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US 'pivot' to Asia gaining strength: admiral

The US has significantly increased its warships and aircraft deployed in Asia despite Washington's budget woes, adding punch to its "pivot" to the region, according to a senior naval commander. Duration: 00:47 Oct 25, 2013
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Coast guard rescues 18 sailors left stranded after Cyclone Phailin

Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (ANI): The Indian coast guard rescued 18 sailors, who were left stranded after their merchant vessel went missing in the super-cyclone ‘Phailin’. A Panama-registered cargo ship carrying iron ore was reported to have sunk in rough seas off the coast of West Bengal, but the crew was rescued later by a Coast Guard aircraft. Speaking to a journalist in Bhubaneswar city, a Group Captain in the Indian Air Force (IAF), Basant. B. Pande, said on Monday (October 14) that the 18 sailors – 17 Chinese and one Indonesian – were safe. Oct 14, 2013
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Praful Patel on his letter to defense minister

New Delhi, Oct 10 (ANI): Heavy Industry and Public Enterprises Minister Praful Patel shot off a protest letter to the Defense Minister AK Antony on not letting Public Sector Units compete for the tender of 56 Avro aircraft by Indian Air Force. Talking to mediapersons over the issue, Patel said that Defence Minister has asked officials to examine issues raised by him Oct 9, 2013
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Aircraft deal: Political leaders question discrimination towards PSUs

New Delhi, Oct 09 (ANI): Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Minister, Praful Patel's letter to Defence Minister AK Antony, protesting against the Indian Air Force's decision to not allow public sector units ( PSUs) to participate in a global tender for 56 transport aircraft is backed by political leaders. India has set the ball rolling for another mega defence deal by floating the global tender for over Rs 13,000 crore acquisition of 56 transport aircraft to replace the ageing Avro fleet of the Indian Air Force. Oct 9, 2013
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Praful Patel's letter creates controversy, BJP asks for probe

New Delhi, Oct 9 (ANI): After Heavy Industry and Public Enterprises Minister Praful Patel shot off a protest letter to the Defense Minister AK Antony on not letting Public Sector Units compete for the tender of 56 Avro aircraft by Indian Air Force, the BJP on Wednesday said that the aviation deal has compromised on many rules and regulations and the matter should be investigated. Oct 9, 2013
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IAF to Design and Build Trainer Aircraft

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has decided to assemble and develop a trainer aircraft instead of relying on Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the Indian Public Sector Unit assembling and manufacturing defence systems. Oct 8, 2013
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IAF Glider makes emergency landing in Delhi's Shastri Park

New Delhi, Oct 06 (ANI): A microlite aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was forced to make an emergency landing in east Delhi's Shastri Park on Sunday. According to reports, the two-seater glider developed a technical glitch. No one has been injured. Further details are awaited. Oct 6, 2013
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