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"IAF Has To Retrain Itself To A Changed War Paradigm": Ex-Air Chief BS Dhanoa

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday February 10, 2020

The Air Force needs to "reorient and retrain" itself to a changed paradigm of war, former Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa said on Sunday, adding that the Rafale fighter aircraft and S400 missile defence system will help restore technological asymmetry in India's favour.

Republic Day 2020 Tableaux Feature Rafale Jet, 'Rani Ki Vav', Others

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday January 26, 2020

Goa's "Save The Frog" campaign, Jammu and Kashmir's "Back To Village" programme, scaled down models of Rafale aircraft in the Indian Air Force's tableau were among the 22 tableaux that rolled down Delhi's Rajpath during the 71st Republic Day parade today.

NDTV Exclusive: First Look At Futuristic Variant Of India's Tejas Fighter

India News | Written by Vishnu Som | Sunday January 5, 2020

In twelve years from now, a twin engine variant of India's Tejas fighter could start replacing Russian built MiG-29K jets deployed on board the Indian Navy's aircraft carriers INS Vikramaditya and Vikrant which is yet to be inducted.

"Had Abhinandan Varthaman Been Flying Rafale...": Ex-Air Chief

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday January 5, 2020

Referring to the row over the purchase of Rafale fighter jets, former Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa on Saturday said that such controversies slow down defence acquisitions, affecting the armed forces' capabilities.

Watch: Sukhoi-30s, Rafale Take To Skies In Air Force's New Year Video

India News | Edited by Swati Bhasin | Wednesday January 1, 2020

Summing up an average day in the life of a soldier, the Air Force has tweeted a video paying tribute to the men and women in uniform where Sukhoi-30s and Rafale jets are seen taking to skies.

"With Induction Of Rafale Jets...": Rajnath Singh Sharpens Attack On Pak

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 17, 2019

With the induction of Rafale fighter jets in the air force, India will not have to cross the borders to "eliminate the terror camps" in Pakistan but can do it from the country itself, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in Washington.

30 Rafale Jets To Fly With Ex-IAF Chief BS Dhanoa's Initials

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 8, 2019

In recognition of Air Chief Marshal (retd) BS Dhanoa's unrelenting backing for the Rafale deal, the Indian Air Force has decided to put tail numbers in 30 Rafale jets with ''BS'' initials.

3 Rafale Aircraft Handed Over To India So Far: Centre In Parliament

India News | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Wednesday November 20, 2019

India has been handed over three Rafale fighter jets by Dassault, the French company which manufactures the multi-role combat aircraft, the centre told parliament on Wednesday.

Congress Played With National Security On Rafale Row: Yogi Adityanath

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 16, 2019

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday alleged that the Congress played with India's security for "petty gains" and the Supreme Court's dismissal of the review petitions on the Rafale jet deal has exposed the opposition party's "lies".

Congress Workers, Police Clash At Counter Rally Against BJP In Kolkata

Kolkata News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 16, 2019

The Congress workers engaged in a scuffle with the police on Saturday during a counter rally against BJP demonstration outside their party headquarters in Kolkata on the Rafale issue, police said.

"Apologise To Country": BJP Protests Against Rahul Gandhi Over Rafale

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 16, 2019

Armed with the Supreme Court's ruling on the Rafale deal, BJP activists on Saturday staged a protest here seeking an apology from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

'Let's Work Together On Pollution': Arvind Kejriwal To Prakash Javadekar

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 16, 2019

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal appealed to Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar to work together in finding a solution to the menace of air pollution.

BJP Protests Outside Aam Aadmi Party Office In Delhi Over Rafale Claims

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 16, 2019

The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday protested near the Aam Aadmi Party office in Delhi against the "baseless allegations" levelled by the party in the Rafale jet deal, two days after the Supreme Court rejected pleas to review its judgment giving clean chit to the Modi government.

BJP To Hold Nationwide Protests Today Demanding Rahul Gandhi's Apology On Rafale

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 16, 2019

The BJP would hold protest demonstrations across the country on Saturday, demanding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's apology for misleading the country on the Rafale deal, party leaders said on Friday.

Rafale Order "Proves How Clean Manohar Parrikar Was": Goa Chief Minister

India News | ANI | Friday November 15, 2019

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant Friday said that the Supreme Court's verdict on the Rafale deal is a ''vindication'' of his late predecessor and former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's clean politics.