Air Force Day
(Search results - 29)India UntoldOct 9, 2023, 9:51 AM IST
The daughter of a TV mechanic is India’s First Muslim Female Pilot
Sania’s father, Shahid Ali works as a TV mechanic. After clearing the NDA exams, Mirzapur’s Sania Mirza became the country’s first Muslim female fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force. Among 400 seats, 19 were allocated for women and notably, only two were reserved for fighter pilots. Sania secured one of the two seats, marking an outstanding achievement in her career.
IndiaMar 1, 2021, 12:44 PM IST
India sends 23 aircraft to Sri Lanka as it celebrates its Air Force Day
India will send 23 aircraft to Sri Lanka as it celebrates its Air Force Day
IndiaOct 8, 2020, 1:02 PM IST
Air Force Day 2020: These metal birds make the IAF a formidable unit
On Air Force Day, let's take a look at some of the lethal firepower in the IAF inventory
IndiaOct 8, 2020, 12:33 PM IST
Air Force Day 2020: Flt. Lt. Sunita Dixit (Retd) reveals how IAF has transformed her
On the 88th anniversary of the Indian Air Force, Flt. Lt. Sunita Dixit (Retired), a former IAF officer talks about her journey with the force and how it transformed her into a woman of substance
IndiaOct 8, 2020, 12:12 PM IST
Air Force Day 2020: Rafales steal the show as Air Chief asserts IAF will safeguard nation’s interests
The Indian Air Force celebrated its 88th anniversary
IndiaOct 9, 2019, 11:05 PM IST
IndiaOct 8, 2019, 6:46 PM IST
PM Modi's Dussehra address: Must honour daughters, slay demons, pledge to end plastic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Dussehra event in New Delhi. While he spoke of furthering women empowerment as today is Vijaya Dashami, he also hailed the air warriors on Air Force Day. He ended the speech by urging all to take a pledge in saving water, conserving energy and ending plastic.
IndiaOct 8, 2019, 6:44 PM IST
From India receiving first Rafale jet to women candidates in Haryana polls, watch MyNation in 100 seconds
Defence minister Rajnath Singh received the first Rafale fighter jet in France while the nation observed Indian Air Force Day wherein Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman flew the MiG-21 Bison during a fly past. A drone that entered India from Pakistan’s side left the Border Security Force on high alert near Punjab. Watch top news in 100 seconds only on MyNation
IndiaOct 8, 2019, 4:59 PM IST
Air Force Day: Political netas laud IAF for their services to motherland
BJP spokesperson V Satyamurthy also praised the Indian Air Force for their contribution to India
IndiaOct 8, 2019, 4:39 PM IST
Air Force Day: Rajnath Singh receives first Rafale jet in France
Defence minister Rajnath Singh arrived at Merignac to receive the first Rafale combat aircraft. Singh on Monday left for Paris on a three-day visit during which he will receive the first of the 36 Rafale jets.
IndiaOct 8, 2019, 2:48 PM IST
Air Force Day: Dakota Parshurama gifted by BJP MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar flies sortie
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha member Rajeev Chandrasekhar had donated Dakota Parshurama to the Indian Air Force. The vintage aircraft flew a sortie on Air Force Day at the Hindon air base.
IndiaOct 8, 2019, 2:47 PM IST
Air Force Day: A day when we salute our air warriors
The Indian Air Force is celebrating the 87th Air Force Day. It was on this day in 1932 that the Air Force was formed under the British
IndiaOct 8, 2019, 2:38 PM IST
Air Force Day 2019: Service chiefs pay floral tributes at National War Memorial in Delhi
The National War Memorial in New Delhi was filled with flowers after the chiefs of three services - the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force - paid floral tributes on Air Force Day. IAF was founded on October 8, 1932, and the force participated in several crucial wars and landmark missions.
IndiaOct 8, 2019, 2:36 PM IST
Air Force Day: Looking back at Pathankot, forward to Rafale with retd air marshal Pandey
The Indian Air Force is our pride. As it celebrates the 87th Air Force Day, here’s retired air marshal BK Pandey speaking on different issues related to the IAF
IndiaOct 8, 2019, 2:30 PM IST
Air Force Day: Meet retired air marshal Narayan Menon who has braved three wars
MyNation caught up with Retired air marshal Narayan Menon on the occasion of the 87th Air Force Day. The veteran spoke on how different issues relating to the IAF