Hyderabad, June 12 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the Indian Air Force's (IAF) role extends beyond combat operations and includes significant humanitarian responsibilities.

While interacting with flight cadets and officers here, the Defence Minister highlighted the Air Force's contribution during crises.

"The role of our Air Force is not limited merely to combat operations; it has a humanitarian dimension as well. The Indian Air Force consistently acts as a first responder, be it during the 2015 Nepal earthquake, the unfortunate floods in Kerala, Cyclones Fani and Amphan, or natural calamities in Uttarakhand, Jammu, and Ladakh. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, our Air Force delivered medical assistance to several friendly...