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September 26, 2025 4:14 PM

MiG-21: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla recalls fond memories

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday bid a final farewell to the MiG-21, marking the end of the iconic fighter aircraft’s 63 years of service. The ceremony, held at the Chandigarh Air Force base, was described as dignified and befitting by those wh...

September 26, 2025 4:25 PM

GST 2.0 a ‘positive tsunami’ for auto industry: Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL), the country’s largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, has hailed GST 2.0 as a “positive tsunami” for the auto industry. In an interview with ANI, Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales,...

September 26, 2025 3:10 PM

President Murmu presents National Geoscience Awards 2024

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday presented the National Geoscience Awards-2024 at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, recognizing outstanding contributions in the field of geoscience. Addressing the gathering, the President ...

September 26, 2025 1:28 PM

End of an era: IAF bids final goodbye to MiG-21

After nearly six decades of service, the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday retired its legendary MiG-21 fighter jet, taking its final sortie in a decommissioning ceremony at Chandigarh Air Force Station in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Sing...

Last updated on: 25th August 2026

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