Not many people know that the first official airmail flight took place in India over a century ago. On February 18, 1911, French pilot Henri Pequet carried 6,000 cards and letters on his Humber biplane, from a polo field in Allahabad to Naini. So the Indian aviation sector started in British India in 1911. In the last 108 years, it has obviously come a very long way. Recently, India's Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that the sector is witnessing phenomenal growth, and the country could be getting 2,000 planes soon. As India celebrates its 73rd Independence Day, Wion Wings will trace the journey of Indian aviation. We will also understand the challenges facing the sector, and speak to experts to get an insight into what the future holds for aviation.

WION Wings: 108 Years of Indian Aviation - Part 3

WION Wings: 108 Years of Indian Aviation - Part 1

WION Wings: 108 Years of Indian Aviation - Part 2

Leh: Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Leh in Ladakh, once again wowed with his dance moves during 73rd Independence Day, becoming a viral sensation on social media.

Ladakh celebrates 73rd Independence Day, MP Tsering Namgyal dances with the locals goes viral

India is celebrating it 73rd Independence day on the 15th August. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoists the tricolour and address the nation from the Red fort. After his Independence Day speech concluded, PM Modi met school children at the Red Fort.

Elated school children surrounds PM Modi

The nation is celebrating the 73rd Independence Day at Red Fort on Thursday, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unfurl the National Flag this will be followed by his customary address to the nation.

Nation turns tricolor, celebrates its 73rd Independence day

Over180 firefighters battled wildfires in Greece on Tuesday, with the largest burning through a thickly forested nature reserve on the island of Evia north of Athens where three villages have been evacuated. Watch this video to know more.

Greece battles another wildfire, no deaths reported

Does The U.S. Have Any Locus Standi To Lecture Other Countries On Nuclear Weapons

Gravitas: Can the US lecture the world on nukes?

Swedish teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg will set sail for New York on August 14, crossing the Atlantic in a racing yacht with no shower or toilet to join protests in the United States and take part in a United Nations summit.

Swedish teen climate activist to set sail for the US today

Hong Kong airport remains on the edge despite reopening. In a social media footage, cops can be seen getting beaten up by the protesters. Watch this video to know more.

Violent clashes continue in Hong Kong

Despite being snubbed by the world in its bid to thwart India’s decision to scrap the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, it seems that Pakistan is not willing to give up just yet. In a fresh desperate attempt, Pakistan on Tuesday wrote to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

Pakistan seeks special UNSC session over J&K

China moves paramilitary forces near Hong Kong in an attempt to intimidate the protesters.

WION Gravitas: Is China trying to intimidate Hong Kong?

The going is getting tough for India's auto sector. For 9 consecutive months, sales have fallen. This has forced

Gravitas: Auto Sector Faces worst Crisis in 20 years

Nuclear Weapons & Defence Budgets: A Brief Summary.

Gravitas: The State of Nuclear weapons in 2019

Watch this story of WION, to know about India's first Special Olympics event.

Watch: First Special Olympics event in India

Indian Military 4th most powerful in the world. Watch this video to know more.

WION Fineprint: Indian Military 4th most powerful in the world

The situation in Hong Kong seemed tense as police dressed in riot gear reached the airport. Watch this video to know more.

WION Fineprint: UK condemns violence in Hong Kong

In a move against controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, three ministers of the Malaysia Cabinet has sought action against him asking for his expulsion from the country.

WION Fineprint: Will Malaysia act against Zakir Naik?

In this segment of WION, know about the latest report released by Global Firepower.

India vs Pak: No match in military might

PM Modi reflected on his landmark decision and touched upon his achievements after returning to power.

PM Modi targets J&K's political dynasts

South Korea's capital Seoul held a Paper Boat Race on Aug 2-4, drawing around 400 teams. Watch this video to know more.

WION Playlist: Paper Boat Race in South Korea's capital Seoul

This segment of WION brings to you top stories of the morning from across the globe. Watch this video to get updated with the latest information.

WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news of the morning - August 14th, 2019

A trainee volunteer fire brigade in Miejsce Odrzanskie Village is made up of only girls. This is not uncommon in the Southern Polish village which is experiencing a demographic mystery - no boys have been born there in almost a decade.

Your Story: Girls fight fires and stereotypes in female dominated Polish village

Hundreds of indigenous women protested in Brazil's capital Brasilia on Tuesday to demand greater access to and rights on issues such as health, education and the environment. Watch this video to know more.

Your Story: Brazilian women protest to save Amazon

Glimpses of PM Narendra Modi's from previous Independence Day speeches. Watch this video to know more.

WION Dispatch: Glimpses of PM Narendra Modi's from previous Independence Day speeches

In this segment of WION, know about how India is way ahead than Pakistan in terms of GDP per capita, human capital ranking and so on.

WION Dispatch: India surges ahead, Pakistan lags behind

Swedish teenage climate activist Greta prepares to sail to the US

The Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan linked the Kashmir decision with the ideology of RSS, ruling BJP's ideological parent, and equated the organisation with the Nazis. Watch this video to know more.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan equates RSS with Hitler's Nazis

US President Donald Trump threatens to pull the United States out of WTO. Watch this video to know more.

US President Trump threatens to pull United States out of WTO

In Washington, U.S. President Donald Trump said the Chinese government was moving troops to the border with Hong Kong and he urged calm.

Hong Kong protests: Hope 'nobody gets killed', says Donald Trump

Jammu and Kashmir is now preparing for the Independence day. Security has been tightened in Srinagar to avert any attack. I n this video watch WION's ground report from Srinagar.

Kashmir gears up for Independence day 2019

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