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Breaking News LIVE Updates October 8, 2021: Today on 89th Air Force Day, the ocassion is being celebrated as ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’, where the IAF will commemorate the victory of the 1971 war. On Air Force Day, frontline fighter aircraft will be flying in from different airbases and converging at the Hindon airbase in different formations for the air show. Meanwhile, a CJI-led bench of the Supreme Court will hear the Lakhimpur Kheri violence matter today. MoS Home Ajay Mishra’s son Ashish Mishra has been summoned by UP police for questioning. He has been asked to appear before crime branch at 10.30 am. Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das-led Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will announce its policy decision today at the end of the 3-day bi-monthly review meeting. MPC may keep repo rate unchanged for 8th straight meet. Stay tuned to India.com for all the latest breaking news updates.
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- 9:10 AM ISTPresident greets air warriors on IAF day 2021: “Greetings to air warriors, veterans & their families on Air Force Day. Nation is proud of Indian Air Force which has proved its competency & capability time & again during peace & war. I’m sure IAF will continue to maintain its cherished standards of excellence,” says President Kovind.
Rajnath Singh greets IAF personnel on Air Force Day: “Greetings & warm wishes to all indianairforce personnel & their families on 89th anniversary of this indomitable force. Proud of our air warriors for responding to varied challenges with alacrity & resilience & being steadfast in the service to nation,” tweets Defence Min Rajnath Singh.
PM Modi greets IAF warriors on Air Force Day: “Greetings to our air warriors and their families on Air Force Day. The Indian Air Force is synonymous with courage, diligence and professionalism. They have distinguished themselves in defending the country and through their humanitarian spirit in times of challenges,” tweets PM Modi.
- 8:01 AM ISTIAF day parade flypast to commemorate Indian victory over Pakistan in 1971 war begins: The Indian Air Force Day parade has begun which includes formations with call signs related to the places and people involved in the 1971 war in which India defeated Pakistan and led to the creation of Bangladesh.
- 7:30 AM ISTLakhimpur Kheri violence: SKM to hold meeting today to decide future course of action
- 7:28 AM ISTUnit Citation to be awarded to 3 units on Air Force Day today: This Air Force Day, Chief of Air Staff Unit Citation will be awarded to 3 units including the 47 Squadron for operations along Pakistan border, post-Feb 26, 2019, Balakot Air Strikes & in Ladakh sector opposite China since April-May last year for extensive high altitude ops.
- 7:25 AM ISTCJI-led bench of the Supreme Court will hear the Lakhimpur Kheri violence matter today
