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Indian Air Force inducts C-17 Globemaster III, forms Skylords Squadron

Hindan: Indian Air Force (IAF) today formally inducted the C-17 Globemaster III’s into its fleet and have raised a new squadron “Skylords” to house them at Hindan base. Skylord squadron or the 81 Squadron has been raised with the motto Saksham, Balam, Sarvatram (capable, powerful, omnipresent). India has purchased 10 of these aircraft’s for $ […]

Indian Air Force C-130 J Super Hercules forms aviation fuel supply bridge for Op Rahat

Indian Air force C-130J Super hercules defuels at Dharasu

Dharasu: The Indian Air Force today managed to establish an aviation fuel supply bridge at Dharasu to supply the helicopters participating in Operation Rahat – Uttarakhand. The first C 130J aircraft landed at Dharasu, which is only a landing and is 1300 feet long, in the early morning for the first time despite inclement weather. […]

James Calado confirmed as 3rd driver for Sahara Force India

Mumbai: English driver James John Calado has been named as the third driver for Sahara Force India F1 racing team. Team Principal and Managing Director, Dr Vijay Mallya, speaking on upcoming 2013 Formula 1 Gran Premio D’Italia said “I’m pleased to confirm that we’ve signed James as our third driver. We worked with him during […]

Prabhat Talkies in Karanja looted

Lad: A gang of around 50 looters forcibly entered the premise of the cinema hall Prabhat Talkies, located in the heart of Karanja (Lad) in Washim district, Maharashtra, which is run by Saroj Screens Pvt Ltd, Amravati; damaging and looting equipment worth lakhs of rupees, this week. Most of the gang members had their faces […]

Indian Railways new fire detection system for AC coaches

New Delhi: Indian Railways is planning a new smoke and fire detector for air conditioned coaches using Very Early Warning Smoke Detection System (VEWSD) strategy. The system is designed to alarm passengers during initial stages of fire. Suited for AC coaches, the system detects smoke and fire at incipient stage through continuous multipoint sampling and […]

Delhi Gang rape case – Juvenile found guilty, gets just 3 year term

New Delhi: The Juvenile Justice Board has sent the underage accused in Delhi Gang rape case to a correctional home for a period of three years, after he was pronounced guilty. The Board delivered the disappointing verdict after the Supreme Court on August 22 allowed it to pronounce the judgment in the case against the […]