An Indian Air Force team has reached Alaska for the multinational exercise Red Flag 24. This multinational training event aims to enhance the skills and interoperability of participating air forces. The IAF’s Rafale fighters, supported by IL-78 refuelers and C-17 transport aircraft, made their way to Alaska with stops in Greece and Portugal. Red Flag 24 is a two-week advanced aerial combat training exercise. It creates realistic and challenging scenarios to improve the combat readiness of the participating aircrews. This year’s exercise provides a valuable opportunity for the IAF to work alongside international forces and learn from different combat tactics…
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As Delhi struggles with an intense water crisis exacerbated by soaring temperatures, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeks centre’s help as citizens endure a severe water crisis. On Friday, he called on the Centre and the BJP to encourage the governments of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to assist in meeting Delhi’s water needs. Kejriwal urged the BJP to set aside political differences and collaborate with the state government to address the pressing issue. “In this scorching heat, the demand for water has surged. Meanwhile, the supply from neighboring states has dwindled. We need a collective effort to solve this problem,” Kejriwal…
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh expressed confidence on Thursday that the INDIA bloc will select PM within 48 hours receive a decisive mandate in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. He suggested that it might take even less than 48 hours to select a prime minister, with the leader of the party winning the most seats in the alliance being the obvious choice for leadership. During an interview with PTI, Ramesh predicted that the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) will secure well over the 272 seats required for a majority in the Lok Sabha. He also noted that if the INDIA…
The Indian Navy is poised to initiate formal cost negotiations with a high-level French delegation for the acquisition of 26 Rafale M fighter jets intended for its two aircraft carriers. The deal, estimated at around four billion euros (under Rs 40,000 crore), will cover the basic cost of the aircraft, excluding missiles and maintenance contracts. Upcoming Talks and Delegation Visit The initial round of discussions is scheduled to take place in New Delhi on May 30, 2024. The French delegation will include senior officials from their defense ministry, industry representatives, and executives from Dassault Aviation and Thales, the Original Equipment…