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Indian Air Force dismisses Pakistani claims of shooting down a Sukhoi Su-30MKI

IAF says Pakistan has made false claims ‘to cover up’ for the loss of its own aircraft in the dogfight on 27 February, which it insists was an F-16.

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.

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.

IAF hero Abhinandan Varthaman is now a pop culture icon

From naming babies after him to copying his gunslinger moustache, Indians have found various ways of honouring Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman.

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.

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman begins ‘cooling down’ process after more than 50 hours in Pakistani captivity

After his release from Pakistan, wing commander Abhinandan Varthaman arrived in Delhi and was taken to an IAF medical facility.

How IAF executed the strike against Jaish-e-Mohammed training camp in Balakot

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Indian Navy & IAF chiefs get Z-plus security cover amid India-Pakistan tensions

Others assigned a Z-plus security detail include the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, Supreme Court and high court judges, and governors.

On Camera

Resetting Afghanistan ties is geopolitical need. Gandhis are showing their diplomatic ignorance

With two hostile neighbours in the immediate vicinity and one in the greater region, it is imperative that New Delhi forge alliances that can offer some stability.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.