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Operation Sindhu: IAF brings home 268 Indian nationals from Israel

New Delhi, June 24: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday brought back 286 Indian nationals, who were residing in Israel, from Sharm-El-Sheikh, Egypt, bringing the total number of citizens coming home from Israel to 594.

IAF confirms emergency landing of British Navy's F-35B fighter jet at Thiruvananthapuram airport

Thiruvananthapuram, June 15: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday evening confirmed that a British Royal Navy F-35B fighter jet made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram airport on Saturday night (June 14).

ICG, Navy and IAF execute high-risk operation to stabilise fire-hit Singaporean vessel off Kochi

Kochi, June 14: In a major development in the firefighting and salvage operation of Singaporean Vessel MV Wan Hai 503, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), along with the Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, successfully transferred the tow of the distressed container vessel to the ocean-going tug Offshore Warrior on June 13.

Hyderabad: Combined Graduation Parade held at Air Force Academy

New Delhi, June 14: The Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) was held at the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal, Hyderabad on Saturday marking successful culmination of the pre-commissioning training of flight cadets of Flying and Ground duty branches of the Indian Air Force (IAF), said a statement from Ministry of Defence.

Operation Sindoor highlighted at Combined Graduation Parade of IAF Cadets by Air Chief Marshal AP Singh

Hyderabad, June 14: In a grand display of discipline, precision, and national pride, the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) was held on Saturday at the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal in Hyderabad, marking the successful culmination of pre-commissioning training for 254 cadets of the Indian Air Force.

Hyderabad: Combined graduation parade organised to mark pre-commissioning training of Flight Cadets from Indian Air Force

Hyderabad, June 14: A combined graduation parade was conducted in Hyderabad to mark the completion of pre-commissioning training of Flight Cadets from various branches of the Indian Air Force.

IAF's Apache helicopter makes emergency landing in Pathankot, crew safe

Chandigarh, June 13: An Apache helicopter of the Indian Air Force (IAF) made an emergency landing on Friday in the Nangalpur area of Punjab’s Pathankot district due to a suspected technical glitch.

Firefighting ops on MV WAN HAI 503 reduced as ICG, IAF contain blaze; SAR ops continue for 4 missing crew

Kochi, June 12: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has reported substantial progress in their efforts to control the fire aboard the Singapore-flagged container vessel MV Wan Hai 503, which has been ablaze in the Arabian Sea, approximately 42 nautical miles off the coast of Beypore, Kerala.

IAF asks Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to 'touch the sky with glory'

New Delhi, June 10: Ahead of the Axiom Space Mission 4, the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday wished Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, to ‘touch the sky with glory’.

'All the best', IAF wishes astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla for historic Axiom-4 Mission

New Delhi, June 10: As Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla prepares for a journey into space aboard the Axiom-4 mission, the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday extended heartfelt wishes to its officer and crew.

IAF to get Rs 10,000 crore indigenous I-STAR spy planes to help in precision strikes against enemy ground targets

By Ajit Dubey, New Delhi, June 8: Amid the ongoing Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, the Defence Ministry is going to take up Rs 10,000 crore proposal to buy three sophisticated spy planes to help Indian Air Force get a clear air-to-ground picture to carry out precision strikes against enemy ground targets like radar stations, air defence units and other mobile objects.

IAF aircraft airlifts critically 'ill' army personnel from Kargil

New Delhi, June 8: An Indian Air Force aircraft successfully airlifted a critically ill Indian Army personnel from the high-altitude region of Kargil to Command Hospital Chandimandir on Saturday morning, authorities said.

French Open: Musetti books first top 10 win of Grand Slam career, reaches QF

Paris, June 2: Lorenzo Musetti notched a memorable, first-ever top 10 win of his Grand Slam career at the ongoing French Open on Sunday night, defeating Holger Rune in the fourth round to make it to the second major quarterfinal.

Security personnel rescue people stranded in floods in Northeastern states

Imphal, June 2: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said that a critical humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mission was launched by the Indian Air Force, Central armed forces, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and state government forces in the Northeastern states due to rain-induced floods.

IAF rescues 14 people stranded in swollen river on Assam-Arunachal border

Itanagar/Guwahati, June 1: Fourteen people, trapped in the swollen Bomjir river along the Assam-Arunachal border, were rescued by Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel on Sunday, officials said.

Five Pakistani aircraft destroyed in Operation Sindoor: BJP's Amit Malviya

New Delhi, May 24: The Indian Air Force (IAF) and ground forces downed at least five Pakistani aircraft, including a Chinese JF-17 and two F-16 fighter jets, during Operation Sindoor, in-charge of the BJP's National Information and Technology, Amit Malviya, said on Saturday.

IAF chief attends valedictory ceremony of flight test course graduates

Bengaluru, May 23: Chief of the 47th Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Friday was the chief guest at the ceremonial Valedictory function of Flight Test Course of the Indian Air Force Test Pilot School, which concluded function, "Suranjan Das Dinner", at Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE), Bengaluru on Friday.

India, US Air Force resolve technical snag on USAF C-17 aircraft in Jaipur

Jaipur, May 17: The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) resolved a technical issue on a USAF C-17 aircraft at the Jaipur airbase on Saturday.

India's fight against terrorism now part of national defence doctrine: Rajnath Singh

Kutchch, May 16: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that India's fight against terrorism is not just a matter of security, it has now become a part of the national defence doctrine, and we will root out this hybrid and proxy warfare.

Pak has been put on probation: Defence Minister's stern warning

New Delhi, May 16: Defence Minister Rajanth Singh, during his visit to the Indian Air Force (IAF) base in Gujarat’s Bhuj, issued a stern warning to Pakistan and said that it has been given a breather for now and if it resorts to terror tactics again, it will face dire consequences.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaches IAF station in Bhuj, Air Force chief accompanies him

New Delhi, May 16: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reached the Indian Air Force Station in Gujarat’s Bhuj on Friday, days after India’s successful 'Operation Sindoor', which saw forces destroying multiple terror assets across the border in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) as well as deep inside Pakistan.

'Dummy' aircraft, Brahmos, Crystal Maze: The night the IAF destroyed Pakistan's air defence and targeted its air bases

New Delhi, May 15: Following the Pakistan-backed terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22nd, which killed scores of Indian citizens on the basis of their religion, India responded with precision strikes on Pakistani terror camps in places like Muridke and Bahawalpur on May 7th.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacts with IAF jawans at Srinagar air base

Srinagar, May 15: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday visited the Srinagar air base in Jammu and Kashmir and met Indian Air Force (IAF) jawans.

PIB Fact-Check debunks fake claims of last rites of IAF Rafale pilot

New Delhi, May 15: The fact-check unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) exposed another social media claim on Thursday, spreading a false narrative on Indian casualties in Operation Sindoor.

Laxman Rekha against terror has become clear: PM Modi

New Delhi, May 13: India's Laxman Rekha against terror has become clear, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday while praising all three forces for the forceful response given to the Pahalgam terror attack under Operation Sindoor.

When our forces chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', enemy trembles with fear: PM Modi at Adampur base

New Delhi, May 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, paid a visit to the Indian Air Force (IAF)'s Adampur base and interacted with air warriors and soldiers.

PM Modi meets nation's braves at Adampur airbase, blunts Pakistani propaganda

New Delhi, May 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to the Indian Air Force’s base, Adampur (Punjab) on Tuesday, one of the biggest and most strategic centres in the country.

PM Modi visits Adampur Airbase, interacts with Air warriors, salutes their courage

Jalandhar, May 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited the Adampur Air Base in Jalandhar and interacted with Air Warriors days after the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan.

Successfully executed assigned tasks, Operation Sindoor still ongoing: IAF

New Delhi, May 11: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday said it has successfully executed its assigned tasks in Operation Sindoor with precision and professionalism, and the operation was still ongoing.

IAF to begin major air exercise near Pakistan border from May 7; frontline fighters Rafale, Mirage, Su-30s to participate

New Delhi, May 7: The Indian Air Force (IAF) will begin a major air exercise over the desert sector and nearby areas along the India-Pakistan border from May 7, involving its frontline fighter aircraft, IAF officials said on Monday.

IAF chief meets PM Modi amid India-Pak tensions post-Pahalgam attack

New Delhi, May 4: In a significant development against the backdrop of escalating tensions with Pakistan, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh on Sunday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, sources said.

IAF to get new Vice Chief, tri-services to get new CISC, Army getting new Northern Army commander

New Delhi, April 28: The Indian Air Force will get a new Vice Chief as Air Marshal Narmadeshwar Tiwari would be succeeding incumbent Air Marshal SP Dharkar on May 1.

IAF confirms object falling from sky on MP house as 'non-explosive store'; probe initiated

Bhopal, April 26: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has confirmed the object as a piece of "non-explosive aerial store" inadvertently dropped from one of their aircraft on a house in Pichhor town of Shivpuri district in Madhya Pradesh. While the family residing in the house miraculously escaped harm, the incident caused considerable damage to the property.

IAF's Surya Kiran air show stuns Patna crowd on Vijay Diwas

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