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Ambala: President Droupadi Murmu's sortie in a Rafale fighter aircraft from Ambala Air Force Station exposed yet another of the countless lies floated by Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. The supreme commander of the armed forces posed for a photograph with Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh, whom Pakistan falsely claimed to have captured during the operation in which she participated. Pakistan, shocked by India's aggressive and decisive response, to the Pahalgam terror attack, had falsely claimed ...Read More >
The Centre, on Tuesday, officially recognised the exceptional courage and leadership of defence personnel who participated in Operation Sindoor early this May, through a newly released gazette notification. The citations, published on Wednesday, hail the bravery of six officers from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force who played decisive roles in the operation that targeted terrorist bases across the border following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack between May 7 and May 10 in retaliation for ...Read More >
India's Russian-built MiG-21s flew for the final time Friday, marking the end of an era for the country's first supersonic fighter jet -- lauded for its valour but tarnished by a legacy of some 400 crashes. Crowds cheered as officials staged a grand farewell for the final two MiG-21 squadrons, totalling around 36 aircraft, at an air force base in the northern city of Chandigarh. The send-off came a day after New Delhi signed a $7-billion deal to acquire 97 domestically designed and built Tejas ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Chief of Air Force, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, on Friday took the last flight of the iconic fighter jet MIG-21 for the Chandigarh airbase as the aircraft fleet was decommissioned after defending the Indian skies for 62 years with its glorious history of shooting down planes of Pakistan in both the 1965 and 1971 wars. The Soviet-era fighter MiG-21 Bison had hit the headlines in 2019 when Group Captain (then Wing Commander) Abhinandan Varthaman scripted ...Read More >
Chandigarh [India], September 26 (ANI): After nearly six decades of service, the Indian Air Force on Friday retired its iconic MiG-21 fighter jet, which took its final sortie in a decommissioning ceremony held in Chandigarh in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The MiG-21 has long been the backbone of India's aerial might, representing the courage, precision, and resilience of generations of Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots. Also Read | Manmohan Singh Birth Anniversary 2025: Rahul Ga ...Read More >
Chandigarh [India], September 26 (ANI): Ahead of the decommissioning of the Indian Air Force's MiG-21 fighter aircraft in Chandigarh on Friday, Wing Commander Rajiv Battish (Retd.) termed the plane a "potent" one and an enigma for the Western Field. Speaking to ANI, Battish said that a large crowd gathering for the event to bid farewell to the aircraft reflected the sentiments of the people. "MiG-21 has a very long story and the fact that so many people have gathered here is the fact that we a ...Read More >
Chandigarh, September 26: It will be a memorable and emotional reunion in Chandigarh, the City Beautiful, where its first squadron was commissioned in 1963, on Friday, as the skies will roar to give 'final salute' to the Russian-made MiG-21 that was inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) almost six decades ago. It will be a memorable but emotional reunion in Chandigarh, the City Beautiful, where its first squadron was commissioned in 1963, on Friday, as the skies will roar to give 'final salut ...Read More >
Vanity vans lined up on the tarmac and film crew with cameras waited for that perfect frame to capture MiG-21 jets roaring across the skies of Bikaner Nal Air Force Station for the shooting of upcoming Bollywood movie Love And War. IMAGE: File image of a MiG-21 fighter jet. Photograph: ANI Photo/IAF The moment marked the jet's last operational flight ahead of its retirement next month. The airbase doubled up as a set for the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed film where the MiG-21 will play a dec ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): As festivities for Independence Day begin, the centre on Thursday awarded Vir Chakra to nine Indian Air Force officers for their brave contributions in the service of the nation during Operation Sindoor. The Vir Chakra has been awarded to nine Indian Air Force officers, including fighter pilots, who targeted terrorist groups' headquarters in Pakistan's Muridke and Bahawalpur and the neighbouring country's military assets. Group Captains (GP) Ranjeet Singh Si ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The centre on Thursday awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to 26 Indian Air Force officers and airmen for their brave contributions in the service of the nation during Operation Sindoor. Those being awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) took part in missions to hit targets inside Pakistan, and officers and men operating the S-400 and other air defence systems, which foiled all attacks planned by Pakistan on Indian soil. Also Read | India Slams Pakistan ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The centre on Thursday awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to 26 Indian Air Force officers and airmen for their brave contributions in the service of the nation during Operation Sindoor. Those being awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) took part in missions to hit targets inside Pakistan, and officers and men operating the S-400 and other air defence systems, which foiled all attacks planned by Pakistan on Indian soil. Group Captains (GP) Ankur Hakim, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): As festivities for Independence Day begin, the centre on Thursday awarded Vir Chakra to nine Indian Air Force officers for their brave contributions in the service of the nation during Operation Sindoor. The Vir Chakra has been awarded to nine Indian Air Force officers, including fighter pilots, who targeted terrorist groups headquarters in Pakistan Muridke and Bahawalpur and the neighbouring country military assets. Group Captains (GP) Ranjeet Singh Sidhu, ...Read More >
Marking the ceremony, senior veterans visited Lt Col Jamwal's residence to extend greetings and felicitate him on the milestone. The Indian Army's Tiger Division on Wednesday paid rich tributes to Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) Sharak Dev Singh Jamwal (Retired) on his 100th birthday, celebrating his decades of distinguished service to the nation. Marking the ceremony, the General Officer Commanding of Tiger Division, the Commander of Chenab Brigade, Lt Gen Rakesh Sharma (Retd), President of JKESL ...Read More >
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod to a strict Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which provides for a maximum punishment of life imprisonment and fine of up to Rs 10 lakh for "forced conversion". The govt is likely to table the bill in the House, where they have a strong majority, for approval during the three-day monsoon session of assembly commencing on Aug 19.At present, the maximum jail term for such an offence is 10 years and the highest fine is Rs ...Read More >
JAMMU, Aug 13: In a dignified ceremony, the Tiger Division today honoured Lt Col Sharak Dev Singh Jamwal (Retd) on his 100th birthday, recognising his remarkable service and contribution to the nation. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) Tiger Division, along with the Commander Chenab Brigade, Lt Gen Rakesh Sharma (Retd), President JKESL, and senior veterans, visited Lt Col SDS Jamwal's residence to extend greetings and felicitate him on the historic milestone. Born on August 13, 1926, in Jam ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], July 13 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday met with the family of Squadron Leader Lokender Singh Sindhu, who lost his life in a Jaguar fighter plane crash in Churu, Rajasthan, on July 9. Expressing his condolences, Saini said, "He sacrificed his life while saving others. Though he is no longer with us, I pay tribute to his bravery. May God grant his family the strength to bear this irreparable loss." Also Read | Crocodile Attack in Mumbai: S ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], July 13 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday met with the family of Squadron Leader Lokender Singh Sindhu, who lost his life in a Jaguar fighter plane crash in Churu, Rajasthan, on July 9. Expressing his condolences, Saini said, He sacrificed his life while saving others. Though he is no longer with us, I pay tribute to his bravery. May God grant his family the strength to bear this irreparable loss. On Wednesday, A twin-seater trainer version ...Read More >
ahmedabad, India - A preliminary report into the tragic crash of Air India flight AI171 has revealed that all crew members were deemed fit to operate the flight after being breathalysed upon arrival at Ahmedabad airport. The inquiry is now intensely focused on retrieved engine components, with investigators identifying "components of interest for further examinations." The aircraft,en route to Ahmedabad,began losing altitude before crossing the airport perimeter wall. While no significant b ...Read More >
Jhunjhunu: Following an intensive four-day search operation, the IAF on Saturday recovered the black box of the Jaguar trainer aircraft that crashed near Bhanuda village in Churu district of Rajasthan on July 9.The discovery is expected to shed light on the tragic accident that claimed the lives of two IAF pilots.A specialized IAF team, comprising 22 personnel, arrived at the crash site near Bhanuda on Saturday morning via helicopter.The team, assisted by 30-40 local villagers, conducted a thoro ...Read More >
Chandigarh, July 12: Squadron Leader Lokendra Singh Sindhu, one of the two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots who were killed in a crash of a Jaguar fighter jet near Churu in Rajasthan on Wednesday, had become father a month ago and the family in Haryana had been in celebration mode before the tragedy struck. Sindhu, hailing from Kheri Sadh village in Haryana's Rohtak, spoke with his family through a video call on Tuesday evening and just hours before the incident took place, he exchanged messages wi ...Read More >
ROHTAK: Thousands turned up in Rohtak on Thursday to join the last march of Squadron Leader Lokender Singh Sindhu, who perished in a Jaguar crash along with Flight Lieutenant Rishi Raj Singh in Rajasthan Wednesday.The two fighter pilots had steered the jet away from a village, staying with it till the last moment despite knowing they wouldn't have time to eject and save their lives.Sqn Ldr Sindhu's brother Gyanender said the family gave him a final salute with a smile, as he died in pursuit of a ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Punjab chief ministerBhagwant Mann on Thursday said the government will table a bill in the assembly on Friday to introduce harsher punishment for religious sacrilege. However, the law will not be enacted immediately, as the government plans to hold consultations with stakeholders before finalising the legislation.Mann said the decision was taken in a meeting of the cabinet earlier in the day. After the legislation is tabled, Punjab govt will gather suggestions on the law from stakeh ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, July 10: The two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots who died in a crash of a Jaguar fighter jet near Churu in Rajasthan a day ago have been identified as Sqn Ldr Lokender and Flt Lt Rishi Raj Singh, officials said on Thursday. The IAF has also said that a court of inquiry has been constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident. The names of the two pilots were released by the IAF on Thursday. In a brief statement, the IAF said: "The pilots who attained 'veergati' in yesterday's Jagu ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Jul 10 (PTI) Squadron Leader Lokender, one of the two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots who were killed in a crash of a Jaguar fighter jet near Churu in Rajasthan on Wednesday, had become father a month ago and the family in Haryana had been in celebration mode before the tragedy struck. In a brief statement on Thursday, the IAF said: "The pilots who attained 'veergati' in yesterday's Jaguar crash were -- Sqn Ldr Lokender and Flt Lt Rishi Raj Singh." Lokender, hailing from Kheri Sadh vi ...Read More >
Rohtak: Squadron leader, Lokendra Sindhu, from Haryana, one of the two pilots killed in the Jaguar fighter jet crash in Rajasthan's Churu on Wednesday, had become a father only a month ago and talked to his brother hours before the crash. The devastated family members of Sindhu are yet to come to terms with the irreparable loss as it prepared to perform the last rites at Dev Colony in Rohtak city. Sindhu, along with Flight Lieutenant Rishiraj Singh, was killed in the Jaguar fighter jet crash on ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) The two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots who died in a crash of a Jaguar fighter jet near Churu in Rajasthan a day ago have been identified as Sqn Ldr Lokender and Flt Lt Rishi Raj Singh, officials said on Thursday. The IAF has also said that a court of inquiry has been constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident. The names of the two pilots were released by the IAF on Thursday. In a brief statement, the IAF said: "The pilots who attained 'veergati' in yesterday's ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) Sqn Ldr Lokender and Flt Lt Rishi Raj Singh are the two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots who died in a crash of a Jaguar fighter jet near Churu in Rajasthan a day ago, officials said on Thursday. The IAF has also said that a court of inquiry has been constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident. Also Read | India Monsoon Fury 2025: Home Ministry Releases INR 1,066 Crore for Flood and Landslide-Hit States - Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Kerala and Uttarakhand. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) Sqn Ldr Lokender and Flt Lt Rishi Raj Singh are the two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots who died in a crash of a Jaguar fighter jet near Churu in Rajasthan a day ago, officials said on Thursday. The IAF has also said that a court of inquiry has been constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident. The names of the two pilots were released by the IAF on Thursday. "An IAF Jaguar Trainer aircraft met with an accident during a routine training mission and crashed near Chu ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Jul 10 (PTI) Squadron Leader Lokendra Singh Sindhu, one of the two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots who were killed in a crash of a Jaguar fighter jet near Churu in Rajasthan on Wednesday, had become father a month ago and the family in Haryana had been in celebration mode before the tragedy struck. Sindhu, hailing from Kheri Sadh village in Haryana's Rohtak, spoke with his family through a video call on Tuesday evening and just hours before the incident took place, he exchanged messag ...Read More >
Chaten (Sikkim) [India], June 6 (ANI): In a major relief operation, all stranded tourists have been successfully evacuated from Chaten, one of the worst-hit areas in North Sikkim, following recent landslides and flash floods. Mangan District Collector Anant Jain confirmed the evacuation on Friday. DC Anant Jain praised the joint efforts of the district administration, military, paramilitary forces, and local communities for their swift and coordinated response. 'Our priority was to ensure the s ...Read More >
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