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Chandigarh/New Delhi, March 16 – The Defence Ministry's Directorate General of Resettlement (DGR) will organize a mega job fair for ex-servicemen at the 12 Wing Air Force Station in Chandigarh on Tuesday, according to a Defence Ministry official.Additionally, the DGR, Department of...

During his visit to a forward airbase in the Western Sector today, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, was briefed on the operational role and readiness of an Air Squadron, as well as the enhanced capabilities of the MiG-29 UPG platform. This visit highlights...

Chandigarh, March 12 Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, flew a sortie in an upgraded MiG-29 fighter jet from a frontline airbase under the IAF's Western Air Command on Thursday.The Indian Air Force chief also reviewed the overall operational preparedness of the command...

Hamirpur (HP), March 12 The Indian Air Force's Surya Kiran aerobatic team will hold an air show in Sujanpur Tira, Hamirpur district, on March 25 and 26, officials said on Thursday.The Chaugan Ground and the Sainik School in Sujanpur Tira were selected as the venues for the show.Group Captain...

The Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu open recruitment rally at Acharya Nagarjuna University in the Guntur District saw a strong turnout of candidates from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana today. Speaking to the media, Group Captain Naveen Kumar Chabba, President of the Central Airmen Selection Board...

Itanagar, March 12 Helicopters of the Indian Air Force conducted a four-day operation to help contain a forest fire in the East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, carrying out 54 sorties and dropping around 1.62 lakh litres of water over affected forest areas and nearby settlements, officials...

Raipur, March 12 An officer from the Indian Air Force (IAF) allegedly committed suicide at his residence in Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, according to police.Wing Commander Vipul Yadav, 39, was involved in tasks related to anti-Naxal operations.His domestic helper found him hanging...

Kanpur (UP), March 11 A special court here has acquitted an Indian Air Force personnel accused of molesting his minor sister-in-law after she revealed that the alleged incident was only a dream and her raising an alarm was a misunderstanding, officials said.The court also directed that...

Raipur, March 11 An Indian Air Force (IAF) wing commander allegedly committed suicide by hanging at his residence in the capital of Chhattisgarh on Wednesday, police said.Wing Commander Vipul Yadav, 39, was on duty related to anti-Naxal operations.He was found hanging from the ceiling fan in...

Hamirpur, March 11 Tourism Ambassador to the Government of Himachal Pradesh, Vanshika Parmar, emphasized the need for a policy-driven approach to strengthen women's leadership and economic participation in the state.Parmar, who was also Miss Earth India 2022, was the chief guest at a...

Kanpur (UP), March 11 A special court here has acquitted an Indian Air Force personnel accused of molesting his minor sister-in-law after the complainant revealed that the alleged incident was only a dream and her raising an alarm was a misunderstanding, officials said.The case was registered...

March 10, New Delhi — The Indian Air Force demonstrated rapid response and operational precision in Arunachal Pradesh by deploying a Mil Mi-17V-5 to combat a major forest fire in the Mebo and Sigar areas of Pasighat.Over several sorties, the IAF released 66,000 litres of water to contain the...

Mizoram Assembly Speaker Lalbiakzama issued a stern reminder to members of the House to maintain parliamentary decorum and urged them to refrain from any behavior that could damage the House's reputation.This appeal follows recent instances of heated exchanges between members of the ruling...

Aizawl, March 9 Mizoram Assembly Speaker Lalbiakzama issued a stern warning to the MLAs on Monday to maintain parliamentary decorum and urged them to refrain from any behavior that could damage the dignity of the House.This appeal comes after recent instances of heated exchanges between...

New Delhi, March 8 In 2014, the combined strength of women officers in the armed forces was nearly 3,000, and it has since risen to more than 11,000, reflecting not only quantitative growth, but also a "broader shift" in institutional outlook, the government said on Sunday.On the occasion of...

Nagpur, March 8 Union Minister Nitin Gadkari visited the Nagpur residence of Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar on Sunday, who died in a Sukhoi fighter jet crash, and paid his respects.In a social media post, Gadkari said he met the family members of the Indian Air Force pilot and offered them...

Itanagar, March 8 A major fire has broken out in a forest adjacent to the Sigar military station in the East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, officials said on Sunday.While no casualties have been reported so far, the blaze is spreading rapidly and poses a threat to nearby vital defense...

Nagpur, March 7 Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar, who died in a Sukhoi fighter jet crash, was cremated with full military honors in his hometown, Nagpur, on Saturday, officials said.The remains of the Indian Air Force officer were consigned to flames at Manewada Ghat in the presence of...

Gurugram, March 6 Preparations were underway at Squadron Leader Anuj Vashisht's home here for his wedding. Then, on Friday afternoon, a call arrived that turned a celebration into a mourning.The caller was an official from the Indian Air Force (IAF) who informed the family that Vashisht had...

New Delhi, March 6 Two pilots of the Indian Air Force (IAF) were killed in a crash of a Su-30 MKI multi-role fighter jet in Assam's Karbi Anglong district.The IAF confirmed on Friday the deaths of Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar, a day after the Russian-origin...