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IAF helicopter rescues 7 people caught between floods for over 34 hrs in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua

At least 7 people were stranded between two streams of Ujh river in Kathua district for almost 34 hours before they were evacuated by the IAF.

Aug 28, 2020, 08:11 AM IST

Naushera: Indian Air Force rescued man stuck in river due to heavy water flow

In Naushera, a young man got stuck into the strong currents of river. Indian Air Force saved the person's life through an air rescue operation. Rivers are in spate due to continuous rains in Jammu.

Aug 27, 2020, 13:32 PM IST

IAF saves the day, rescues stranded man from rain-battered Naushera in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri

The Indian Army along with civil administration and Jammu and Kashmir Police swung into action since morning but the rising level of water necessitated an aerial effort for the rescue.

Aug 27, 2020, 00:23 AM IST

IAF launches mobile app 'MY IAF' to provide career-related information to aspirants

The app was launched by Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria at Vayu Bhawan as part of the 'Digital India' initiative.

Aug 24, 2020, 22:09 PM IST

IAF warrant officer shoots himself to death with service pistol in Jammu

A warrant officer in the Indian Air Force (IAF) allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service pistol inside a camp here, officials said on Saturday.

Aug 22, 2020, 18:32 PM IST

Deshhit: When Sudhir Chaudhary flew Indian-made Hawk fighter jet

Watch today in Deshhit: When Zee News' Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary flew Indian-made Hawk fighter jet as a co-pilot.

Aug 21, 2020, 22:12 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi, French Defence Minister likely to attend Rafale induction ceremony in Ambala soon

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French Defence Minister Florence Parly may attend the ceremony to induct the high-profile Rafale fighters jets into the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) 'Golden Arrows' Squadron at the Ambala airbase soon.

Aug 21, 2020, 14:23 PM IST

IAF uses MI-17 helicopter to rescue stranded man at Khutaghat Dam in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur; watch here

The operation was jointly carried out by the IAF and the state police department.

Aug 18, 2020, 19:03 PM IST

IAF deploys LCA Tejas on western front, amid border tensions with China: Reports

The first LCA Tejas squadron, 45 Squadron (Flying Daggers) based out of Sulur under the Southern Air Command, was deployed in an operational role on the western front, close to the border with Pakistan, according to reports.

Aug 18, 2020, 16:26 PM IST

'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl': IAF writes to Censor Board objecting to its 'undue negative' portrayal in Janhvi Kapoor's film

The letter mentions "concerns related to the movie's portrayal of gender bias as an institutional work culture" at the IAF.

Aug 13, 2020, 19:54 PM IST

Two light combat helicopters developed by HAL deployed in Ladakh for high altitude IAF operations

Amid the prevailing border tension with China in Eastern Ladakh, two Light Combat Helicopters developed by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have been deployed for operations at high altitude in Leh.

Aug 12, 2020, 13:23 PM IST

DAC approves procurement of defence equipment worth Rs 8722 crore in major boost to armed forces

In a major boost to the armed forces, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Tuesday approved the procurement of defence equipment for an approximate cost of Rs 8,722.38 crore, including 106 basic trainer aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The step will strengthen the armed forces by relying on indigenous capability to take forward the initiative on ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’. 

Aug 11, 2020, 18:28 PM IST

Air Marshal Gurcharan Singh Bedi takes charge senior Air Staff Officer of Eastern Air Command

Air Marshal Gurcharan Singh Bedi took charge as Senior Air Staff Officer of Indian Air Force's Eastern Air Command (EAC) on Monday (August 10). 

Aug 10, 2020, 11:55 AM IST

ED raids multiple locations in several cities in IAF Pilatus jet money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday raided multiple premises in various cities in connection with a money laundering case linked to alleged corruption in the purchase of 75 Pilatus basic trainer aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF) in 2009, officials said.

Aug 07, 2020, 15:43 PM IST

IAF Pilatus jet deal: Enforcement Directorate raids 14 locations in money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday raided multiple premises in various cities in connection with a money laundering case linked to alleged corruption in the purchase of 75 Pilatus basic trainer aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF) in 2009, officials said.

Aug 07, 2020, 15:05 PM IST

China downgrades its Chengdu J-20 'stealth' fighter to 4th Generation but claims IAF Rafales no match for it

Rafale, the 4.5 Generation fighter in the armoury of the Indian Air Force (IAF), has changed the aerial warfare dynamics with both Pakistan and China lagging far behind the superior technology and weapons package of the French-made combat jet. 

Jul 31, 2020, 14:01 PM IST

Zee World Exclusive: Preparation for war in Indian Ocean?

In this segment of Zee World Exclusive, we question Preparation for war in Indian Ocean?

Jul 30, 2020, 10:46 AM IST

IAF's Rafale fighter jets has proven its worth in combat: Here's how

India on Wednesday received its first batch of new multi-role fighter aircraft in two decades with the arrival of five Rafale jets, giving the country's air power a strategic edge. The aircraft, having an undisputed track record and considered one of the most potent combat jets globally, landed at the Ambala Air Force base at around 3.14 pm to a rousing reception.

Jul 29, 2020, 23:21 PM IST

From speed to weapon capabilities, Rafale is way ahead: Home Minister Amit Shah

Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, he called it a historic day for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and a proud moment for India.

Jul 29, 2020, 21:17 PM IST

How Rafale fighters give IAF massive edge over China and Pakistan: Explained

The aircraft, having an undisputed track record and considered one of the most potent combat jets globally, landed at the Ambala Air Force airbase.

Jul 29, 2020, 19:32 PM IST