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Arunachal: IAF helicopter drops 66,000 litres of water to douse Pasighat f
Updated : 4 days, 5 hours ago IST
In an X post, the IAF shared the images and videos of the widespread blaze in the areas and the efforts to douse the flames with the Mi-17 V5 helicopter.
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15 dead after military helicopter crashed in Peru
Updated : 2 weeks, 4 days ago IST
A military Mi-17 helicopter crashed in Peru's Arequipa region, killing all 15 people on board. The Peruvian Air Force confirmed the deaths of four crew members and eleven passengers after the aircraft lost radio contact on Sunday.
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IAF helicopters drop 1.39 lakh litres of water to douse AP's Walong blaze,
Updated : 3 weeks, 3 days ago IST
At Walong in Arunachal Pradesh, IAF helicopters have successfully extinguished a major blaze after dropping an impressive 139,800 litres of water over the affected area.
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Arunachal Pradesh: IAF drops 12,000 litres of water to battle forest fires
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
In a post shared on X on Thursday, IAF wrote, "Battling forest fires at nearly 9,500 feet in Arunachal Pradesh's Lohit Valley. IAF Mi-17V5 helicopters dropped 12,000 litres of water in the rarefied Himalayan air, showcasing exceptional courage, precision and a commitment towards protectin
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Republic Day 2026: MI-17 choppers shower petals, Parade Commander Lt Gen B
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
As the iconic Republic Day parade began in the national capital, Parade Commander, Lieutenant General Bhavnish Kumar, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Vishisht Sena Medal arrived at the Kartavya Path.
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Uttarakhand: IAF 'swiftly' responds to forest fire in Nanda Devi Biosphere
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
According to the Central Air Command (CAC), an IAF Mi-17 V5 helicopter was deployed in firefighting mode at Joshimath in response to a requisition from the state government. In this response, the CAC highlighted the IAF's dual role in defence and disaster response.
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Jaishankar lauds Indian business community's relief contributions in SL on
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Jaishankar applauded their contributions in providing relief during Cyclone Ditwah.
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Sri Lanka's Dy Min for Tourism thanks India for aid amid Ditwah havoc
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The High Commission of India in Sri Lanka said that the NDRF teams were working to deliver critical assistance wherever possible.
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IAF evacuates stranded nationals from Germany, South Africa, Slovenia and
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs said that Indian aircraft have evacuated stranded people in Sri Lanka, including citizens from Germany, South Africa, Slovenia and United Kingdom.
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Himachal rains: 64 pilgrims airlifted from Chamba's Bharmour after weather
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
All the rescued pilgrims have been sent to their respective destinations through HRTC buses free of cost, which are plying at regular intervals from Chamba. Along with this, two mortal remains were also brought from Bharmour to Chamba. In two days, a total of 588 individuals have been airlif
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Army Commander, Western Command reviews flood relief ops in Jammu, Punjab
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, Army Commander, Western Command, visited the forward areas affected by the recent floods in Jammu and Punjab to review the ongoing Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations.
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IAF deploys helicopters and transport aircraft for flood rescue ops in Jam
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Five Mi-17 helicopters and one Chinook helicopter were promptly pressed into service from nearby bases in the Northern Sector, ensuring maximum rescue capability and operational reach. Additional helicopters remain on standby to join the rescue efforts.
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