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Italy’s Leonardo returns to Indian aviation market, focuses on civil orders for helicopters

In November 2021, India lifted ban on AgustaWestland & its parent company Leonardo, paving way to take part in multiple ongoing projects & bid for upcoming defence contracts.

‘Helicopter carrying Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi makes rough landing,’ says interior minister

The details of the incident remain unknown as of now, however, initial reports suggest that the accident involved the president’s helicopter and foggy weather.

Indian Navy to commission first 6 US-made Seahawk choppers to boost old fleet — what these are

Part of a 24-aircraft deal with US worth $2.6 bn, the choppers will replace Navy’s ageing fleet of British-built Sea King helicopters & are meant to enhance its blue-water capabilities.

Krishna’s birthplace to Ram’s land in 2 hrs under helicopter service connecting 6 UP dists to Ayodhya

Copters will fly from Agra, Mathura, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Lucknow, & Prayagraj to Ayodhya. Launch to take place in state capital this week.

India to give at least seven helicopters to Philippines for rescue and humanitarian efforts

Philippines president Marcos Kumaran said helicopters provided to Philippines Coast Guard, built for India's Navy and Coast Guard, can be used for more active security operations.

Helicopter with six aboard goes missing near Mount Everest area in Nepal

The passengers are reported to be five Mexican nationals, whose identities have yet to be disclosed and pilot senior captain Chet B Gurung.

Rahul takes chopper to Manipur relief camp after convoy stopped, BJP calls him stubborn

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said the BJP had shattered democratic and constitutional norms by not allowing Rahul Gandhi to visit a Churachandpur relief camp.

Indian Navy chopper makes emergency landing off Mumbai coast; three personnel rescued

Immediate search and rescue efforts ensured the recovery of the crew of 3 by a naval patrol craft, an official said.

ONGC chopper makes emergency landing near company rig in Arabian Sea, 4 rescued

The helicopter was carrying six ONGC personnel and landed using floaters attached to the chopper. Details on the circumstances of the emergency landing are still awaited.

Delhi Police arrest student, 3 others for cheating pilgrims of Rs 50L with ‘fake’ chopper tickets

The Delhi Police’s IFSO unit said the gang was operating from different parts of India, including West Bengal, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

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Navigating dating apps is as risky as trading stocks. It makes sense to spread our assets—school teachers, DJs or public policy nerds; diversity is important.

India’s aviation sector set to boom under Modi 3.0 but ‘emerging duopoly’ could hurt consumers

Sector analysts warn that with Go First expected to remain grounded & SpiceJet struggling, industry is likely to consolidate to just 2-3 player market, hampering competition.

Army hospital commandant says no misuse of disability pension grant. ‘Scrutiny at all levels’

Lt Gen Nilakantan says revised Entitlement Rules & Guide to Medical Officers for pensions had been revised to rationalise disability classification, quantification & granting of disability.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.