The event, organised by the Indian Air Force (IAF), aimed to celebrate the force's valour and promote the spirit of fitness and unity among citizens. The marathon was held in honour of Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, the only recipient of the Param Vir Chakra from the Indian Air F
The Sekhon IAF Marathon 2025, a half-marathon with 10 km and 5 km runs was organized in Gujarat on Sunday. The event, which was a tribute to Flying Officer Nirmaljeet Singh was attended by a large over 800 participants.
Actors Archana Puran Singh, Huma Qureshi, Shefali Shah, and Sunil Grover flagged off the Sekhon IAF Marathon 2025 at New Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday morning.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is gearing up to enthral the people of the Northeast with a grand flying display over the majestic Brahmaputra river at Lachit Ghat, Guwahati, on 09 November 2025, as part of the celebrations marking the 93rd Anniversary of IAF, a press release said.
Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh flew a Rafale fighter jet over Ambala on Wednesday, leading a formation sortie that also saw President Droupadi Murmu experience the aircraft for the first time.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the main event will be flagged off from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. It will be simultaneously conducted at 60 Air Force stations across the country.
In a post on X on Saturday, the Indian Air Force wrote, "Key discussions focused on transforming training philosophy, modernising infrastructure & aligning training with IAF's future operational needs"
On the occasion of Diwali, Air Chief Marshal and Chief of the Air Staff A P Singh visited the Ladakh sector and interacted with Indian Air Force and Indian Army personnel deployed in the region on Monday.
According to an official release, the landmark event will showcase the precision, professionalism, and prowess of the IAF, offering citizens a rare opportunity to witness the nation's aerial might up close.
According to a detailed proposal to be discussed by the Defence Ministry in the near future, the Indian Air Force is also set to acquire around 700 Astra Mark 2 missiles, which will be fitted on the Sukhoi and Light Combat Aircraft fighter jet fleets of the force, defence officials told A