The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has appointed retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, marking a significant change in the administrative structure of the institution. Mishra, who previously headed the Indian Air Force’s Western Air Command, has been brought into the temple...
India has intensified its humanitarian and rescue operations in flood-hit Nepal, sending a fourth Indian Air Force (IAF) relief flight carrying emergency supplies to Kathmandu as authorities continue efforts to locate Indian nationals affected by the devastating floods. The latest developments came after severe flooding triggered by the Bhote Koshi River on August 26 caused...
Former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has disclosed several details about the planning, execution and escalation management of Operation Sindoor, providing a rare insight into the military decision-making that took place during India’s confrontation with Pakistan in May 2025. Chauhan, who was serving as Chief of Defence Staff during the operation, spoke about...
India is preparing to take another significant step toward transforming its military structure as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan’s successor, General N. S. Raja Subramani, is expected to present a detailed strategy on military theatre commands to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The proposal is anticipated to play a crucial role in reshaping...
The Indian Army has continued operating its fleet of Cheetal helicopters in the challenging terrain of Ladakh even as authorities investigate a recent technical malfunction involving one of the aircraft. The decision reflects the strategic importance of the helicopter fleet in supporting military logistics, troop deployment, medical evacuations, and surveillance missions across some of the...
A large-scale search and rescue operation has been launched in Arunachal Pradesh following severe flooding caused by relentless rainfall across several districts of the northeastern state. The Indian Air Force (IAF), in coordination with state authorities and disaster response agencies, has mobilized resources to assist affected communities, particularly in Keyi Panyor district, where floodwaters have...
The recent crash involving an Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport aircraft in Assam has once again drawn attention to one of the military’s most important logistical assets. The aircraft, which has served the Indian Air Force for decades, is regarded as the backbone of transport operations in difficult terrain and remote regions across the...
A tragic aviation accident claimed the lives of five Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel after an AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while attempting to land at the Air Force Station in Jorhat, Assam, on Saturday. The incident has prompted the Indian Air Force to launch a formal investigation to determine the cause of the crash. According...
An Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft crashed near Jorhat in Assam during a routine operational mission, prompting an immediate response from military authorities and local emergency teams. The incident has triggered a formal investigation to determine the cause of the crash, while officials confirmed that the crew members managed to eject safely before the aircraft...
Russia has expressed its willingness to deepen defence cooperation with India by inviting New Delhi to participate in the joint development and production of the Su-57, the country’s flagship fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft. The proposal, highlighted by Russian President Vladimir Putin, underscores Moscow’s continued commitment to strengthening strategic and technological collaboration with India in the...