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Jaisalmer, February 27 The Indian Air Force's firepower demonstration, known as Exercise Vayu Shakti, began at the Pokharan range in western Rajasthan, near the India-Pakistan border, on Friday in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Air Marshal A P Singh...

President Droupadi Murmu participated in a flight test of the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter, PRACHAND, at Air Force Station Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, today. The mission was conducted as a two-aircraft LCH formation. President Droupadi Murmu flew in the lead aircraft with Group Captain Nayan...

February 27, New Delhi – President Droupadi Murmu conducted a flight in the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter ‘Prachand’ at Air Force Station Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, today. Earlier, she had flown in the Sukhoi Su-30MKI and Dassault Rafale in 2023 and 2025, respectively.The mission was conducted...

Jaipur, February 27 – President Droupadi Murmu flew in the domestically developed HAL Light Combat Helicopter, Prachanda, from the Jaisalmer Air Force Station on Friday, becoming the first President of India to co-pilot the advanced combat helicopter.The President undertook a 25-minute flight...

Jaipur, February 27 Dressed in an olive-green flight suit and helmet, President Droupadi Murmu took a 25-minute flight as a co-pilot in the 'Prachand' Light Combat Helicopter near the India-Pakistan border in the Jaisalmer district on Friday.According to the Indian Air Force (IAF), the...

Shillong, February 27 Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla said that sustainable practices adopted in space offer lessons for northeastern states like Meghalaya, enabling the expansion of renewable energy in remote areas.Speaking at the 23rd National Space Science Symposium hosted...

Jaipur, February 27 President Droupadi Murmu took a flight as a co-pilot in the 'Prachand' Light Combat Helicopter near the India-Pakistan border in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, on Friday.The LCH took off from the Jaisalmer Indian Air Force (IAF) station. Before the flight, the pilot briefed...

President Droupadi Murmu will observe the Indian Air Force's 'Vayu Shakti' exercise in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, today. President Murmu arrived in Jaisalmer yesterday for a two-day visit to the state. The Ministry of Defence has informed that before the exercise, the President will undertake a...

New Delhi, February 26 President Droupadi Murmu will undertake a flight in the indigenous light combat helicopter, Prachand, in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, on Friday.Murmu will visit Jaisalmer to observe the Indian Air Force's Vayu Shakti exercise."Prior to the exercise, the President will fly a...

Jaisalmer, February 26 President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a visit to Rajasthan, will undertake a flight in the indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand at the Jaisalmer Air Force Station on Friday morning.She arrived here on Thursday evening and was welcomed by Rajasthan...

Jaisalmer, February 26 President Droupadi Murmu will undertake a flight in the indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) 'Prachand' at the Jaisalmer Air Force Station on Friday morning as part of her visit to Rajasthan.Murmu will arrive in Jaisalmer on Thursday evening, where...

Jaipur, February 26 – The Indian Air Force's largest military exercise, "Vayu Shakti-2026", will be held on Friday at the Pokhran Field Firing Range (Jaisalmer) in Rajasthan, near the Pakistan border.The Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, President Droupadi Murmu, will also be present at...

New Delhi, February 25 Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta inaugurated the Assembly Secretariat's coffee table book stall at SAMVAAD 2026 on Wednesday and unveiled a commemorative publication, "Shatabdi-Yatra: Vithalbhai Ki Gaurav Gatha."The annual conclave, organized by the NSS...

Kolkata, February 25 – The prestigious Indian Air Force (IAF) Cup and Eastern Air Command (EAC) Cup races were held at the historic Royal Calcutta Turf Club (RCTC) on Wednesday.These annual events, established in 1996, commemorate the strong connection between the IAF and the RCTC.Air Chief...

February 25, New Delhi: The Indian Air Force conducted a full-scale rehearsal of Exercise ‘Vayu Shakti’ at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan in preparation for the main event on February 27.The day-to-night firepower exercise involved Sukhoi-30 MKI, MiG-29, Jaguar aircraft, Apache...

Jaisalmer, February 24 The Indian Air Force conducted a full-scale rehearsal of Exercise 'Vayu Shakti', a firepower demonstration, at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in the Thar desert of western Rajasthan on Tuesday.The rehearsal, which showcased coordinated operations from day to night, was...

Jaisalmer, February 24 A full-scale rehearsal for the Indian Air Force's 'Vayu Shakti' exercise began at the Pokharan range in Western Rajasthan on Tuesday.The rehearsal, a day-to-night event in the Thar desert, is being conducted ahead of the main firepower demonstration on February 27.IAF...

Chandigarh, February 24 The Army's 'Exercise Kharga Shakti 2026' concluded on the western front here on Tuesday, showcasing operational preparedness, according to an official statement.According to the statement, the exercise tested the corps under varied and challenging battlefield conditions...

New Delhi, February 24 The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the expansion of the civil enclave at the Srinagar International Airport, at an estimated cost of Rs 1,677 crore.The expansion of the civil enclave will mark a major milestone in strengthening aviation infrastructure and connectivity...

New Delhi, February 24 – Marking a major milestone in strengthening aviation infrastructure and connectivity in the Kashmir Valley, the government on Tuesday approved the development of the Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport, proposed at an estimated cost of ₹1,677 crore.Approved...