
Vishnu Som
An NDTV veteran entering his 29th year at the company, Vishnu Som anchors the flagship programme Left, Right and Centre at 9 pm and is Group Executive Editor (International, Defence). He writes prolifically on national and international security issues and has covered conflict and natural disasters around the world.
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What May Have Led To Air India Dreamliner Crash? Here Are 4 Scenarios
To the naked eye, everything seemed fine when the Air India Boeing 787-8 accelerated during its take-off roll in Ahmedabad airport on Thursday. The next few seconds, however, indicated the plane could be in trouble as it did not gain altitude.
- Friday June 13, 2025
- India News
- Written by Vishnu Som, Edited by Debanish Achom
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NDTV Exclusive: Axiom-4 Launch Delays Unusual? Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains
SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft, which will carry Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three other crew members to the International Space Station as part of the Axion-4 mission, was delayed again on Wednesday - for the fourth time since May 29.
- Thursday June 12, 2025
- World News
- Reported by Vishnu Som, Written by Abhishek Chakraborty
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Need Both Pakistan And India, Islamabad "A Phenomenal Partner": Top US General
A top US General, in a statement under oath, has stressed that Washington needs to have a strong relationship with both New Delhi and Islamabad/Rawalpindi, suggesting that the equation cannot be binary in nature.
- Wednesday June 11, 2025
- World News
- Reported by Vishnu Som, Written by Abhishek Chakraborty
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Indian Man Who Was Pinned Down At US Airport Had Entered Country Illegally
A man filmed being pinned to the floor and handcuffed by law enforcement officials in the United States has been identified as an Indian national who had illegally entered the country.
- Wednesday June 11, 2025
- World News
- Written by Vishnu Som
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"If They Are Deep Inside Pakistan, We Will Go Deep Into Pakistan": S Jaishankar's Direct Attack
In some of his most direct statements on how India will continue to target Pakistan if it continues to back terrorists, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has said, "We don't care where they are. If they are deep in Pakistan, we will go deep into Pakistan
- Tuesday June 10, 2025
- India News
- Written by Vishnu Som
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Dassault's Landmark Production Deal With Tata: What It Could Mean For IAF
The landmark production transfer agreements by Dassault Aviation and TASL may be a key first step towards meeting a future Indian Air Force requirement for 114 multi-role fighters.
- Friday June 6, 2025
- India News
- Written by Vishnu Som
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Satellite Pics Of 2 Russian Airbases Reveal Extent Of Damage By Ukrainian Drones
Hi-resolution satellite images of two of the five Russian air bases targeted by Ukraine in its audacious drone attack have emerged, giving a glimpse of the destruction caused by the explosive-laden drones.
- Thursday June 5, 2025
- World News
- Reported by Vishnu Som, Written by Abhishek Chakraborty
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NDTV Exclusive: Minister Shares How PM Tracked Op Sindoor Night Airstrikes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was monitoring Operation Sindoor airstrikes through the night and Pakistan's attempts at nuclear blackmail have only strengthened his resolve against terror, Union Minister Jitendra Singh has told NDTV
- Wednesday June 4, 2025
- India News
- Reported by Vishnu Som
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Satellite Pics Show How Russia Tried To Avert Ukraine Drone Strikes, But Failed
Hi-resolution satellite imagery of air bases deep inside Russia, taken before Ukraine carried out what's been described as the most audacious drone attack in military history, shows several Russian Air Force jets parked on the tarmac.
- Tuesday June 3, 2025
- World News
- Reported by Vishnu Som, Written by Abhishek Chakraborty
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Ukrainian Drones Strike 5 Airbases Deep In Russia, Over 40 Aircraft Hit
Ukraine launched one of its largest drone-based operations on Russia to date, striking five air bases deep inside Russian territory.
- Monday June 2, 2025
- World News
- Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Sanstuti Nath
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Exclusive: Air India CEO On How Airline Plans To Deal With Unruly Passengers
Air India CEO, Campbell Wilson, in an exclusive conversation with NDTV, answered tough questions on incidents of clogged toilets forcing flight diversions, passenger misconduct toward the cabin crew and how the airline plans to deal with such cases.
- Sunday June 1, 2025
- India News
- Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Divyam Sharma
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Air India To Drop Turkish Maintenance Service, Cites "Public Sentiment"
Air India is set to wind up its association with Turkish Technic, a leading global aviation service provider, that provides comprehensive maintenance for Boeing 777 aircraft in the airline's fleet.
- Sunday June 1, 2025
- India News
- Written by Vishnu Som
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No War Without Losses, India Responded Effectively: Top General On Op Sindoor
Operation Sindoor was a non-contact, multi-domain mission which included aspects like distributed force application, cyber and disinformation campaign, intelligence capabilities, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said.
- Saturday May 31, 2025
- India News
- Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Srishti Kapoor
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"It's A Hittile": BrahMos Ex-Chief On Missile's Journey, Strength And Future
The world's fastest supersonic cruise missile, BrahMos, showcased "India's military might" during Operation Sindoor after it struck Pakistan's military infrastructure during the 100-hour battle.
- Friday May 30, 2025
- India News
- Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Divyam Sharma
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Satellite Pics: Did India Target Underground Facility At Pak's Murid Air Base?
New high-resolution satellite images, accessed by NDTV, show extensive damage to the Murid air base of Pakistan, showing a three-metre-wide crater just 30 metres from an underground facility of the Pakistan Air Force.
- Wednesday May 28, 2025
- India News
- Reported by Vishnu Som, Written by Divyam Sharma