Twin bomb threats hit Indian airliners on opposite sides of the globe on Tuesday, forcing an emergency landing in the Arctic and fighter jets to scramble in Asia – the latest in a series of similar hoax scares for the country’s airlines.

Celebrated on October 8 each year, Indian Air Force Day is celebrated to commemorate the establishment of the Indian Air Force in 1932. This day honors the courageous efforts of the IAF which plays a crucial role in defending India's skies,