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‘Social media’: Pak minister's reply when asked for proof of downing IAF jets
India on Wednesday morning targeted terrorist installations, including training camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Updated on May 08, 2025 01:49 PM IST
IAF's border drill, including Rafales and Sukhois from May 7-8; NOTAM issued
The timing of the aerial drill coincides with the nationwide civil defence mock exercises to be carried out on May 7.

Updated on May 06, 2025 09:28 PM IST
Ajay Rai doubles down on 'nimbu-mirchi' Rafale act, seeks terror crackdown
Ajay Rai had criticised the central government for their "big talk and no action" against those responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack.

Published on May 05, 2025 02:51 PM IST
ANI |
Cong leader's ‘nimbu mirchi on Rafale’ jibe at govt over Pahalgam fumes BJP
Congress leader Ajay Rai said that govt purchased Rafale fighter jets but those are lying in hangars with "nimbu mirchi" (lemon and chillies) hanging on them.

Published on May 04, 2025 07:07 PM IST
IAF jets to roar over Ganga Expressway in landmark airstrip landing in UP
IAF fighter jets will touch down and take off from the Ganga Expressway airstrip in daylight, and thereafter, between 7pm and 10pm.

Updated on May 02, 2025 01:56 PM IST
India, France sign ₹63,000 crore deal for 26 Rafale fighters
India is procuring the jets from French defence major Dassault Aviation for deployment on board aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.

Updated on Apr 28, 2025 02:39 PM IST
Macron boosts Rafale orders, vows to strengthen France against rising threats
Macron said France was going to "increase and accelerate the Rafale orders", adding that the air and space force would benefit from more orders

Published on Mar 18, 2025 09:56 PM IST
AFP |
‘40 Rafales in Bengal, 2 enough…’: BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari warns Bangladesh
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari described Mohammad Yunus' government in Bangladesh as “extremist, radical, and anti-human,” comparing it to the Taliban.

Published on Dec 11, 2024 02:04 PM IST
IAF’s dazzling aerobatic prowess in Chennai steals hearts, breathtaking display dominate Marina sky
IAF’s dazzling aerobatic prowess in Chennai steals hearts, breathtaking display dominate Marina sky

Published on Oct 06, 2024 01:45 PM IST
PTI |
Rafale-M acquisition to clear final hurdle at DAC today
The Defence Acquisition Council is also expected to clear seven heavy stealth frigates for the Indian Navy at the cost of RS 70,000 crore.

Updated on Sep 03, 2024 08:06 AM IST
Air display in Prayagraj: IAF aircrafts on practice runs mesmerise locals, visitors
The aircraft were visible from Arail Ghat, Sangam, Jhunsi side of Sangam and Shastri Bridge where passersby and locals stopped spellbound to view the spectacle.

Updated on Oct 05, 2023 09:32 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Top-notch Indian, US fighter jets take part in joint exercise at Bengal air base
As part of the Cope India 2023 exercise, five top-notch fighter jets of the two air forces took off in quick succession from the air force base.

Published on Apr 24, 2023 12:31 PM IST
PTI |
Navy to test Rafale-M jet for INS Vikrant
The Rafale-M fighter will be pushed through an intensive trial to assess whether it is best suited for IAC-1.

Published on Jan 01, 2022 07:17 AM IST
Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
Rafale deal: Defence ministry fines European missile maker 1 mn euros over delay
MBDA has deposited its penalty but has also lodged its protest with the defence ministry

Published on Dec 22, 2021 01:28 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
When will India get remaining Rafale jets? IAF chief provides a timeline
Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari also commented on the ongoing India-China border stand-off, noting that although troops have backed off from certain areas in Ladakh, “complete disengagement has not taken place” yet.

Updated on Dec 18, 2021 11:47 AM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Ready to provide additional Rafale jets to India: France
Indo-France industrial and technological partnership is expected to form an integral part of the talks today between defence minister Rajnath Singh and his French counterpart Florence Parly.

Published on Dec 17, 2021 11:59 AM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Centre asks SC to defer Rafale review hearing listed for tomorrow, says needs more time to file affidavit
The government’s request was mentioned before the bench led by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi. The court hasn’t indicated its mind on the request and asked the Centre to circulate its letter. It will rule on the centre’s request later.

Updated on Apr 29, 2019 11:11 AM IST
New Delhi | Bhadra Sinha