Kulendra Sharma at police station on Saturday GUWAHATI: A retired junior warrant officer of the IAF has been arrested in Assam’s Tezpur on charges of spying for Pakistan, police said on Saturday. Kulendra Sharma has been booked under BNS for waging war against India, criminal conspiracy, endangering the country’s sovereignty, unity and integrity, and destroying…
India’s defence aviation is set for a major boost, as Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin begin a dedicated Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility for the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. The groundbreaking, that took place in Bengaluru on Monday, marks the latest expansion in the two companies’ long-running industrial ties.The ceremony was attended by…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday marked the historic air operations carried out on December 5, the third day of the 1971 war, underscoring how air power proved decisive in shaping the conflict’s outcome and paving the way for India’s victory and the creation of Bangladesh.In a post on X, the IAF…
NEW DELHI: Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, Chetak helicopters deployed from INS Vikrant carried out search and rescue sorties across Sri Lanka on Saturday, assisting communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. India reaffirmed its solidarity with Sri Lanka during the crisis and continued efforts to save lives and deliver urgent relief.A video released by the High Commission…
JAMMU: A second “key eyewitness” has identified in court jailed Kashmiri separatist Yasin Malik as the “main shooter” in the 1990 terrorist attack in which four unarmed IAF personnel waiting for a staff bus in Srinagar were killed and 22 others wounded, officials revealed on Sunday.The unnamed witness’s testimony in a TADA court in Jammu…
Wing Commander Namansh Syal, 34, of the Indian Air Force, tragically lost his life on Friday when his Tejas fighter jet crashed during a practice flight at the Dubai Airshow 2025. The indigenous aircraft went down during a demonstration, leaving the nation in shock.Since the news broke, condolences have poured in from across India, with…
NEW DELHI: India has sent an IAF officer to Dubai to take part in the inquiry to be conducted by the aviation authorities there into the Tejas fighter’s crash Friday, with the ill-fated jet’s flight data recorder (FDR) or “black box” expected to provide key information about the cause of the accident.The IAF officer will…
The Indian Air Force mourns Wing Commander Namansh Syal, who tragically died in a Tejas jet crash at the Dubai airshow. A video tribute showcased a solemn send-off, honoring his dedicated service and exceptional skill. This incident marks the second Tejas crash in under two years, raising concerns about the indigenous aircraft’s safety record. The…
In a major blow to India’s much-delayed project for indigenous fighters as well as their export potential, a single-engine Tejas jet crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Airshow on Friday afternoon. The IAF pilot, Wing Commander Namansh Syal, died in the accident.The Tejas Mark-1 fighter was on a low-altitude aerobatic demonstration sortie when it…
NEW DELHI: “Deeply anguished at the loss of a brave and courageous IAF pilot during an aerial display in Dubai Air Show,” Rajnath Singh wrote.“My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. The nation stands firmly with the family in this tragic hour,” he added.Earlier in the day, a Tejas fighter jet, performing at the Dubai…