India
Modi attends IAF Wings over Ganges in Varanasi
The Hindu·
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 25, 2026 attended the Indian Air Force show Wings over Ganges at Namo Ghat in Varanasi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath joined him on the final day. The three-day show marks the IAF's 94th anniversary and featured Sukhoi-30 MKI, Tejas and LCH Prachand displays.
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What It Means For You
- The three-day show closed on Sunday at Namo Ghat in Varanasi.
- Crowds gathered along the route from the police lines to Namo Ghat as Modi arrived.
- IAF officials said the display included fighter and helicopter teams.
What's Happening
- Surya Kiran and Sarang teams flew precision and helicopter routines, The Hindu reported.
- Three Kiran aircraft flew a V formation in national flag colours.
- Mi-17 helicopters carrying the tricolour took part in an Omkar formation.
Aircraft on the programme
- Aircraft listed included the Sukhoi-30 MKI, the indigenous Tejas and the LCH Prachand.
- The event commemorates the Indian Air Force's 94th anniversary.
- Rajnath Singh, Anandiben Patel and Yogi Adityanath accompanied the Prime Minister.
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