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IAF officer ‘honey-trapped’ by Pakistani agent; arrested for sharing secret defence information

The IAF officer is also accused of installing data-stealing software on a colleague's mobile phone in an alleged attempt to gain control of the device

1 min read8 Aug 2026
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Who is Bhawana Kanth? Meet the Indian Air Force's first woman ‘Top Gun’ pilot

Bhawana Kanth was among the first three women to be commissioned as fighter pilots in the IAF in 2016.

2 min read7 Aug 2026
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NEET-UG paper leak row: SC directs Centre, NTA to file detailed affidavits on progress made in implementing reforms

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Central government and the National Testing Agency (NTA) to file comprehensive affidavits on the progress made in implementing reforms after the NEET-UG paper leak.

3 min read24 Jul 2026
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‘Flying White House’: Donald Trump unveils new 'Air Force One' gifted by Qatar — all you need to know

US President Donald Trump unveiled a customised Boeing 747, dubbed a ‘flying White House’, at Joint Base Andrews. He praised its extensive modifications and capabilities, stating it's the largest and most advanced Air Force One, valued at approximately $400 million.

2 min read20 Jun 2026
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Why Srinagar Airport will remain closed two days a week: All you need to know

Srinagar International Airport to be shut from October 1 for maintenance. Starting from July, airport operations will be closed for two days every week. Check schedule.

2 min read2 Jun 2026
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NEET UG 2026 retest: Indian Air Force to transport papers to test centres? What we know

A final decision on whether the Air Force could be used to transport the NEET UG re-test papers is pending as of now

2 min read29 May 2026
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Pune airport runway shut after IAF jet crash-lands; Over 80 IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet flights cancelled

Pune airport's runway was temporarily closed late Friday after an Indian Air Force fighter aircraft suffered an undercarriage failure on landing. The aircrew are safe. Here's what we know.

2 min read18 Apr 2026
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Tejas Mk-1A engine delivery delay: HAL imposes penalty on GE Aerospace, chairman says jets to return to skies next week

HAL CMD DK Sunil said that the Indian Air Force's Tejas light combat jets are set to come back to the skies as early as next week, after being grounded for nearly two months.

2 min read3 Apr 2026
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Two pilots killed in Sukhoi fighter jet crash in Assam, IAF confirms

The jet, which was on a training mission, crashed approximately 60 km from Jorhat air base, from where it had taken off on Thursday evening.

1 min read6 Mar 2026
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IAF Sukhoi-30 fighter jet goes missing over Assam's Karbi Anglong, search ops on

A Sukhoi-30 fighter jet of the Indian Air Force went missing over Assam's Karbi Anglong district.

1 min read5 Mar 2026