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Harsh Mander, an activist who carries out fact-finding missions after protests or riots, has filed a report on the anti-CAA protests in Uttar Pradesh, saying cops resorted to chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’. However, the UP police have dismissed the claims. The Indian Air Force's MiG-27 fighter jet, which played a crucial role during the Kargil conflict, took to the skies one last time on Friday, bringing an end to its four-decade career in the IAF. Do not miss the headlines of the day on MyNation in 100 seconds.

After serving for 40 glorious years, fighter jet MiG-27 that played a crucial part in the Kargil war will be decommissioned today (December 27)

The IAF, in February alone, lost eight officers in six aircraft crashes. Two of the aircraft lost were in combat — the MiG 21 Bison that Wing Commander Abhinandan was flying and the Mi-17 V5 that went down on February 27. The rest of the crashes have occurred during routine missions.