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Unexpected change in weather behind CDS chopper crash: IAF
The probe rules out negligence, mechanical failure, or sabotage as possible causes of the accident, the air force added
Updated on Jan 14, 2022 11:44 PM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Pilot’s disorientation in bad weather led to CDS Bipin Rawat chopper crash: IAF
CDS General Bipin Rawat chopper crash: The IAF report said the December 8 crash took place due to spatial disorientation of the pilot in bad weather.
Updated on Jan 14, 2022 08:09 PM IST
3 Rafale fighters with Indian enhancements to arrive on Feb 1-2
The last contracted Rafale fighter is expected to arrive in India in April concluding the 36 aircraft contract with France. This fighter, fitted with all India specific enhancements, actually was the first fighter used for training Indian fighter pilots.
Published on Jan 11, 2022 09:05 AM IST
Shishir Gupta, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Rajnath Singh to be briefed on CDS chopper crash inquiry today
- The tri-services inquiry team headed by an Indian Air Force officer will make a detailed presentation to Rajnath Singh, reported news agency ANI.
Updated on Jan 05, 2022 10:38 AM IST
Written by Shubhangi Gupta | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, New Delhi
Probe report on CDS chopper crash likely in coming week
The IAF had constituted a tri-service Court of Inquiry to probe the December 8 crash near Tamil Nadu's Coonoor.
Updated on Jan 02, 2022 04:49 AM IST
PTI |
IAF AFCAT Final Merit List 2021 released, here’s direct link to check
IAF AFCAT Final Merit List 2021 has been released. Candidates can check the merit list through the official site of AFCAT on afcat.cdac.in.
Published on Dec 29, 2021 01:22 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
IAF AFCAT 2021: Registration ends tomorrow for 317 posts, here’s how to apply
IAF AFCAT 2021 registration will end tomorrow, December 30, 2021. Candidates can apply online through the official site of IAF AFCAT on afcat.cdac.in.
Published on Dec 29, 2021 10:12 AM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
MiG-21 crashes in Rajasthan, IAF pilot killed
The crash has once again turned the spotlight on India’s longest-serving fighter plane, its safety record and the IAF’s plans to replace the ageing jets with newer ones in the coming years.
Updated on Dec 25, 2021 03:53 AM IST
Rahul Singh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
IAF AFCAT Result 2021: Merit list for Jan 2022 course released, check here
IAF AFCAT Result 2021 merit list has been released for January 2022 course. Candidates can check the merit list through the direct link given below.
Published on Dec 22, 2021 11:07 AM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
VVIP flying protocols will change: IAF chief
- “The VVIP protocols to fly will be reviewed. The review will be based on the findings of the court of inquiry into the crash,” the IAF chief said on the sidelines of a graduation parade at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal near Hyderabad.
Updated on Dec 19, 2021 04:44 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Join Indian Air Force 2021: Apply for Group ‘C’ Civilian posts, details here
Indian Air Force will recruit candidates for Group C Civilian posts. Eligible candidates can apply on or before 30 days from the date of publication of advertisement in employment news.
Published on Dec 18, 2021 04:59 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
When will India get remaining Rafale jets? IAF chief provides a timeline
Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari also commented on the ongoing India-China border stand-off, noting that although troops have backed off from certain areas in Ladakh, “complete disengagement has not taken place” yet.
Updated on Dec 18, 2021 11:47 AM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
4 accidents of Mi-17V5 helicopters in 5 years including Gen Rawat's: Ministry
Mi-17V5 helicopters of the Indian Air Force met with four accidents in the last five years, killing 21 people, including the recent crash in Tamil Nadu's Coonoor in General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 13 defence personnel died.
Published on Dec 18, 2021 09:42 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Poulomi Ghosh
Open and ready to provide India more Rafales, says French defence minister Parly
French defence minister Florence Parly, who pledged to supply more Rafale jets if needed by India, also noted that China’s behaviour in the region is becoming “more and more aggressive”
Updated on Dec 17, 2021 08:41 PM IST
Ready to provide additional Rafale jets to India: France
Indo-France industrial and technological partnership is expected to form an integral part of the talks today between defence minister Rajnath Singh and his French counterpart Florence Parly.
Published on Dec 17, 2021 11:59 AM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Group Captain Varun Singh's body reaches Bhopal, last rites tomorrow
- Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced ₹1 crore ‘Samman Nidhi’ compensation to the family of Group Captain Varun Singh. He said Singh's statue will be built in the state and an institute will also be named after him.
Updated on Dec 16, 2021 08:20 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Grp Capt Varun Singh had planned to celebrate Shaurya Chakra honour in Indore
- Group Captain Varun Singh’s father Colonel K P Singh (retired) and mother are residents of Bhopal and the officer had last visited his parents during Diwali.
Published on Dec 16, 2021 03:33 PM IST
Varun Singh, sole survivor of IAF chopper crash, succumbs to injuries
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise of Captain Singh, saying, “... I am extremely anguished by his passing away. His rich service to the nation will never be forgotten. Condolences to his family and friends.”
Updated on Dec 15, 2021 03:25 PM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
CDS chopper crash: Group Captain Varun Singh critical but stable, says IAF
The officer, the lone survivor of the December 8 helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu, is on life support system, the force said.
Published on Dec 14, 2021 07:43 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Insurers settle claims of Gen Rawat, Brigadier Lidder others at record speed
United India Insurance has so far settled the personal accident insurance claim of Gen Bipin Rawat and seven other defence personnel.
Published on Dec 14, 2021 08:38 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
CDS chopper crash: IAF thanks locals, officials for assistance in rescue ops
General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat were among the 14 people who were on board the ill-fated helicopter. Group Captain Varun Singh, the sole survivor, is undergoing treatment at a military hospital in Bengaluru.
Updated on Dec 11, 2021 06:52 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Mortal remains of 4 IAF, 2 army personnel killed in Coonoor crash identified
Out of the total 14 officers and personnel on board the helicopter, 13 were killed in the horrific Mi-17V5 helicopter crash near Coonoor town on Wednesday.
Published on Dec 11, 2021 07:33 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
Politicians, clerics, envoys pay last respects to Gen Rawat ahead of funeral
Senior leaders of the Congress to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) functionaries, chief ministers of several states, and Union ministers lined up at Kamaraj Marg to pay their last respects to the late general.
Published on Dec 10, 2021 01:02 PM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
‘Never lose hope’: Group Captain Varun Singh, who survived crash, to his school
Group Captain Varun Singh was shifted to a Bengaluru hospital from Wellington for further treatment.
Published on Dec 10, 2021 06:21 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
Gen Rawat's funeral today, India to pay final respects to first CDS
The bodies of General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika will be kept at their 3, Kamaraj Marg residence from 11am to 12:30pm for the general public to pay their final respects. The funeral will be held at 4pm.
Updated on Dec 10, 2021 08:23 AM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Retd brigadier says CDS Rawat's death will impact restructuring of armed forces
- Brigadier (retired) V Mahalingan said the CDS was aiming at integrating the three services and making the structure capable of fighting an integrated battle in a digitised environment.
Published on Dec 09, 2021 11:35 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Sohini Goswami, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
India orders tri-service probe into chopper crash, full military honours for CDS
Defence minister Rajnath Singh said in Parliament that CDS General Bipin Rawat's last rites will be performed with full military honours.
Updated on Dec 09, 2021 01:34 PM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
General Bipin Rawat's death: Uttarakhand declares 3-day state mourning
In doleful remembrance of General Rawat's personality, Uttarakhand will be observing the three days of state mourning from December 9 to 12.
Published on Dec 09, 2021 08:50 AM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
General Bipin Rawat wanted to visit wife's ancestral home next year, says kin
The Indian Army's much-venerated general shared a strong bond with Shahdol, in Madhya Pradesh. He got married to Madhulika, the daughter of late Kunwar Mrigendra Singh of Sohagpur Garhi in the Shahdol district, back in 1986 when he was still a captain in the army.
Updated on Dec 09, 2021 06:26 AM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Must expand fleet to counter China, Pakistan: IAF chief
China continues to display its economic and military might and its assertiveness is bound to grow, he said, adding this will increase “contestation and competition” in the economic domain.
Published on Dec 09, 2021 12:43 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi