic

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

The new Bangalore international airport, scheduled to start flight operations from March 30, will far exceed its passenger traffic forecast from the very first day.

From 155 million to 217 million, Rafale cost went up by 40%

From 155 million to 217 million, Rafale cost went up by 40%

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

'It is not clear how the NDA government -- including Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, backed by senior IAF officials -- claimed that the 36 Rafale contract with Dassault in 2016 cost the IAF 20% less than Dassault's 126 Rafale offer,' notes Ajai Shukla in the first of a three-part series.

New Bangalore airport to open by end of May

New Bangalore airport to open by end of May

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

The government on Tuesday said the new Bangalore airport would be made operational by the last week of May, while keeping alive the option of allowing small aircraft to use the existing HAL airport. Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said extensive discussions were held with BIAL, the operators of the new airport. The High Court had earlier advised the government to explore the possibility of allowing the existing airport run by HAL to function.

Airlines, staff want existing airports to stay

Airlines, staff want existing airports to stay

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

Even as the date for the two new state-of-the-art international airports in Bangalore and Hyderabad to start operations comes closer, lobbying to prevent closure of the existing facilities -- at the Airport Authority of India's Begumpet airport in Hyderabad and HAL airport in Bangalore -- has got louder.