** Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) HIAE.NS rises 2.1% to 4,545 rupees
** Government approves order for 97 fighter jets worth 620 bln rupees ($7.12 bln) from HAL, local media reports, citing sources
** HAL did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment
** HIAE gains ~9% YTD
($1 = 87.1260 Indian rupees)