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  China's military drills in the offing? Beijing’s 40-day mysterious airspace closure raises eyebrows

  World | April 06, 2026 14:34 IST

  Such long-duration airspace closures are uncommon. The timing of the exercise is crucial as US carrier groups are in the Gulf instead of the Pacific.

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  NOTAM issued over Bay of Bengal for February 5–6; missile test in the offing

  India | January 30, 2026 20:51 IST

  NOTAM stands for Notice to Airmen. It is an official notice issued to inform civilian, military aviation about potential hazards or restrictions in a specific airspace for a defined period. NOTAMs are commonly released during missile tests, rocket launches, military exercises, or wartime situation.

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  India issues NOTAM over Bay of Bengal from February 5-6, missile test likely

  India | January 29, 2026 12:51 IST

  India will conduct an important long-range missile test on February 5 and 6, for which NOTAM has been issued. With a range of around 2,530 km, the trial marks another major step in India's defence preparedness amid a series of recent successful tests.

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  Republic Day 2026: Delhi Airport closure to affect thousands of passengers; government issues NOTAM

  Delhi | January 13, 2026 17:37 IST

  Delhi Police has intensified security measures across the national capital ahead of Republic Day. As part of these efforts, the police launched a citywide awareness programme under its Eyes and Ears Scheme on Sunday.

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  India issues NOTAM over Bay of Bengal from December 22-24, missile test likely

  India | December 17, 2025 18:45 IST

  India has issued a NOTAM for a large area in the Bay of Bengal near Visakhapatnam from December 22 to 24. While no official details have been confirmed, the move has sparked speculation of a possible sea-based missile test.

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  India issues NOTAM over Bay of Bengal from December 17-20, missile test likely

  India | December 12, 2025 20:01 IST

  India has issued a 3,550 km NOTAM over Bay of Bengal from December 17 to 20, sparking discussions about a potential long-range missile test. The range points to a powerful system exceeding 3000 km, similar to a test notification that was postponed earlier.

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  NOTAM issued over Bay of Bengal from December 17-20; missile test likely

  India | December 11, 2025 12:33 IST

  This came days after India issued a no-fly zone notice over a 14,000-kilometre area over the Bay of Bengal from December 6-8 for a possible missile test.

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  India announces Air Force exercise near Pakistan's coastal airspace in Arabian Sea on these dates

  India | December 05, 2025 23:58 IST

  The exercise area is situated roughly 70 nautical miles from Pakistan-controlled airspace, positioning it near a sensitive border area. This close proximity highlights the strategic importance of the drill and mirrors the complex security relationship between the two neighboring nations.

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  IAF prowess on display in Northeast from November 13 with military exercise; message to Bangladesh?

  India | November 08, 2025 0:10 IST

  India has launched Exercise Trishul 2025, a major military drill involving the Army, Navy and Air Force, along the western border with Pakistan. The exercise began on October 30 and will continue in multiple phases until 10 November.

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  India issues NOTAM for major IAF drill across Northeast as border readiness steps up: Check dates

  India | October 31, 2025 23:56 IST

  India has announced a series of NOTAMs for major Indian Air Force exercises across the Northeast region from November to January. The drills would cover key border zones with China, Bhutan, Myanmar and Bangladesh.