News for 'Indian Ocean'

After 3 years, MH370 search ends with no plane

After 3 years, MH370 search ends with no plane

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

The search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has come to an end with passengers' families being informed that the effort to find the plane has been suspended.

ISRO's Aditya L1 captures high-energy X-ray glimpse of solar flares

ISRO's Aditya L1 captures high-energy X-ray glimpse of solar flares

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

ISRO's maiden solar mission, Aditya L1, has captured its first high energy X-ray glimpse of solar flares. During its first observation period from approximately October 29, the High Energy L1 Orbiting X-ray Spectrometer (HEL1OS) on board Aditya-L1 spacecraft has recorded the impulsive phase of solar flares, the space agency said in a statement on Tuesday.

Prince Narula-Yuvika Chaudhary's Maldives honeymoon

Prince Narula-Yuvika Chaudhary's Maldives honeymoon

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The newlyweds have zoomed off to the Indian Ocean atolls for their honeymoon.

122 potential objects spotted in Malaysian jet search

122 potential objects spotted in Malaysian jet search

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Malaysia on Wednesday said 122 potential objects have been spotted in new satellite imagery in the "most credible lead" so far in tracing the Malaysian airliner that crashed in southern Indian Ocean.

India driving force of Quad, says White House

India driving force of Quad, says White House

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

India is a driving force of the Quad and an engine for regional growth, said the White House, days after foreign ministers of the countries, which are part of the grouping, met in Melbourne.

Navy Chief reviews combat readiness amid standoff with China

Navy Chief reviews combat readiness amid standoff with China

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

In his remarks, Admiral Singh complimented his force for continuously maintaining 'peak combat-readiness' and 'high tempo' of operations over the past few months, they said.

Plan Your Weekend OTT Watch

Plan Your Weekend OTT Watch

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Bring on the popcorn, the OTT scene is buzzing with three things -- entertainment, entertainment, entertainment.

India to begin bidding for 6 submarines worth Rs 55,000 cr by Oct

India to begin bidding for 6 submarines worth Rs 55,000 cr by Oct

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

The defence ministry has already shortlisted two Indian shipyards and five foreign defence majors for the project, being billed as one of biggest "Make in India" ventures.

Confirmed: Debris found on Reunion Island is of MH370

Confirmed: Debris found on Reunion Island is of MH370

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Malaysia has confirmed that a piece of aircraft wreckage found on an Indian Ocean island last week is from missing flight MH370, solving the mystery of the plane that disappeared with 239 people on board more than a year ago.

India to host first-ever global maritime summit, announces PM

India to host first-ever global maritime summit, announces PM

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

He said India would continue to actively pursue and promote its geo-political, strategic and economic interests on the seas, in particular the Indian Ocean.

Sea-borne terror and piracy key challenges: Modi@ IFR

Sea-borne terror and piracy key challenges: Modi@ IFR

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

The prime minister also pitched for respecting freedom of navigation against the backdrop of South China sea dispute.

US should help India develop next-gen aircraft carriers: Expert

US should help India develop next-gen aircraft carriers: Expert

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Noted security expert Ashley J Tellis has said that it was imperative for India and the United States to collaborate on developing the former's naval capability by developing next-generation aircraft carriers.

Southwest Monsoon to be normal this year: Skymet

Southwest Monsoon to be normal this year: Skymet

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

According to Skymet Weather, the initial surge in the Monsoon rains can be attributed to the transition of El Nino into the neutral phase.

What's Special About Rohit's Shoes?

What's Special About Rohit's Shoes?

Rediff.com3 May 2022

His specially designed shoes showed a turtle swimming in the pristine blue waters of the ocean, with the message 'End Plastic Waste' written on it.

Australian beach debris not from missing MH370

Australian beach debris not from missing MH370

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

A metal object found on a beach in Western Australia does not belong to a Malaysian jet that vanished nearly seven weeks ago, authorities said on Thursday even as a robotic mini-submarine scouring the Indian Ocean seabed scanned more than 90 per cent of the focused search area.

Robotic sub makes another attempt to locate MH370

Robotic sub makes another attempt to locate MH370

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

Autonomous underwater vehicle Bluefin 21, a US Navy probe equipped with side-scan sonar, has focused the search on an area in the southern Indian Ocean where four acoustic signals were detected that led authorities to believe that the plane's black box may be located there.

Navy signs $100-mn deal for maintenance of Boeing's P-8Is

Navy signs $100-mn deal for maintenance of Boeing's P-8Is

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Boeing also won a $4.5-billion contract for 10 C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft, and will soon start delivery of $3 billion contracts to supply 22 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and 15 CH-47F Chinook heavy lift helicopters., reports Ajai Shukla.

Eyeing China, India-Japan ink mutual military logistics pact

Eyeing China, India-Japan ink mutual military logistics pact

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

The agreement provides for creation of an enabling framework for closer cooperation and interoperability, besides allowing militaries of the two countries to use each other's bases and facilities for repair and replenishment of supplies, the official said.

Nepal quake triggered Sikkim flash floods? Scientists to find out

Nepal quake triggered Sikkim flash floods? Scientists to find out

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The NRSC satellite imagery revealed that the lake covered approximately 162.7 hectares. Its area increased to 167.4 hectares on September 28 but drastically reduced to 60.3 hectares.

Australia brace for trial by spin against Sri Lanka

Australia brace for trial by spin against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Opener David Warner is still looking for his first Test hundred against Sri Lanka while Smith has managed only one century in his last 18 Tests.

Will debris help find MH370?

Will debris help find MH370?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Was Flight MH370 diverted en route Beijing? What exactly caused the fatal crash? Even as Malaysia confirms that the wing part washed ashore Reunion Island was from the missing jet, crucial questions remain unanswered

Is India's NavIC Better Than GPS?

Is India's NavIC Better Than GPS?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

NavIC consists of a constellation of seven satellites and a network of ground stations and is touted to be more accurate than GPS.

Search for MH370 could take decades: Malaysia Airlines

Search for MH370 could take decades: Malaysia Airlines

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

The search for the missing Malaysian aircraft may take "decades" as its wreckage could be spread over a big area in the Indian Ocean, a top Malaysia Airlines official said, while criticising the government for not informing them about the air turn back made by the jet.

India announces 6 crore rupees for UN tsunami fund

India announces 6 crore rupees for UN tsunami fund

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

A decade after a massive tsunami triggered by an earthquake smashed the coastline of around 14 nations; India on Friday announced a $1 million (around Rs 6 crore) contribution to a United Nations fund for strengthening early warning systems for natural disasters.

'Rahul seems like an angry young man'

'Rahul seems like an angry young man'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

'His way of communication is different than the first yatra.' 'Maybe his anger and frustration stems from the fact that no one is asking hard questions to the government and he is trying to do that.'

6.5 intensity quake jolts Andaman and Nicobar Islands

6.5 intensity quake jolts Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

A moderate intensity earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale shook the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Friday evening but there were no reports of casualty or damage.

MH370: Window panes, aircraft cushions washed up, says Malaysia

MH370: Window panes, aircraft cushions washed up, says Malaysia

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

More plane parts have been washed up on Reunion Island where a wing part from missing Flight MH30 was recovered, the Malaysian transport ministry said on Thursday.

IN PICS: The MAGIC of Kenya

IN PICS: The MAGIC of Kenya

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Here are five new things you can do while in Kenya this summer.

Modi, Johnson hold talks, discuss Ukraine, defence ties

Modi, Johnson hold talks, discuss Ukraine, defence ties

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Ahead of the talks, the United Kingdom said it will offer India the best of British know-how on building battle-winning aircraft.

Vagsheer, the last of 6 submarines under Project 75, launched

Vagsheer, the last of 6 submarines under Project 75, launched

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders in Mumbai on Wednesday launched INS Vagsheer, the last of the six submarines under Project 75.

Fully ready to deal with any threat from China: Navy chief

Fully ready to deal with any threat from China: Navy chief

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

"Whatever we are doing is in close coordination and synergy with the army and the Indian Air Force to produce desired results," he said.

India wants to buy Predator Guardian UAVs from the US

India wants to buy Predator Guardian UAVs from the US

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

India has sent a letter of request to the United States seeking to purchase patrol drones for protection and vigilance of its maritime assets in the Indian Ocean, sources said.

Monsoon 2019 likely to be below normal: Skymet

Monsoon 2019 likely to be below normal: Skymet

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

East India, along with a major portion of central India, is likely to be at a higher risk of being rain deficient, especially during the first half of the season.

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.

DRDO's 'Sindhu Netra' to keep an eye on Chinese activities in IOR

DRDO's 'Sindhu Netra' to keep an eye on Chinese activities in IOR

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

In a boost for the country's surveillance capabilities to monitor activities of both military warships and merchant shipping in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), the 'Sindhu Netra' satellite developed by a team of young scientists from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was successfully deployed in space on Sunday.

Into the Wild review

Into the Wild review

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

More emotions, less action! Ajay Devgn shows his vulnerable side while trying to survive on an uninhibited Island with Bear Grylls, observes Namrata Thakker.

India's naval might in full display at President's Fleet Review

India's naval might in full display at President's Fleet Review

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

The theme of the President's Fleet Review-2022 was 'Indian Navy -- 75 years in Service of the Nation', commemorating the Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

Underwater search for Flight MH370 resumes; hunt to end next week

Underwater search for Flight MH370 resumes; hunt to end next week

Rediff.com22 May 2014

The robotic mini-submarine deployed to search for the crashed MH370's debris on Thursday resumed the hunt after eight days of suspended operations ahead of its final week of scouring the Indian Ocean seabed, which will now be mapped to locate the final resting place of the jet.

India's Value For The US Goes Beyond Its Capacity To Wage War

India's Value For The US Goes Beyond Its Capacity To Wage War

Rediff.com9 May 2023

The Indian position on the Russia-Ukraine war and the unconditional treaty between China and Russia appear to have caused some ripples in India-US relations and led to a reappraisal of India's usefulness to the US in the eventuality of a conflict with China, notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Post-vax row settlement, Modi, Johnson talk trade, vaccine certification

Post-vax row settlement, Modi, Johnson talk trade, vaccine certification

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi spoke over phone on Monday during which they took stock of India-UK trade and defence talks, opening up of international travel between the two countries and climate action targets in the lead up to the COP26 summit, Downing Street said.