History of the Indian Air Force its former African colony, Belgium asked for UN assistance. In India, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was quick to respond to the initial appeal for help and sent IAF Canberra aircraft as a part of the UN-led mission in Congo. In 1962, border disputes escalated into full-scale war between India and China. Indian military and civilian leadership failed to organise and co-ordinate the air assaults efficiently and eventually the Indian Air Force was never used during the conflict apart from occasional supply missions. Three years after the Sino-Indian conflict, India went to war with Pakistan again over Kashmir. Learning from the
Spouse of the Prime Minister of India Spouse of the Prime Minister of India The Spouse of the Prime Minister of India is the wife or husband of the Prime Minister of India. The term "First Spouse" is used to refer to either the spouse of the Prime Minister or the President. The Prime Minister's spouse does not have an officially defined role. According to protocol, they attend social functions and gatherings at home and overseas, but have no participatory role. To date there have been 10 women who have been married to Prime Ministers whilst in office. India has also had one bachelor, one estranged, one