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Rafale fighter jets refuelled on the way from France to Ambala
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 28 (ANI): The five Rafale fighter jets were refuelled mid-air on their way to Ambala from France as the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday "appreciated the support" provided by French Air Force in transporting the fighter jets.
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First batch IAF Rafale likely to arrive this month, induction slated for
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 21 (ANI): The Indian Air Force on Monday said that the first batch of IAF Rafale is likely to arrive in India by the end of July and the fighter jet is slated for induction at Air Force Station Ambala on July 29.
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Karachi attack warning to Pak, China to quit Balochistan, says Baloch lead
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Balochistan [Pakistan], July 1 (ANI): Allah Nazar Baloch, a prominent pro-independence Baloch leader, while paying tribute to the fighters of Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) who were killed in on the Pakistan Stock Exchange building in Karachi this week, said that the incident was a warni
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If not 'Om', then what? Rajnath asks Rahul over Rafale 'Shastra Puja'
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Bhiwani (Haryana) [India], Oct 17 (ANI): After facing backlash from the opposition over Rafale 'Shastra Puja' row, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi what he should have written on the fighter jet if not 'Om'.
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Depends on Pak when it will take first hit from Rafale: Giriraj Singh
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 8 (ANI): After Rafale was officially inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF), Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday took a swipe at Pakistan and said it now remains to be seen when the neighbouring country will take the first hit from the fighter jet.
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As India gets its first Rafale, here's a look at the fighter's capabilitie
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Bordeaux [France], Oct 8 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was officially handed over the first of the 36 French-built Rafale jets here on Tuesday. Singh expressed confidence that the fighter jet will live up to its name.
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Pak claim of downing Su-30 in Feb 27 combat a 'lie': IAF officer Minty Aga
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 15 (ANI): Pakistan's claim of downing an Indian Su-30 fighter jet engaged in air combat on February 27 was "nothing but a lie", says Squadron Leader Minty Agarwal who was watching the entire operations as the fighter controller on her computer.
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Petitioners using documents to present selective, incomplete picture on Ra
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 10 (ANI): After the Supreme Court turned down the Centre's preliminary objections claiming 'privilege' over three Rafale documents cited in the review petition on the fighter jet deal, the Defence Ministry on Wednesday said that the petitioners are using the documen
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SC dismisses govt's preliminary objections in Rafale deal case
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 10 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the Centre's preliminary objections claiming 'privilege' over three Rafale documents cited in petitions seeking review of the December 14 verdict on the fighter jet deal.
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Capabilities of Rafale jet not in question: Rahul Gandhi
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu), March 13 (ANI): Amidst his allegations of corruption in the Rafale deal, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the capabilities of the fighter plane were not in question but remained evasive on whether the contract would be cancelled if his party comes to
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IAF MiG-21 crashes near Bikaner, pilot ejects safely
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Bikaner (Rajasthan), [India], Mar 8 (ANI): An Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG-21 aircraft crashed on Friday here. The fighter jet reportedly was crashed due to bird hit.
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IAF does not count casualties, says its chief Dhanoa on Balakot air strike
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], Mar 4 (ANI): Amid questions over the Balakot air strike, Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa on Monday said the fighter planes had hit the target given to them but he cannot give the number of casualties suffered as it is for the gove
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