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• Jul 28, 2022 10:44 pm IST

  Rajnath speaks to IAF Chief over Barmer crash

  Defence minister Rajnath Singh spoke to IAF chief and inquired about the MiG-21 crash in Barmer, Rajasthan. He has been apprised of the matter by the Air Chief, said reports.

• Jul 28, 2022 10:24 pm IST

  Indian Air Force jet crashes in Rajasthan’s Barmer

  A fighter aircraft of Indian Air Force crashed in the Baytoo area of Rajasthan’s Barmer district. Local collector Lok Bandu said both the pilots have died in the crash.

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