scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Sunday, February 8, 2026
TopicIAF pilot training

Topic: IAF pilot training

Aizad Baksh Awan, the first IAF pilot to train Afghan Air Force cadets

Anchit Gupta -
When the second IAF squadron was being sanctioned in Feb 1941, AB Awan was picked to raise and command it. But he felt slighted when he was overlooked for promotions.

Critical trials for desi trainer soon, HAL looks to start production in December

Manu Pubby -
Basic trainer aircraft to undergo crucial trials to check its stability and utility in devastating situations.

On Camera

YourTurn

Opinion

My top 10 hot picks from India Art Fair 2026—Rohit Chawla

Rohit Chawla -
Beyond the scale of the India Art Fair lies the deeper pleasure of discovering the elusive new artist, a fresh voice, an unexpected gallery quietly holding its ground.

India’s mollycoddling of agriculture is hurting manufacturing growth. It must prioritise reform

US-India interim agreement shows strategic use of trade language—millets, almonds, DDGs

Economy

The agri balancing act: Farms, dairy shielded in US deal but doors open to nuts, animal feed imports

Sampurna Panigrahi -
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal says farmers' interests safeguarded as Trump administration drops levies.

Defence

Australian amphibian aircraft firm eyes Indian civil & military market, ties up with Apogee Aerospace

Debdutta Chakraborty -
Aligning with India's push to promote inter-coastal air connectivity, Apogee has ordered 15 seaplanes in a deal valued at Rs 3,500 crore.

National Interest

Dear Narendrabhai, Bangladesh polls give India space to hit reset button

Shekhar Gupta -
By next weekend, Bangladesh will have an elected government. This is India’s moment to reboot broken ties by moderating the ‘ghuspethiya’ rhetoric in poll-bound West Bengal and Assam.

Follow us

Copyright © 2025 Printline Media Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved.