Indian Air Force

Did India's own missile shoot down Mi17 helicopter in Budgam crash?

Investigations are on whether the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems were turned on that could have averted the Budgam helicopter crash.

Mar 29, 2019

Is China spying on India's naval, military bases to gather intelligence inputs?

The intelligence agencies have learnt that China may be trying to extract sensitive defence information from India under the guise of routine business activities.

Mar 27, 2019

Abhinandan Varthaman spends sick leave with IAF squadron in Srinagar, may resume flying shortly

The IAF pilot was captured by the Pakistani Army on February 27 in Horran village of Bhimbar district in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, barely seven kilometres away from the Line of Control.

Mar 27, 2019

Pakistan PM Imran Khan fears India will strike again before Lok Sabha elections

Imran Khan said tensions were high even after the crisis over a militant attack in Kashmir had eased with the release of Indian Air Force pilot captured by Pakistani forces.

Mar 27, 2019

HAL Tejas vs Pakistan-China's JF-17: Will India's LCA emerge as the favourite for Malaysia deal?

Light Combat Aircraft Tejas is the smallest and lightest multi-role supersonic fighter aircraft of its class. It was developed to meet the diverse needs of the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy.

Mar 25, 2019

Is another air escalation on cards? IAF asks for more missiles as Pakistan moves F16 jets to bases near LoC

Pakistan has also shifted a majority of Jaish-e-Mohammad training camps from areas along LoC to Federally Administered Tribal Areas.

Mar 20, 2019

Rahul Gandhi's 'Masood Azhar ji' gaffe triggers unseemly debate on who respects ultras more

In a slip of the tongue, Rahul Gandhi referred to Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar as 'Masood Azhar Ji', triggering a stormy reaction from the BJP.

Mar 12, 2019

IAF strikes in Balakot killed 4 Pakistan Army soldiers - Report

According to the investigation, Jaish-e-Mohammad is still active in Pakistan and is seeking funds through its weekly journal Al-Qalam.

Mar 12, 2019

IAF MiG-21 fighter jet crashes near Rajasthan's Bikaner, pilot ejects

An IAF MiG-21 crashed in Rajasthan on Friday, March 8. The pilot of the fighter jet has ejected safely.

Mar 8, 2019

Pakistan Navy claims it blocked Indian submarine from entering Pak waters

Pakistan on Tuesday claimed it had detected and thwarted an attempt by an Indian Navy submarine trying to enter its territorial waters.

Mar 5, 2019

Did Pakistan Army evacuate students of JeM's madrasa in Balakot after the IAF attack?

A relative of a student at Madrasa Taleem-ul-Quran has revealed that Pakistan Army was deployed around the JeM training centre a week before the IAF attack.

Mar 5, 2019

Who is playing the political card now? Opposition asks Modi govt after BJP leader dons army uniform

The BJP President of Delhi, Manoj Tiwari attended a public motorcycle rally on March 2 while wearing the military attire which has prompted sharp criticism.

Mar 4, 2019

Sonam Kapoor responds to heavy criticism over her 'remark' following Balakot Air Strike

After facing severe backlash over the opinion, Sonam Kapoor clarified her stance on Twitter saying that she is strongly against any form of terrorism and completely supports her country.

Mar 3, 2019

Abhinandan returns home: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets IAF braveheart

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman conveyed to IAF hero that the entire nation is proud of his courage and determination.

Mar 2, 2019

Wing Commander Abhinandan returns: Bollywood salutes heroic pilot's bravery

Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and many more hailed the Indian Air Force pilot's courage.

Mar 2, 2019

Was Indian Army HQ in Udhampur the target of Pakistan fighter jets?

Sources say that a brigade headquarters, ammunition point and battalion headquarters were the likely targets of Pakistan Air Force.

Mar 1, 2019

Impersonators trying to fetch security info: J&K Police issue advisory on fake calls

The J&K police has already received at least 10 complaints from civilians, army officials on fake calls being made by impostors projecting themselves as police personnel.

Feb 28, 2019

Pakistan to release IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan on Friday

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said that this will be a gesture of peace from their side.

Feb 28, 2019

The case of K Nachiketa: An IAF pilot captured by Pakistan in 1999

Flight Lieutenant Kambampati Nachiketa, piloting a Mig-27 fighter aircraft, was tasked to protect the war-hit Batalik sector on May 27, 1999.

Feb 28, 2019

Watch: IAF strike in Pakistan will help BJP win 22 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka, says BS Yeddyurappa

BS Yeddyurappa claimed that the airstrike in Pakistan has created a strong nationalism wave in favour of PM Narendra Modi.

Feb 28, 2019