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Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann takes over as Sr Air Staff Officer of Western Air Command
Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann assumed the role of Senior Air Staff Officer of the Western Air Command , Indian Air Force , effective June 1, as stated in the official announcement. The Air Marshal is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and was commissioned as a fighter pilot in the IAF on 16 December 1989. He has flown over 3000 hours primarily on various types of fighter aircraft . He is a pilot Attack Instructor and in his operational career, he has commanded a fighter squadron, been Chief Operations Officer of a forward base and Air Officer Commanding of a premium fighter base, stated in the release. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bangladesh: Jewelry On Sale For Half Price! (See Price List) Luxury Jewelry | search ads The release further mentioned that Jasvir Singh Mann has also held various important appointments at Air Headquarters and Command Headquarters. The Air Officer has directed Joint Military Training exercises with the Republic of Singapore Air Force in 2017 and the USAF in 2018. The Air Officer held the appointments of Senior Officer-in-Charge Administration & Air Defence Commander of Central Air Command. The Air Marshal is also an alumnus of the prestigious Defence Services Staff College and Royal College of Defence Studies , London (UK). Live Events Before taking over as Senior Air Staff Officer, Western Air Command, Indian Air Force, he was Director General (Weapon Systems) at Air Headquarters. The Air Officer is a recipient of the Presidential awards ' Ati Vishist Seva Medal ' and ' Vayu Sena Medal '.
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Delhiwale: Ruskin, the Delhi walla
Ruskin Bond, the writer who lives in the Himalayan foothills, turned 91 this week. Here are 9+1 nuggets on his connections with our Delhi. 1. Although Ruskin's literature is mostly set in the Dehradun-Mussoorie foothills, his childhood was briefly spent in Delhi, during the war years, from 1942 to 44. 2. Following the separation of his parents, little Ruskin moved to the capital to be with his beloved stamp-collector father, who worked in the Codes and Cyphers section at the Air Headquarters of the Royal Air Force. His office was near India Gate. 3. The baap-beta team initially lived in the so-called Air Force hutment, close to Humayun Tomb. (They later lived in Atul Grove Road, Hailey Road and Scindia House.) In peak summer, the mashak walla would arrive daily at Ruskin's residence with his goat-skin mashak to sprinkle water at the khus-khus screens that covered the doors and windows. 4. In those long-ago Delhi days, little Ruskin's father would take him to movies in the Connaught Place cinemas, and treat him to pastries at the Wenger's. Walking about in the summertime Delhi sun inevitably gave the boy a 'roasted look,' prompting street loafers to tease him as 'Lal Bandar.' 5. In 1944, Ruskin's father suddenly died in Calcutta. Ruskin was 10. The tragedy coincided with the end of his first stint with Delhi. 6. Ruskin's second stint in Delhi was as a young freelance writer, when he lived alone in the 'treeless' neighbourhood of Rajouri Garden. Vast agricultural fields then existed near his house. Ruskin would often walk into those fields, 'finding old wells, irrigation channels, camels and buffaloes, and sighting birds and small creatures that no longer dwelt in the city.' 7. Like a modern-day flaneur, Ruskin regularly walked through the city, from Rajouri Garden to Connaught Place, from Dilli Gate to Chandni Chowk, and from Ajmeri Gate to India Gate. In the India Gate grounds, he would lounge on the grass, eating jamuns. 8. One of Ruskin's books is titled The Roads to New Delhi. The cover shows an illustration of Regal Cinema, which stopped screening films in 2017. 9. A time was when Ruskin frequently visited Delhi, undertaking day-long road trip on car from his home in the hills. He was always taken in by the window scenes of the countryside that unfolded on the highway to Delhi— 'the sugarcane being harvested, children bathing in small canals, the serenity of mango groves...' 10. During his Delhi soujourns, Ruskin is often sighted at the India International Centre. One evening, in 2018, he was sitting alone at an outdoor table, digging into a bowl of onion pakoras (see photo), looking as lonely as his lonely childhood that he has described so poignantly in his many books. PS: The material in this piece is primarily fished out from Ruskin Bond's books, along with conversations he has had in the past with interviewers, including this reporter.
Express Tribune
20-05-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Chinese envoy praises PAF for 'commendable utilisation of Chinese-origin equipment'
Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong in a meeting with Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu during his visit to Air Headquarters in Islamabad on May 20, 2025. PHOTO: ISPR Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu during an official visit to Air Headquarters in Islamabad on Tuesday, the military's media wing reported. During the meeting, both dignitaries engaged in a comprehensive and in-depth discussion covering a wide array of subjects, including corporate-level engagements, defence cooperation, and the evolving geostrategic environment in the region, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Emphasising the importance of cohesive and collaborative approaches in addressing emerging challenges, they highlighted the need to maintain peak operational readiness and ensure swift coordination amidst the prevailing regional security dynamics, the statement said. The Air Chief warmly welcomed the distinguished guest and reiterated that Pakistan and China enjoy historic and time-tested relations rooted in mutual trust, strategic convergence, and shared aspirations for regional peace and stability. Referring to the enduring bilateral relationship, he described Pakistan and China as 'iron brothers,' noting that their bond has only grown stronger over the decades and is set to deepen further through sustained cooperation and partnership, it added. The Chief of the Air Staff expressed gratitude to the People's Republic of China for its continued support and unwavering friendship. He also acknowledged China's instrumental role in assisting Pakistan's defence modernisation and technological advancement, particularly in the domains of human resource development, technology transfer, and collaborative research and development. Both sides reaffirmed their mutual commitment to institutionalising regular high-level exchanges, expanding joint operational exercises, and exploring multilateral frameworks to bolster collective responses to emerging threats, the ISPR said. Ambassador Zaidong praised the unmatched operational excellence of Pakistan Air Force personnel during the recent standoff on the eastern front, describing it as a reflection of PAF's high standards and unwavering commitment to national defence, it added. He lauded the professionalism of the PAF and its commendable utilisation of Chinese-origin equipment and technology in thwarting hostile aggression. The ambassador also acknowledged the PAF's operational effectiveness and strategic acumen in employing indigenous solutions and advanced systems to protect national interests under the visionary leadership of Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu. Reaffirming China's enduring support, he assured full technical assistance to the Pakistan Air Force to further strengthen its aerial defence capabilities, the statement read. He further lauded Pakistan's commitment to self-reliance, noting that PAF's investment in indigenous technological processes has begun to yield promising results. He emphasised that a continued focus on homegrown innovation would further elevate the country's defence posture, it added. This high-level meeting stands as a testament to the shared resolve of Pakistan and China to further advance their time-tested strategic partnership through deepened defence cooperation and innovation-driven collaboration, the statement concluded.
Business Recorder
17-05-2025
- General
- Business Recorder
PAF observes Youm-e-Tashakur with due reverence
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) observed Youm-e-Tashakur (Thanksgiving Day) with due reverence and dignity at its airbases across the country to commemorate the historic victory over Indian aggression and to pay tribute to the valor and sacrifices of its personnel. Flag hoisting ceremonies were held at key locations including Air Headquarters in Islamabad, PAF Base Badaber in Peshawar, and PAF academies in Risalpur and Korangi, Karachi. These ceremonies reflected the spirit of pride, unity, and gratitude to Almighty Allah for the remarkable success of the armed forces. During the events, glowing tributes were paid to the brave PAF Falcons for delivering a decisive and crushing response to Indian aggression, showcasing their exceptional professionalism and unwavering commitment to national defense. The ceremonies also reaffirmed the PAF's unwavering resolve to safeguard the country's airspace and to always remain prepared to respond effectively to any hostile act by the enemy. Floral wreaths were laid at the memorials of the martyrs, and Fateha was offered for the departed souls, remembering their ultimate sacrifices for the nation. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
India Today
13-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Watch India Today special: Operation Sindoor reconstructed using AI
India Today TV presents an exclusive AI-powered reconstruction of the 100 hours of Operation Sindooor, a special report revisiting one of the most daring and covert missions undertaken by Indian forces. Leveraging artificial intelligence, this report recreates key moments, deciphers strategic decisions, and reveals unseen details behind an operation that reshaped the nation's security narrative and redefined New Delhi's regional security doctrine. advertisementPRECISION STRIKES: HOW INDIA CRUSHED TERRORFor decades, they plotted from the shadows, orchestrating terror while being sheltered in safe havens across the border. But this time, they crossed India's red the aftermath of the provocation -- the April 22 Pagalgam attacks -- a covert plan took shape. Two weeks. Nine terror camps. Spread across 700 kilometres. India's best from the armed forces and intelligence agencies began crafting a response: Operation Sindoor. A silent offensive, executed with precision. THE BUILD-UPOver two relentless weeks, intelligence operatives mapped enemy movements. Satellites scanned. Drones hovered. Surveillance eyes and ears probed deep into hostile terror base was marked. Strike routes were meticulously planned. Risks are came a masterstroke of deception. A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) was issued for a military exercise in southern Rajasthan. Pakistan observed... and saw only a routine drill. They never saw the real intent. THE STRIKEOn May 6, just after midnight, under the cover of a mock war-game, Rafale fighter jets took to the skies. Pakistan's radars tracked the movement, still unaware of what was ARSENALRafales armed with Scalp cruise missiles and Hammer laser-guided bombs. Kamikaze drones on standby. As the jets soared in stealth, the top brass at Air Headquarters in Delhi monitored every second of the 1 am, India struck nine targets, in one synchronised without crossing the border, delivered precision strikes. Scalp missiles obliterated concrete bunkers. Hammer bombs shredded enemy hideouts. Kamikaze drones disabled launch pads on both sides of the Pir Panjal. UAVs streamed real-time damage assessments. In minutes, terror infrastructure was reduced to boots on the ground. No civilian casualties. Every objective was DAY AFTERadvertisementOn May 7, Pakistan attempted retaliation, planning to strike Indian cities with massive drone attacks, even using civilian airliners as cover. India responded, again. Kamikaze drones targeted enemy military missile systems -- S-400, Barak-8, Akash -- formed an impenetrable shield. Precision strikes were launched deep into Pakistan: Lahore, Sialkot, airbases in Sargodha and Jacobabad, closely linked to Pakistan's nuclear infrastructure, were phase was a calculated, controlled escalation. Over 100 terrorists were eliminated.A MESSAGE, NOT A WAROperation Sindoor wasn't just retaliation. It was a resolve in action. A message to those who threaten India: India will strike -- swiftly, silently, Sindoor's is a mission that accomplished all its targets .Tune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#India-Pakistan#Pakistan
