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UK's Only Woman Naval Commando Among 3 Killed In Helicopter Crash

Three Royal Navy personnel tragically lost their lives during a helicopter training exercise on 3 June.

Michael Dell calls it 'excellent parenting advice' as Uber CEO says, 'We give kids too much'

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has cautioned against 'helicopter parenting,' arguing that over-protecting children hinders their long-term development. He believes facing and overcoming life's challenges is crucial for building character and finding satisfaction. While difficult for loving parents, this approach prepares kids for the real world, a sentiment echoed by Michael Dell.

Iran's Guards deny attack on Kuwait airport

Tehran: Iran's Revolutionary Guards denied responsibility on Wednesday for an attack on Kuwait's international airport that officials said left an Indian national dead and 63 people wounded."Our investigation and review into the Kuwait passenger terminal attack shows that the IRGC Air Force did not fire any shots at this target," said Guards spokesman Hossein Mohebi, according to the IRGC's official Telegram channel.He said that "the destruction of the Kuwait airport passenger terminal was caused by an error in the American Patriot systems, which landed on the terminal after failing to intercept Iranian missiles".The Guards earlier said they had targeted a different location, "the Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, which hosts helicopters" for the US.The attack on Kuwait's airport on Wednesday temporarily halted operations, but air traffic resumed later in the day with all Kuwait Airways flights operating again.The Gulf nation's ministry of defence said 30 ballistic missiles and drones were launched as part of the "heinous Iranian aggression", which caused "significant material damage to the building".The Indian foreign ministry confirmed one of its citizens was killed at the airport and condemned the strike."We again call on all parties to cease such attacks" on civilian targets, it said in a statement.An airport source told AFP the deceased was a traveller.Kuwaiti health ministry spokesman Abdullah al-Sanad said 63 people were treated for injuries "including head wounds, cerebral hemorrhages, amputations and injuries resulting from explosions".Kuwait's international airport was targeted several times during the war, and had only fully resumed operations on June 1.

2 held for cheating pilgrims in name of Char Dham Yatra helicopter bookings

Police said Deepak Kumar and Vijit Kumar used fake Facebook and Instagram pages, and WhatsApp to cheat pilgrims seeking helicopter tickets

Who was Dave Fiji? Indian-origin pilot killed in helicopter crash hours after marrying

Who was Dave Fiji? Indian-origin pilot killed in helicopter crash in US shortly after getting married

A 26-year-old Indian-origin pilot lost his life in a helicopter crash in the US shortly after getting married. Dave Fiji, whose family traces its roots to Kerala, was killed on 29 May after the chopper that was supposed to take the newlywed couple to their hotel crashed mid-air.

Hours after saying 'I do', Indian-origin newlywed pilot killed in helicopter crash in US

An Indian-origin pilot, Dave Fiji, tragically died in a helicopter crash just hours after his wedding in Georgia. The crash also claimed the life of the helicopter pilot, while his new bride, Jesni, survived and is recovering. Dave had expressed concerns about poor visibility before the flight, which was a special send-off after the ceremony.

Gen Chauhan exits as CDS

New Delhi: Outgoing Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan on Saturday described his tenure as "very satisfying" as he wrapped up a three-year-and-eight-month stint at the top military post, during which he focused on bringing synergy among the three services.Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani (retd) will take charge as India's next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on Sunday."I had a very satisfying and excellent tenure," the outgoing CDS told reporters after he was accorded a ceremonial tri-services guard of honour.Gen Chauhan, a former Eastern Army Commander, took charge as the country's senior-most military commander in September 2022, over nine months after the first CDS General Bipin Rawat died in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu.As Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Chauhan played a key role in planning and implementation of Operation Sindoor along with the three service chiefs.During his tenure, he focused on ensuring tri-services synergy to enhance India's military prowess in view of the evolving regional security scenario.The Chief of Defence Staff also initiated a number of measures towards India's plan to roll out the theaterisation model by creating integrated military commands."It's a matter of great honour for me to superannuate with a tri-services guard of honour. I thank the three services and Headquarters IDS (Integrated Defence Staff) for it. With the conclusion of the guard of honour, I bid farewell to my colleagues in uniform, comrades in arms," Gen Chauhan said."I just laid the wreath at the War Memorial for the last time in uniform, as a humble tribute to those who laid down their lives in the line of duty. After the wreath laying, I was welcomed by friends, relatives and well-wishers. This is symbolic of my transition from uniform to civilian life," he said.Gen Chauhan's tenure was to end on September 30 last year, but he was given an extension.He had retired from service in May 2021 in the rank of lieutenant general, but assumed the rank of a four-star General after taking charge as India's second Chief of Defence Staff.Gen Chauhan was the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) when Indian fighter jets pounded a Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist training camp deep inside Pakistan's Balakot in February 2019. He was known to have provided key inputs for the operation.Born on May 18, 1961, Gen Chauhan was commissioned into the 11 Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army in 1981.In his distinguished career, Gen Chauhan held several command, staff and instrumental appointments and had extensive experience in counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir and Northeast India.The officer is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, and the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.In the rank of Maj General, the officer had commanded an Infantry Division in the critical Baramulla sector in the Northern Command.Later, he commanded a corps in the Northeast and subsequently went on to become the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command.Gen Chauhan was awarded with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal for his exemplary services to the Indian Army.

Operation Sheruwali enters Day 7; searches continue in J&K’s Rajouri

Security forces are in the seventh day of a relentless hunt for two to three terrorists in Rajouri's dense forests. The joint operation, bolstered by helicopters, drones, and sniffer dogs, intensified with heavy firing and shelling. A terrorist hideout was also discovered and destroyed. Top officers are overseeing the critical anti-terror mission.

Who's Captain Abhilasha Barak, Recipient Of UN Military Gender Advocate Award?

Captain Abhilasha Barak, India’s first woman combat helicopter pilot, wins 2025 UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for empowering women in UNIFIL.

UN to honour 2 Indian peacekeepers posthumously & award Major Abhilasha Barak

India's unwavering commitment to UN peacekeeping is highlighted as two brave soldiers, Lance Havildar Harbhajan Singh and Naib Subedar Sujit Kumar Pradhan, will be posthumously honored with the Dag Hammarskjold Medal. Major Abhilasha Barak, a pioneering combat helicopter pilot, also receives the Military Gender Advocate of the Year award for her exceptional work.

Army officer’s selfie with crashed helicopter puts spotlight on May 20 ‘accident’ in Ladakh

Official sources said the crash site was close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Shyok River region of Eastern Ladakh bordering China

U.S. nod to possible sale of support services for India’s Apache helicopters, M777A2 howitzers

The possible sale of support services for the helicopters and the howitzers will take place under the Foreign Military Sale channels