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Topic: chopper crash

3 killed as Mumbai-bound chopper operated by Heritage Aviation crashes near Bavdhan in Pune

Incident took place around 6.45 am Wednesday in hilly terrain in Bavdhan area. 2 ambulances & 4 fire tenders arrived at the spot to conduct rescue operations.

Pilot & diver among 2 bodies recovered after Indian Coast Guard helicopter crash

The helicopter with 4 crew members crashed into Arabian Sea during a mid-sea medical emergency rescue mission. Search for third missing crew member on.

Yet another ALH accident calls for independent & comprehensive review of indigenous chopper, say experts

Over the last two decades 18 to 22 incidents involving the ALH Dhruv have been reported. Experts say the malaise in the ALH fleet could be related to design & engineering issues.  

Over 400 indigenous Dhruv and its variant helicopters built since 2002, but at least 23 crashed

Army has issued a statement saying that prior to Friday's crash in Arunachal, the Air Traffic Control received a May Day call suggesting a technical or mechanical failure in the chopper.

Pakistan Army chopper, with senior officers on board, crashes in Balochistan

Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali, commander XII Corps, is said to be among those on board the helicopter which was assisting with flood relief work in the area. Rescue operations are underway.

Pawan Hans chopper crash not an anomaly. Govt-owned firm’s 37-yr record marred by multiple mishaps

Crash that killed 4 one of several Pawan Hans chopper accidents in last few decades. These incidents, coupled with losses, operational issues & legal hurdles, may delay disinvestment.

Bodies of 5 more armed forces personnel killed in IAF chopper crash identified

The personnel whose bodies were identified in the last few hours are JWO Pradeep, Wing Commander PS Chauhan, JWO Rana Pratap Das, Lance Naik B Sai Teja and Lance Naik Vivek Kumar.

CDS Gen. Bipin Rawat, wife cremated with full military honours, daughters perform last rites

The final journey of CDS Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat began from his official Kamraj Marg residence amid chants of 'Jab tak suraj chand rahega, Rawat ji ka naam rahega'.

CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, wife, 11 others die in IAF chopper crash in Tamil Nadu

14 people, including CDS Rawat and his wife, were on board the Indian Air Force Mi-17V5 chopper which crashed in the forest area between Coimbatore and Sulur.

Military helicopter with CDS Gen. Rawat crashes near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu

There were at least four people on board besides the crew on the military helicopter. Five bodies have been recovered while four people have been rescued and taken to the military hospital in Wellington.

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Big win for Delhi factories as MCD scraps an extra layer of red tape for ease of doing business

Until now, units operating even in recognised industrial areas needed a separate factory licence. The move is expected to especially give a boost to small and medium enterprises.

India to get last of Spain-built C-295 next month, focus now on 1st India-made aircraft

New Delhi: The last of the C-295 transport aircraft that is replacing the ageing Avro fleet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be...

Modi’s Bharat vs Indira’s India: 11-yr report card of politics, diplomacy, economy, nationalism

As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.