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The Ladakh administration has directed agencies to formulate SOPs to curb unauthorised photography and videography of sensitive areas in Leh after the Indian Air Force raised security concerns. The review also covered airport safety, surveillance infrastructure and construction regulations around aviation zones

India has firmly rejected Pakistan’s claims that Rafale fighter jets were lost during Operation Sindoor. A new Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Indian Air Force confirms all 36 Rafales acquired in 2016 remain operational, with maintenance support sought for the entire fleet.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and sought comprehensive development of Adilabad Airport, including cargo, MRO and hangar facilities. He also requested expedited approval for a DRDO/DRDL defence project proposed at Devarakadra in Mahabubnagar.

The Indian Air Force has executed over 200 sorties to transport NEET-UG re-test question papers to 18 regional hubs under tight paramilitary protection, as students express continued anxiety ahead of the June 21 medical entrance exam.

DRDO successfully conducted the flight-test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile from Odisha’s Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, meeting all mission objectives. The test validates key technologies and strengthens India’s long-range precision strike and indigenous defence capabilities

Two personnel from Bihar, Flight Lieutenant Shubham Kumar and Agniveervayu Danish Alam, were among five killed in an IAF An-32 aircraft crash in Assam. Families recall last video calls and photos, as grief and pride mark their villages’ mourning

A 22-year-old Air Force Agniveer, Khemaram Kumawat from Rajasthan’s Panchota village, was among five personnel killed when an Indian Air Force AN-32 transport aircraft crashed during landing at Rowriah Air Force Station in Assam’s Jorhat district.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged newly commissioned IAF officers to adapt to evolving warfare technologies and strategies. Speaking at the Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy, Dundigal, he highlighted the growing role of advanced systems and praised the force's humanitarian contributions

Five Indian Air Force personnel were killed after an AN-32 transport aircraft crashed and caught fire while landing at Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam. The IAF has launched an investigation, while expressing condolences and urging restraint from speculation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will review the Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy, Dundigal on June 13, marking commissioning of IAF cadets, including the first batch of NDA women cadets. The event will feature ceremonial honours and aerial displays

In a first, IAF uses night-vision goggles for nocturnal water drops; 93,000 litres poured to save strategic assets

The new military framework aims to strengthen India’s multi-layered defensive capabilities in modern combat zones; follows strategic doctrines issued last year

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released a commemorative volume documenting personal accounts of 100 military personnel involved in Operation Sindoor. The publication captures frontline experiences across India’s armed forces and highlights leadership, courage, and coordination during the operation against Pakistan last year

The Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team completed 30 years on Tuesday. Known for its precision flying and spectacular aerial manoeuvres, the elite team has performed over 800 displays across India and abroad since its debut in 1996

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Somnath Amrutparv-2026 celebrations in Gujarat as the Somnath Temple marks 75 years since its post-Independence reconstruction. The event includes rituals, a commemorative coin and stamp release, an exhibition on the temple’s history, and an Indian Air Force aerial display

India is set to receive the fourth unit of the S-400 Triumf from Russia next month, boosting Indian Air Force capabilities, as deliveries progress under a $5 billion deal with additional systems planned

Defence ministry signs Rs 1,950 crore deal with Bharat Electronics Limited for two mountain radars and related infrastructure for the Indian Air Force. The indigenously developed radars by DRDO will strengthen air defence and reduce reliance on foreign equipment

Indian Air Force helicopters carried out 54 sorties, dropping over 1.62 lakh litres of water to control a forest fire in East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh. The four-day operation helped protect nearby settlements with multi-agency support

Two Indian Air Force pilots were killed after a Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jet on a training mission crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district, about 60 km from Jorhat air base. Rescue teams located the aircraft debris early Friday

Nine cheetahs airlifted from Botswana have been brought to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, taking India’s cheetah count to 48. The animals were released into quarantine enclosures as part of the government’s reintroduction and revival programme