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IAF conducts flypast on the Ganga Expressway in UP amid India-Pakistan tensions after Pahalgam attack

IndiaTimes Friday, 2 May 2025 ()
The Indian Air Force conducted a major exercise on the Ganga Expressway, testing its use as an emergency runway amid rising tensions with Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack. India's military forces have heightened alert levels across land, sea, and air.
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News video: IAF Stages Jaw-Dropping Airshow: Fighter Jets Land on Ganga Expressway Amid Tensions with Pakistan

IAF Stages Jaw-Dropping Airshow: Fighter Jets Land on Ganga Expressway Amid Tensions with Pakistan 03:07

In a groundbreaking display of operational preparedness, the Indian Air Force (IAF) staged an awe-inspiring airshow on the under-construction Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur district. For the first time in India, the IAF executed both daytime and nighttime operations, showcasing...

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