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Jawan dies by suicide at Air Force station near Coimbatore, wife says he was stressed

October 22, 2025 1:36 pm

The deceased, identified as Naik S Sanu, was from Kadumthiruthy near Kannadi in Kerala’s Palakkad district and was posted as a DSC guard at the Air Force Station.

My father, the running Air Marshal

October 08, 2025 7:07 am

Forty years ago, he led a contingent of 250 on a 220-km run from Agra to Delhi.

IAF chief details Pak losses: F-16s, JF-17s among aircraft taken out on ground, in air

October 04, 2025 1:25 am

Manohar Kahaniyan, he says on Pak claims about downing Indian aircraft

Exclusive: Standardised gear, shared logistics, joint training to boost Army, Navy, Air Force integration before theatre command

September 30, 2025 8:30 pm

Efforts to integrate the Army, Navy and Air Force have gathered pace in recent years, as the military works to prepare for theaterisation.

The MIG-21 takes its final bow today, and with it, our brother Rajan

September 26, 2025 3:12 pm

Thirty-six years later, the pain of his crash returns with the farewell of the jet he loved. The hurt is not only ours but of many families who, like us, lost their young sons and brothers in trying to 'touch the sky with glory'

Maid held for theft at retired IAF officer's house

August 29, 2025 7:11 pm

The Pune police said that the accused woman, a resident of Borate Vasti in Sopan Baug, does not have any previous criminal record.

Pune airport gets 15 more flight slots, announces Union minister Murlidhar Mohol

June 02, 2025 12:55 pm

The additional slots are expected to enhance the Pune airport's connectivity, particularly for flights to major cities like Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.

India Air Chief’s comments on delays in major defence projects call for introspection on issues plaguing manufacturing

May 31, 2025 11:44 am

India must refine its education system, inspire innovation, and develop a military-industrial base with coherent manufacturing strategies for developing cutting-edge, future-ready technologies

Residents attack Bangladesh air force base in altercation with soldiers, leaving 1 dead

February 24, 2025 5:04 pm

The military in a statement blamed “miscreants” for attacking the air force base in Cox's Bazar.

From delivery delays to lack of 'mission mode': Air Chief Marshal AP Singh's concerns with HAL over Tejas

February 13, 2025 1:33 pm

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh has emphasised the need for HAL to invest in advanced manufacturing processes and up-skill manpower.

AIR FORCE PHOTOS

Swarnim Vijay Varsh: Air Force’s Suryakiran team holds flypast over Mumbai, Pune & Goa

October 18, 2021 10:21 pm

As part of the ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ celebrations, the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team of the Indian Air Force (IAF), did a flypast in Mumbai, Pune & Goa. The planes could be spotted at Worli and later at Gateway of India.

Bust of Flying Officer Nirmal Jeet Sekhon PVC unveiled, IAF holds airshow

September 14, 2021 10:52 pm

The only member of the Indian Air Force to be honoured with the Param Vir Chakra, Flying officer Nirmal Jeet Sekhon was posthumously awarded the PVC in recognotion of his service the 1971 India-Pakistan War.

Mother Nature’s Air Force

September 12, 2021 1:47 pm

Much before we learnt to fly, Mother Nature’s Air Force (MNAF) had covered all the bases with her avian squadrons: big bombers, stealth fighters, light combat aircraft, deadly gunship hoverers to smaller perch attackers.

Sachin Tendulkar joins 83rd Air Force Day celebrations

October 09, 2015 12:04 am

Sachin Tendulkar attends the celebrations on the occasion of the 83rd Air Force Day in Hindon City.

Sachin Tendulkar at Air Force Day 'At Home'

October 09, 2014 9:57 am

'At Home' was hosted by the Chief of the Air Staff on the occasion of 82nd Anniversary of Indian Air Force at Air House in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Today in pics - Modi addresses rally in Faridabad

October 06, 2014 5:59 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at an election rally in favour of BJP candidates in Faridabad on Monday (October 6).

AIR FORCE VIDEOS

Highlights from the Indian Air Force's 86th foundation day celebrations

June 22, 2020 6:14 pm

The Indian Air Force on Monday celebrated its 86th foundation day in New Delhi and here are the highlights from the air show.

Kolkata: Hit-and-run case accused produced in court

January 17, 2016 9:08 am

Kolkata, Jan 17 (ANI): Sambia Sohrab, son of Trinamool leader Md Sohrab, was produced in a local court in Kolkata for hearing in the hit-and-run case on Sunday. Sohrab allegedly ran over an Air Force drill instructor Gaud with a speeding vehicle during the Republic Day preparations in Kolkata on January 13.

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