The 26 Squadron is likely to be number plated latest by March when the IAF phases out non-upgraded Bis and Type 96 versions of the MiG-21 fighter jets.
In his Air Force Day message, IAF chief RKS Bhadauria said that the strikes reflected the Air Force's capability and the Centre's commitment against terror.
Air Chief Marshal AKS Bhauduria presided over his first Air Force Day as IAF chief, which had other service chiefs in attendance. Sachin Tendulkar, an honourary group captain, was also present.
The immediate benefit of Single Tax would be to reduce the sale prices of land to nominal ones. Landowners would no longer find it profitable to keep idle lands, wrote DM Kulkarni in 1960.
It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.
If Pathaan gave both conservatives and liberals room to hide, Dhurandhar extends no such courtesy. Aditya Dhar ripped open that tent of hypocrisy and turned the knife.
The pilots deserve their gallantry award. A civilian stated: “the pilot tried a lot to maneuver the aircraft out of the village area and into a field and we also rushed there to save the pilot.” See http://kashmirtimes.com/newsdet.aspx?q=88275
Incorrect! Though it was unfortunate and sad and thus our condolences; there was no act of gallantry and neither was it due to enemy action. It is indeed difficult to believe that IAF has recommended the award.
The pilots deserve their gallantry award. A civilian stated: “the pilot tried a lot to maneuver the aircraft out of the village area and into a field and we also rushed there to save the pilot.” See http://kashmirtimes.com/newsdet.aspx?q=88275
The civilian, Kifayat Hussain Ganaie, should certainly be awarded a gallantry award – he said “We can save the pilot”, and died trying. See https://thekashmirwalla.com/category/daily-post/in-depth/indepth-conflict/page/3/
Incorrect! Though it was unfortunate and sad and thus our condolences; there was no act of gallantry and neither was it due to enemy action. It is indeed difficult to believe that IAF has recommended the award.
Friendly fire does not require gallantry awards.