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Topic: Hercules C-130

Former Belgian C-130H Hercules takes flight from Melsbroek Air Base in Pakistan Air Force colours

Suchet Vir Singh -
It is the first of seven refurbished C-130Hs, tactical transport aircraft decommissioned by Belgium, that are supposed to be delivered to the Pakistan Air Force.

C-130J Super Hercules lands on National Highway — Here’s a look at past landings on expressways

Raghav Bikhchandani -
On Thursday, the Indian Air Force conducted a mock emergency landing on NH-925 in Rajasthan's Barmer district with C-130J Super Hercules aircraft.

CAG report blames ‘inadequate training’ for 2014 Super Hercules crash that killed 5

Snehesh Alex Philip -
A simulator for the aircraft had been installed in 2012, but could not be used for training because IAF & manufacturer couldn’t finalise a usage contract.

Minister says ‘jointness dear to PM’s heart’. IAF tells us why theatre command not workable

Sujan Dutta -
An IAF position paper instead recommends strengthening of joint operations command.

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Opinion

Japan’s snap election and what it means for India

Swasti Rao -
If Sanae Takaichi truly carries forward Shinzo Abe’s legacy, Japan may finally enter an era of political stability, strategic clarity and meaningful partnerships abroad.

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Economy

Work from beach: Sri Lanka woos remote workers with digital nomad visa, extends tourist visa validity

Samah Qundeel -
Signalling a shift in how it is positioning itself within the global tourism and remote-work economy, Sri Lanka joins list of countries, led by Estonia, that set up digital nomad visa programmes post COVID-19.

Defence

Australian amphibian aircraft firm eyes Indian civil & military market, ties up with Apogee Aerospace

Debdutta Chakraborty -
Aligning with India's push to promote inter-coastal air connectivity, Apogee has ordered 15 seaplanes in a deal valued at Rs 3,500 crore.

National Interest

Dear Narendrabhai, Bangladesh polls give India space to hit reset button

Shekhar Gupta -
By next weekend, Bangladesh will have an elected government. This is India’s moment to reboot broken ties by moderating the ‘ghuspethiya’ rhetoric in poll-bound West Bengal and Assam.

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