News for 'Safe Landing'

Manchester United plane aborts landing in Germany

Manchester United plane aborts landing in Germany

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Manchester United's plane had to abort its landing seconds from touchdown as the squad flew to Germany for Wednesday's Champions League match with Bayer Leverkusen, British media reported.

WATCH! Jaguar pilot drops bombs to save lives

WATCH! Jaguar pilot drops bombs to save lives

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Immediately after the take off, it encountered a flock of birds. The bird hit resulted in the failure of one of its engines.

Stranded in Russia for 2 days, Air India flyers finally reach US

Stranded in Russia for 2 days, Air India flyers finally reach US

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Flight AI173 from Delhi was diverted to Magadan in Russia on Tuesday owing to an engine glitch, the Tata Group-owned private carrier said in a statement.

MiG-21 crashes in MP, pilot ejects safely

MiG-21 crashes in MP, pilot ejects safely

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

An Indian Air Force MiG-21 'Bison' fighter aircraft crashed on Friday, apparently due to an engine problem, while on a routine sortie in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district, but the pilot ejected safely.The plane went down at 11.25 am near Bela-Bhimlat village, at approximately 150 km south-west of Gwalior air base after taking off from there. A rescue helicopter was sent to fetch the pilot, the spokesman said, adding that a court of inquiry has been ordered into the incident.

India Needs A National Security Strategy

India Needs A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The National Security Strategy document should flag all major issues concerning security strategy and provide guidelines to concerned departments to work out suitable action plans. Since the global and regional geopolitical canvas is dynamic, the NSS document should be deliberated at length before formulation and should be reviewed periodically, recommends Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

MiG-21 crashes near Jamnagar in Gujarat, pilot safe

MiG-21 crashes near Jamnagar in Gujarat, pilot safe

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

The pilot, who sustained injuries, was later rescued by an IAF chopper

IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Kolkata after smoke alert

IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Kolkata after smoke alert

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

IndiGo confirmed the incident but said the aircraft did not face any technical issue in the past.

Chopper carrying Asaram Bapu's son crash-lands

Chopper carrying Asaram Bapu's son crash-lands

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

A private helicopter carrying self-styled godman Asaram Bapu's son Narayan Sai and three others crash-landed, apparently due to a technical snag, in a cemetery at Gomatipur area in Ahmedabad, police said.

Kerala woman cadet onboard ship seized by Iran returns home

Kerala woman cadet onboard ship seized by Iran returns home

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

At the airport, Joseph was received by the regional passport officer.

New govt may kick off pesticide, seed reforms

New govt may kick off pesticide, seed reforms

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

With farm Acts out of the picture, the government may look at reforming the input side of the agriculture sector - regulations and rules that govern seeds, fertilisers and plant chemicals. Sources said such a blueprint, which is aimed at making the life of farmers easier, with quicker approvals but not compromising on quality, is in the works as part of the 100-day agenda of Modi 3.0. Also, ways to administer fertiliser subsidy more effectively and cutting down on leakages and diversions to build on the success of neem-coated urea are being thought of.

'Are you alive? Please tell me you are alive'

'Are you alive? Please tell me you are alive'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

'There is no safe spot in Gaza.' 'Israeli airstrikes are targeting everything, everywhere.' 'Hospitals, mosques, churches, schools have been bombed. These are places where people were taking shelter.'

Israel: 'The situation has never been so bad'

Israel: 'The situation has never been so bad'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

An Indian caregiver in Ashkelon, Israel, recounts what he saw the day Israel saw its worst attack by land, air and sea.

European agency tracks Chandrayaan-3 lander module from 3 stations

European agency tracks Chandrayaan-3 lander module from 3 stations

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Besides the scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation, officials at the European Space Agency are also involved in tracking the lander module of the Chandrayaan-3 mission which is minutes away from making a soft landing on the surface of the moon, a senior scientist said on Wednesday.

'They are targeting us because we respect the law of the land'

'They are targeting us because we respect the law of the land'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

'They are targeting us because we respect the law of the land, don't indulge in illegal or unlawful activities, are educated and literate enough to articulate the acts of injustice against us (the Muslim community).'

Kanpur: Aircraft hits antelope, passengers safe

Kanpur: Aircraft hits antelope, passengers safe

Rediff.com28 Feb 2008

Passengers of an Allahabad-bound Air India flight had a narrow escape on Thursday as the aircraft hit a Neelgai (antelope) shortly after landing at the Ahirwa Airport in Kanpur on Thursday.

Briton dead, many hurt as turbulence hits SIA flight; 3 Indians among flyers

Briton dead, many hurt as turbulence hits SIA flight; 3 Indians among flyers

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The airline confirmed that there were injuries onboard, and stated that all "possible assistance" will be provided to the passengers on the aircraft.

Space shuttle Endeavour completes its last mission

Space shuttle Endeavour completes its last mission

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

Endeavour and its crew safely returned to the Earth on Wednesday after 16 days, successfully completing its last mission and the penultimate flight in NASA's 30-year-old space shuttle programme.

2 planes make emergency landings in Mumbai, Delhi

2 planes make emergency landings in Mumbai, Delhi

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

Two civilian planes with 200 passengers on board landed safely in emergency conditions at the airports in Mumbai and Delhi on Tuesday evening after the pilots reported some technical problems in the aircraft.

Modi reveals names of Gaganyan mission astronauts. They are...

Modi reveals names of Gaganyan mission astronauts. They are...

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The four astronauts are -- Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, Angad Prathap, Ajit Krishnan, and Shubhanshu Shukla -- Modi said at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) at Thumba near the Kerala state capital.

Indian flight lands under emergency conditions

Indian flight lands under emergency conditions

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

The IC-657, Mumbai-Delhi flight landed at 0747 hours, airport sources said.

Cricketers' flight makes emergency landing

Cricketers' flight makes emergency landing

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

A Jet Airways flight carrying the Australian cricket team and a few Indian players made an emergency landing in Nagpur after it was hit by a bird, 10 minutes after take-off on Monday morning.

'No Nation Will Question Our Power'

'No Nation Will Question Our Power'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'No enemy will doubt our might.'

Air India flight hits wall at Trichy airport, all passengers safe

Air India flight hits wall at Trichy airport, all passengers safe

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The plane lost contact with air traffic control officials and landed in Mumbai after around four hours.

If Modi can stop wars, then why is he unable to...: Priyanka

If Modi can stop wars, then why is he unable to...: Priyanka

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Targeting Modi over inflation, Priyanka called him a "mehengai" man.

Meet The Real Heroes of India

Meet The Real Heroes of India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

President Droupadi Murmu conferred 26 Shaurya Chakras (seven posthumous) to personnel of the armed forces, Central Armed Police Forces and state/Union Territory Police during a defence investiture ceremony.

U-14 girls football team return safely from quake-hit Nepal

U-14 girls football team return safely from quake-hit Nepal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

The Indian U-14 Girls' team landed safely in New Delhi from an earthquake struck Kathmandu on Sunday.

Sikh man attacked in Haryana, alleges he was called 'Khalistani'

Sikh man attacked in Haryana, alleges he was called 'Khalistani'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

The matter is being investigated, they said and added that so far, there is no evidence that the "Khalistani" slur was used.

Candidates champ Gukesh returns to hero's welcome

Candidates champ Gukesh returns to hero's welcome

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Hundreds of students from the Velammal Vidyalaya, the school where Gukesh studies, lined up at the airport at least one hour before his flight landed to greet the 17-year-old chess prodigy.

Iran Air flight makes emergency landing in Mumbai

Iran Air flight makes emergency landing in Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Sep 2008

There were 294 passengers on-board when the aircraft made the emergency landing, a Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) official said, adding that, all passengers were safe. "Full emergency was declared on Iran Air flight, IR-811, after one of its engine caught fire. The incident happened when the aircraft had flown some 90 nautical miles from Mumbai," an official said.

IndiGo flyer booked for trying to open emergency exit

IndiGo flyer booked for trying to open emergency exit

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

A passenger on board an IndiGo flight to Mumbai from Nagpur allegedly attempted to remove the cover of the emergency exit when the aircraft was approaching for landing in Mumbai, the airline said.

Separatists in Canada crossing 'big red line': Indian envoy

Separatists in Canada crossing 'big red line': Indian envoy

Rediff.com8 May 2024

"Indians will decide the fate of India, not the foreigners," Verma told the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations, a prominent think-tank.

Hardik Pandya's mysterious ritual breaks the Internet!

Hardik Pandya's mysterious ritual breaks the Internet!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Spectators couldn't help but notice Pandya's silent communion with the ball just moments before he bowled to the Pakistani opener.

4 Gaganyaan astronauts are among IAF's, and India's, finest

4 Gaganyaan astronauts are among IAF's, and India's, finest

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

IAF's four fighter pilots undergoing rigorous training for the landmark Gaganyaan mission, and who earned the 'astronaut wings' on Tuesday, have a stellar resume. They have a flying experience in the range of nearly 2,000-3,000 hours and two of them are recipients of the prestigious 'Sword of Honour'.

Vikram, Pragyan fall asleep on Moon, will they wake up on Sep 22?

Vikram, Pragyan fall asleep on Moon, will they wake up on Sep 22?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Vikram and Pragyan payloads are now in a power-off mode until the south pole of the lunar surface is back in the range of the Sun again.

What Makes Yodha Different

What Makes Yodha Different

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

This is the first time that a trailer has been launched midair.

ISRO will conduct first Gaganyaan test flight on Oct 21: Minister

ISRO will conduct first Gaganyaan test flight on Oct 21: Minister

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The test vehicle development flight (TV-D1) will be conducted at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh to test the crew module that is scheduled to house Indian astronauts during the human spaceflight late next year.

'You See A New Janhvi Kapoor Each Time'

'You See A New Janhvi Kapoor Each Time'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

'I felt more deeply moved by my character Mahima than I have with any other character.'

No bomb found, Moscow-Goa flight delayed by 15 hrs

No bomb found, Moscow-Goa flight delayed by 15 hrs

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The flight was diverted to the Jamnagar airport following a bomb threat and made a safe emergency landing there at 9.49 pm on Monday, officials had said.

Boxing Worlds: Nikhat Zareen, Manisha power into pre-quarters

Boxing Worlds: Nikhat Zareen, Manisha power into pre-quarters

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Nikhat beat the reigning African champion by a 5-0 unanimous verdict to notch her second win in the tournament.