Gandhinagar: In a continuation of the vision articulated by the Prime Minister of India during his visit to Sri Lanka in April 2025, India is set to undertake a profound gesture of spiritual outreach and cultural diplomacy through the exposition of the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha in Sri Lanka. The Holy Relics, presently enshrined at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, will travel to Colombo for a public exposition from 4 to 10 February 2026, with their return schedu...Read More

Rajkot: The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a massive exercise named “Mahagujraj-25 (MGR-25)” from October 29 to November 11, 2025, in the western sector, showcasing operational excellence and joint readiness. The objective of the exercise was to test the IAF’s multi-domain combat readiness and its capability for coordinated operations, an official press release said. According to the Air Force, during the exercise, it demonstrated its ability to execute a wide range of missions with eff...Read More

Gandhinagar: On the occasion of its 93rd anniversary, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to launch the inaugural Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon (SIM-2025) on 2 November 2025 at HQ SWAC, Vayu Shaktinagar, Gandhinagar. The event is open to all and aims to celebrate the spirit, discipline, and valor of the IAF while promoting fitness and unity across the nation. The marathon pays tribute to Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, the only IAF officer to be awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India’s ...Read More

Ahmedabad: In a major action against corruption, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Air Force Sergeant Jitendra Kumar, serving as Integrated Financial Advisor (IFA) in Pune, and Auditor Ashok Kumar Jadhav of the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA), Gandhinagar, for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹3.50 lakh. According to officials, the arrests were made after a written complaint was lodged by Pune-based Hirkani CCRV Systems & Trading, alleging that the two o...Read More

Kheda: A helicopter of the Indian Air Force rescued three individuals from the swollen Sabarmati River in Kheda district this evening. According to officials, three people were reported stranded in the river near Kodariyapura, close to Dharoda village, earlier in the day. The stranded individuals were identified as Dhanjibhai Ramabhai Devipujak (55) of Dharoda, Mangabhai Khodabhai Thakor (50) of Kodariya, and Puriben Mangabhai Thakor (48) of Kodariya. The information was conveyed to the authori...Read More

Vadodara: A Recruitment Rally is being organised by the Indian Air Force at Darjipura Camp of Air Force Station Vadodara (Gujarat) for Agniveervayu Intake 01/2026 from August 27, 2025, to August 28, 2025 (for male candidates), and from August 30, 2025, to August 31, 2025 (for female candidates). As per an official release, the reporting date for male candidates is August 27, 2025, and for female candidates August 30, 2025. The rally provides an opportunity for eligible and enthusiastic candidat...Read More

Kutch: A suspicious explosion occurred near the India-Pakistan border in Kutch early this morning. According to initial reports, a suspected drone struck a high-tension power line, triggering the blast. The incident took place around 6 a.m. in Dhrobana village, near the Khavda India Bridge area. The Indian Air Force and local police have launched an investigation, and security agencies have been placed on high alert. It has not yet been confirmed whether the flying object came from across the bo...Read More

Jamnagar: An Indian Air Force pilot who lost his life in a Jaguar fighter jet crash in Jamnagar had recently gotten engaged to a woman from Delhi on March 23, with their wedding planned in the coming months, his family revealed. The aircraft, carrying two pilots on a night training mission, crashed around 9:30 pm on Wednesday shortly after taking off from Jamnagar Airfield, according to the IAF. The crash occurred in an open field in Suvarda village, about 12 km from Jamnagar city, and the jet ...Read More