Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on 1 November 2026, honouring India's fallen defence personnel. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)
As the newly appointed head of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit observed the wreath laying ceremony at the National War Memorial, New Delhi, on 1 November 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)
Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, the new Chief of the Air Staff, performed the solemn wreath laying ritual at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on 1 November 2026, shortly after assuming command. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)
In a ceremony marking the start of his tenure, Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit laid a wreath at the National War Memorial, New Delhi, on 1 November 2026, paying homage to India's brave soldiers. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)
Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit began his tenure as Chief of the Air Staff by paying tribute at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on 1 November 2026, a tradition observed by incoming service chiefs. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)
The National War Memorial in New Delhi was the site of Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit's first ceremonial act after being named Chief of the Air Staff on 1 November 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)
Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit arrived at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on 1 November 2026 to pay homage, marking his formal acknowledgement of India's military sacrifice as the country's new top air force officer. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)
Accompanied by senior officers, Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit reached the National War Memorial in New Delhi on 1 November 2026 to observe the wreath laying ceremony in his role as the newly appointed Chief of the Air Staff. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)
Tri service personnel — representing the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force — stood guard at the National War Memorial during Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit's tribute ceremony on 1 November 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)
Family members of Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit were present at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on 1 November 2026 as he observed the wreath laying ceremony following his appointment as Chief of the Air Staff. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)
The family of newly appointed Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit witnessed the solemn tribute at the National War Memorial, New Delhi, on 1 November 2026, standing alongside serving officers. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)
The State Emblem of India was prominently displayed at the National War Memorial in New Delhi during Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit's wreath laying ceremony on 1 November 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)
The Eternal Flame at the National War Memorial, New Delhi, burned continuously during Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit's tribute ceremony on 1 November 2026, symbolising the nation's undying respect for its fallen soldiers. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)
During the tribute by Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, the Eternal Flame at the National War Memorial stood as a lasting symbol of India's gratitude towards its armed forces martyrs — a flame that has burned uninterrupted since the memorial's inauguration. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)