VARANASI, Oct. 23 -- The roar of the Rafale drew all eyes skyward as the much-awaited three-day aerial display opened at Namo Ghat on Thursday. Spectators were thrilled by a spectacular demonstration of precision and daring maneuvers.

The aircraft climbed steeply, plunged sharply and rolled with astonishing precision. Every maneuver drew thunderous applause, while chants of "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" and "Har Har Mahadev" reverberated along the ghats, creating an electric atmosphere.

The air show, themed "Wings over the Ganges," commemorates the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF). Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Union defence minister Rajnath Singh and chief minister Yogi Adityanath is likely to attend the concluding show ...