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On Air Force Day 2025, Lara Dutta remembers her late father: ‘We are soldiers..’

Lara Dutta with father late LK Dutta
Updated on Oct 08, 2025 02:17 PM IST

AIR FORCE DAY-2023: IAF one of the finest air forces in the world, says Air chief

IAF chief Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari inspecting the Air Force Day parade at Air Force Station-Bamrauli in Prayagraj on Sunday. (Anil Kumar Maurya/HT)
Updated on Oct 09, 2023 08:55 AM IST

IAF Day: PM extends greetings as 91st Foundation Day celebrated in Prayagraj

Air warriors take part in a parade during full dress rehearsal ahead of the 91st Air Force Day celebrations in Prayagraj on October 6.
Published on Oct 08, 2023 11:05 AM IST

Indian Air Force Day 2023: Date, history, theme and significance

The Surya Kiran aerobatic team of the Indian Air Force displaying flares during the air exhibition at Bathinda Air Force Station,
Published on Oct 07, 2023 05:01 PM IST

Air display in Prayagraj: IAF aircrafts on practice runs mesmerise locals, visitors

IAF aircrafts on practice runs mesmerise locals, visitors (htphoto)
Updated on Oct 05, 2023 09:32 AM IST

Bird strike during air show: Dist admin to ensure garbage free Sangam area

District administration to ensure garbage free Sangam area (HT file)
Published on Sep 28, 2023 07:56 PM IST

AIR FORCE DAY: Dozens of IAF aircraft to take part in air display in Prayagraj

IAF fighter aircraft (Indian Air Force)
Updated on Sep 15, 2023 09:45 PM IST

On Air Force Day, IAF chief announces new weapon system: All you need to know

Image from the full dress rehearsal of 90th Indian Air force Day celebration at Indian Air force station in Chandigarh on Thursday, October 06. 
Updated on Oct 08, 2022 12:16 PM IST

Air Force Day 2022: Stage set for grand IAF show in Chandigarh | Top 10

Chandigarh: IAF fighter jets fly-past in a formation during the full dress rehearsal for the Indian Air Force Day celebrations, over the Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh, Thursday, Oct 6, 2022. (PTI Photo) (PTI10_06_2022_000232A)
Updated on Oct 08, 2022 12:25 PM IST

Air Force Day: From Rafale to Chinook, how India displayed its arsenal today

Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel march past as IAF helicopters perform an air display during 89th foundation day of the force, at Hindan Airbase in Ghaziabad.
Published on Oct 08, 2021 02:21 PM IST

Air Force Day: Paratroopers re-enact 1971 Tangail airdrop as celebrations begin

One of the three paratroopers is seen landing at the Hindon Air Force base during 89th IAF Day celebrations.
Published on Oct 08, 2021 09:41 AM IST

News updates from HT: On Air Force Day, PM Modi salutes spirit of ‘air warriors’

Indian Air Force's Sukhoi 30 plane.
Published on Oct 08, 2021 08:58 AM IST

Air Force Day: PM Modi salutes the humanitarian spirit of ‘air warriors’

This year on Air Force Day, three units of the IAF will also receive the prestigious Chief of Air Staff Unit citation. 
Published on Oct 08, 2021 08:46 AM IST

Balakot reflects shift in govt’s counterterror policy: IAF chief

The Air Warriors Drill Team display their skills
Updated on Oct 09, 2019 12:17 AM IST

‘Major shift in govt’s way of handling terrorism’: IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria

RKS Bhadauria took charge last month as the 26th chief of the Indian Air Force.
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 04:53 PM IST

Apache copters, Sukhoi-MKI, paratroopers: What to expect at IAF Day celebrations

Indian Air Force's Sarang aerobatics team during the full dress rehearsal ahead of the 87th Air Force Day at Hindon air base in Ghaziabad, on Sunday, October 6, 2019.
Updated on Oct 08, 2019 09:16 AM IST

87th Air Force Day: PM Modi, Rajnath Singh tweet their gratitude ahead of flypast

Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria will attend the grand flypast as the IAF will showcase its Apache attack helicopters and Chinook heavy-lift helicopters for the first time since they were acquired from the US in the last few months.
Updated on Oct 08, 2019 08:59 AM IST

Sukhoi-30 salutes Air Force chief in vertical Charlie manoeuvre at Hindon ahead of Air Force Day

Boeing C-17 Transport Aircraft being flanked by two IAF Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighters during the full dress rehearsal ahead of the 87th Air Force Day at The Air Force Station at Hindon in Ghaziabad.
Updated on Oct 06, 2019 05:56 PM IST

President Kovind, PM Modi, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi hail air warriors on 86th Air Force Day

Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel during the full dress rehearsal for the 86th Air Force Day Parade 2018, at Hindon Air Force base in Ghaziabad, on Saturday, October 06, 2018.
Published on Oct 08, 2018 12:34 PM IST

PM Modi hails Indian Air Force for its contribution in disaster relief operations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the Indian Air Force (IAF) for protecting the nation during wars and for its contribution towards disaster relief operations.
Published on Sep 30, 2018 01:51 PM IST

A Crackjacker Life is a collection of crisp stories about life and things that shape it

A Crackerjack Life is a collection of personal stories and anecdotes.
Updated on Jun 16, 2018 04:27 PM IST