Headlines of the hour: - Biden, Harris meet freed Americans - Iran, allies plan action against Israel: Reports - US announces new military deployments - Trump seeks recusal of Hush money judge - IAF begins rescue ops in Kedarnath - US recognises Maduro's opponent as winner - Paris 2024: PV Sindhu knocked out

Biden, Harris meet freed Americans | IAF's rescue ops in Kedarnath

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday (Aug 2) morning started the rescue operation in Kedarnath in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand after a cloudburst left pilgrims stranded on the landslide-ravaged trek. IAF's Chinook and MI17 helicopters were pressed into service to evacuate more than 500 pilgrims.

India: 14 dead in Uttarakhand cloudburst, Indian Air Force begins rescue operations

In the aftermath of the Poonch terror attack, security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have circulated sketches of two Pakistani terrorists and have announced a cash reward of $24,000 for any details that help in the arrest of the terrorists.

Poonch terror attack: $24K reward declared for arrest of 2 Pakistani terrorists

On Saturday, militants fired on an Indian Air Force (IAF) convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch region, killing one soldier and injuring four others, according to officials. The attack took place at Sanai village, Surankote. Watch to know more.

India: One soldier killed, four injured in terror attack on IAF convoy in J&K's Poonch

The Indian Air Force tested the ROCKS missile, capable of striking targets over 250 kilometres away, marking a major capability enhancement. Conducted in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the successful test showed the air-launched ballistic missile's potential, originating from Israel as the Crystal Maze 2.

India successfully tests Crystal Maze-2 missile capable of striking targets up to 250 kilometres away

Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari speaks to WION on Indo Pacific, situation in Northern border, Western border, ties with Russia, Make in India & Humanitarian issues. WION's principal correspondent Sidhant Sibal held one-on-one talks with Chief of the Air Staff Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari. Watch in for more details!

'Indian Air Force has been first respondent to any crisis', says IAF Chief Vivek Ram Chaudhari

Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari speaks to WION on Indo Pacific, situation in Northern border, Western border, ties with Russia, Make in India & Humanitarian issues. WION's principal correspondent Sidhant Sibal held one-on-one talks with Chief of the Air Staff Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari. Watch in for more details!

'Indian Air Force has been first respondentd to any crisis', says IAF Chief Air Chief Chaudhari

IAF chief Vivek Ram Chaudhari undertook a sortie at Adampur Air Force Station. The sortie comes during an ongoing air exercise.

Indian Air Force Chief Vivek Ram Chaudhari undertakes a sortie in a Su-30 MKI

An Indian Air Force's Tejas aircraft has met with an accident in the desert sector in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The aircraft crashed near Jaisalmer on Tuesday during an operational training sortie.

IAF's Tejas aircraft crashes in Rajasthan, pilot safely ejects

An Indian Air Force aircraft met with an accident in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer. The Light Combat Aircraft Tejas crashed near Jaisalmer during an operational training sortie.

IAF's Tejas aircraft crashes near Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, pilot ejected safely

The Indian Air Force (IAF) carried out a crucial mission to save the life of an armed forces veteran. In a post on X, the IAF said on Sunday (Feb 25) that its Dornier aircraft was activated on short notice carrying a team of doctors to retrieve a liver from Pune to Delhi on Friday night.

Indian Air Force saves veteran's life by deploying plane to transfer liver from Pune to Delhi

The Indian Air Force (IAF) at Pokhran range demonstrated its firing capabilities by launching missiles on the dummy targets of the enemy on Saturday at Vayu Shakti exercise. Rafale fired Myka missile from air to air, while Tejas fired R73 missile on the targets. Indigenous missiles Aakash, Samar were fired from surface to air and destroyed the enemy hideouts.

IAF conducts Exercise Vayu Shakti-24 at Pokhran

The year 2024 has begun with a bang for Uttar Pradesh cricketer Sourabh Kumar as he was listed in the Indian national side against England for the second Test match scheduled for February 2.

Who is Sourabh Kumar, Uttar Pradesh cricketer who left IAF to pursue his ambitions? 

75th Republic day flypast: IAF fighter planes including Rafale, Sukhoi, Jaguar, Tejas dazzle spectators

The debris from Indian Air Force An-32 K-2743 aircraft was found on Friday (Jan 12) nearly eight years after it went missing over the Bay of Bengal. The debris has been located about 310 km off the Chennai coast, at a depth of 3.

Debris of missing IAF's An-32 aircraft traced in Bay of Bengal, after over 8 years

The flag prominently showcased the IAF crest, positioned near the fly side in the upper right corner.

In Pics | Indian Air Force marks 91st anniversary with grand celebrations, unveils new ensign

For the indigenous Astra Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Air to Air Missile, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has placed two contracts with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL); according to defense sources, the first batch is anticipated to be deployed by the end of 2023.

India: IAF to conduct Astra missiles by end of 2023

Airbus Defence and Space has officially handed over the first of the 56 C295 transport aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF). This marks the commencement of the delivery phase of the project, valued at Rs 21,935 crore, which was finalised two years ago as part of India's broader efforts to modernise its air assets.

Watch | Airbus delivers first C295 transport aircraft to IAF 10 days ahead of schedule

Ahead of the G20 summit slated to be held on Sept. 9-10, Delhi Police are undertaking full dress rehearsal on Saturday (Sept. 2). As a part of the rehearsal, several motorcades are being escorted towards the New Delhi district from several areas of the National Capital Region (NCR).

G20 Summit: Delhi Police undertake full dress rehearsal, IAF fortifies airspace

An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent reached Egypt to participate in a multilateral tri-service exercise, which will be held at Cairo (West) Air Base from August 27 to September 16.

Indian Air Force participates in Exercise Bright Star-23 at Cairo Air Base in Egypt

In the aftermath of the deadly clashes in the Galwan Valley, the Indian Air Force undertook a colossal operation, airlifting more than 68,000 army soldiers and a variety of military equipment to eastern Ladakh along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), PTI news agency said citing defence sources.

Indian Air Force airlifted 68,000 soldiers, 90 tanks to eastern Ladakh after Galwan clash

Securing the country's skies further, the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday (August 13) inducted four strike-capable Heron Mark 2 drones at a forward air base in the northern sector.

India secures its skies further as IAF inducts strike-capable drones

Monsoon rainfall in India seems relentless and unending. Torrential downpours are lashing multiple states across the length and breadth of the nation. Heavy rainfall also battered the state of Telangana. The Krishna & Godavari rivers were in spate due to this. Meanwhile, two IAF helicopters carried out a daring rescue of six people stranded atop a J-C-B in a village in Telangana.

Indian air force chopper airlifts trapped citizen amid deluge in Telangana

The rise of Indian Defence manufacturers has helped India increase its Defence exports by a whopping 24% from 2021 to 2023. But have these companies done enough to make the Indian government's grand 'Make in India' plan a success?

Profits of Indian Defence sector soars to new heights

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