Tail strike: What it is, how it happens and why it matters in aviation? | Explained
A tail strike usually occurs when the tail or empennage (rear underside) of an aircraft makes contact with the runway surface during takeoff or landing. This typically happens when the pilot rotates the nose up too rapidly during takeoff or raises the nose too sharply during landing, often due to improper technique or unstable approach conditions. The incident is most common with aircraft that have a longer fuselage, as their geometry makes them more susceptible to tail strikes.
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Exclusive: UDF’s historic local body victory sets stage for Kerala Assembly polls, says Congress’ VD Satheesan
The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Kerala Assembly and senior Congress leader VD Satheesan on Saturday (December 13) spoke exclusively to India TV where he emphasised that the local body elections in Kerala are distinct from those in other states, as they involve a direct political contest with nearly one lakh candidates competing across the three-tier system. This victory, he said, is the largest the UDF has achieved in the last three decades, surpassing all previous wins since the introduction of the Nagar Palika and Panchayats Acts in 1995.
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Lionel Messi GOAT India tour: Argentine forward meets Telangana CM Revanth Reddy as part of Hyderabad tour
Legendary Argentina forward Lionel Messi has continued his GOAT India tour after the chaos that erupted at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. After visiting Kolkata, Messi has now landed in Hyderabad, where he was captured meeting Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.
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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery ending explained: Why this is Benoit Blanc’s darkest case yet
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery was released on Netflix yesterday. The show that was a hit in the USA, has now become the trending topic in India as well, more or less, because it ends on a sombre yet sharp note, marking the darkest chapter in Benoit Blanc’s investigative journey so far.
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OPINION | Beware of cyber fraud gangs
In a major crackdown, after getting tips from FBI, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) unearthed a transnational cyber fraud network that duped US nationals of $8.5 million (around Rs 71 crore) through a fake call centre operation in Noida. As part of “Operation Chakra”, CBI with assistance from FBI, carried out a coordinated campaign in 10 states including UP. Most of the raids were conducted in Noida, Delhi and Kolkata.
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IndiGo flight’s dramatic tail strike while landing at Ranchi airport
An IndiGo flight from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi suffered a tail strike upon landing at Ranchi airport on Friday (December 12), sending shockwaves through the cabin but resulting in no injuries among the approximately 70 passengers on board. The mishap occurred around 7:30 pm, as the aircraft descended onto the runway under normal weather conditions, according to airport officials.
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Pankaj Chaudhary files nomination for UP BJP chief in Lucknow, set to win unopposed | Video
Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary on Saturday filed his nomination papers for the post of the Uttar Pradesh BJP chief, and was the only candidate to do so. The formal announcement of the state president will be made by the central election officer and Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday.
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Lionel Messi GOAT India tour: AIFF issues statement after fans vandalise Salt Lake Stadium
The Lionel Messi GOAT India tour was derailed on the very first day itself. The legendary Argentine forward arrived in Kolkata to begin his tour of India, but due to the fans not being able to see him on the ground, chaos erupted at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
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India accelerates Chinese business visas to four weeks amid US tariff storm and Sino-Indian Thaw
India is slashing red tape on Chinese business visas, approving them in under four weeks- a dramatic shift from multi-year delays triggered by the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. Once blocked almost entirely, these visas now bypass extra scrutiny layers beyond home and foreign ministries. Officials, speaking to media, confirmed, “We have removed the layer of administrative vetting.” This policy pivot, recommended by a high-level committee under former Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, signals pragmatic diplomacy as New Delhi balances tensions with economic realities.
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Lionel Messi India Tour: First look of 70-feet statue in Kolkata revealed, viral video unveils face
Legendary footballer Lionel Messi is set to visit India on a three-day tour, starting Saturday, December 13. He will reach Kolkata after midnight and participate in several sponsor activities in the morning before arriving at Salt Lake Stadium at 11:15 am. He will then felicitate Bengal’s Santosh Trophy team and also meet Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and sports icons Sourav Ganguly and Leander Paes. Actor Shah Rukh Khan and several other celebrities and ministers are also expected to attend the event.
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