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June 25, 2025 4:41 PM

Operation Sindhu: IAF brings 224 Indian nationals back from Israel

The Indian Air Force on Wednesday successfully evacuated 224 more Indian nationals from Israel, taking the total number of citizens brought back safely to 818, under Operation Sindhu. Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje greeted the Indian nationals upon their arrival in New Delhi. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on X, "Operation Sindhu update, MoS Ms. Shobha Karandlaje received 224 Indian nationals who returned to India from Israel on an IAF aircraft at 10:30 Hrs on 25th June. Th...

May 15, 2025 10:17 AM

PIB Fact-Check debunks fake claims about IAF Rafale pilot’s last rites

The Press Information Bureau's (PIB) fact-check unit has dismissed a viral social media claim suggesting that the last rites of an Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale pilot were conducted following alleged casualties during Operation Sindoor. On Thursday, PIB flagged multiple Pakistan-based accounts that circulated an old image, claiming it depicted the funeral of a Rafale pilot who supposedly died on May 7. The unit clarified that the image in question is from 2008 and has no connection to recent ev...

May 10, 2025 8:03 PM

Armed forces dismiss misinformation, reaffirm ceasefire preparedness at Press Briefing on Operation Sindoor

In a detailed press briefing held on Saturday evening, senior officials from India’s armed forces addressed the nation on Operation Sindoor, reaffirming the country’s commitment to the recently agreed ceasefire while strongly refuting a series of misinformation narratives emerging from Pakistan. The briefing was led by Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, with inputs from Commodore Raghu R Nair, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh. The officers sha...

May 8, 2025 2:13 AM

Precision, technology, and depth: What makes ‘Operation Sindoor’ different

Operation Sindoor has redefined India's military posture with a scale, depth, and technological sophistication unseen since the 1971 war. Unlike previous strikes in Uri (2016) and Balakot (2019), which were swift, targeted responses, Sindoor reflects a multi-domain, high-precision offensive spread across Pakistan’s Punjab province and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) — signalling a strategic evolution in India’s approach to cross-border terrorism. Security experts say that the U...

May 2, 2025 4:35 PM

IAF demonstrates Rafale, Jaguar, Mirage flypast and landing on Ganga Expressway airstrip

The Indian Air Force (IAF) showcased its operational readiness with an impressive flypast and landing exercise on the Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh on Friday. The exercise was conducted on a 3.5-kilometre-long airstrip at Shahjahanpur, part of the under-construction expressway. The drill featured take-offs and landings by advanced fighter and transport aircraft, including the Rafale, Jaguar, and Mirage jets. This strategic operation aimed to assess the expressway’s potential as an alterna...

February 24, 2025 10:59 PM

Defence Ministry panel explores greater private sector role in India’s indigenous AMCA fighter jet project

The Defence Ministry has intensified focus on strengthening domestic aerospace capabilities by involving the private sector in the development of the indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). To facilitate this, the Ministry of Defence has set up a high-level committee under Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh to explore avenues for increased private sector participation in the AMCA project, defence officials said. The committee includes representatives from the India...

January 26, 2025 1:37 PM

IAF soars high on 76th Republic Day with dazzling air display

The Indian Air Force (IAF) put on a breathtaking show at the 76th Republic Day celebrations on Sunday, with a dazzling air display that left the audience in awe. Precision at tremendous speeds is on display today. Three MiG-29 aircraft in 'Baaz Formation' fly-past in 'Vic' formation along with IAF Marching Contingent on Kartavya Path, captivating the audience. The fly-past featured 40 aircraft/helicopters - 22 fighter jets, 11 transport aircraft and seven helicopters of IAF. These included Rafa...

October 8, 2024 12:02 PM

“Indian Air Force admired for courage, professionalism”: PM Modi extends greetings to air warriors on Air Force Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his greetings to the Indian Air Force (IAF) on the occasion of its 92nd anniversary, praising the force for its courage, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation's skies. In a post on X, PM Modi lauded the bravery and dedication of IAF personnel. "Air Force Day greetings to our brave air warriors. Our Air Force is admired for their courage and professionalism. Their role in protecting our nation is extremely commendab...

October 4, 2024 7:19 PM

Need own weapon systems to deal with security challenges: IAF chief on need for indigenisation

Ahead of Indian Air Force (IAF) Day, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh highlighted the pressing need for India to develop and rely on its indigenous weapon systems to effectively meet its security challenges. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, the IAF chief emphasized that depending on foreign weapons creates vulnerabilities, as shifting geopolitical interests could lead to a "choke point" for the country in times of conflict. "When it comes to conflict situations, if you are relying on getting...

September 23, 2024 8:41 AM

Indian Air Force airlifts live organs from Pune to Delhi enabling life-saving surgery

In a major operation, the Indian Air Force facilitated the airlift of live organs from Pune to Delhi using the C-17 Globemaster aircraft, enabling a critical life-saving surgery. A Green Air corridor was created for the C-17 aircraft to facilitate airlift of live organs from Pune to Delhi. "At a moment's notice, an #IAF C-17 Globemaster from Hindan took off late last night with a team of medical specialists from R&R Military Hospital. A Green Air corridor was created for the C-17 aircraft t...