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Indian Air Force limits access to Air Force Day parade following Chennai tragedy
Following the tragic incident in Chennai, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has decided to limit access to the Air Force Day Parade to be held tomorrow at Tambaram.
At least 3 spectators die at Indian Air Force show in Chennai
The show, to celebrate the air force’s 92nd anniversary, was held at a beach on a day where maximum temperatures touched 35 degrees Celsius.
Indian Air Force faces historic shortage, has only 31 squadrons available against 42: Report
While the sanctioned strength of the Indian Air Force (IAF) is 42 squadrons, there are currently only 31 squadrons in service, according to a report
Indian Air Force should not perceive China as a rival: experts
A Sukhoi Su-30MKI combat aircraft of the Indian Air Force takes part in the first day of the 11th Aero India show in Bangalore on February 14, 2017. File Photo: CFP/MANJUNATH KIRAN Chinese experts said on Monday that India should not perceive China as a rival for its military development,
Five die of suspected heat stroke at Indian Air Force event in Chennai
By Praveen Paramasivam CHENNAI (Reuters) -At least five people died of suspected heat stroke in India's southern city of Chennai on Sunday at an Indian Air Force show that was attended by about 1.5 million people,
Five dead and over hundred hospitalised after Indian air show in 36C heat
At least five people died and around a hundred others were hospitalised after more a million people attended the Indian Air Force ’s air show in southern Chennai city in scorching heat. A record 1.3 million people flocked to the venue at the iconic Marina Beach in Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu on Sunday to watch the thrilling display in 36C heat.
5 die due to Chennai heat during IAF’s Mega Air Show in Marina Beach
IAF’s Mega Air Show due to high temperatures in Chennai’s Marina Beach on October 6. More than 200 people were injured and admitted to the hospital for treatment during the IAF 'AIR Show' program. Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Monday confirmed that five people had lost their lives due to the aftereffects of excessive heat duringe the Air Force Air show at the Marina Beach in Chennai on Sunday.
4 dead as chaos erupts at IAF’s air show in Chennai
While officials could not ascertain the cause of deaths at the show till the time of going to print, reports suggested that the deaths were likely due to dehydration and exhaustion
New air force chief calls for India to ‘catch up’ with China on defence tech
Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh says the country is lagging behind its neighbour on technology and production of equipment ...
Air Force Agniveer 02/2025 Exam Postponed, Check Official Notice Here
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has postponed the Air Force Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2025 exam, now scheduled to start on 16th ...
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British climber rescued by Indian Air Force after being stranded in the Himalayas for three days
A British climber has been rescued after vanishing for three days in the Himalayas. Brit Fay Manners, 37 and her American ...
American and British climbers who lost tent and gear on Indian Himalayan peak rescued after 3 days
American and British climbers have been rescued after being stranded for three days on a mountain in India’s Himalayan north.
Military Digest: An Indian Air Force aircraft that has been missing in Indian Ocean for 38 years
No details have been made public of the inquiry held into how the brand-new AN-32 disappeared while being flown to India ...
With fighter aircraft fleet dips below 1965 level, Air Chief vows measures
The Indian Air Force is currently operating with 31 squadrons, the lowest count since 1965, when India was engaged in war with Pakistan ...
Chennai air show tragedy: Everything that the organisers did wrong — and right
The Chennai air show on Marina Beach witnessed a tragic turn with five deaths due to overcrowding, lack of amenities and heat ...
Indian Air Force used Rafale jet to shoot down Chinese spy balloon-type target: Report
The operation took place a few months ago using a Rafale fighter jet under the Eastern Air Command's area of responsibility.