Jaipur, Feb 26 (IANS) The Indian Air Force’s largest military exercise, “Vayu Shakti-2026”, will be held on Friday at the Pokhran Field Firing Range (Jaisalmer) in Rajasthan, near the Pakistan border.The Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, President Droupadi Murmu, will also be present at the exercise.According to the schedule, the President will fly a Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand on Friday. During this, she will conduct an aerial survey of the exercise area. This will be the first …
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New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu presided over the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, by unfurling the national flag and led the nation in commemorating the historic day. The National Flag was unfurled amidst the playing of the National Anthem, followed by a thunderous 21-gun salute performed using indigenous 105-mm Light Field Guns.President Murmu, along with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 77th Republic Day celebrations by paying homage to the fallen heroes at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on Monday. Upon his arrival, he was received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.In a solemn ceremony, PM Modi laid a wreath at the memorial, leading the nation in honouring the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country.The Inter-Services Guards, made up of one officer and 21 inner guards (seven from each ser…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) The IAF aircraft’s “Operation Sindoor” formation, demonstrating air power and precision that embodies the air force’s theme “Achook, Abhedya va Sateek”, will be the showpiece of the Republic Day flypast, an official said on Thursday. The flypast will feature 29 aircraft, comprising 16 fighters, 4 transport, and 9 helicopters, operating from six different bases, said the Defence Ministry official.Organised into eight distinct formations, the flypast will commence wi…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) The Ministry of Defence has finalised the lineup of 30 vibrant tableaux that will be showcased in the 77th Republic Day Parade in the national capital on Monday, Ministry officials said on Thursday. This year’s procession along the Kartavya Path will feature a blend of 17 states and Union Territories alongside 13 Union Ministries and Departments.The Rashtriya Rangshala Camp is set up for the fabrication of Republic Day tableaux on Friday and on Monday (January 26) at the…
Jaipur, Jan 15 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday asserted that Operation Sindoor is not yet over, declaring that India’s efforts for peace will continue until the ideology of terrorism is completely eradicated.Addressing the Shaurya Sandhya (Evening of Valour) programme at the Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Stadium on the occasion of Army Day, Rajnath Singh said: “Operation Sindoor is not yet completely over because until the mindset of terrorism is eliminated, our pursuit of peace wi…
Jaipur, Jan 13 (IANS) The final full-dress rehearsal for the Army Day parade, underway on Tuesday on Mahal Road in Jaipur’s Jagatpura area, showcased an impressive helicopter flypast. Earlier rehearsals were conducted on January 9 and 11, while preparations have been underway since January 1.The rehearsal began with an impressive helicopter flypast. Five helicopters, including Apache attack helicopters and the indigenous Prachand helicopter, flew directly over the parade route.Later, Chetak heli…
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Jaipur will witness an unprecedented display of India’s military strength on January 15, 2026, as the Army Day Parade is set to be held on public roads for the first time, on the lines of the Republic Day parade. The event will prominently showcase the success and firepower of Operation Sindoor, launched by the Indian Army after the Pahalgam terror attack, in which Pakistan’s Chinese-origin weapons reportedly failed against Indian strikes.The parade, to be organise…