Indian markets witnessed significant developments today, May 27, 2024. Nine stocks, including Vodafone Idea and Bandhan Bank, were placed under the F&O ban list by the NSE for exceeding market-wide position limits. The Indian Air Force’s 18 Squadron, equipped with indigenous Tejas aircraft, became operational at Sulur. Apple’s iPhone SE 4 made its debut in India, while budget carrier Go First resumed flight operations after filing for bankruptcy. The highly anticipated IPO of Awfis Space Solutions is set to close today. Additionally, the results for major school board exams, including RBSE 10th and MSBSHSE 10th, are expected to be released.
Results for: Indian Air Force
The Combined Defence Service (CDS) exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to recruit officers for the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. The exam is conducted in two stages: a written exam followed by an interview. The written exam comprises three subjects: English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics (for IMA, INA, and AFA only). The interview is conducted by the Service Selection Board (SSB) to assess the candidate’s personality, leadership qualities, and communication skills.
An ongoing encounter between security forces and terrorists is taking place in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, following an extensive search operation launched to apprehend gunmen responsible for the May 4th attack on an Indian Air Force convoy in the Poonch sector. The identity of the terrorists engaging in the firefight remains unknown at this stage of the operation. Meanwhile, search operations have been intensified from Surankote to Jarran Wali Gali, with heavy security deployment in the area.
In a tragic incident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, one Indian Air Force (IAF) soldier lost his life while four others sustained injuries in a terrorist attack. The security forces have since identified the two terrorists and released their sketches, offering a reward of 20 lakh for information leading to their arrest. The attack targeted a convoy on Sunday as it made its way towards Sanai Top in the Surankote area. The injured soldiers were airlifted to the command hospital, where Corporal Vikky Pahade succumbed to his injuries.
On April 25, 2024, an Indian Air Force remotely piloted aircraft crashed in the Pithala village of the Jaisalmer district during a routine training sortie. The Indian Air Force reported that there were no casualties or property damage. A Court of Inquiry will investigate the cause of the accident.
On Thursday, an Indian Air Force (IAF) remotely piloted aircraft encountered an incident during a routine training mission near Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The IAF reported that there were no casualties or property damage as a result of the occurrence. To determine the cause of the incident, a Court of Inquiry has been established.
Former IAF chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria praised the BJP government’s zero-tolerance policy against terrorism. He highlighted the success of the Balakot airstrike, which was conducted despite heavy protection from Pakistan’s forces and resulted in no Indian losses. Bhadauria emphasized that India will not tolerate terrorism and is prepared to strike at targets wherever they are hiding.