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Air Chiefs have come, and Air Chiefs have gone, yet India’s air warriors, with their imported, vintage machines continued, and still continue, undaunted. (Representational image)

As IAF turns 87, merge HAL with it

Indians have failed the IAF, thereby pushing the country into a state of despair, in the face of a multi-dimensional Sino-Pakistani threat.

08 Oct 2019 1:25 AM

During Pakistan's counter-attack on India in response to the Balakot airstrike, Abhinandan flew a MiG-21 Bison fighter into PoK. (Photo:File | ANI)

Abhinandan Vartaman's 51 squardon to get citation award for Balakot

The award is slated to be received by commanding officer Group Captain Satish Pawar on Oct 8.

06 Oct 2019 11:26 AM

The United States has fought its recent wars with guided missiles because manned aircraft are dangerous (to the pilot) and ineffective.

War, as we have known it, is no more

The fighter plane is 100-year-old technology, having been first used in World War I in 1914.

06 Oct 2019 4:39 AM

National War Memorial, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February 2019, honours Indian soldiers who fell while defending the country after Independence.

Name of IAF officer killed by Yasin on War Memorial soon

All the wreath lying ceremonies to honour the Indian soldiers are now mostly held at the National War Memorial.

06 Oct 2019 4:18 AM

Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria, IAF Chief. (Photo: GN Jha)

Air Chief: Shooting down Mi-17 was a ‘big mistake’

The incident had resulted in the death of seven people, including six IAF personnel on board the chopper and a civilian on the ground.

05 Oct 2019 1:57 AM

Pakistan lost an F-16 and India a MiG-21 in aerial engagement with the Pakistan Air Force a day after the Balakot strikes, IAF chief Bhadauria said. (Photo: ANI)

‘Big mistake, shot down our own chopper on Feb 27,’ admits Indian Air Force chief

Ahead of the press conference, the Indian Air Force also showed video clips of the Balakot strikes.

04 Oct 2019 1:08 PM

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: Twitter/ Rajnath Singh)

Rajnath Singh to fly Rafale sortie in Paris Oct 8

The defence minister will be travelling to Paris on October 7 on a three-day visit to receive the first of 36 Rafale fighter jets.

04 Oct 2019 1:36 AM

The relentless rains that took place between September 27 and 30 have left parts of the state in a dire condition with the death toll touching 55. (Photo: PTI)

Bihar: Orange alert today as death toll due to floods rises to 55

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in Patna, Vaishali and Khagaria districts.

03 Oct 2019 9:30 AM

According to Deputy General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta, the weapons were suspected to have been delivered across the India-Pakistan border from Pakistan by drones launched by the ISI and state-sponsored 'jihadi' and pro-Khalistani terrorist outfits working under its command. (Photo: Representational)

NIA to probe incidents of Pak drones smuggling arms into India

On September 22, the Punjab Police had said to have busted a terrorist module of the revived Khalistan Zindabad Force.

02 Oct 2019 11:35 AM

Arora previously headed the Gandhinagar headquartered South Western Air Command of the Air Force. (Photo: ANI)

Air Marshal HS Arora takes over as Vice-Chief of Air Force

Arora succeeds Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria who took over as the IAF Chief, a day earlier on September 30.

01 Oct 2019 4:00 PM

'We are monitoring the developments and I reassure the country that we are ready to deal with any situation where our services are required by the nation,' the Air Chief Marshal said. (Photo: ANI)

IAF monitoring situation along Indo-Pak border: Air Force Chief Bhadauria

'We are prepared for any eventuality and will carry out any mission as directed by the government,' Bhadauria said.

01 Oct 2019 10:28 AM

Incidentally, Bhadauria was the chairman of the Indian negotiation team for the Rs 60,000 crore 36 Rafale combat aircraft deal and played a significant role in getting deal cleared. (Photo: ANI)

Rafale to give India edge over China, Pak; enhance our capabilities: IAF chief

'Rafale is a very capable aircraft, once we induct it, it will be a gamechanger in terms of our operational capability,' Bhadauria said.

30 Sep 2019 1:04 PM

Last week, the Punjab Police announced intrusion by heavy-lifting Pakistani drones to drop AK-47 assault rifles and grenades in Amritsar. (Representational Image)

Pak drone used to drop weapons for terrorists found in Punjab: report

Senior police official said, 'Drone couldn't return due to malfunction, so accused hid it at a village near the Attari border.'

27 Sep 2019 4:03 PM

Defence minister Rajnath Singh, in a tweet, said he spoke to Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa regarding the crash and also enquired about the condition of both the pilots. (Photo: PTI)

MiG-21 trainer aircraft crashes, pilot ejects safely

The aircraft was on a routine mission and was airborne from Air Force Station Gwalior. Aircraft crashed while on approach for landing.

26 Sep 2019 2:36 AM

The bases under ‘orange alert’ are Awantipora, Jammu, Pathankot and Hindon. (Representational Image)

J&K air bases on high alert following arms drop by Pak drones

Officers said drones flew low to avoid detection, may have dropped around 80 kgs of weapons between Sept 9 and 16.

25 Sep 2019 11:00 AM

The IAF chief, who retires later this month, was speaking at the India Today Conclave. (Photo: File)

Pakistan always underestimated our national leadership: IAF chief

In February this year, India carried out air strikes across the LoC and destroyed terror camps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province inside Pak.

20 Sep 2019 3:32 PM

Bhadauria is new Air Force chief

Modi govt follows seniority principle, new head gets 2-year tenure.

20 Sep 2019 2:47 AM

Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria. (Photo: ANI)

Air Marshal R K S Bhadauria to take over as next Chief of Air Staff

Bhadauria has been awarded the PVSM, AVSM, VM, and has also been the Air Defense Commander.

19 Sep 2019 8:14 PM

Acquiring Apache helicopters is good news for the Air Force

Hopefully, the entry of the Apache will begin a process of making good our glaring and long-standing deficiencies.

16 Sep 2019 6:49 AM

A picture from the Republic Day parade used for representational purpose

She’s ‘Arm’ed to face the future

The first batch is set to start training from December and by 2021, the first batch of women soldiers will be commissioned.

16 Sep 2019 12:44 AM

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