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US-Canada border crossings shut after car explodes killing two

US-Canada border crossings shut after car explodes killing two

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Two people were killed in a 'vehicle explosion' at the United States-Canada border crossing near Niagara Falls in the afternoon hours on Wednesday, CBS News reported citing sources.

Indian Navy gets 2 multi-role helicopters from US

Indian Navy gets 2 multi-role helicopters from US

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

The MH-60R helicopter is an all-weather maritime helicopter designed to support multiple missions with state-of-the-art avionics.

F-21 won't be sold to anyone if IAF buys it: Lockheed Martin

F-21 won't be sold to anyone if IAF buys it: Lockheed Martin

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Lockheed, which has a longstanding relationship of 25 years with India, unveiled the F-21 during the Aero India show in Bengaluru in February, saying it will address the Indian Air Force's unique requirements.

IAF expansion plan will have F-16 bid

IAF expansion plan will have F-16 bid

Rediff.com17 Nov 2004

F-16 will be there, (Swedish) Grippen, Mirage 2000 and MiG 29 will be there.

Dow chief not a part of Obama's biz delegation

Dow chief not a part of Obama's biz delegation

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

As Air Force One landed in India's financial capital with promises of bonding between the United States and the country in many sectors, one of the key people missing from Barack Obama's 200-member business delegation was, The Dow Chemical Company chief.

Raging winter storm has so far killed 50 people in US

Raging winter storm has so far killed 50 people in US

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

The extreme circumstances in western New York were caused by numbing cold, howling winds, and heavy 'lake-effect' snow, which was picked up by freezing air flowing over warmer lake waters.

Obama-Cameron 'bromance' NAUSEATING, says UK oppn

Obama-Cameron 'bromance' NAUSEATING, says UK oppn

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

British Prime Minister David Cameron has revealed that United States President Barack Obama 'tucked him up in bed' while he was on board Air Force One during his recent trip to America.

India, US ask Pakistan to act decisively against terror

India, US ask Pakistan to act decisively against terror

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

The demand for action by Pakistan was made through a joint statement issued after the 2+2 ministerial attended by the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

With 6 hugs, Modi, Trump show off their chemistry

With 6 hugs, Modi, Trump show off their chemistry

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

The PM is well known for his vigorous hugs and handshakes with world leaders.

PHOTOS: 1st phase of Malabar exercise in Bay of Bengal

PHOTOS: 1st phase of Malabar exercise in Bay of Bengal

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The mega exercise took place at a time India and China are locked in a nearly six-month-long bitter border standoff in eastern Ladakh.

'Benazir wanted retaliatory strikes on India'

'Benazir wanted retaliatory strikes on India'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

Slain Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto had asked the Pakistan Air Force to be ready for attacking India's nuclear facilities, when reports surfaced in 1990 that United States, Israel and India were planning to strike Pakistan's nuclear establishments.

We will do what we said, says China as Pelosi flies out of Taiwan

We will do what we said, says China as Pelosi flies out of Taiwan

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

China on Wednesday said it will take "strong and effective" countermeasures against the US and Taiwan for violating the "One-China policy", as the US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi successfully completed her visit to Taipei disregarding Beijing's vociferous threats.

India, US bid to finalise key defence deals ahead of Trump's visit

India, US bid to finalise key defence deals ahead of Trump's visit

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Official sources said talks were underway to wrap up negotiations on procurement of a missile defence system by India from the US for $1.86 billion.

Will it still be called Air India?

Will it still be called Air India?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha emphasised that the brand name has both sentimental and economical value.

Pakistan executes 7 more terror convicts

Pakistan executes 7 more terror convicts

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Seven terror convicts were hanged on Tuesday in jails across Pakistan, including a junior technician at Pakistan Air Force who was involved in the attack on former military ruler Pervez Musharraf.

Hope fades as search for missing AirAsia plane hits land

Hope fades as search for missing AirAsia plane hits land

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The multinational search for the missing AirAsia flight entered the third day on Tuesday after a futile day-long scanning of the JavaSea where the Airbus 320-200 is believed to have gone down with 162 passengers and crew.

What Mahabali Won't Hear

What Mahabali Won't Hear

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Questions that the state had come to recognise over time but consistently delayed treating seriously because doing so requires an overhaul of perspective and lifestyle, notes Shyam G Menon.

Spy reveals back-door deals of ISI, US, Taliban

Spy reveals back-door deals of ISI, US, Taliban

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Former Inter-Services Intelligence official Khalid Khawaja, considered to be a close friend of Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, has exposed the murky deals between the spy agency, the Pakistan army, the militants.Khawaja, a former air force squadron leader, claims that he was captured by militants while trying to finalise a deal between them and the army. According to him, the ISI had sent him to North Waziristan to broker a deal between the militants and the Pakistan army.

US goes all out for Rs 49,000 cr IAF deal

US goes all out for Rs 49,000 cr IAF deal

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

The Barack Obama administration has launched a concerted and aggressive campaign on behalf of United States's fighter aircraft manufacturers to push for the 'mother of all deals'-- the $11 billion medium multi-role combat aircraft deal for 126 fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force. The deal could give the ailing US economy a major boost in terms of both exports and thousands of jobs.

US following legislation on status of J-K: Official

US following legislation on status of J-K: Official

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

The US had also said there was an "urgent need" for dialogue among all actors to reduce tensions and to avoid a potential military escalation in South Asia.

Anarchy In Manipur: Modi Missing Big Picture

Anarchy In Manipur: Modi Missing Big Picture

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Unless the anarchy in Manipur is brought under control quickly, we are sowing the seeds of a flare up in the entire North East and the end of our dream of checking China in South East Asia, warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Bush leaves for India

Bush leaves for India

Rediff.com1 Mar 2006

The president left Washington, DC, around midnight IST.

Will the IAF fly this Super Viper fighter aircraft?

Will the IAF fly this Super Viper fighter aircraft?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

United States aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin Corporation has offered India its tailor-made advanced F-16IN Super Viper aircraft for the Indian Air Force.

Pilot error caused Dhruv crash in Ecuador: Probe

Pilot error caused Dhruv crash in Ecuador: Probe

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

In a big relief to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, pilot error was found to have caused the crash of the India-made Advance Light Helicopter 'Dhruv' in Ecuador in October, a probe conducted in the United States and India into the mishap has revealed. The crash, during a military parade on October 28 in the South American country, injuring two pilots, was considered a major setback to India's efforts to market its indigenous helicopters overseas.

Cop injured in US Capitol riot dies, toll rises to 5

Cop injured in US Capitol riot dies, toll rises to 5

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

US Capitol Police Officer Brian D Sicknick was injured while engaging with protesters on Wednesday and returned to his division office, where he collapsed.

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