News Topic:Indian Air Force (IAF)

TADA court frames charges against Yasin Malik

A special Terrorist and Disruptive Activity (TADA) court on Monday framed charges against the banned JKLF chairman Muhammad Yasin Malik.

Operation of civilian flights from Awantipora airfield approved

SRINAGAR — In a significant development, the Union Defence Ministry has approved operation of civilian flights from Awantipora airfield, a strategically important airbase managed by...

US says no Pak F16 shot down by India

NEW DELHI — India’s claim that one of its fighter pilots shot down a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet in an aerial battle between the...

Two IAF officers killed in accident at Air Force base Awantipora

AWANTIPORA — Two Air Force officers including a squadron leader were killed while two others suffered injuries in a road accident in south Kashmir’s...

MiG 21 crashes in Rajasthan’s Bikaner

NEW DELHI — An Indian Air Force MiG aircraft crashed in Rajasthan’s Bikaner district on Friday, an official said.Bikaner SP said that the pilot...

Pakistan releases IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman

NEW DELHI — Indian Air Force (AIF) pilot Abhinandan Varthaman was released by Pakistan this evening.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders welcomed the...

IAF Jet Crash: Compensation provided to victim family in Budgam

SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir government Thursday handed over a compensation amount of Rs 4 lakh to the family of the civilian who was killed...

Pakistan to release IAF pilot Abhinandan

SRINAGAR — Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that they will release Indian pilot Abhinandan Varthaman tomorrow as a “peace gesture”.“As a...

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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists

Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.

AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed

AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.

900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.

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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death

Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.

India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash

India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.