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'Indian Navy is confident of rising to any challenge'

'Indian Navy is confident of rising to any challenge'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

'The Indian Navy has sufficient combat power in areas of interest to India that can quickly scale up operations if the need arises.' 'This includes all the choke points leading into the Indian Ocean as also areas within.'

Here are some magnificent flying machines at Aero India!

Here are some magnificent flying machines at Aero India!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The Bengaluru skies dazzled with somersaults and stunts by metal birds.

Kalrock to invest Rs 1K crore as Jet readies to take wings

Kalrock to invest Rs 1K crore as Jet readies to take wings

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

The winning bid attracted over 99 per cent votes, with lenders overwhelmingly voting for a revival instead of recovery through liquidation.

VVIP travel: Govt owes about Rs 600 crore to Air India

VVIP travel: Govt owes about Rs 600 crore to Air India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Air India's turnaround plan staggered over a period of 9 years.

US okays sale of 2 missile defence systems for PM's Air India One

US okays sale of 2 missile defence systems for PM's Air India One

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Once installed, the LAIRCAM system increases crew-warning time, decreases false alarm rates and automatically counters advanced intermediate range missile systems.

CoBRA officer killed, 9 commandos injured in blast by Naxals

CoBRA officer killed, 9 commandos injured in blast by Naxals

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

They said the IED blast took place in the Chintalnar forest area of the district around 9 pm on Saturday and the injured personnel were evacuated by a Mi-17 V5 helicopter of the Indian Air Force around midnight.

Tatas likely to take call on cash-strapped Air India bid this week

Tatas likely to take call on cash-strapped Air India bid this week

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

The last date to submit bids is March 17 but the deadline could be extended if there are requests from potential bidders.

Rahul's talk with TN college students didn't violate poll code: EC

Rahul's talk with TN college students didn't violate poll code: EC

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

However, Sahoo has sought 'further information' on Gandhi's speech.

US will make Life Hell for the Taliban

US will make Life Hell for the Taliban

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The US is not in a forgiving mood for being humiliated in such a manner by an insurgent force and made to look 'loser' internationally, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

IndiGo crisis explained: Planes, planes everywhere, but no one to fly them

IndiGo crisis explained: Planes, planes everywhere, but no one to fly them

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

IndiGo's situation points to a deeper malaise where skill shortage can challenge India's status as the fastest-growing aviation market, say experts.

Vistara launch may get delayed by a couple of months

Vistara launch may get delayed by a couple of months

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

The airline, which is slated to get its first Airbus A-320 soon, had earlier announced plans to start operations in October.

Tata Sons reaches for the sky, infuses more funds in Vistara, AirAsia

Tata Sons reaches for the sky, infuses more funds in Vistara, AirAsia

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

The infusion will help the airlines plan their next rounds of operations as easing of 5/20 norms

Mahindra gets nod to sell its airplanes in India

Mahindra gets nod to sell its airplanes in India

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

India's Mahindra group can finally start selling its airplanes in India after it got all approvals from the country's civil aviation ministry, Chairman and Managing Director Anand Mahindra said.

Is Jet eligible to operate on international routes?

Is Jet eligible to operate on international routes?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The airline informed the ministry that it would operate 75 planes by April-end.

'It's not the end of the journey', Naresh Goyal to Jet staff

'It's not the end of the journey', Naresh Goyal to Jet staff

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

In an emotionally-charged letter to the 22,000-strong employees, Goyal said the approval of the debt-recast plan will put the carrier on a "sounder and sustainable" financial footing.

Vistara set for Jan 9 take-off, Delhi fog could be spoiler

Vistara set for Jan 9 take-off, Delhi fog could be spoiler

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Bookings are already open, trial flights are being conducted.

China debate in Parliament should be constructive

China debate in Parliament should be constructive

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

India-China relations have always attracted Parliament's attention and there have always been useful and productive and constructive discussions how to engage with China, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Air India bid deadline may be extended till Dec 15

Air India bid deadline may be extended till Dec 15

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

To attract potential suitors, the government will ease asset valuation norms for Air India by allowing bidders to put in offers on an enterprise value basis, a source said on Monday. To begin with, the government is likely to further extend the deadline for putting in a preliminary expression of interest for the loss-making national carrier to December 15. The source said bids will be sought on an enterprise value basis - a popular valuation methodology for takeover deals.

Radical anti-hijacking Bill in the works

Radical anti-hijacking Bill in the works

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The Bill proposes death penalty for hijackers and stringent punishment for people acting in concert with such anti-national forces.

Drones still can't deliver packages even in green zones

Drones still can't deliver packages even in green zones

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Use cases for drones are, however, immense - industrial inspections, geospatial surveys, agricultural surveys, and general surveillance and security.

Centre's Taliban Response Puts UP BJP in A Fix

Centre's Taliban Response Puts UP BJP in A Fix

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

The pressure on Delhi mellowed Lucknow's ruling dispensation's initial enthusiasm to try and draw electoral mileage from the developments in Afghanistan.

12 more coronavirus cases in India, total 58

12 more coronavirus cases in India, total 58

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

In Jaipur, the combination of lopinavir and ritonavir, both second-line HIV drugs, was administered was administered on an elderly Italian couple undergoing treatment for Covid-19 at the SMS Hospital.

India 'disappointed' over US decision to sell F-16 jets to Pakistan

India 'disappointed' over US decision to sell F-16 jets to Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar will be summoning US Ambassador Richard Verma to convey India's "displeasure".

India to buy 29 more MiG-29Ks from Russia

India to buy 29 more MiG-29Ks from Russia

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

India has already purchased 16 MiG-29K aircraft from Russia for $536 million. The total deal, including the warship, was for $1.5 billion in 2004.

Modi's Project Spree Ahead of UP Polls

Modi's Project Spree Ahead of UP Polls

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com tracks Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi's project-launching spree with just about three months to go for the assembly election in India's most populous state.

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.

Paramount plans on-board mobile service

Paramount plans on-board mobile service

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

The all-business-class carrier Paramount Airways is planning to increase its fleet fourfold by 2011 to 20 air planes at a time when major airlines are grounding aircraft and adopting low-cost model.

Second dry run of COVID-19 inoculation conducted

Second dry run of COVID-19 inoculation conducted

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The first nationwide mock drill was held on January 2 which, the health ministry said, helped to iron out any glitches in the final execution and further refinement of the operational procedures.

The Rafale Deal: The Real Loss to India

The Rafale Deal: The Real Loss to India

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

'The greatest loss from replacing the 126 Rafale proposal with the 2016 contract for 36 Rafales might not be the extra money paid, but the opportunity that India's aerospace industry lost of obtaining access to critical aviation technologies and manufacturing skills.'

Trump govt taking fresh look at F16 sale to India: Lockheed

Trump govt taking fresh look at F16 sale to India: Lockheed

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

"For several months, we've been working with President (Donald) Trump's transition and governance teams and leaders in Congress providing information on our many programmes and potential business opportunities-including the proposed sale of F-16 fighter aircraft to India," a Lockheed official said.

AirAsia receives NOC from aviation ministry

AirAsia receives NOC from aviation ministry

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Though NOC was issued by the Ministry last week, this was the first formal statement by the AirAsia CEO on microblogging site Twitter.

Tejas Mark-I fails to meet IAF criteria, has 53 shortfalls: CAG

Tejas Mark-I fails to meet IAF criteria, has 53 shortfalls: CAG

Rediff.com8 May 2015

It came under severe criticism from the CAG on Friday as it pointed out that its Mark-I version has 53 'significant shortfalls'.

Coronavirus: 44 Indians back from Iran, flight to Italy on Sat

Coronavirus: 44 Indians back from Iran, flight to Italy on Sat

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

An Iran Air flight carrying Indian pilgrims stranded in coronavirus-hit Iran landed at the airport in Mumbai on Friday afternoon, an official said.

Govt relaxes rules to boost investment, employment in manufacturing of arms

Govt relaxes rules to boost investment, employment in manufacturing of arms

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

To boost the 'Make in India' initiative, the Union home ministry has liberalised the Arms Rules to encourage investment in the manufacturing of arms, ammunition and weapon systems in the country.

DGCA asks IndiGo for report over 'safety violations' on Kangana's flight

DGCA asks IndiGo for report over 'safety violations' on Kangana's flight

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

'We have seen some videos wherein mediapersons are standing too close to each other in the 6E264 flight on Wednesday. It seems to be a violation of safety and social distancing protocols'

CBI to probe Air India-Indian Airlines merger, other UPA-era deals

CBI to probe Air India-Indian Airlines merger, other UPA-era deals

Rediff.com29 May 2017

The CBI today registered three FIRs and a preliminary enquiry to probe alleged irregularities in Indian Airlines-Air India merger and purchase of 111 aircraft, leasing of planes and giving up of profit-making routes by Air India, causing a loss of thousands of crore of rupees.

Is India paying too much for Rafale?

Is India paying too much for Rafale?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'What the price will reveal, since the India specific capabilities haven't changed since 2013, is how much the Modi government padded up the cost,' points out Mohan Guruswamy.

Aviation companies to get cheaper credit

Aviation companies to get cheaper credit

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Rahul Gandhi's constituency gets paper mill.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

HAL stake sale kick-starts Centre's FY21 divestment drive

HAL stake sale kick-starts Centre's FY21 divestment drive

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

About Rs 4,257 crore worth of bids have been received so far and the Centre hopes that retail investors - those investing up to Rs 2 lakh - will place bids worth at least Rs 750 crore.