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PM's new Air Force One will be flown by IAF pilots

PM's new Air Force One will be flown by IAF pilots

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

The two new B777 planes will come to India from US facility of Boeing by July next year. They will have the call sign 'Air India One'. Only IAF pilots will be flying the two new aircraft for PM, president and vice president.

Indian Air Force objects to action scene in Mausam

Indian Air Force objects to action scene in Mausam

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

IAF have held back the No Objection Certificate until the changes are made in the film.

Pakistan Reviews Security Amid Regional Tensions

Pakistan Reviews Security Amid Regional Tensions

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting to review regional and internal security in light of recent events in Iran and Afghanistan.

What Can We Do To Minimise The LPG Misery?

What Can We Do To Minimise The LPG Misery?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Let us start with ourselves. If we can reduce our LPG consumption by half, the problem is solved. Reduce wastage. Alter eating styles. Diversify methods of food preparation, suggests Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Is US controlling an air force base in Pakistan?

Is US controlling an air force base in Pakistan?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

Pakistan's Shahbaz air force base in southern Sindh province, which is home to the country's newest F-16 jets, is 'controlled by the United States', a senior official has said. Health Secretary Khushnood Lashari made the stunning claim about the Shahbaz airbase in Jacobabad area during an appearance before the Standing Committee on Health of the Senate or upper house of Parliament on Wednesday.

Hrithik Roshan Gets Ready To Storm Us With His Mess On OTT

Hrithik Roshan Gets Ready To Storm Us With His Mess On OTT

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Amazon Prime Video promises big releases coming up this year!

'US Bombings Have United All Of Iran'

'US Bombings Have United All Of Iran'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

'The US landed in this war without planning. The US felt that if they kill Ayatollah Khamenei the people of Iran will come out on the roads and do a regime change.' 'On the contrary, the US bombings on Iran has united the entire nation.'

Not even...: Taliban on Trump's Bagram air base demand

Not even...: Taliban on Trump's Bagram air base demand

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

The statement, made during a special interview with Tolo News, came days after the US President said that Washington was trying to regain control of the base, which is currently under the control of the Taliban government after the US and its allied troops withdrew from the country in 2021.

The India-Russia Defence Link That Lasts

The India-Russia Defence Link That Lasts

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Russia, being bogged down by the Ukraine war and prioritising the requirements of its own armed forces, along with India's consistent diversification policy, will remain a major challenge to the bilateral partnership, note Harsh V Pant and Aleksei Zakharov.

World must learn from India on ending wars swiftly: IAF chief

World must learn from India on ending wars swiftly: IAF chief

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh emphasizes the importance of clear objectives and timely conflict termination, citing Operation Sindoor as an example for the world to follow.

Air force to induct BrahMos missiles by 2007

Air force to induct BrahMos missiles by 2007

Rediff.com26 Aug 2006

The navy has begun deploying the ship-launched version of BrahMos in its warships in a phased manner.

Andhra To Build India's First Giga-Scale Air Taxi Hub

Andhra To Build India's First Giga-Scale Air Taxi Hub

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

The "Sky Factory" will be one of the world's largest for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL), a manufacturing and assembly process to make electric aircraft that can take off, hover, and land vertically. It will put India on the "map of next-generation aviation" and marks one of the most ambitious eVTOL initiatives in the world, said a state government statement.

F H Major takes over as new Air Force chief

F H Major takes over as new Air Force chief

Rediff.com31 Mar 2007

With his appointment, the government chose to uphold the principle of seniority and waived the tradition of only making fighter pilots the head of the world's fourth largest air force.

Drug lord El Mencho's murder: FIFA monitoring World Cup host city

Drug lord El Mencho's murder: FIFA monitoring World Cup host city

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Guadalajara violence postpones matches, FIFA monitoring World Cup host city

I Am MiG-21. I Ruled The Indian Skies

I Am MiG-21. I Ruled The Indian Skies

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Even as the years roll on, I know this: Whenever the history of the Indian Air Force is written, my name will always soar.

Over 4,000 AI cameras, 15K personnel deployed for India AI Impact Summit

Over 4,000 AI cameras, 15K personnel deployed for India AI Impact Summit

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Over 4,000 AI-enabled cameras and 15,000 security personnel are deployed for the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, ensuring high-level security and surveillance.

Govt clears Rs 62,000 cr deal to buy 97 LCA Mark 1A jets for IAF

Govt clears Rs 62,000 cr deal to buy 97 LCA Mark 1A jets for IAF

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

The final approval for the acquisition of 97 LCA Mark 1A fighters was given by a high-level meeting on Tuesday and will pave the way for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to produce the aircraft, defence sources told ANI.

Asian C'ships: Manu Misses Gold in Thrilling Shoot-Off

Asian C'ships: Manu Misses Gold in Thrilling Shoot-Off

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Manu Bhaker won silver in the women's 25m pistol at the Asian Shooting Championships after losing a dramatic shoot-off, while Esha Singh claimed bronze in New Delhi.

Now, Trump hints at action in Colombia; sparks backlash

Now, Trump hints at action in Colombia; sparks backlash

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

United States President Donald Trump ignited controversy after making sharp and unprecedented remarks about Colombia during a brief exchange with reporters.

Davis Cup: Why Bengaluru conditions could shock Netherlands

Davis Cup: Why Bengaluru conditions could shock Netherlands

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

When India and the Netherlands walk out for their Davis Cup tie in Bengaluru this weekend, they won't just be competing against each other but also negotiating one of tennis's most demanding variables: altitude.

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