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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 Sept 26, 2025 06:06 pm IST

Video: IAF's MiG-29 spirals uncontrollably towards ground before Agra crash

The wreckage of IAF's MiG 29 fighter jet which crashed near Agra.
Published on Nov 05, 2024 08:05 am IST

IAF deploys MiG-29 fighter jets at Srinagar base, replacing MiG-21 squadron

The MiG 29s have multiple advantages over the MiG-21s which were able to successfully defend the area of their responsibility in the Kashmir valley for many years.
Published on Aug 12, 2023 09:22 am IST

MiG-21s begin flying again after Rajasthan crash

The MiG-21 Bis (an upgraded MiG-21 variant flown for the first time in 1976) was further upgraded to MiG-21 Bison in India in 2000. (HT)
Updated on May 31, 2023 02:31 am IST

MiG-29K fighter jet makes maiden night landing on INS Vikrant

Indian Navy MiG-29K fighter jet lands on indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant for the first time, on Wednesday night. (PTI)
Updated on May 26, 2023 04:04 am IST

IAF set to phase out all 4 of its ageing MiG-21s by 2025

Several MiG-21s have crashed in recent years with the accidents turning the spotlight on India’s longest-serving fighter plane, its safety record and IAF’s plans to replace the ageing jets with newer ones in the coming years. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 30, 2022 02:52 am IST

Two pilots killed after MiG-21 crashes in Rajasthan, says IAF

Two pilots were killed after a twin-seater MiG-21 aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in Rajasthan’s Barmer district on Friday, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said in a statement. (PTI)
Updated on Jul 29, 2022 04:29 am IST

When Abhinandan Varthaman shot down Pakistan's F-16 fighter jet. How it happened

Wing commander Abhinandan Varthaman, now Group Captain, pursued the retreating F-16 fighter jet and shot it down with his onboard missile.
Updated on Nov 22, 2021 05:24 pm IST

IAF’s MiG-21 crashes after bird hit in Rajasthan’s Bikaner, pilot ejects

The plane was on a routine training sortie and hence was unarmed.
Updated on Mar 08, 2019 07:39 pm IST