ALTITUDE DROP
Can India’s Rafale slay China’s ‘Mighty Dragon’ deployed near LAC?
New satellite imagery reveals the deployment of J-20 stealth fighter jets by PLA Air Force near LAC. India seems confident that newly-acquired Rafale fighters and S-400 air defence systems can effectively thwart any Chinese threats
Singapore Airlines offers compensation to passengers on severely turbulent flight
Passengers said crew and those not strapped in left the floor or their seats and slammed into the cabin ceiling, cracking it in places. A Bangkok hospital treating passengers said there were spinal cord, brain and skull injuries. As of June 4, more than two weeks after the May 20 flight, 20 passengers were still receiving medical care in hospitals in Bangkok, according to the airline. It did not respond immediately to a request for an updated figure.
Braving icy heights: Election at world's highest polling station
The polling station at Tashigang, serving 62 voters from Tashigang and Gete, has been made a model polling booth.
Survival at 15,000 feet: A tiny Himalayan village fights for water and jobs
Tucked in the Himalayas at 15,256 feet, Tashigang, home to the world's highest polling station, faces severe challenges due to climate change and limited resources. As Tashigang and neighboring Gete prepare to vote, the demand for jobs and better infrastructure is pressing. Locals like Kalzang Dolma struggle with declining agriculture and job losses. Water scarcity and inadequate roads further exacerbate their difficulties.
What happened on board the London-Singapore flight that caused turbulence? Here are details
An investigation has been carried out about the flight of the Singapore International Airlines that ran into air turbulence. It was hit by gravitational force.
This is the shortest flight in the world and it takes just one and a half minutes
A flight between two Scottish islands holds the record for being the shortest-operated flight. The actual flying time is less than one minute.
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Singapore turbulence flight investigation finds sharp altitude drop caused injuries
One passenger died of a suspected heart attack and dozens were injured after Singapore Airline Flight SQ321, flying from London to Singapore, encountered what the airline described as sudden, extreme turbulence while flying over Myanmar. The ministry said the investigation was ongoing.
Passengers had seconds to react as turbulence hit Singapore flight
A Malaysian woman whose six relatives and a friend were injured on a Singapore Airlines flight hit by deadly turbulence this week said on Friday they had only seconds to react before the plane started to plunge. The carrier said on Friday it has tightened seatbelt rules on its flights after the incident and that it has introduced a "more cautious approach" to turbulence.
Singapore Airlines flight hits severe turbulence, one passenger dead, dozens injured
A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore diverted to Bangkok due to severe turbulence, resulting in one passenger dead and multiple injuries reported. The Boeing 777-300ER carried 211 passengers and 18 crew. The airline is coordinating with Thai authorities to provide medical assistance to those affected, news reports said
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch a missile that strikes an oil tanker in the Red Sea, US military says
Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted the Panama-flagged, Greek-owned oil tanker in the Red Sea amid conflicts over the Israel-Hamas war. They disrupted trade routes to China and Russia, causing a fire aboard the Wind. The rebels faced a US-led airstrike campaign in Yemen's Marib province.
Blue Origin flies thrill seekers to space after two year hiatus
Mission NS-25 is the seventh human flight for the enterprise owned and founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, who sees short jaunts on the New Shepard suborbital vehicle as a stepping stone to greater ambitions, including the development of a full-fledged heavy rocket and lunar lander.
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim downing US Reaper drone, release footage showing wreckage of aircraft
Houthi rebels claim downing US drone in Yemen. Attacks coincide with Red Sea attacks. Conflict continues as US-led campaign targets rebels. Speculations arise on rebels' weapon supply as attacks persist.
Indian Army celebrates 40 years of 'Operation Meghdoot' on Siachen Glacier
The Indian Army celebrates 40 years since 'Operation Meghdoot' began, securing the Siachen Glacier. Technological advancements include VSAT technology for communication, heavy-lift helicopters, and logistic drones for essential supplies. Medical infrastructure and connectivity improvements benefit troops and local communities. Indian Air Force's role in airlifting troops and supplies, including fighter aircraft operations, has been crucial in maintaining military dominance in the region. Despite extreme conditions, the IAF continues to support operations, setting records in endurance and technical proficiency.
IAF chopper drops ISRO's 'Pushpak' Vimaan from 4.5 km altitude
ISRO said that after the RLV-LEX-01 mission, which was accomplished last year, the RLV-LEX-02 demonstrated the autonomous landing capability of RLV off-nominal initial conditions at the release from a Chinook helicopter. The RLV was made to undertake more difficult manoeuvres with dispersions, correct both cross-range and down range and land on the runway in a fully autonomous mode.
Indian Navy rescues hijacked vessel MV Ruen, safely retrieves crew members from 35 pirates
The Indian Navy thwarted an attempt by Somali pirates to use a hijacked merchant vessel as a base for piracy attacks. The operation, led by INS Kolkata and marine commandos, resulted in the apprehension of 35 pirates and the safe evacuation of 17 crew members. The vessel was intercepted, and despite some pirates opening fire, the Navy used minimal force necessary to neutralise the threat. The successful operation demonstrates the Indian Navy's commitment to maritime security.
Resolved to reinforcing peace in IOR: Indian Navy after seizing hijacked ship from Somali pirates
The nearly-40-hour operation saw the Navy deploying its stealth-guided missile destroyer INS Kolkata, patrol vessel INS Subhadra, long-endurance Sea Guardian drones, besides airdropping of elite marine commandos -- MARCOS -- using a C-17 aircraft.
US said to open criminal inquiry into Boeing
The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into Boeing following a blown-out panel incident on an Alaska Airlines flight. Boeing faces increased scrutiny for quality lapses. Details regarding the incident and FAA inspections are undisclosed.
Ukraine claims to down three Russian fighter-bomber jets
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and military officials have announced that the country's forces successfully shot down three Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber aircraft on the southern front. This development is being seen as a significant achievement in the ongoing 22-month-old war. Notably, the Russian military has not commented on the incident. However, Russian bloggers have acknowledged the loss, and some analysts have speculated that U.S.-supplied Patriot missiles may have been utilized.
North Korea fires what appears to be a long-range ballistic missile
North Korea conducts consecutive missile launches, firing apparent long-range ballistic missiles towards the sea, escalating tensions amidst condemnation of U.S.-led military displays. South Korea and Japan report the launches, lacking details on range and altitude. Heightened by recent meetings and military displays, including the arrival of a U.S. nuclear-powered submarine, North Korea denounces such actions, accusing the U.S. and South Korea of provocation. The U.S. and South Korea intensify joint drills in response to North Korea's missile tests and threats.
Rajnath Singh celebrates Vijayadashami with troops in Arunachal's Bum La
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the India-China border at Arunachal's Bum La and extended his wishes to the troops on Vijayadashami. He commended the soldiers for securing the borders in sub-minus temperatures at an altitude of 15,000 feet above sea level. Singh emphasized the need to strengthen the country's security apparatus and highlighted the efforts being made by the government to enhance indigenous production of defense equipment. He also visited the 4 Corps Headquarters at Tezpur in Assam and reviewed the operational readiness of the troops.
American Airlines flight drops over 15,000 feet in just 3 minutes, passenger reveals harrowing experience
American Airlines Flight 5916 from Charlotte to Gainesville experienced a rapid descent, dropping by over 15,000 feet in three minutes. Fears of a pressurisation problem led to the incident, but the flight ultimately landed without issue.
Amarnath batch strength heading for Kashmir dropped below 2000
A group of 1,974 pilgrims, including 363 women, have left Jammu in 85 vehicles to perform the annual Amarnath pilgrimage. The footfall of pilgrims is low this year due to the melting of the naturally formed ice-shivlingam at the 3,880-metre-high holy cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas. Over 3.85 lakh pilgrims have so far paid their obeisance at the shrine since the beginning of the 62-day-long yatra on July 1, with the yatra scheduled to end on August 31. The 28th batch of pilgrims left Bhagwati Nagar base camp, with a total of 42 people having died this year.
Pak using drones to drop explosives, Indian drones meant to serve humanity: Union minister Jitendra Singh
The indigenously built medium-class multicopter unmanned ariel vehicle (UAV) took off from the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine Complex here and successfully delivered 50 vials of COVID-19 vaccines along with syringes to a public health centre in Jammu's Marh area near the India-Pakistan border.
Indian Army undertaking high altitude airborne drill in Eastern Ladakh
The decision to carry out such a large scale exercise, which simulates bringing in troops from other theatres to the frontier, is of significance, given the continued Chinese military aggression on the border, with incidents of transgressions being reported from all sectors of the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
US may offer F-35 fighter if India scraps S-400 deal
The US has been increasing pressure on India over the S-400 deal that was signed in October last year.
Snowfall, rains in parts of North; day temperature drops
The Hindustan-Tibet National Highway was blocked beyond Shimla due to snow and hundreds of vehicles were stranded due to traffic jams caused by snow.
Yuan drop just added $14 billion to Asia Inc’s debt burden
The cost to insure Malaysian government debt against nonpayment touched 171.5 basis points on Wednesday, the highest since October 2011.
Cabin pressure in Jet Airways flight drops as pilots fail to switch on APU
As many as 111 passengers onboard a Jet Airways flight from Leh to Delhi had to face breathing problem momentarily as the pilots allegedly failed to switch on the auxiliary power unit
New Chinese monitoring station across high-altitude Daulat Beg Oldie sector in Ladakh
China is reported to have built a station on its side of border ostensibly to monitor movement of Indian planes over the area.
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