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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.

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.

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New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

China pushes for separation of border issue from larger bilateral ties at 24th round of talks with India

New Delhi: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Tuesday pushed for a “dual-track” progress for ties with India, separating economic ties from the boundary question,...

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?