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Time of India
03-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Indian Army mobilised 150-plus personnel within minutes of Air India plane crash
The Army responded swiftly to the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad last month, mobilising more than 150 personnel within minutes for the rescue operation , a senior official said here on Thursday. Disaster relief is no longer an episodic task and has become an operational reality that must be "planned for, trained for, and seamlessly executed," said Southern Army Commander Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth. He was speaking at a high-level symposium on 'Role of Corps of Engineers in National Disaster Management Framework: Risk, Resilience and Response' at the College of Military Engineering (CME) here. The event brought together senior leadership from the Army, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) and key institutions involved in national disaster response framework. Given the vast footprint of the Indian Army across the length and breadth of the country, it is often best positioned to respond to natural or other disasters, even becoming the first responders when civilian capacity is overwhelmed, Lieutenant General Seth said. Live Events Within minutes of the crash of Air India AI-171 at Ahmedabad, in which more than 250 persons were killed, "we had over 150 personnel from the military station, comprising engineers, medical, firefighting and QRT General Officer Commanding of the division based at Ahmedabad himself was at the crash site within minutes," he said. The prompt decision to breach the wall between the military hospital and the B K Medical College which was struck by the crashed aircraft helped in saving precious lives of those trapped within the college complex, Seth said. Over the past decade, the scale and frequency of natural disasters have visibly increased, Seth said. "They are no longer sporadic events, but recurring disruptions with serious national consequences. The floods in Assam, the landslides in Himachal and Wayanad, the cloudbursts in Uttarakhand, and the cyclones along both the coasts are stark reminders of this growing challenge," he added. India suffered economic losses of over USD 12 billion in 2024, well above the previous 10-year average of USD 8 billion, due to natural disasters, Seth said. The Corps of Engineers has emerged as a "critical enabler" in relief work, he said, adding that from bridging broken links in Wayanad or enabling urban flood relief in Pune to supporting India's international humanitarian outreach during Operation Brahma in Myanmar, military engineers have consistently demonstrated exceptional versatility, technical proficiency and competence. In Wayanad, the engineer task force of 200 personnel worked incessantly to erect a 130-feet-long Bailey Bridge in less than 48 hours, which included airlifting the bridge from Delhi to connect the affected towns of Chudalwala and Bandokai village, Seth said. "This bridge remains even deployed today in the area as a lifeline for those villagers," he added. Disaster management is not just a humanitarian concern but is related to "core national security issues", Seth said. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
India Today
01-07-2025
- India Today
Sabotage angle in Air India crash? A question too critical to ignore
What caused the ill-fated Air India plane to crash in Ahmedabad is yet to be known. But as experts speculate causes, the Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, underlined the investigation of possible sabotage. Does such an investigation make sense?advertisementSample these numbers:Around 465 incidents of GPS spoofing in the border region of India between November 2023 and February 2025 have been reported, mostly in the Amritsar, Jammu regionsA Delhi–Jammu Air India flight returned to Delhi as a precautionary measure following a suspected GPS interference incident in JuneThe Indian Air Force's C-130J aircraft experienced GPS spoofing while it was flying over Myanmar during the Operation Brahma relief mission in AprilAttacks related to GPS spoofing or jamming are also rapidly increasing around the to the International Air Transport Association, reports of global navigation satellite system or GNSS interference — including signal disruptions, jamming, and spoofing — surged between 2023 and 2024. Interference rates increased by 175 per cent, while GPS spoofing incidents spiked by 500 per cent. The consequences of GPS spoofing could include midair collisions caused by the inability to maintain the required separation; controlled flight into terrain caused by proximity to high terrain; and runway excursions caused by the loss of runway overrun prevention & GPS SpoofingThe rise in global conflicts has significantly contributed to increased incidents of GPS spoofing. Airlines reported 4.3 lakh cases of satellite signal jamming or spoofing over conflict zones in 2024, which is a 62 per cent increase from the 2.6 lakh incidents recorded in conflicts drove a major rise in GPS spoofing and jamming in 2024. Such incidents have been common around Egypt, Lebanon, the Black Sea, as well as near the Russian borders with Estonia, Latvia, and Belarus. GPS jamming has also occurred in Myanmar and on the border between India and Pakistan around Lahore, though less frequently,' the IATA spoofing is only one of the many forms of cyberattacks faced by the global aviation industry. Other attacks include ransomware attacks, unauthorised access, credential theft and damaging other critical the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States mentioned that the effects of GPS jamming or spoofing have been observed by crews in various phases of flight. In some cases, these effects led to re-routing or diversions due to the inability to perform safe instrument procedures. It also launched a website where pilots can report such incidents.- EndsMust Watch
Economic Times
28-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Myanmar turns to India as China supplies poor-quality materials
Myanmar is facing a China challenge with Beijing using sub-standard raw material for the Southeast Asian country's real estate sector following which the junta has approached India for with the quality of Chinese construction in capital Nay Pyi Taw and the impact of the recent earthquake on the infrastructure created by using Chinese raw material (cement) in Myanmar's capital, the junta has turned to India for supplies of critical raw materials, including cement for buildings, ET has reliably has initiated supply of cement to Myanmar for construction and reconstruction work, sources said, adding, the junta has praised New Delhi for its support at this critical juncture. Earlier this year, India launched 'Operation Brahma' to provide necessary support, including Search and Rescue (SAR), humanitarian aid, disaster relief and medical assistance, following the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28. Being the First Responder in times of crisis in the neighbourhood, 'Operation Brahma' is a whole-of-government endeavour by India to respond to widespread destruction in Myanmar, officials recalled.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Myanmar turns to India as China supplies poor-quality materials
Myanmar is facing a China challenge with Beijing using sub-standard raw material for the Southeast Asian country's real estate sector following which the junta has approached India for assistance. Upset with the quality of Chinese construction in capital Nay Pyi Taw and the impact of the recent earthquake on the infrastructure created by using Chinese raw material (cement) in Myanmar's capital, the junta has turned to India for supplies of critical raw materials, including cement for buildings, ET has reliably learnt. India has initiated supply of cement to Myanmar for construction and reconstruction work, sources said, adding, the junta has praised New Delhi for its support at this critical juncture. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Entrevista exclusiva: a verdade sobre o magnésio que ninguém te contou AlwaysFit Undo Earlier this year, India launched ' Operation Brahma ' to provide necessary support, including Search and Rescue (SAR), humanitarian aid, disaster relief and medical assistance, following the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28. Being the First Responder in times of crisis in the neighbourhood, 'Operation Brahma' is a whole-of-government endeavour by India to respond to widespread destruction in Myanmar, officials recalled. Live Events
Times of Oman
24-05-2025
- Health
- Times of Oman
Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 jolts Myanmar
Naypyitaw: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 struck Myanmar on Saturday, as reported by the National Centre of Seismology (NCS). As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at 00:28 hours at latitude 23.24 N, and longitude 93.92 E. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres. "EQ of M: 4.0, On: 24/05/2025 00:28:58 IST, Lat: 23.24 N, Long: 93.92 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Myanmar." Previously on May 19, an earthquake of magnitude 3.9 on the Richter scale hit Myanmar, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) stated. As per NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 40 km and a latitude of 21.67 N and a longitude of 93.91 E. "EQ of M: 3.9, On: 18/05/2025 23:07:58 IST, Lat: 21.67 N, Long: 93.91 E, Depth: 40 Km, Location: Myanmar," the NCS said in a post on X. Earlier in March, the country was hit with earthquakes of magnitude 7.7 and 6.4 that had caused widespread damage and the death of more than 3500. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Southeast Asia, the region is expected to face a series of rapidly rising health threats, including tuberculosis (TB), HIV, and vector- and water-borne diseases, for tens of thousands of displaced people in earthquake-affected areas. Operation Brahma has been India's dedicated humanitarian outreach to Myanmar in the wake of the disaster. As part of this initiative, India has also extended aid to the Indian diaspora in the Yangon region. Myanmar is vulnerable to hazards from moderate- and large-magnitude earthquakes, including tsunami hazards along its long coastline. The Sagaing Fault elevates the seismic hazard for Sagaing, Mandalay, Bago, and Yangon, which together represent 46 per cent of the population of Myanmar. Although Yangon is relatively far from the fault trace, it still suffers from significant risk due to its dense population.
