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Topic: helicopter

Sikkim govt arranges helicopter to rescue stranded local residents from landslide-hit areas

Following several distress calls, a chopper was hired to rescue the people from Chaten in North Sikkim, where roads were damaged after the heavy rainfall.

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.

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US military intervention in Venezuela — the 3 lessons to remember

The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.