IAF chief rules out repeat of 1962
Like China, we are also trying to strengthen our capabilities. Earlier, we weren’t doing anything, says AK Antony
New Delhi, October 1
As China showcased its military might in Beijing today, India, too, flexed its muscles, albeit verbally. The Air Force chief, Air Chief Marshal PV Naik, asserted: 

Air Chief Marshal PV Naik addresses a press conference in New Delhi on Thursday. Tribune photo: Mukesh Aggarwal

Allow us to fire on Naxals in self-defence: IAF
New Delhi, October 1
Less than a year after Naxals fired at an IAF chopper and killed a Sergeant, Air Chief Marshal PV Naik today said permission had been sought from the Ministry of Defence to open retaliatory fire at Maoists if any IAF helicopter or its crew came under attack.

Beijing’s visa move upsets India 
New Delhi, October 1
In what is clearly seen as an attempt by Beijing to question the status of Jammu and Kashmir, China has started issuing stamped visas to Indian passport holders from the state on separate sheets and not on their passports.

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Army joins in China’s 60-year celebrations
Guwahati, October 1
Brigadier CP Mohanty today led a large contingent of Indian Army officers and soldiers along with their families across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) at Bum La in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh to join the 60th National Day celebrations of China.
  Communist China is 60 (World page)

Cong suspects Pawar-play behind rebels
Mumbai, October 1
Is Sharad Pawar behind the rebels of the Nationalist Congress Party who are pitted against the Congress’ official candidates in as many as 70 constituencies across Maharashtra? Well, a lot of Congress leaders here would reply in the affirmative.

4,000 pilots waiting in the wings
New Delhi, October 1
Saurabh (name changed) was trained at Eagle Jet in Florida, USA, but even after one-and-a-half year of his completing the course by spending more than Rs 35 lakh, his career as a commercial pilot has not yet taken off.