Putrajaya [Malaysia], September 17: The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), in collaboration with Futurise Sdn Bhd, is fast-tracking Malaysia's entry into the era of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). This milestone initiative will position Malaysia as a regional leader in the low-altitud
The expedition was formally flagged off on August 20, 2025, with the aim of promoting adventure, resilience, and team spirit, while highlighting the Indian soldier's unwavering determination in extreme conditions.
The Indian Embassy in Beijing advised citizens stranded in Tibet during the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to exercise caution due to Nepal's situation, high altitude, and tough terrain, urging them to follow local advisories and contact the embassies in Beijing or Kathmandu for assistance.
A joint Scuba and Combat Diving Exercise was conducted by the Indian Army PARA (Special Forces) and the Indian Navy MARINE COMMANDOS (MARCOS) in Sikkim at an altitude of 17,000 ft, from 30 August to 5 September, said a press release from Defence PRO on Monday.
An Indian Army contingent has left for Alaska to join US forces in the 21st edition of Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025, the Ministry of Defence said. The two-week drills will cover tactical operations, high-altitude warfare, peacekeeping readiness, and multi-domain challenges.
The Indian Army successfully concluded the 2nd edition of the Surya Spiti Challenge (Marathon) and the maiden Surya Dronathon 2025 in the Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, at an altitude of 10,500 feet. Over 1,500 runners participated in the marathon, including 800 locals, 700 armed forces
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 19: ThermaEdge by Thermaissance, Bharat's innovator in advanced military textiles and extreme cold weather gear, announced that its Cold-Weather Balaclava and Two-layer Smart Blanket-- part of its specialised cold-weather range -- have cleared Ind
A landmark camera trapping study conducted by the Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF) and the Wildlife Protection Department of Jammu and Kashmir has confirmed year-round presence and breeding activity of snow leopards in the Union Territory -- marking a significant breakthrough for high-al
"On August 16, 2025, an IndiGo Airbus A321 aircraft tail touched the runway while executing a low-altitude go-around due to unfavourable weather conditions in Mumbai. Thereafter, the aircraft carried out another approach and landed safely," the statement reads.
A massive mudslide struck Dharali village in the Kheer Gad area near Harsil, triggering a sudden flow of debris and water through the settlements on August 5. The cloudburst led to flash floods in the high-altitude villages of Dharali. Several houses were reported to have been swept away.
The state has been witnessing heavy monsoon-triggered disruptions, especially in its higher-altitude regions, prompting large-scale evacuation and relief operations led by multiple agencies. Two cloudbursts on Tuesday, one in Dharali and another in the Sukhi Top area near Dharali, caused wid