The Indian Air Force is expediting the procurement of medium, multirole fighter jets, aiming to have the first new aircraft in service within five years after accelerated trials involving seven likely contenders. The competition for 114 new fighter jets under the MRFA programme will involve limited trials due to previous testing of six contenders, with only the Boeing F15 EX needing evaluation against Indian requirements. Upgraded capabilities of contenders may also be assessed during the expedited selection process.
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Watch: Guwahati submerged as heavy rain causes severe waterlogging
Incessant heavy rainfall in Guwahati over the past 24 hours caused severe waterlogging, prompting rescue efforts from the State Disaster Response Force and local authorities. The downpour, attributed to a depression over northern Bangladesh and Meghalaya, resulted in Guwahati recording its highest-ever May rainfall of 111 mm and led to at least 32 fatalities across five northeastern states, including nine in Assam. While a decrease in rainfall intensity is expected, residents in vulnerable areas remain...
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