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Woman fighter pilot earns coveted flying instructor badge for the first time

Squadron Leader Shivangi receives Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) badge. (HT Photo)

Published on Oct 11, 2025, 5:26 AM IST

Exercise Konkan enhanced interoperability of India, UK navies, says official

Exercise Konkan enhanced interoperability of India, UK navies, says official

Published on Oct 10, 2025, 6:58 PM IST

Bahawalpur naan, Balakot tiramisu: IAF’s culinary precision strike on Pak

The photo of the menu shared by Union minister Kiren Rijiju. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Oct 10, 2025, 4:18 AM IST

The Indian Air Force celebrates 93 years by serving Pakistan on the dinner plate

Indian Air Force menu at 93rd anniversary celebrations

Published on Oct 9, 2025, 12:24 PM IST

IAF chief presents gallantry medals to air warriors, six Unit Citations for distinguished service

IAF chief presents gallantry medals to air warriors, six Unit Citations for distinguished service

Published on Oct 8, 2025, 9:01 PM IST

IAF chief rides vintage Ford car at Air Force Day celebrations

IAF chief rides vintage Ford car at Air Force Day celebrations

Published on Oct 8, 2025, 8:32 PM IST

Op Sindoor showed how air power can shape military outcomes: IAF chief

Operation Sindoor marked New Delhi’s direct military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. (ANI photo)

Published on Oct 8, 2025, 1:41 PM IST

We proved to world effectiveness of air power to shape military outcome in few days: IAF Chief

We proved to world effectiveness of air power to shape military outcome in few days: IAF Chief

Published on Oct 8, 2025, 11:20 AM IST

Fighter aircraft makes precautionary landing at Prayagraj airport

Prayagraj airport

Published on Oct 8, 2025, 3:02 AM IST

Destroyed 12-13 Pak jets in Operation Sindoor: IAF chief

Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh addresses a press conference in New Delhi on Friday. (PTI)

Updated on Oct 4, 2025, 2:37 AM IST

Rafale one of options, it will be easy to absorb: IAF Chief on MRFA programme

Rafale one of options, it will be easy to absorb: IAF Chief on MRFA programme

Published on Oct 3, 2025, 9:07 PM IST

After Operation Sindoor, IAF chief outlines what next war could look like

Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh emphasised that future wars will not resemble past conflicts.

Updated on Oct 3, 2025, 2:20 PM IST

F-16, JF-17 among 5 Pak jets downed during Op Sindoor: IAF chief counters Sharif

Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh addresses a press conference, in New Delhi.

Updated on Oct 3, 2025, 3:03 PM IST

Punjab seeks retired MiG-21 for display at 5 government schools

The iconic Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 fighter jets, which have been the backbone of the IAF’s combat fleet for over six decades, flew for the last time in Indian skies here last week, bringing the curtain down on a 62-year-long journey.

Published on Oct 2, 2025, 6:48 AM IST

How can retired MiG-21 jets still be used? Punjab govt proposes a plan

Indian Air Force MiG-21 aircraft receive water salute during the decommissioning ceremony at the Chandigarh air force station.

Updated on Oct 1, 2025, 8:09 PM IST

MiG-21 ‘a bird for all seasons’, says Rajnath as IAF bids adieu

Group Captain Suresh Ratnaparkhi struggled to hold back tears as he sat in his wheelchair

Published on Sep 27, 2025, 4:44 AM IST

Watch | IAF chief flies last sortie in outgoing MiG-21 jets at Chandigarh base

The fighter pilots flew the MiG-21 jets in the three-aircraft Badal formation and the four-aircraft Panther formation, thundering over the skies for one final time.

Published on Sep 26, 2025, 1:39 PM IST

At MiG-21 farewell, Rajnath's shoutout to India-Russia ties: 'Not just a jet'

Rajnath Singh said that the MiG-21 has enhanced the honour of the tricolour every time there have been historic missions.

Updated on Sep 26, 2025, 3:30 PM IST

MiG 21 added many proud moments in military aviation journey: Rajnath

MiG 21 added many proud moments in military aviation journey: Rajnath

Published on Sep 26, 2025, 1:26 PM IST

IAF officer’s explosive email: ‘Godman’ penalised female students for refusing…

Self-styled godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati, booked for allegedly sexually harassing 17 female students of a private management institute in New Delhi’s Vasant Kunj.

Updated on Sep 28, 2025, 9:51 AM IST

MiG-21 flies through Indian skies for last time, Rajnath terms it 'national pride'

MiG-21 flies through Indian skies for last time, Rajnath terms it 'national pride'

Published on Sep 26, 2025, 12:42 PM IST

From MiG-21’s cockpit: ‘It felt like being strapped to a missile’

The first lot of MiG-21s were assigned to Squadron No. 28, also known as ‘First Supersonics’, right here at the Chandigarh air force station in 1963. (Photo: Anchit Gupta)

Published on Sep 26, 2025, 9:04 AM IST

Watch: Iconic MiG-21 jets soar to skies for last time at grand farewell

Air Force MIG-21 Bison fighter jets stand at the tarmac during rehearsal ahead of its farewell at Chandigarh Airforce Station

Updated on Sep 26, 2025, 12:53 PM IST

View from the cockpit: Memories of flying a MiG-21

Aneesh Chawla

Updated on Sep 26, 2025, 6:38 AM IST

Govt inks ₹62K-cr deal with HAL for 97 light combat jets

Representational file photo.

Published on Sep 26, 2025, 5:18 AM IST

Of men and their flying machines: Pilots hail legacy as MiG-21 prepares for swansong

Of men and their flying machines: Pilots hail legacy as MiG-21 prepares for swansong

Published on Sep 25, 2025, 10:37 PM IST

MoD inks ₹62,000 crore deal with Hindustan Aeronautics for 97 more LCA Mk-1As

The delivery of these aircraft will begin in 2027-28 and be completed within six years, the defence ministry said

Updated on Sep 25, 2025, 4:49 PM IST

The man, his machine and the open skies: IAF veteran recalls his romance with MiG-21

The man, his machine and the open skies: IAF veteran recalls his romance with MiG-21

Published on Sep 25, 2025, 3:56 PM IST

MiG-21 farewell: Meet Priya Sharma, woman IAF pilot in historic flypast

Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh and Flying Officer Priya Sharma walk towards a MiG-21 aircraft at the Nal Air Force Station, in Bikaner district, Rajasthan.

Updated on Sep 25, 2025, 9:49 AM IST

Air Force use would've slowed Chinese offensive in 1962 war: CDS Chauhan

Air Force use would've slowed Chinese offensive in 1962 war: CDS Chauhan

Published on Sep 25, 2025, 8:15 AM IST

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