The Indian Air Force has been operating a fleet of six Russian-origin Il-78 mid-air refuelling aircraft, which are based out of Agra and provide support to all types of fighter aircraft operations of the Indian Air Force and the Navy.

Schools across India remain closed today, October 28, 2025, due to Chhath Puja festivities in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh, and heavy rainfall from Cyclone Montha affecting Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha. Authorities urge caution amid flooding and strong winds.

The Air quality of Delhi remains in ‘severe’ quality, with current AQI of 241 on October 28, 2025 as per AQI. Thick smog continues to grapple skies of national capital, with hazardous air dangerous for children, elderly citizens, and people with respiratory system diseases.