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Defence Ministry forms committee to address shortages in Air Force

The Defence Ministry has set up a committee to address the capability development of the Indian Air Force amid critical shortage of fighter jets, weapons, and equipment, government officials told India Today. Chaired by the Defence Secretary, the committee includes senior ministry officials, Defence Research and Development Organisation chairman Dr Samir V Kamat, and IAF representatives. The IAF’s long-pending proposal …

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3 days, 2 hours ago

India Art Festival back in Bengaluru for fourth edition

The Hindu

Bigger and better than before, this week will see the city host the fourth edition of the India Art Festival, with around 30 galleries showcasing the works of over 350 artists from across the country. The upcoming India Art Festival marks the 30th edition of the event in India since its inception 15 years ago, says Rajendra Patil, founder-director, IAF. …

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3 days, 17 hours ago

IAF Agniveervayu 2025 notification out, apply online from January 7 - here's eligibility, how to apply, fee

India TV News

IAF Agniveervayu 2025 notification: The Indian Air Force has released a notification for the selection test for Agniveervayu intake 01/2026 under Agnipath Scheme. Eligibility Criteria Educational Qualification Science Subjects: Candidates should have passed the Intermediate/ 10+2/ Equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and English from Education Boards recognized by Central, State and UT with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate …

English Application Marks Central Course Iaf Agniveervayu Vocational Course

3 days, 17 hours ago

Air Force rescues 12 Army personnel stuck in Sikkim after road accident

India Today

The Indian Air Force on Friday successfully evacuated 12 paramilitary personnel who got injured in a road accident near Juluk in the Sikkim sector. Responding promptly, the Eastern Air Command deployed Cheetah helicopters to the Juluk helipad, located at an altitude of approximately 12,000 feet, and Mi-17 helicopters stationed in Gangtok. "The Indian Air Force today carried out swift rescue …

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3 days, 17 hours ago

34 Air Force accidents in 5 years, 19 due to human error: Parliamentary panel

India Today

The Standing Committee on Defence, in its latest report, disclosed that the Indian Air Force recorded 34 aircraft accidents during the 13th Defence Plan period. YEARLY BREAKDOWN OF ACCIDENT The report provides a year-wise distribution of accidents: 2017–18: 8 accidents 2018–19: 11 accidents 2019–20: 3 accidents 2020–21: 3 accidents 2021–22: 9 accidents The spike in accidents during 2018–19 and again …

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4 days, 5 hours ago

Yearender 2024: From Predator drones to C-295 aircraft, India’s top defence achievements this year

India TV News

Yearender 2024: A lot has happened in India's defence arena over the last 12 months as the country made significant strides in bolstering its Armed Forces with a focus on modernizing its military assets and enhancing indigenous production. This year, key achievements in the defence sector include the induction of advanced Predator drones and the establishment of a domestic manufacturing …

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4 days, 17 hours ago

Air Force claims 'human error' caused chopper crash that killed CDS Bipin Rawat

India TV News

The Indian Air Force has confirmed that the helicopter crash that resulted in the deaths of former Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and 11 others was caused by 'human error'. Human error was identified as the most frequent cause, responsible for 16 accidents, including the incident involving the 2021 Mi-17 V5 helicopter that was …

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5 days, 17 hours ago

Parliamentary panel urges faster Tejas jet production to boost Air Force fleet

India Today

In a bid to address the Indian Air Force’s dwindling squadron strength, a parliamentary committee on defence has urged the Ministry of Defence to expedite the production of the Tejas Mk1A fighter jets. While the Air Force requires 42 squadrons to effectively handle a two-front threat scenario with Pakistan and China, it currently operates only 31 active squadrons, each consisting …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Landslide disaster relief: Union govt ’adding chilli’ to wounds, says Kerala FM

Live Mint

Kochi, Dec 15 Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal on Sunday criticised the union government for demanding payment for disaster relief and rescue operations conducted by the Indian Air Force during Wayanad landslides. He described the move as "adding chilli to the wounds" of the state, already burdened by the aftermath of the disaster. Addressing reporters here, Balagopal accused the …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Political row breaks out between Central and State governments over IAF’s ₹132 crore demand from Kerala as airlift charges

The Hindu

: Another political row has broken out between the State and Central governments over the Indian Air Force’s renewed demand that Kerala recompense the outstanding ₹132 crore airway bill incurred by the Ministry of Defense during disaster-related humanitarian operations since 2019. He said the Centre “unjustly” wanted the State to recompense the IAF for humanitarian operations conducted during catastrophic natural …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Air Force's 204 flight cadets commissioned as officers

India Today

The Air Force Academy in Dundigal, Hyderabad, witnessed a historic moment today as the Combined Graduation Parade marked the successful culmination of pre-commissioning training for 204 flight cadets of the Indian Air Force. The parade, led by Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, saw the commissioning of 178 men and 26 women, officially joining the ranks of the IAF with the …

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1 week, 4 days ago

State Not Entitled To Recover Excess Amount Paid To Retired Officer Due To Mistake On State's Part : Calcutta High Court

Live Law

The division bench in the Calcutta High Court, comprising Justice Rajasekhar Mantha and Justice Ajay Kumar Gupta held that the state is not entitled to recover excess amount paid to a retired officer if that amount was paid to the employee due to mistake on the state's part. Despite this the petitioner's higher pay salary was not adjusted with his …

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1 week, 4 days ago

State Not Entitled To Recover Excess Amount Paid To Retired Officer Due To Mistake On State's Part : Calcutta High Court

Live Law

The division bench in the Calcutta High Court, comprising Justice Rajasekhar Mantha and Justice Ajay Kumar Gupta held that the state is not entitled to recover excess amount paid to a retired officer if that amount was paid to the employee due to mistake on the state's part. Despite this the petitioner's higher pay salary was not adjusted with his …

High Court Court State High Paid Petitioner Mistake

1 week, 4 days ago

India, France, UAE conduct trilateral air exercise over Arabian Sea

India Today

The trilateral air exercise Desert Knight, involving India, France, and the United Arab Emirates, commenced over the Arabian Sea on Wednesday. Spanning three days, the combat drills feature India’s Su-30MKI and Jaguar jets, France’s Rafale fighters, and the UAE’s F-16 aircraft. Indian Air Force jets launched from bases along India’s western front, while French and UAE aircraft operated from the …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Nashik plant nears completion of Tejas Mk1A jets

India Today

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Nasik plant is on track to become the third production line for the Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A. Sources familiar with the project informed India Today that work at the facility is progressing rapidly, with the infrastructure setup nearing completion and machinery installation underway to make the production line fully operational. This facility will join HAL’s two …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Chief of Air Staff to Review Parade at Dundigal AFA on Dec. 14

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad:The Indian Air Force is set to commission its first batch of weapon systems branch officers, a landmark moment in its history, at the Combined Graduation Parade scheduled for December 14 at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad. The event will see the conferral of the ‘President’s Commission’ upon graduating cadets, along with the presentation of ‘Wings’ and ‘Brevets’ to …

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2 weeks ago

IAF’s Surya Kiran Team Meets Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy for Reunion

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Group Captain Ajay Dasarathi and ace pilots of the Indian Air Force's Surya Kiran aerobatic team met with irrigation minister Capt. For Uttam Kumar Reddy, a decorated former fighter pilot, the visit marked a heartfelt reunion. Having flown MiG-21 and MiG-23 fighter aircraft during his tenure, Uttam Kumar Reddy spent years safeguarding India's skies along the sensitive borders with …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

IAF Hyderabad airshow: Hyderabad Police issues traffic advisory for today | Check route diversions

India TV News

As the Indian Air Force is set to hold an air show on Sunday, the Hyderabad Police has issued a traffic advisory for the civilians. Prime route diversions Necklace Rotary: Traffic coming from the Khairtabad flyover towards NTR Marg will be diverted at Indira Gandhi statue towards PVNR Marg/Necklace Road – Prasads IMAX/ Mint compound Lane. Old Telugu Thalli Junction: …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Seven Air Force pilots complete training

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: The Indian Air Force on Friday announced that seven officers have completed their 24th Production Test Pilots course from the Air Force Test Pilots School of the Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment, Bengaluru. An official release said, of the seven officers, six are from the Indian Air Force and one is from the Indian Coast Guard. Air Marshal Vijay …

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Hyderabad stunned by low-flying rehearsals by IAF’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team

The Hindu

Hyderabad residents were taken by surprise on Thursday evening as low-flying aircraft from the Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team performed manoeuvres over the city’s skies. The team was on rehearsal flights in preparation for the air show, scheduled to take place near the Hussainsagar on Sunday, according to an official from the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team. The Surya …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

IAU 100km World Championships: Meet the Indian contenders

Live Mint

At the start of the year, Vipul Kumar started focussing on one particular race—the IAU 100km World Championships that will be held in Bengaluru on 7 December. The Indian team comprises nine male and three female runners and includes Amar Singh Devanda and Saurav Kumar Ranjan, who alongside Kumar, helped India to a silver medal finish at the 2023 IAU …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

IAF AFCAT 2025: Registration for 336 posts begins at afcat.cdac.in, direct link here

Hindustan Times

Indian Air Force has started the registration process for IAF AFCAT 2025. Candidates who want to apply for Air Force Common Admission Test - 01/2025/ NCC SPECIAL ENTRY for courses commencing in January 2026 can find the direct link through the official website of IAF AFCAT at afcat.cdac.in. IAF AFCAT 2025: Registration for 336 posts begins, direct link here The …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Air Commodore Vikassheel Singh Saini assumes command of Air Force Station, Hakimpet

The Hindu

Air Commodore Vikassheel Singh Saini took over as the Air Officer Commanding of Air Force Station Hakimpet, a ceremonial parade held on Monday, succeeding Air Commodore Pankaj Jain. Commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on 20 June, 1998, Air Commodore Saini brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise. With over 2,100 hours of flying …

Air Commodore Saini Assumes Vikassheel Singh

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Defence Acquisition Council approves ₹21,772 crore capital projects to improve defence preparedness

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: In a significant move to enhance defence preparedness, the Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved five major capital acquisition projects worth over ₹21,772 crore. The Ministry of Defence announced the decision on Tuesday, highlighting the procurement's importance for the Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Indian Army, and the Coast Guard. For the Indian …

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Defence Ministry forms committee to address shortages in Air Force

India Art Festival back in Bengaluru for fourth edition

IAF Agniveervayu 2025 notification out, apply online from January 7 - here's eligibility, how to apply, fee

Air Force rescues 12 Army personnel stuck in Sikkim after road accident

34 Air Force accidents in 5 years, 19 due to human error: Parliamentary panel

Yearender 2024: From Predator drones to C-295 aircraft, India’s top defence achievements this year

Air Force claims 'human error' caused chopper crash that killed CDS Bipin Rawat

Parliamentary panel urges faster Tejas jet production to boost Air Force fleet

Landslide disaster relief: Union govt ’adding chilli’ to wounds, says Kerala FM

Political row breaks out between Central and State governments over IAF’s ₹132 crore demand from Kerala as airlift charges

Air Force's 204 flight cadets commissioned as officers

State Not Entitled To Recover Excess Amount Paid To Retired Officer Due To Mistake On State's Part : Calcutta High Court

State Not Entitled To Recover Excess Amount Paid To Retired Officer Due To Mistake On State's Part : Calcutta High Court

India, France, UAE conduct trilateral air exercise over Arabian Sea

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Nashik plant nears completion of Tejas Mk1A jets

Chief of Air Staff to Review Parade at Dundigal AFA on Dec. 14

IAF’s Surya Kiran Team Meets Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy for Reunion

IAF Hyderabad airshow: Hyderabad Police issues traffic advisory for today | Check route diversions

Seven Air Force pilots complete training

Hyderabad stunned by low-flying rehearsals by IAF’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team

IAU 100km World Championships: Meet the Indian contenders

IAF AFCAT 2025: Registration for 336 posts begins at afcat.cdac.in, direct link here

Air Commodore Vikassheel Singh Saini assumes command of Air Force Station, Hakimpet

Defence Acquisition Council approves ₹21,772 crore capital projects to improve defence preparedness