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Indian Air Force to take part in Exercise Cobra Warrior in UK

Indian Air Force to take part in Exercise Cobra Warrior in UK

FIVE Tejas fighter aircrafts of the Indian Air Force will participate in a multi-nation air exercise named 'Ex Cobra Warrior 22' at Waddington in the UK from 6 March to 27 March.

IAF's Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas will participate in the exercise along with fighter aircraft of the UK and other leading Air Forces.


The exercise is aimed at providing operational exposure and sharing of best practices amongst the participating Air Forces, thereby enhancing combat capability and forging bonds of friendship.

Moreover, this will be a platform for LCA Tejas to demonstrate its maneuverability and operational capability.

IAF C-17 aircraft will provide the necessary transport support for induction and de-induction.

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UK's first female Asian lord mayor Manjula Sood dies aged 80

During her year as lord mayor, she was appointed an MBE and awarded an honorary doctorate of laws from the University of Leicester.

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UK's first female Asian lord mayor Manjula Sood dies aged 80

Highlights

  • Manjula Sood became UK's first Asian female lord mayor in May 2008 after arriving from India in 1970.
  • Served as Labour councillor for Stoneygate ward and Leicester's first female Hindu councillor from 1996.
  • Awarded MBE and honorary doctorate while championing women and diverse communities across the city.

Tributes have been paid following the death of Manjula Sood, who became the UK's first female Asian lord mayor and was described as "a dedicated servant to the Leicester community."

Sood, who was 80, also served as assistant mayor and Labour councillor for the Stoneygate ward in Leicester.

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