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What Will Happen To MiG-21 Fighter Jets That Retired Today? NDTV Explains
It's a bittersweet day for the Indian Air Force (IAF) as its legacy fighter jet, the MiG-21, retires. The Russian-origin fighter jet's induction in the early 1960s catapulted the IAF into the jet age. Where will the retired jets be kept? We discuss.
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NDTV Defence Summit 2025: Air Force Shows A Glimpse Of India's Integrated Air Command Map
The Indian Air Force's (IAF) Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari shared an integrated air command map during a presentation on Operation Sindoor at the NDTV Defence Summit 2025 on Saturday,
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9 Air Force Officers Awarded Vir Chakra For Bravery During Op Sindoor
As festivities for Independence Day begin, the centre on Thursday awarded Vir Chakra to nine Indian Air Force officers for their brave contributions in the service of the nation during Operation Sindoor.
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Spotlight On Op Sindoor, Air Force As Distinguished Service Awards Announced
The Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal -- the country's highest wartime distinguished service decoration - will be awarded to seven officers of the armed forces, bringing the spotlight on Operation Sindoor and their contribution in it
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Shubanshu Shukla's Experience Extremely Valuable For Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO
The experience gained by IAF Group Captain Shubanshu Shukla onboard the International Space Station will be extremely valuable for India's Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, said ISRO on Tuesday.
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"We Are Really Excited": Shubhanshu Shukla's Parents Await His Return
As the date for the return of Axiom Space's Axe-4 mission crew from the International Space Station to Earth nears, the parents of mission pilot IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla expressed their excitement.
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Tricolour On Shoulder, Excited About Next 14 Days: Shubhanshu Shukla From ISS
Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla said he is excited about the scientific tasks that he and the crew will perform for the next 14 days in the International Space Station (ISS).
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Video: Hugs And Welcome Drink As ISS Welcomes Shubhanshu Shukla And Team
Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three other astronauts successfully docked their Dragon spacecraft with the International Space Station (ISS) this evening.
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Air Force Chopper Makes Emergency Landing In Pathankot, Second Case In 7 Days
The Indian Air Force (IAF) chopper made an emergency landing in Punjab's Pathankot on Friday.
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India Pakistan News Highlights: Pakistan Hands Over BSF Jawan To India After 21 Days
India Pakistan Ceasefire Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday, the first since the pause in hostilities between India and Pakistan.
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India Sends Holy Buddha Relics To Vietnam For Public Exposition
The holy relics of Lord Buddha, enshrined at a vihara in Uttar Pradesh's Sarnath, reached Ho Chi Minh City on Friday in an IAF aircraft for an exposition during the gala celebrations of the United Nations Day of Vesak being hosted by Vietnam.
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Heartbreaking Video Shows Fiancee Inconsolable After Pilot Dies In Crash
Indian Air Force flight lieutenant Siddharth Yadav and Ms Saniya got engaged just 10 days before the incident. They were to marry on November 2.
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Video: Air Force's Air Show On Last Day Of Maha Kumbh Festival
The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a spectacular air show over the Maha Kumbh Mela Kshetra on the final day of the 45-day-long religious gathering in Prayagraj.
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Watch: IAF Choppers Shower Flower Petals During Republic Day Parade In Delhi
Flower petals were showered on the Kartavya Path from Mi-17 IV choppers of the Indian Air Force's 129 Helicopter Unit.
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IAF Jawan Faints During Anniversary Event, Days After Chennai Air Show Deaths
An Indian Air Force jawan fell unconscious during the celebration of the 92nd anniversary of the Indian Air Force at Tambaram Air Force Station in Chennai on Tuesday.
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What Will Happen To MiG-21 Fighter Jets That Retired Today? NDTV Explains
It's a bittersweet day for the Indian Air Force (IAF) as its legacy fighter jet, the MiG-21, retires. The Russian-origin fighter jet's induction in the early 1960s catapulted the IAF into the jet age. Where will the retired jets be kept? We discuss.
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NDTV Defence Summit 2025: Air Force Shows A Glimpse Of India's Integrated Air Command Map
The Indian Air Force's (IAF) Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari shared an integrated air command map during a presentation on Operation Sindoor at the NDTV Defence Summit 2025 on Saturday,
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9 Air Force Officers Awarded Vir Chakra For Bravery During Op Sindoor
As festivities for Independence Day begin, the centre on Thursday awarded Vir Chakra to nine Indian Air Force officers for their brave contributions in the service of the nation during Operation Sindoor.
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Spotlight On Op Sindoor, Air Force As Distinguished Service Awards Announced
The Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal -- the country's highest wartime distinguished service decoration - will be awarded to seven officers of the armed forces, bringing the spotlight on Operation Sindoor and their contribution in it
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Shubanshu Shukla's Experience Extremely Valuable For Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO
The experience gained by IAF Group Captain Shubanshu Shukla onboard the International Space Station will be extremely valuable for India's Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, said ISRO on Tuesday.
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"We Are Really Excited": Shubhanshu Shukla's Parents Await His Return
As the date for the return of Axiom Space's Axe-4 mission crew from the International Space Station to Earth nears, the parents of mission pilot IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla expressed their excitement.
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Tricolour On Shoulder, Excited About Next 14 Days: Shubhanshu Shukla From ISS
Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla said he is excited about the scientific tasks that he and the crew will perform for the next 14 days in the International Space Station (ISS).
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Video: Hugs And Welcome Drink As ISS Welcomes Shubhanshu Shukla And Team
Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three other astronauts successfully docked their Dragon spacecraft with the International Space Station (ISS) this evening.
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Air Force Chopper Makes Emergency Landing In Pathankot, Second Case In 7 Days
The Indian Air Force (IAF) chopper made an emergency landing in Punjab's Pathankot on Friday.
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India Pakistan News Highlights: Pakistan Hands Over BSF Jawan To India After 21 Days
India Pakistan Ceasefire Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday, the first since the pause in hostilities between India and Pakistan.
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India Sends Holy Buddha Relics To Vietnam For Public Exposition
The holy relics of Lord Buddha, enshrined at a vihara in Uttar Pradesh's Sarnath, reached Ho Chi Minh City on Friday in an IAF aircraft for an exposition during the gala celebrations of the United Nations Day of Vesak being hosted by Vietnam.
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Heartbreaking Video Shows Fiancee Inconsolable After Pilot Dies In Crash
Indian Air Force flight lieutenant Siddharth Yadav and Ms Saniya got engaged just 10 days before the incident. They were to marry on November 2.
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Video: Air Force's Air Show On Last Day Of Maha Kumbh Festival
The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a spectacular air show over the Maha Kumbh Mela Kshetra on the final day of the 45-day-long religious gathering in Prayagraj.
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Watch: IAF Choppers Shower Flower Petals During Republic Day Parade In Delhi
Flower petals were showered on the Kartavya Path from Mi-17 IV choppers of the Indian Air Force's 129 Helicopter Unit.
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IAF Jawan Faints During Anniversary Event, Days After Chennai Air Show Deaths
An Indian Air Force jawan fell unconscious during the celebration of the 92nd anniversary of the Indian Air Force at Tambaram Air Force Station in Chennai on Tuesday.
