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US Air Force vet says his ‘money is on Indians’ as India-Pak tensions escalate

Dale Stark, former US Air Force pilot, offers his take on Indian vs Pakistani fighter pilots
Updated on May 08, 2025 04:50 PM IST

Vinay wanted to be a fighter pilot, says father

Lt. Vinay Narwal who was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack. (Sourced)
Published on Apr 25, 2025 07:34 AM IST

Flight Lieutenant Aman Singh Hans gets Vayu Sena medal for displaying 'exceptional courage'

Flight Lieutenant Aman Singh Hans gets Vayu Sena medal for displaying 'exceptional courage'
Published on Jan 25, 2025 10:50 PM IST

IAF serves show-cause notice on fighter pilot accused of rape

The IAF asked him to explain why his services should not be terminated. (Shutterstock)
Published on Oct 04, 2024 03:52 PM IST

IAF to act against officer over rape, security breach

The Ambala airbase houses the Rafale fighter jets. (Rahul Singh/HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 03, 2024 08:49 AM IST

Obituary: Denzil Keelor a decorated fighter pilot, a remarkable man

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Air Marshal Keelor shot down a technically-superior Pakistani fighter while flying a Gnat aircraft on Sept 19, 1965. (Aviator Anil Chopra | Official X account)
Published on Aug 29, 2024 07:29 PM IST

Punjab: Hoshiarpur ex-MP Kamal Chaudhry passes away after prolonged illness in Delhi

Former Hoshiarpur member of Parliament Kamal Chaudhry passed away after a prolonged illness at his Delhi residence on Tuesday. (HT file photo)
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 03:15 PM IST

Oldest retired IAF fighter pilot passes away. He was 103

Sq Ldr DS Majithia’s (retd) tenure as the flight commander of the legendary No. 4 Squadron, ‘The Fighting Oorials,’ from 1942 to 1943 at Burma remains etched in the annals of history (X/@IAF_MCC)
Published on Apr 16, 2024 09:01 PM IST

Meet Lt Ananya Sharma: Fighter pilot to be part of Republic Day parade 2024

Flight Lieutenant Ananya Sharma
Published on Jan 21, 2024 03:19 PM IST

Air Marshal Sandeep Singh to take over as military adviser to NSCS

Air Marshal Sandeep Singh. (IAF Photo)
Updated on Apr 20, 2023 04:54 PM IST

Sania Mirza of UP will be India's 1st Muslim woman fighter pilot

On December 27, Sania Mirza will join NDA Khadakwasla in Pune.
Updated on Dec 23, 2022 02:05 PM IST

Women leading from front in armed forces

Sub Lt. Riti Singh and Sub Lt. Kumudini Tyagi, the first women airborne tacticians who will operate from deck of warships, after they passed out of Indian Navy’s Observer Course, at Southern Naval Command, Kochi
Updated on Sep 22, 2020 01:58 AM IST

Kangana Ranaut’s Tejas to take off in December, actor plays air force pilot: ‘Our film celebrates armed forces and its heroes’

Kangana Ranaut essays the role of an Indian Air Force pilot in Tejas.
Published on Aug 28, 2020 10:33 AM IST

Gul Panag on Kozhikode plane crash: A commercial pilot carries a far greater responsibility than a fighter pilot

Actor Gul Panag is a certified pilot and is married to a commercial pilot Rishi Attari.
Updated on Aug 10, 2020 10:13 AM IST

Missile systems, cold-engine start make multi-role Rafales all the more deadly

These Rafale jets will be armed with Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missiles, MICA multi-mission air-to-air missiles and Scalp deep-strike cruise missiles
Updated on Jul 29, 2020 09:32 AM IST

What women can, and cannot do, in the Army, writes Karan Thapar

Women are now eligible to compete for command appointments
Updated on Feb 22, 2020 08:52 PM IST

IAF chief BS Dhanoa gifts his ‘wings’ to new flying officer

Flying Officer Reddy is a second generation soldier. His father Subedar G Pulla Reddy, is from the Signals Regiment of the Indian Army and is currently serving.
Updated on Jun 15, 2019 11:39 PM IST

To fly high in life, prepare well, says retired Air Marshal RS Bedi

Air Marshal Ranjit Singh Bedi (retd), 85, was a member of the IAF’s first formation aerobatics team in 1962.
Updated on Jun 27, 2019 07:17 PM IST

Air Marshal NS Dhillon appointed as new Strategic Forces Command Chief

NS Dhillon is a graduate from National Defence Academy, Defence Service Staff College, and National Defence College. He was commissioned as a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force in 1981 December.
Published on Mar 30, 2019 08:20 PM IST

Words of wisdom: Lead from the front and take the high-risk sortie in your life too

Air Marshal Man Mohan Singh (retd)
Updated on Mar 28, 2019 04:37 PM IST

These kids admitted under RTE outshine fellow students of private school in annual exam

Ali Ahmad (centre), Saksham (right), Abdullah (left) and Krishna (back) – students who did well in their exams.
Published on Mar 19, 2019 04:45 PM IST

Only spoke the truth, says Salman Khurshid on remark linking IAF pilot Abhinandan to Congress rule

Salman Khurshid’s remarks linking IAF pilot to Congress rule attracted criticism on the social media.
Updated on Mar 04, 2019 10:21 AM IST

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman to be awarded with Bhagwan Mahavir Ahimsa Puraskar

Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman will be the first recipient of the ‘Bhagwan Mahavir Ahimsa Puraskar’ instituted by the Akhil Bharatiya Digambar Jain Mahasamiti.
Updated on Mar 03, 2019 03:41 PM IST

Even fittest fighter pilots black out during ejection, says retired IAF officer

IAF pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was waiting to cross over to India at the Attari-Wagah border on Pakistan side on Friday.
Updated on Mar 03, 2019 10:03 AM IST

Abhinandan’s role models: Father an IAF hero, mother a doctor in conflict zones

Growing up in air bases around the country, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman may not have had to look far for role models. His parents fit the bill, said two persons who have known the family for years.
Updated on Mar 03, 2019 08:25 AM IST

Who is IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman

Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman has been a fighter pilot for 16 years and is the son of a decorated and senior officer of the air force.
Updated on Mar 01, 2019 06:53 PM IST

IAF pilot captured by Pakistan is the son of a retired air marshal

Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman has been a fighter pilot for 16 years and is the son of a decorated and senior officer of the air force.
Updated on Feb 28, 2019 11:44 AM IST

‘Missing man’ formation marks tribute to IAF pilot Sahil Gandhi

French aircraft Rafale manoeuvres during the inauguration of the 12th edition of AERO India 2019 air show at Yelahanka airbase in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
Published on Feb 21, 2019 09:03 AM IST