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Deep sea fishermen receive no banking support as lenders don’t want to fish for trouble
Ayswarya Murthy • 7 years agoBoat owners rely on the local network of agents who advance them the fuel or supplies they need against the expected catch.
US approves sale of Stinger missiles to India: Lightweight fire-and-forget weapon system a combat-proven technology
Fp Staff • 7 years agoStinger missile is a Man-Portable Air-Defense System (MANPADS), a shoulder-mounted weapon that can be used to shoot down helicopters UAVs, cruise missiles, and fixed-wing aircraft, both from land and sea.
Aviation ministry eyes 5-fold rise in passenger trips to 1 bn in 15-20 yrs: Union minister Jayant Sinha
• 7 years agoThe Minister of State for Civil Aviation said that the government is working on steps such as developing new greenfield airports and skilling manpower to achieve this target
Defence ministry approves acquisition of six Apache attack helicopters for Indian Army
Fp Staff • 8 years agoThe Defence Acquisition Council on Thursday cleared a proposal to buy six Apache attack helicopters for the Indian Army at a cost of around Rs 4,168 crore.
Pakistan opens probe into deadly plane crash that killed 47
• 8 years agoPakistani military helicopters on Thursday ferried remains of plane crash victims to the capital, Islamabad, as aviation authorities said they opened a probe into the crash that killed 47 passengers and crew the day before in the country's northwest.
India, Russia sign 16 agreements across multiple sectors
Ians • 8 years agoIndia and Russia on Saturday signed 16 agreements across multiple sectors following delegation-level talks co-chairedd by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Goa
Uber offers helicopters to escape Sao Paulo gridlock for $20
Fp Archives • 9 years agoFor commuters who imagine soaring above Sao Paulo's notorious traffic jams, ride-hailing app Uber is offering to make that daydream a reality.
Russia delivers final batch of Mi-17V-5 military transport helicopters to India
Fp Archives • 9 years agoRussia has handed over to India the final batch of three Mi-17V-5 military transport helicopters under a previously signed contract even as it gets ready to ink yet another deal for another 48 such choppers.
Poll-time rush and egos: Netas give airport officials a harrowing time during Bihar polls
Tarique • 9 years agoWith an unprecedented number of choppers and charter planes being used in the ongoing electoral battle in Bihar, a different kind of war is on at the small airport.
Ahead of PM Modi's visit to US, govt clears multi-billion dollar deal for military helicopters
Fp Archives • 9 years agoAhead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Tuesday cleared a multi-billion dollar helicopter deal.