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In 1955, a British engineer while trying to prove a game changing theory about a revolutionary invention used a cat food tin, a coffee can, and a reversed vacuum cleaner. Later, the patent changed the landscape of modern transportation foreverIn 1955, a British engineer while trying to prove a game changing theory about a revolutionary invention used a cat food tin, a coffee can,...- On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona's Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other eventsOn This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon's second abdication, Galileo's recantation befor...
- ICG inducts indigenously constructed hovercraft, bolsters maritime capabilitiesIndia's Coast Guard has inducted its first indigenous hovercraft, H-561. This air cushion vehicle enhances maritime duties and response cap...
- India committed to ensuring peace and stability across Indo-Pacific region, says Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that no single nation owns marine resources. India champions peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific....
- Defence ministry signs contract with firm to procure 6 Air Cushion VehiclesThe defence ministry has contracted Chowgule & Company Pvt. Ltd. to procure six Air Cushion Vehicles for the Indian Coast Guard at Rs 387.4...
- Bangladesh unrest: Indian Coast Guard deploys aircraft, hovercraft for maritime border surveillanceBangladesh is experiencing a volatile political situation, with Sheikh Hasina resigning from the post of Prime Minister on August 5 amid mo...
- Defence secretary inaugurates Coast Guard's hovercraft maintenance unit at Okha in GujaratTalking to reporters after the ceremony, Aramane said the Centre is committed to increasing the ICG's strengths and capabilities so that it...
- Ferry with 350 pilgrims returning from Gangasagar stuck in sandbar; Navy, Coastguard rescue pilgrimsNearly one crore pilgrims from across the country attended the Gangasagar Mela on Sagar Island and took a holy dip at the confluence of the...
- Indian Coast Guard gets new hoverport at Okha in GujaratA hoverport is a terminal for hovercraft, having passenger facilities where needed and infrastructure to allow the hovercraft to come on la...
- Cyclone 'Yaas': 700 people in Bengal's East Midnapore rescued by ArmyThe Army, which has deployed 17 cyclone-relief columns, comprising specialised personnel with equipment and inflatable boats for rescue ope...
- BEL unveils new weapon system for Arjun battle tankThe new Remote Controlled Weapon Station/Air Defence Weapon Station is an improvised version of the manually-operated air defence gun, the ...
- Hovercraft port will be milestone for maritime defence establishments: N RangasamyThe CM was speaking after laying the foundation of the Rs 27-crore hovercraft port project of the Coast Guard in neighbouring coastal villa...
- Coast Guard to deploy interceptor boats for SundarbansTo protect the maritime boundary in Sundarbans, the Coast Guard would be ready with two interceptor boats and a radar station for surveilla...
- Manohar Parrikar bats for larger role for women in Indian Coast Guard combat operationsHe also lauded the Coast Guard for imparting training to a batch of 10 women officers to operate a hovercraft. Woman personnel constitute 1...
- Coast Guards take all precautionary measures to face Cyclone HudhudAll logistics support will be provided to the district and state administration and all those measures have been taken in advance, he said.
- 11th Hovercraft for Coast Guard inducted into serviceMadras High Court Chief Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul formally commissioned the Hovercraft, also called the Air Cushion vehicle.
- Coast Guard nabs eight Pakistanis and seizes two fishing boatsThe operation was carried out today afternoon by hovercraft launched from the Jakhau Coast Guard Station, official sources said.
- Roll-On Roll-Off service works begin this monthWork on India's first major ferry service for vehicles, cargo and passengers across the Gulf of Khambhat in Gujarat will start from January...
- PPP in public security infrastructureThe Mumbai terrorist attacks have clearly highlighted the need for development of adequate public security systems.
- States want corporates to test waters for power meetingsWhile the backwaters and pristine beaches of Kerala and Goa have been their USPs all along, states like Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Ass...
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