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There are merits and demerits to the principle of seniority: IAF Chief Arup Raha

December 28, 2016 4:15 pm

Underlining that there will always be people who will speak for it and against it, Raha said once a decision has been, everyone should go along with it.

Pune: Electronic Maintainance System to be launched at over 170 locations, says Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha

May 13, 2016 7:45 am

The Air Chief Marshal added, “The Indian Air Force will continue to be in the forefront of the modernisation, because we are a technology-intensive force.”

Opening up

March 10, 2016 12:00 am

There will be women fighter pilots in the Indian Air Force. It’s a watershed moment too long in the making.

First batch of women fighter pilots to be inducted in June

March 09, 2016 1:14 am

Parrikar lauded Raha's insistence to push forward the proposal to induct women as fighter pilots in the Indian Air Force.

Air chief warns ‘China making moves to contain India’

November 10, 2015 8:49 am

Raha said that China’s growing influence was with a strategic aim, and it was being factored in India’s foreign and defence policies.

Dadri lynching was unfortunate, trying to move family to IAF area, says Air chief Arup Raha

October 04, 2015 8:17 am

Injured youth wanted to join IAF, says brother.

IAF mission to build modern, credible aerospace power: Arup Raha

August 29, 2015 4:19 pm

Raha said he found it heartening to know the field trials on various counter-measures are underway and active work is being undertaken to find out objective methods of detecting and combating fatigue.

After India sends Pakistan tough message on border fire, PM hints at early resolution

October 09, 2014 1:41 am

India rules out talks till shelling on, Rajnath says Pak must understand situation has changed.

Failure to take off

October 09, 2014 12:04 am

Air chief has pointed to worrying absences in air defence.

Ceasefire violations by Pakistan along LoC quite serious: IAF chief

October 08, 2014 3:20 pm

"The issue is quite serious and it should not happen," said Raha.

ARUP RAHA PHOTOS

President Mukherjee, PM Modi, Sonia remember Mahatma Gandhi on his 68th death anniversary

January 30, 2016 2:10 pm

President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Congress President Sonia Gandhi remembered Mahatma Gandhi on his 68th death anniversary and paid homage to the Father of the Nation.

'Shauryanjali'- a six-day exhibition on India-Pakistan 1965 war begins

September 15, 2015 7:58 pm

'Shauryanjali', a six-day exhibition on India-Pakistan war of 1965, showcasing major battle scenes and captured tanks of the Pakistani Army during the war, started today at Rajpath, New Delhi.

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.

ARUP RAHA VIDEOS

Service chiefs attended Army Day Parade

January 15, 2016 8:35 am

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): Indian Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Robin K Dhowan and Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha attended the Army Day Parade in the national capital on the occasion of Army Day on Friday. Army Day, which is being observed today, was the day when Lt. General (later Field Marshal) KM Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army post Independence in 1949. This day inspires the troops to continue to enrich the glorious traditions of the Indian Army with their dedication and sacrifice.

Service chiefs pay tributes on Army Day

January 15, 2016 5:15 am

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): Indian Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Robin K Dhowan and Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha paid their tributes at the Amar Jawan Jyoti in the national caital on Friday on the occasion of Army Day. Army Day, which is being observed today, was the day when Lt. General (later Field Marshal) KM Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army post Independence in 1949. This day inspires the troops to continue to enrich the glorious traditions of the Indian Army with their dedication and sacrifice.

1971 war hero Jack Jacob wreath laid

January 14, 2016 11:28 am

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Wreath laying ceremony of 1971 Bangladesh liberation war hero Lieutenant General (retd) Jack Farj Rafael Jacob was observed on Thursday.Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Jacob, 92, passed away on Wednesday morning, following a 13-days illness. He played a key role in India’s victory in the India-Pakistan war of 1971.Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) senior leader Lal Krishna Advani paid his tribute to former Lt. Gen. Jacob. Amongst other dignitaries who paid tributes to the 1971 war hero were current Chief of the Army Staff General Dalbir Singh, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Vijay Kumar Singh and Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Syed Muazzem Ali. Besides his 36-year career in the army, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Jack Jacob served as the Governor of Goa and Punjab.

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