The Bombay High Court criticized the Navy for an intelligence lapse regarding a high-rise building near INS Shikra, questioning why it went unnoticed and raising concerns about selective opposition to construction projects.
The Rafale fighter jet will take part in the rehearsals on Thursday for the five-day 12th edition of Asia's premier air show beginning on February 20
"Government has decided to appoint Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC presently Vice Chief of Air Staff as the next Chief of the Air Staff," defence ministry's principal spokesperson, said on Twitter.
A major fire swept through the parking area, far away from the venue of Asia's premier air show, gutting about 300 cars on Saturday.
A breathtaking display cast a spell at the 12th edition of Aero India.
A blanket of thick black smoke engulfed the area causing panic among locals and those visiting Aero India on its fourth day.
The Indian Air Force is monitoring the developments along the western front, he said.
India's ace shooter and first Olympics gold medalist Abhinav Bindra joined the elite VVIP list of fliers privileged to fly in a fighter jet.
The mishap occurred during a sortie as part of the rehearsal for AeroIndia.
Mikheev said Russia and India are holding talks with a view to sign a contract for 48 (Mi-17V-5) helicopters.
Cautioning against various threats facing the subcontinent, President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said it was imperative for India to have an effective deterrence and strong defence to promote development and it must be prepared to use its "might" if the need arises.
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar expects to see progress in India-US defence relations at the speed of a year per month.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised a conducive environment for manufacturers, including a discrimination-free tax system
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