News on AIR

October 8, 2023 10:46 AM

President, Vice President & PM extend best wishes to air warriors on occasion of Air Force Day

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended their best wishes to all air warriors and their families on the occasion of Air Force Day. In a social media post, President Droupadi Murmu said the Indian Air Force has been scaling greater heights and the nation is proud to have such a strong, courageous, and dynamic Air Force which is always prepared to face challenges. She added that our inspiring heroes not only protect the sk...

August 26, 2023 2:15 PM

President, Vice Presiden & Home Minister express grief over loss of lives in train fire accident in Tamil Nadu

President Droupadi Murmu has expressed grief over the tragic loss of lives in a fire accident in a stationary train near Madurai junction in Tamil Nadu. She expressed condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said, his thoughts go out to the grieving families who have lost loved ones in the tragic fire incident at the Madurai Railway Station. He conveyed condolences and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured....

August 23, 2023 9:43 PM

President, Vice President, PM Modi, and other leaders laud ISRO for successful landing of Chandrayaan 3

The Indian Space Research Organisation, ISRO accomplished the task of soft landing of its Lander module, Vikram on Lunar surface. With this achievement, India has taken a giant leap in the area of space research, by also becoming the first country to reach the south pole of the Moon. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other leaders across the country lauded the team ISRO for the successful landing of Chandrayaan 3 at t...

August 14, 2023 9:02 PM

President approves 76 Gallantry awards including four Kirti Chakras, 11 Shaurya Chakras to Armed Forces and CAPF personnel

President Droupadi Murmu has approved 76 Gallantry awards to Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel on eve of Independence Day. These include four Kirti Chakra, all posthumous, 11 Shaurya Chakras, including five posthumous, two Bar to Sena Medals (Gallantry), 52 Sena Medals (Gallantry), three Nao Sena Medal (Gallantry) and four Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry). The President has also approved 30 Mention-in-Despatches to the Army, including to Army dog Madhu (Posthumous), and...