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Saturday, January 3, 2026
TopicAir Force Day

Topic: Air Force Day

IAF chief lauds Op Sindoor performance, calls it ‘professional pride’ during Air Force Day speech

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said at Hindon Air Base, 'Op Sindoor is a shining example of what can be achieved through meticulous planning, disciplined training and determined execution.'

PM Modi wishes all ‘all warriors’ for protecting India’s skies on 93rd Air Force Day

In a post on X, Modi highlighted the Indian Air Force's 'bravery, discipline & precision' & commended the role they play during natural disasters.

IAF chief says around 13 Pakistani jets destroyed in Op Sindoor—4-5 F-16s on ground, S-400 downed 6 more

Addressing press conference ahead of Air Force Day, Air Force chief A.P. Singh also trashed Pakistan's claims about Indian losses during Op Sindoor as 'Manohar Kahaniyan'.

Grace, agility & might — IAF paints Sangam skies with aerial ballet on Air Force Day

IAF unveils new ensign reflecting its rich history & achievements. Over 100 aircraft took part in the celebrations which also saw ceremonial parade in Prayagraj.

After Navy, Air Force unveils new ensign with IAF crest

IAF crest has Ashoka Chakra, Himalayan eagle & IAF motto inscribed below in Devanagari. The motto has been taken from verse 24, Chapter 11, of the Bhagavad Gita.

On Camera

Savitribai Phule made space for radical women misfits. She pioneered Satyashodhak modernity

The distinctiveness of her writing is evident in her compositions—women, shudras, and atishudras are at the center. Her poetry challenges the aesthetics of 'modern' Marathi literature.

India’s urban co-op banks are turning the page—crisis to cautious revival, one metric at a time

With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.