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Doesn't mean all is resolved: Jaishankar on LAC agreement with China

Doesn't mean all is resolved: Jaishankar on LAC agreement with China

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said the breakthrough agreement with China on patrolling along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) does not mean that issues between the two countries have been resolved, however, the disengagement allows us to look at the next step.

Revealed! Final moments of Kobe Bryant's fatal helicopter crash

Revealed! Final moments of Kobe Bryant's fatal helicopter crash

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Moments before Los Angeles basketball great Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and the seven others perished in a helicopter crash, the pilot had tried to climb out of layer of clouds, but the aircraft then banked sharply and lurched toward the ground. Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) estimated Bryant's luxury passenger helicopter hit the ground at a speed of more than 2,000 feet (610 m) per minute.

Cheetah helicopter on COVID-19 duty makes emergency landing on highway

Cheetah helicopter on COVID-19 duty makes emergency landing on highway

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

The helicopter was on its way to Chandigarh from Hindon on a COVID-19 mission to bring test samples from Leh. It developed a technical snag and carried out a safe landing on the Outer Ring Road highway near Hindon.

Buried in snow for months, bodies of 3 soldiers recovered

Buried in snow for months, bodies of 3 soldiers recovered

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

The bodies of Havildar Rohit Kumar, Havildar Thakur Bahadur Ale and Naik Gautam Rajbanshi were trapped deep within a crevasse and lay buried under thick layers of ice and large volumes of snow for the past nearly nine months.

When Coast Guard Came To Ajin's Rescue

When Coast Guard Came To Ajin's Rescue

Rediff.com9 May 2024

A Coast Guard ALH MK III helicopter conducted a medical evacuation of 26-year-old Ajin, a Tamil Nadu fisherman, from his boat Jazeera 40 nautical miles off Beypore.

Wayanad braces for more rain as IMD issues red alert

Wayanad braces for more rain as IMD issues red alert

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

A red alert indicates heavy to extremely heavy rain of over 20 cm in 24 hours. An orange alert means very heavy rain of 11 cm to 20 cm, and a yellow alert means heavy rainfall between 6 cm and 11 cm.

IPL: Dhoni brings out the 'helicopter' in Dubai

IPL: Dhoni brings out the 'helicopter' in Dubai

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

The three-times IPL champions played a practice game at the Sevens Stadiums in Dubai where the CSK batsmen and bowlers got a good run.

51 soldiers have left Maldives , total withdrawal by May 10: Official

51 soldiers have left Maldives , total withdrawal by May 10: Official

Rediff.com7 May 2024

She, however, refused to disclose the exact figure of the Indian soldiers stationed in the Maldives, stating the details would be shared at a later date, Sun.mv news portal reported.

Heavy rains continue to lash Guj, 7 killed; 15K relocated

Heavy rains continue to lash Guj, 7 killed; 15K relocated

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

While rain intensity reduced on Tuesday compared to a day ago, affecting mainly districts in the Saurashtra region, administration carried out rescue and relief operations on a large scale, shifting thousands of people to shelters.

'Make in India' challenge for Kamov helicopter

'Make in India' challenge for Kamov helicopter

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

The Kamov-226T indigenisation has been complicated by an unusually detailed Inter-Governmental Agreement.

Demand For Choppers Soar As Elections Near

Demand For Choppers Soar As Elections Near

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

In the months to come, the skies above promise to be a captivating theatre of action, where helicopters play starring roles, ferrying leaders, and echoing the pulse of democracy.

Helicopter crashes in central London

Helicopter crashes in central London

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

A helicopter crashed near Wandsworth in central London today after colliding with a crane on top of St George's Tower, a residential building currently under construction.

Army beefs up artillery power along China border

Army beefs up artillery power along China border

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

The Indian Army is enhancing the combat prowess of its artillery units along the frontier with China by procuring an array of weapons systems, including an additional batch of 100 K9 Vajra howitzers, swarm drones, loitering munitions and surveillance systems.

Odisha, Bengal evacuate people as Cyclone Dana approaches

Odisha, Bengal evacuate people as Cyclone Dana approaches

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

As Odisha and West Bengal are bracing for a severe cyclonic storm, governments of both states started evacuating people and while deciding to close educational institutions in vulnerable areas.

Desi Light Utility Helicopter makes a 'flawless' flight

Desi Light Utility Helicopter makes a 'flawless' flight

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The light utility helicopter will replace the military's obsolescent fleet of Chetak and Cheetah helicopters that have flown for over three decades.

Sheikh Hasina was given just 45 minutes to flee Bangladesh

Sheikh Hasina was given just 45 minutes to flee Bangladesh

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed Joy spoke over phone to his mother. After that Sheikh Hasina agreed to resign.

1971 War: How Mukti Joddhas Saved An IAF Pilot

1971 War: How Mukti Joddhas Saved An IAF Pilot

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Squadron Leader Kanwal Deep Mehra's daredevilry during the 1971 War brought down a Pakistani F-86 Sabre. But he had to bail out of his plane, was badly injured. Then a fierce band of armed guerillas evacuated him to safety at great risk to their lives.

Leicester City owner, four others killed in helicopter crash

Leicester City owner, four others killed in helicopter crash

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

The father of four and founder of duty-free King Power International was a huge favourite with the club's fans.

'Ladakh Made The World Wary Of China'

'Ladakh Made The World Wary Of China'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'While my generation carries with it the memory of the Chinese perfidy of 1962, this generation will carry the memory of Chinese perfidy in Galwan.'

For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle

For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

For India, it is a symbol of will and a successful feat of arms.

Jigra Review: My Name Is Bachchan. Alia Bachchan

Jigra Review: My Name Is Bachchan. Alia Bachchan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Vasan Bala's ability to jolt our Bollywood conditioned brains into experiencing new forms of menace, turning a John Woo-style prison riot into a Chinese communist movement and showcasing Alia in a savage new light won Sukanya Verma's dil and jigra.

As Indian troops leave Maldives, China says...

As Indian troops leave Maldives, China says...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

China said on Tuesday that it supports the Maldives in safeguarding its sovereignty, as the first batch of Indian military personnel operating a helicopter left the island nation and was replaced by a civilian crew.

The Day I Was Reborn

The Day I Was Reborn

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'We had been deceived by the clouds, taken to the brink of death, but saved by the Almighty.'

IAF gets first batch of 4 Apache attack helicopters from US

IAF gets first batch of 4 Apache attack helicopters from US

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Boeing said the first batch of the Apaches arrived in India and an additional four choppers will be delivered to the IAF next week.

A Salute To An IAF Legend

A Salute To An IAF Legend

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'There cannot be anyone like Air Marshal Keelor -- he was so difficult to emulate.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes War Hero Air Marshal Denzil Keelor PVSM, KC, AVSM, VrC who passed into the ages last month.

Here's what Dhoni has to say about Hardik's helicopter shot

Here's what Dhoni has to say about Hardik's helicopter shot

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Adjudged Man of the Match for his crucial innings, Hardik said he has been hitting the ball well.

What's A Chopper Doing Over Parliament?

What's A Chopper Doing Over Parliament?

Rediff.com4 May 2024

On Friday, May 3, 2024, the National Security Guard and the Delhi police conducted a security mock drill at the Parliament building. The primary objective of the drill was to assess and synchronise the readiness of the security forces to counter potential future threats effectively.

J-K Police releases sketches of 4 terrorists, announces cash reward

J-K Police releases sketches of 4 terrorists, announces cash reward

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Despite a massive search operation, terrorists affiliated with Kashmir Tigers, a shadow group of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad outfit, who have recently infiltrated into the country, remain untraced.

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.

2 Chinese helicopters violated Indian airspace

2 Chinese helicopters violated Indian airspace

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

The sources further suggested that the two choppers remained in the Indian territory for about 10 minutes before heading back.

Man clinging to boulder in Kerala landslide rescued after hours

Man clinging to boulder in Kerala landslide rescued after hours

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Helpless local residents could do nothing but watch the man's struggle and urged authorities to swiftly rescue him.

Ahead of Trump's visit, govt approves $2.6bn helicopter deal with US

Ahead of Trump's visit, govt approves $2.6bn helicopter deal with US

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

The helicopters are expected to boost the Indian Navy's anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare operations.

'His First Love On Planet Earth Were Animals'

'His First Love On Planet Earth Were Animals'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

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2nd batch of Indian military personnel leaves Maldives

2nd batch of Indian military personnel leaves Maldives

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

The second batch of Indian military personnel manning a helicopter gifted by India to the Maldives has left the island nation as demanded by him, President Mohamed Muizzu has said.

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

As Prabhakaran was leaving his house, Rajiv Gandhi called his son Rahul and asked him to fetch his (Gandhi's) bulletproof jacket. He put the jacket on Prabhakaran's back and remarked with his usual charming smile: "Take care of yourself."

'Helicopter 7': Bravo celebrates Dhoni with new song

'Helicopter 7': Bravo celebrates Dhoni with new song

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The video has incorporated some old footage of Dhoni in the Chennai Super Kings' dressing room, at training sessions, bonding with teammates' children and signing autographs for young fans.

Indian-origin soldier killed in car-ramming attack in West Bank

Indian-origin soldier killed in car-ramming attack in West Bank

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Staff Sergeant Geri Gideon Hanghal was a resident of Nof HaGalil and a soldier in the Kfir Brigade's Nahshon Battalion, the Israeli Army said.

MARCOS In Action!

MARCOS In Action!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Glimpses of an operational demonstration by the Indian Navy from Tarkarli beach in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, on Monday, December 4, 2023 during the Navy Day 2023 celebrations.

5 killed in fresh violence in Manipur; CM meets guv over unrest

5 killed in fresh violence in Manipur; CM meets guv over unrest

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

One person was shot dead in his sleep while four others were killed in subsequent exchange of fire between armed men of two warring communities, a police officer said.

Why did China send its helicopters to Chamoli?

Why did China send its helicopters to Chamoli?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

In the fourth such incursion since March, two helicopters of the People's Liberation Army of China hovered for about five minutes in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district and "could have carried out aerial photography of Indian ground troops," according to official sources in the government.