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Pakistani drone violates Indian air space along international border, shot down by IAF

According to defence sources, the drone was spotted in an area where, on 27 February, the Pakistan Air Force had attempted intrusion with 10-12 aircraft.

Pakistan subjected Wing Commander Abhinandan to loud music & bright lights to break him

Pakistan’s ISI wanted to break captured IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman by keeping him disoriented and sleep-deprived, say defence sources.

IAF chief mentioned a 1965 legend: Here’s the story of Squadron Leader Devayya

In IAF’s history, the 1965 dogfight is counted as among the finest. Courtesy that, Squadron Leader Devayya was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra.

We hit target, we don’t count casualties: IAF chief on Pakistan strike

Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa says IAF not in business of counting casualties, refuses to comment on PM Modi's claim that Rafale would've changed outcome.

PM Modi inaugurates Indo-Russian joint venture, which will end Army’s long quest for rifles

At least 6.5 lakh AK-203 assault rifles will be made by the new joint venture at Amethi’s Korwa Ordnance Factory. They will replace the Army’s INSAS rifle.

Abhinandan Varthaman underwent mental harassment in Pak custody, says report

After spending nearly 60 hours in Pakistani custody, the IAF pilot was evaluated on his physical and psychological state for signs of torture.

Pakistan has reopened airspace over Lahore near its border with India

While tensions between India and Pakistan may be easing, skirmishes are still occurring.

Jaish-e-Mohammed admits Indian attack on Balakot, urges Pakistanis to join Kashmir jihad

An audio recording of a Jaish event in Peshawar also criticises Pakistani PM Imran Khan for releasing captured Indian fighter pilot Abhinandan.

Nirmala Sitharaman meets IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, speaks to him about his captivity in Pakistan

The defence minister met Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman at a medical facility of the Indian Air Force in New Delhi.

JeM chief Masood Azhar suspected to be suffering from renal failure

Masood Azhar is apparently undergoing regular dialysis at an army hospital in Rawalpindi, security officials said a day after Pakistan admitted to the JeM chief being in their country.

On Camera

Don’t let anti-vaxxers weaponise AstraZeneca furore. Vaccines are safe—and we are the proof

Vaccines have eliminated two diseases—smallpox in humans and rinderpest in cattle. If they were killing one in 50,000 people, we wouldn’t be rolling them out across the globe for decades.

Strong showing by north, improved compliance — how GST revenue rose to record Rs 2.1 lakh cr in April

While April typically sees highest collections in a financial year, analysts say a host of reasons came together this time to lift total figures.

Army Dental Centre of Research & Referral celebrates silver jubilee

The ADC R&R is dedicated to providing high-quality dental care to soldiers, their families, and veterans.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.