New Delhi, Feb. 23 -- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) addressed reports on Monday, 23 February, and clarified that there was no crash of the LCA Tejas, only a minor technical incident, the state-owned firm informed in an exchange filing.

"HAL acknowledges the recent media reports on the LCA Tejas incident and wishes to provide factual clarification. There has been no reported crash of the LCA Tejas. The event in question was a minor technical incident on ground," the filing read.

The Maharatna PSU clarified following reports that the Indian Air Force (IAF) grounded the entire fleet of Tejas light combat aircraft after an accident earlier this month. The fighter jet's airframe was severely damaged in the incident, according to PTI ci...