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Forest fires have become a severe and recurring problem in Uttarakhand, particularly during the dry and hot months between February and June. This April, the state has experienced a significant surge in forest fires, with 6,701 instances reported compared to 900 during the same period last year

Since November 1 of last year until now, Uttarakhand has witnessed a staggering total of 575 forest fire incidents. These fires have had a devastating impact, engulfing approximately 689.89 hectares of forest area.

A “remotely piloted aircraft” of the Indian Air Force met with an accident near Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer on Thursday morning. The IAF said the aircraft crashed during a routine training sortie.

With a limited timeframe for emergency surgery, the Indian Air Force swiftly airlifted the injured individual via a C-130J aircraft to the R & R hospital in Delhi. Despite the challenges of night-time airlift from the Ladakh sector, the injured soldier received prompt medical attention, underwent successful surgery, and is now recuperating

An Indian Air Force Apache helicopter conducted a precautionary landing during a training exercise in Ladakh due to challenging terrain and high altitude, resulting in damage. Fortunately, both pilots were safely evacuated. The Indian Air Force initiated a court of inquiry to determine the cause.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted the inaugural test run of a 3.5 km long emergency landing strip on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Bijbehara, Anantnag. This marked the first Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) drill in Jammu and Kashmir, involving five helicopters including the newly introduced US-manufactured Chinook.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) achieved a significant milestone as it completed the maiden flight of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Mark 1A fighter aircraft in Bengaluru on Thursday. Lasting 15 minutes, this flight marks a pivotal moment in India's efforts towards indigenous aircraft development.

During the test, the winged vehicle demonstrated its robotic landing capabilities amidst more complex circumstances. The endeavor is envisioned to revolutionize space access, making it more cost-effective and sustainable in the long term.

The relocation aims to bolster the IAF's capabilities for search and rescue operations, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), and casualty evacuation. This move follows the recent commissioning of INS Jatayu, a new naval base in the Lakshadweep archipelago, reinforcing the Indian Navy's presence in strategically important areas

This Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) airstrip activation involved Su-30 and Hawk fighters executing overshoots and An-32 and Dornier transport aircraft demonstrating smooth landings and take-offs

TMC RS MP Saket Gokhale filed a complaint against PM Narendra Modi with the Election Commission, alleging a violation of the code of conduct for using an IAF helicopter during a political rally in Andhra Pradesh. Fact-checking revealed that EC's guidelines allow for exceptions in security-related matters for the Prime Minister.

A Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas belonging to the Indian Air Force crashed near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan on Tuesday afternoon during an operational training sortie.

The Cabinet Committee on Security has approved a proposal to design and manufacture the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), marking a significant advancement for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Once operational, the AMCA will elevate India to the elite group of nations with fifth-generation combat aircraft capabilities

ISRO Chief S Somanath said that the Gaganyaan Mission will be carried out in 2025. Sending only one astronaut on the maiden mission is also under consideration.

These astronaut-designates are Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, Angad Prathap, Ajit Krishnan, and Shubhanshu Shukla, representing the aspirations of 1.40 billion people, according to PM Modi.