Last Updated: September 20, 2026

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    Fourth India Flight Lands in Kathmandu With 11 Tonnes of Relief Supplies, Technical Assistance

    New Delhi: The fourth Indian flight carrying essential relief supplies and specialised technical assistance has landed in Kathmandu to support Nepal’s ongoing rescue and relief operations following devastating floods, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Sunday. The Indian Air Force (IAF) C-130 aircraft carried additional assistance for the Himalayan nation, including specialised teams and.

    IAF to showcase its might in one of largest exercises near Pakistan border 

    New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is all set to showcase its military might and strategic preparedness this month in one of the first and largest exercises near the Pakistan border in Rajasthan.  The air exercise named Vayu Shakti 2026, to be held in Jaisalmer on February 27, has been modelled after Operation Sindoor.

    IAF pays tribute to Op Sindoor heroes of Western Air Command

    New Delhi: Hailing heroes of Operation Sindoor, Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command, said on Saturday that operational excellence is founded on rigorous joint training, seamless resource coordination, and the indomitable spirit of Air Warriors. He was speaking at the “Sindoor Shaurya Samman Sammelan” organised by the Headquarters, Western Air Command,.

    IAF’s ‘Op Sindoor’ formation to be show-stealer in R-Day flypast

    New Delhi: The IAF aircraft’s “Operation Sindoor” formation, demonstrating air power and precision that embodies the air force’s theme “Achook, Abhedya va Sateek”, will be the showpiece of the Republic Day flypast, an official said on Thursday. The flypast will feature 29 aircraft, comprising 16 fighters, 4 transport, and 9 helicopters, operating from six different.

    IAF Chief to deliver first Air Commodore Mehar Singh Memorial Talk in Chandigarh tomorrow  

    Chandigarh: Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, the Chief of the Air Staff, will deliver the keynote address for the first Air Commodore Mehar Singh Memorial Talk at the Air Force Station in Chandigarh on Friday, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Thursday.  The talk has been organised by the Air Force Association (North.

    IAF commemorates 25th anniversary of Tejas LCA’s first flight

    New Delhi: The Indian Air Force on Sunday commemorated the 25th anniversary of home grown Tejas Light Combat Aircraft’s (LCA) historic first flight. “On the 25th anniversary of Tejas LCA’s historic first flight, #IAF reflects on enduring partnership in building this fighter. Congratulations to ADA’s innovative scientists, HAL’s skilled engineers, brave IAF & IN test.

    Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor to take over as new IAF Vice Chief on January 1

    New Delhi: Ace fighter pilot Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor will take over as the new Vice Chief of Air Staff on January 1. He is presently the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Gandhinagar-based South Western Air Command. He was awarded the Sarvottam Yudha Sewa Medal for his role in Operation Sindoor earlier this year. He.

    IAF C-17 carrying 70 medical personnel arrives in Colombo to support Sri Lanka flood relief

    New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday stated that India is continuing to support Sri Lanka’s flood relief efforts. An Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft carrying medical teams and equipment arrived in Colombo. In a post on X, he said, “An IAF C-17 transport aircraft with a self-contained, modular field hospital, over 70.

    IAF evacuates stranded nationals from Germany, South Africa, Slovenia and UK in Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu

    New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs said that the Indian Air Force has evacuated stranded people in Sri Lanka, including citizens from Germany, South Africa, Slovenia and the United Kingdom. In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “Together in times of need. As part of India’s ongoing Operation.

    Op Sagar Bandhu: IAF airlifts NDRF teams from Pune to rescue Sri Lankan citizens amid cyclone Ditwah’s devastation

    Colombo: The Indian Air Force on Sunday said that under Operation Sagar Bandhu, IAF C-17 airlifted NDRF teams and equipment from Pune. The ongoing operation has tapped into domestic support operations. India has launched ‘Operation Sagar Bandhu’ to aid Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah’s devastation. The Indian Air Force delivered 21 tonnes of relief material.

    IAF Tejas Fighter Aircraft Crashes During Dubai Air Show; Pilot killed

    An Indian Air Force Tejas fighter aircraft crashed during a mid-display at the Dubai Air Show on Friday.