Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday demanded a debate in Parliament on air pollution across several cities in the country, ahead of the Winter Session.
Four flights have been diverted from Colombo to Thiruvananthapuram due to bad weather and the impact of cyclonic storm Ditwah, Thiruvananthapuram Airport officials stated.
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC), on Friday said that the Indian Air Force has undertaken several measures and is utilising the available fighter aircraft fleet in the best possible way to ensure that its combat capabilities do not take a hit amid the "
Talking about the recent crash at the Dubai Airshow, which took the life of Wing Commander Syal, the HAL chairman said that it was an "unfortunate incident", but it will not have any impact on the future of the aircraft. He also dismissed any alleged conspiracy over the crash, reaffirming
Talking about the delay in S-400 air defence system from Russia, and the delays in orders from Israel, the Defence Secretary said that both the countries are facing supply chain issues due to the ongoing conflict in their respective regions.
Addressing the ANI's National Security Summit, Air Marshal Dixit said the Indian Air Force will continue to execute the missions in a much better coordination with the Army and the Navy, adding that the effect of each mission and strikes will be "multifold".
"There is absolutely no problem with the Tejas, it is absolutely safe, and its safety record is the best in the world. What you saw in Dubai was an unfortunate incident.," the HAL chairman said during ANI's National Security Summit.
As winter sets in, a thick layer of smog enveloped the national capital Delhi on Friday morning. The city's air quality remains in the 'Very Poor' category, with an AQI of 384 at 8 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
A dense layer of smog enveloped several parts of Mumbai on Friday, including the Bandra-Kurla Complex area, as pollution levels continue to rise in Maharashtra's capital.
According to an Air India official, the crew of flight AI2939 immediately turned back to Delhi as part of standard operating protocols after an alert appeared on the cockpit systems.
Delhi Capitals (DC) co-owner Parth Jindal has cleared the air regarding captaincy after the franchise bought South Africa captain Laura during the Women's Premier League 2026 season on Thursday.