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Monday, February 23, 2026
TopicChief of Air Staff

Topic: Chief of Air Staff

A day before Aero India inauguration, IAF chief flies LCA Tejas trainer version with Army chief in co-pilot seat

LCA Tejas is a homegrown fighter aircraft manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. IAF has already inducted around 40 of these aircraft & plans to add 83 LCA Mark 1As in its arsenal.

IAF chief expresses frustration with sluggish pace of Tejas production. ‘Tech delayed is tech denied’

Speaking at 21st Subroto Mukerjee Seminar, Air Chief Marshal Singh also says increased militarisation by China, Pakistan on the borders is a security concern for India.

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One way to cut down Indian dairy export rejections. Fix the labels

While export values have increased, India’s share in the global dairy trade has remained largely stagnant, despite being the world’s largest milk producer.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

India eyes 6th generation FCAS, looks at tying up with France for possible collaboration

Initial talks held on the possibility of India entering the programme that was started in 2017 between France, Germany and Spain to ensure European sovereignty in defence and security.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.