This development comes as a relief to the Indian Air Force (IAF), which signed a ₹48,000 crore contract in February 2021 for 83 of these aircraft, initially expected by March 2024.
Asim Munir gifted Prime Minister Shehbaz the photo, falsely presenting it as evidence of success from a recent conflict.
These Agniveers were barely 20 years old and recruited under the Agnipath scheme in the past 2 years.
Two Turkish military operatives were killed during India's precision military campaign under Operation Sindoor, sources added. “This will not be disclosed by Pakistan,” sources said.
At present, India has deployed 4 squadrons so far -- one in Pathankot for the defence of J&K and Punjab, and another covering strategic areas in Rajasthan and Gujarat.
The Rafale Marine jets are intended for deployment on India's indigenous aircraft carriers and will significantly enhance the Navy's air power at sea.
The development comes days after a huge breakthrough in India's border talks with China.
Coronavirus has badly shook the Indian economy with all major sectors taking a major hit as all activities come to a standstill
With 16 crore alcohol users in India, taxes on alcohol have always been a stable source of revenue for states
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