A Pakistani minister on Thursday admitted that Prime Minister Imran Khan-led Pakistan government played a role in the Pulwama attack in Jammu and Kashmir in 2019 that killed 40 CRPF personnel

The order for the HAMMER missiles has been processed under the emergency powers which have been given to the armed forces in wake of the ongoing conflict with the People's Liberation Army in the Eastern Ladakh sector

Singh also talked about the \"professional manner\" in which the IAF conducted the air strikes deep inside Pakistan's Balakot last year and appreciated the force for its proactive response in bolstering its operational capabilities over the past few months

IAF Chief started his visit to Leh and Srinagar air bases on Wednesday evening after holding a top security review meeting with Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and Army Chief General MM Naravane

Today marks the first anniversary of Balakot air strike which was carried out by the India Air Force. The IAF carried out a cross-border airstrike on terrorist training camps in Pakistan's Balakot in retaliation to the gruesome attack on a CRPF convoy on February 14 in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama. The attack claimed the lives of 40 security personnel. Watch as Hari Kumar, Air Marshal takes us back to how the air strikes were carried out.Also read: Indian Muslims targeted; world must act now, urges Pak PM

Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria piloted a MiG-21 fighter jet at Srinagar on first anniversary of Balakot airstrike

Pulwama attack anniversary: Last year on February 14, total 40 CRPF personnel were killed in a terrorist attack by a vehicle-borne suicide bomber at Lethpora in Pulwama district

Pulwama terror attack: It was around 3 pm on this day last year when Jaish-e-Mohammed bomber Adil Ahmed Dar, 20, rammed an SUV loaded with 350 kg explosives in one of the CRPF buses, leaving 40 Central Reserve Police Force jawans dead

Andrea Thompson, the then-undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Affairs wrote a letter to Pakistani Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan in August over the matter, US News reported on Wednesday

87th Indian Air Force Day: During the flypast at the Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman and other IAF jawans who participated in the Balakot strike flew in 'Avenger' formation

Number nine squadron whose Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft carried out the Balakot strikes will also be awarded.

During the press conference, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria emphasised on important milestones achieved by the Indian Air Force in the last one year, including Balakot air strike. IAF chief added that they are ready for any challenge or war at short notice. Watch the video here.