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In a first, India's defence production crosses Rs 1 lakh crore mark in FY23; registers 12% growth

May 19 2023, 12:11 PM IST
"The value of defence production in Financial Year (FY) 2022-23 has crossed the figure of Rs one lakh crore for the first time ever," the Defence Ministry said in a statement.
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Days after Kishtwar incident, IAF and Indian Army grounds LCH fleet

May 16 2023, 10:28 PM IST
Sources in both forces have confirmed that the flight operations of the indigenously-developed LCHs have been halted for now, adding that the aircraft have undergone checks and procedures.
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3 civilians killed in MiG-21 crash in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh

May 08 2023, 10:47 AM IST
The cause of the crash is not yet known. Details are awaited.
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Sudan crisis: How IAF rescued 192 stranded people with one-of-a-kind tactical operation (WATCH)

May 05 2023, 06:56 PM IST
Under 'Operation Kaveri', India has been taking its citizens in buses from conflict zones of Khartoum and other troubled areas to Port Sudan from where they are being taken to the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah in Indian Air Force's heavy-lift transport aircraft and Indian Navy's ships.
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From the IAF Vault: The colourful history of Lilabari airfield

May 05 2023, 06:42 PM IST
The small, desolate Lilabari airfield in the North Lakhimpur district of Assam lies nested deep in the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA), but it has had a colourful aviation history with a deep link to the Indian Air Force, Kaling Airways, and Indian Airlines, says IAF historian Anchit Gupta.
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Mega Buland Bharat exercise near China border to 'maximize target destruction' (PHOTOS)

May 04 2023, 10:18 AM IST
The Buland Bharat exercise validated plans for bringing down integrated firepower by orchestrating synchronised firing by artillery guns and fire support components of the Infantry. It was aimed toward the destruction of designated targets.
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Small airstrip with no landing lights... How IAF rescued 121 Indians in daring night mission in Sudan

Apr 28 2023, 10:24 PM IST
India on Friday brought home 754 people under its mission to evacuate stranded Indians from strife-torn Sudan.The total number of Indians brought home now stands at 1,360, according to official data.
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Operation Kaveri: Nearly 1,100 stranded Indians evacuated from violence-hit Sudan; 360 reach Delhi

Apr 27 2023, 08:34 AM IST
In its fourth round of operation that took place on Thursday (April 27), a C-130J military transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force brought 128 more Indians from Port Sudan to Jeddah, taking the total number of people rescued to 1095.
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Operation Kaveri: First batch of 278 Indians leaves Sudan on board INS Sumedha

Apr 25 2023, 06:06 PM IST
Operation Kaveri: The first group of Indians stranded in Sudan has left the conflict-hit nation in an Indian Navy warship for Saudi Arabia's Jeddah. Around 278 stranded Indian citizens who were caught in the conflict left Port of Sudan and are now headed towards Jeddah.
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Defence minister Rajnath Singh tests positive for COVID-19

Apr 20 2023, 12:04 PM IST
The Defence Minister is currently under home quarantine with mild symptoms. A team of doctors examined him and has advised him rest.
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