IAF's dark night airlift saves Army jawan from losing arm

An Indian Army personnel, whose hand had got severed while operating a machine at a unit in a forward area, was brought to a Delhi hospital after a "dark night airlift" by an IAF C-130J aircraft......

Plane with bodies of Kuwait fire victims arrives in Delhi

The air hung heavy with grief as an Indian Air Force aircraft carrying the mortal remains of 14 of the 45 Indians who died in a devastating fire at a building in Kuwait landed at Delhi's Palam......

How the air force base confronts loss

To ensure the morale of the pilots does not suffer, flying activity continues without a pause.Pilots take to the sky like they would on any other day. IMAGE: Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhuri,......

IAF to monitor Delhi sky for drone threats during G20 summit

Indian Air Force fighter planes will be on standby to keep a close watch on any suspicious activity in the Delhi sky, including UAVs or drones, as the national capital gets ready to host the G20......

Flight delays: Conflict in the skies

It is 8.30 am, rush hour at New Delhi's Palam airport. Thousands of business travellers are checking in for flights that will get them to their destinations at convenient hours. While outgoing......

India to buy 5 VVIP jets from Embraer

Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer on Friday said it has signed an agreement with the Indian government for the sale of five 'Legacy' executive jets for VVIP use.The nod for purchasing the five......

And now, fly over Google Earth

A young IPS officer of my acquaintance was summoned to the RAW headquarters. New to Delhi, he required directions to this building, which is not officially labelled the 'RAW HQ.'He was told to......

Ranji Trophy: Gaikwad stuns Mumbai despite Iyer's ton

Gaikwad leads strong Maharashtra response after Iyer's ton lifts Mumbai IMAGE: RUturaj Gaikwad celebrate with team-mates. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Ruturaj Gaikwad hit an unbeaten 80 to lead a......

Ishant Sharma set to play against Baroda

IMAGE: Ishant Sharma is set to feature in the Delhi line-up for their upcoming Ranji Trophy tie against Baroda. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Reuters Veteran pacer Ishant Sharma will be walking......

Khanna forms committee on Palam fiasco, Rai disbands it

COA chief Vinod Rai on Monday overruled acting president CK Khanna's decision of forming a committee to investigate the security lapse during a Ranji Trophy game at Palam, saying such a move would......

Amla to miss warm-up game vs India 'A'; Albie yet to get visa

South Africa Test captain Hashim Amla will miss the opening T20 warm-up game against India 'A' at Palam, New Delhi, on Tuesday. According to South Africa’s team management, Amla decided to......

Negi, Hardik, Chahal in India 'A' squad for SA T20

A young squad, comprising leading performers in the Indian Premier League, will represent India ‘A’ in the T20 warm-up game against South Africa at the Air force Ground, in Palam,......