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Chinese warships go ballistic with new mystery missile

Chinese warships go ballistic with new mystery missile

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

If the initial analysis of this YJ-21 is correct, then China becomes the first country in the world to operationally field such a missile from a naval vessel.

Pack your bags, get set, go! 2018's most epic vacations

Pack your bags, get set, go! 2018's most epic vacations

Rediff.com5 May 2018

From yacht cruise to jet skiing, get a taste of adventure this summer.

Sitharaman visits Rafale manufacturing facility in France

Sitharaman visits Rafale manufacturing facility in France

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

RM took stock of progress in production of the fighter jets whose delivery to India will begin in September next year.

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.

Modi sends greetings to Imran Khan on eve of Pak National Day

Modi sends greetings to Imran Khan on eve of Pak National Day

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Imran Khan also tweeted PM Modi's message.

Aero India takes off on Wednesday amid Covid, buzz around 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'

Aero India takes off on Wednesday amid Covid, buzz around 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

With a combination of both physical and virtual exhibition, the 13th edition of the biennial international event at Air Force Station Yelahanka will be the world's first hybrid aerospace show.

Without buyer, Air India might be forced to shut down by Jun 2020

Without buyer, Air India might be forced to shut down by Jun 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Amid continuing uncertainty over the fate of the national carrier, an official said there is also need for funds to restart operations of 12 grounded narrow-body planes.

Crash 'hotspot' yet to be scanned by MH370 searchers: Inmarsat

Crash 'hotspot' yet to be scanned by MH370 searchers: Inmarsat

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

The search for flight MH370 is yet to target a "hotspot" most likely to be the crash site in the Indian Ocean as priority was given to investigate "pings" that has led to a dead end, a United Kingdom satellite firm claimed on Tuesday.

Water ice found on surface of comet 67P

Water ice found on surface of comet 67P

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

The elusive ice was detected, using data collected by the European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft, on the bottom part of the main lobe of the dumbbell-shaped comet, in a region called Imhotep.

IndiGo may place big aircraft order by early 2015

IndiGo may place big aircraft order by early 2015

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

The airline has also inked a deal to take 12 A320s from Singapore's Tiger Airways on lease.

Air Deccan may hive  off ATR business

Air Deccan may hive off ATR business

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

Budget carrier Air Deccan, which has the largest network in India covering 60 airports and operating more than 300 flights a day, may hive off its highly profitable ATR Turboprop aircraft operations into a separate company.

How India's 5G rollout could compromise the safety of aircraft in flight

How India's 5G rollout could compromise the safety of aircraft in flight

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The US is set for a geographically limited 5G rollout this Christmas, after a bumper $81 billion spectrum auction earlier this year. Just as the rollout date nears, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has sounded alarm bells over potentially fatal consequences of 5G interference on aircraft. Similar consequences could apply in India, where 5G spectrum auction is scheduled in January 2022, with the rollout beginning later next year (though reports suggest impending delays).

New civil aviation policy likely to ground 5/20 rule

New civil aviation policy likely to ground 5/20 rule

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The ministry is considering as many as 15 options to replace the controversial rule.

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.

Search for bodies at Germanwings crash site ends

Search for bodies at Germanwings crash site ends

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Investigators have ended their search for bodies in the Alps where a Germanwings passenger jet crashed last month, killing all 150 people on board, a local official said on Saturday.

219 bodies retrieved from MH17 crash site

219 bodies retrieved from MH17 crash site

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

Ukrainian investigators have found 196 bodies at the crash site where a Malaysian passenger plane carrying 298 people was brought down by a missile in pro-Russia rebels-held eastern part of the country.

Cabin crew needed

Cabin crew needed

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

Jet Airways is recruiting Cabin Crew.

Deepika-Ranveer wedding: 4 reasons we are excited

Deepika-Ranveer wedding: 4 reasons we are excited

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

After dating for six years, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are all set to tie the know in Italy over a two-day function.

'Terror havens won't be tolerated': US, India's blunt message to Pak

'Terror havens won't be tolerated': US, India's blunt message to Pak

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Tillerson said the US will provide India with best technologies for its military modernisation which include offers to supply F-16 and F-18 fighter jets.

Cabin crew needed

Cabin crew needed

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

Jet Airways is recruiting Cabin Crew.

More Serie A teams training; Ronaldo in quarantine

More Serie A teams training; Ronaldo in quarantine

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Players at Serie A champions Juventus were among those who returned to training following the coronavirus stoppage on Tuesday. The Italian government on Sunday confirmed that professional athletes in both individual and team sports could start training.

5th round of India-China talks focus on Pangong Tso, Finger areas

5th round of India-China talks focus on Pangong Tso, Finger areas

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

At the talks, the Indian side insisted on complete disengagement of Chinese troops at the earliest and immediate restoration of status quo ante in all areas of eastern Ladakh prior to May 5 when the standoff began following a clash between the two armies in Pangong Tso, they said.

At halfway point states mull phased easing of lockdown

At halfway point states mull phased easing of lockdown

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

As India reached the halfway point in the 21-day coronavirus lockdown on Saturday, some states and rail and airline operators were considering measures to relax restrictions in phases from April 15. Simultaneously, the Centre has drawn up a cluster containment strategy to contain the coronavirus pandemic within a defined geographic area by early detection of cases, breaking the chain of transmission and thus preventing its spread to new areas.

How to make flying accessible to all

How to make flying accessible to all

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

UDAN demonstrates that good policy-making can fulfill important public requirements without requiring budgetary support, says MoS for civil aviation Jayant Sinha.

Small city routes hold big potential for Indian airlines

Small city routes hold big potential for Indian airlines

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Air travel penetration in India remains small in global terms, with 0.04 annual trips per capita against 0.3 in China and more than two in the United States.

No looking back: India to grow at jet speed from now

No looking back: India to grow at jet speed from now

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

India has reached a significant milestone on Friday (November 28) by achieving Rs 100 lakh crore or 100 trillion market cap.

With China reluctant to disengage, India holds high-level meet

With China reluctant to disengage, India holds high-level meet

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

India's top military and strategic brass on Tuesday reviewed the overall situation in eastern Ladakh amid indications that the latest round of talks between senior military commanders of Indian and Chinese armies on the next phase of disengagement of troops may not have produced encouraging results, people familiar with the developments said.

Govt clears mega naval plan to build 6 submarines for Rs 43,000 crore

Govt clears mega naval plan to build 6 submarines for Rs 43,000 crore

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

The 'request for proposal' for the indigenous construction of the six submarines will be issued soon, they added.

As tourist traffic grows, airlines plan more India-Russia flights

As tourist traffic grows, airlines plan more India-Russia flights

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

The new flights come against the backdrop of the Indian government's move to boost air connectivity with Central Asia and tap the interest of Russian investors in India.

Air strikes kill 15 militants in Pakistan

Air strikes kill 15 militants in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

At least 15 militants were killed on Tuesday when Pakistani fighter jets pounded targets in the country's northwestern tribal region, a day after a brazen Taliban assault on Karachi airport.

Army thwarts fresh attempts by China to change status quo in Pangong Lake

Army thwarts fresh attempts by China to change status quo in Pangong Lake

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Army Spokesperson Colonel Aman Anand said troops from China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) 'violated' the consensus arrived at during military and diplomatic engagements on the ongoing standoff in eastern Ladakh, and carried out provocative military movements to change the status quo.

Georgia declares ceasefire in South Ossetia

Georgia declares ceasefire in South Ossetia

Rediff.com10 Aug 2008

Russian troops backed by tanks and fighter jets took control of South Ossetia on Sunday after three days of intense battle, forcing US-allied Georgia to order its forces to retreat and call for a ceasefire amid increasing international concerns about the flare-up in the region.

'Proud of you': Pak ATC to Air India flight carrying relief material

'Proud of you': Pak ATC to Air India flight carrying relief material

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

"It was a very proud moment for me as well as the entire Air India crew when we heard from Pakistan ATC praising our special flight operations to Europe," one of the senior captains of the special flight said.

Phased de-escalation priority for Indian, Chinese armies: Sources

Phased de-escalation priority for Indian, Chinese armies: Sources

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Sources said the process of disengagement along the Line of Actual Control is "complex", and in such a context, speculative and unsubstantiated reports need to be avoided.

India, Pak should resolve Kashmir bilaterally: Macron

India, Pak should resolve Kashmir bilaterally: Macron

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The French president said that peace should be maintained in the region and peoples' rights should be protected.

Rain, hailstorms and snowfall lash north India

Rain, hailstorms and snowfall lash north India

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

As many as 38 flights, including 23 domestic and nine international, were diverted from the Delhi airport to nearby cities between 6-8.45 pm.

Rajnath Singh leaves for 3-day visit to Russia to attend 75th victory day parade

Rajnath Singh leaves for 3-day visit to Russia to attend 75th victory day parade

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

It is the first visit abroad by a senior Union minister in four months as foreign travels were restricted in view of the coronavirus pandemic.

What Jaitley changed in his 2 stints at MoD

What Jaitley changed in his 2 stints at MoD

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Jaitley's tenure as defence minister saw clearance of a number of big ticket reform measures and simplification of military acquisition process.

Pak Parliament condemns India's counter-terror op as 'aggression'

Pak Parliament condemns India's counter-terror op as 'aggression'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

The House rejected India's claims of having destroyed terrorist facility and causing heavy casualties as 'self-serving' and 'fictitious'.

China calls for 'restraint' after India's airstrikes on terror targets in Pak

China calls for 'restraint' after India's airstrikes on terror targets in Pak

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

'We hope that both India and Pakistan can exercise restraint and do more to improve their bilateral relations'