Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman to be awarded Vir Chakra; five Mirage pilots, who carried out Balakot airstrikes, to be conferred Vayu Sena medal
5 years, 7 months ago

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman to be awarded Vir Chakra; five Mirage pilots, who carried out Balakot airstrikes, to be conferred Vayu Sena medal

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Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, an Indian Air Force officer, is likely to be awarded a Vir Chakra for shooting down a Pakistani F-16 during a dogfight over the Line of Control on 27 February, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, an Indian Air Force officer, is likely to be awarded the Vir Chakra for shooting down a Pakistani F-16 during a dogfight over the Line of Control on 27 February, after tensions rose between the two neighbours over the Pulwama attack in Jammu and Kashmir on 14 February. In addition to Varthaman, the five pilots of the Mirage-2000 fighter jets, who dropped bombs on the camps of the terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammad in Pakistan’s Balakot, will also be awarded the Vayu Sena medal for gallantry, News18 reported. The report also said that Abhinandan, who was sent back to India around three days after his MiG-21 Bison jet was shot down and he was captured by Pakistani security forces, is still in recovery from the operation and is likely to undergo tests in the coming months for clearance to rejoin services. The dogfight during which Abhinandan was captured, occurred a day after the IAF struck targets in Balakot as a response to the Pulwama terrorist attack which resulted in the deaths of at least 40 Central Reserve Police Force personnel on 14 February.

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Air Force veteran Wing Cmdr JM Nath, who took sorties in wars against Pakistan, China dies
2 years ago

Air Force veteran Wing Cmdr JM Nath, who took sorties in wars against Pakistan, China dies

India TV News  

Indian Air Force veteran Wing Commander Jag Mohan Nath, who flew numerous reconnaissance sorties over Tibet and Pakistan during wars in 1962 and 1965 died in Mumbai on Monday. Six decades ago, when he leapt into his Canberra, a twin-engine jet bomber fitted with cameras, and flew into Pakistan on a top secret mission, then Squadron Leader Jag Mohan Nath …

When Abhinandan Varthaman, flying MiG-21, shot down Pakistan's F-16 fighter jet
3 years, 3 months ago

When Abhinandan Varthaman, flying MiG-21, shot down Pakistan's F-16 fighter jet

India TV News  

Highlights Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman was awarded the Vir Chakra by President Kovind. Indian Air Force ace pilot Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman on Monday was awarded the Vir Chakra, India’s third-highest wartime gallantry award, for shooting down a Pakistani F-16 fighter aircraft on February 27, 2019. Here's what happened on February 27, 2019: Abhinandan’s Vir Chakra citation mentions that despite …

President awards Vir Chakra to Abhinandan Varthaman, who downed Pak F-16
3 years, 3 months ago

President awards Vir Chakra to Abhinandan Varthaman, who downed Pak F-16

Hindustan Times  

Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman, who shot down a Pakistani F-16 jet during a dogfight over the Line of Control on February 27, 2019, was on Monday awarded Vir Chakra by President Ram Nath Kovind at an investiture ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman was on Monday awarded Vir Chakra by President Ram Nath Kovind at …

Abhinandan Varthaman: Know the IAF officer, now a Vir Chakra awardee
3 years, 3 months ago

Abhinandan Varthaman: Know the IAF officer, now a Vir Chakra awardee

Hindustan Times  

Abhinandan Varthaman was awarded the Vir Chakra by President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday. Varthaman's citation read, “Displaying exceptional air combat acumen and knowledge of the enemy’s tactics, Abhinandan scanned the low altitude airspace with his airborne intercept radar and picked up an enemy aircraft that was flying low to ambush the Indian fighter interceptor aircraft. Abhinandan alerted the other …

IAF Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman awarded Vir Chakra by President Ram Nath Kovind
3 years, 3 months ago

IAF Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman awarded Vir Chakra by President Ram Nath Kovind

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Indian Air Force ace pilot Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman was accorded the Vir Chakra by President Ram Nath Kovind in an investiture ceremony on Monday. “Displaying exceptional air combat acumen and knowledge of the enemy’s tactics, Wing Commander Varthaman Abhinandan scanned the low altitude airspace with his Airborne Intercept radar and picked up an enemy aircraft that was …

Balakot Hero Abhinandan Varthaman Receives Vir Chakra for Shooting Down Pak Fighter Jet
3 years, 3 months ago

Balakot Hero Abhinandan Varthaman Receives Vir Chakra for Shooting Down Pak Fighter Jet

News 18  

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman on Monday received the Vir Chakra by President Ram Nath Kovind for shooting down a Pakistani F-16 fighter aircraft during aerial combat on February 27, 2019. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh were also present in the Defence Investiture Ceremony-I at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. LIVE: President Kovind presents Gallantry Awards at Defence …

Gallantry Awards 2021: President Kovind presents Vir Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra
3 years, 3 months ago

Gallantry Awards 2021: President Kovind presents Vir Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra

India Today  

President Ram Nath Kovind presented Gallantry Awards and Distinguished Service Decorations in Defence Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. LIVE: President Kovind presents Gallantry Awards at Defence Investiture Ceremony-I at Rashtrapati Bhavan https://t.co/ZsKDxtJx18 — President of India November 22, 2021 Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman was accorded the Vir Chakra by President Ram Nath Kovind for his role in pushing …

When Abhinandan Varthaman shot down Pakistan's F-16 fighter jet
3 years, 3 months ago

When Abhinandan Varthaman shot down Pakistan's F-16 fighter jet

India Today  

Abhinandan Varthaman on Monday, November 22, was awarded the Vir Chakra, India’s third-highest wartime gallantry award, for shooting down a Pakistani F-16 fighter aircraft in February 2019. He shot down an F-16 over Pakistan-occupied Kashmir during India's Balakot air strike but was taken captive by the Pakistan Army after his plane was shot down by enemy forces. Abhinandan Varthaman, then …

Squadron Leader Vivek Gairola bestowed with Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) for the safe recovery of Su-30MKI fighter plane
4 years, 1 month ago

Squadron Leader Vivek Gairola bestowed with Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) for the safe recovery of Su-30MKI fighter plane

Op India  

Ahead of the Republic Day, the Government of India announced a list of defence personnel chosen for awards for their exceptional achievement in a particular field/discipline, gallantry and bravery. Squadron Leader Vivek Gairola is among those who have been conferred with Vayu Sena Medal for safely bringing out his Su-30MKI fighter plane from a critical situation during mid-air refuelling and …

S.P. Balasubramaniam, Shinzo Abe awarded Padma Vibhushan
4 years, 1 month ago

S.P. Balasubramaniam, Shinzo Abe awarded Padma Vibhushan

The Hindu  

Late singer and music composer S.P. Balasubramaniam, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Islamic scholar Maulana Wahiduddin Khan have been conferred India’s second highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan. In the annual national honours list, singer K.S Chithra, former Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan and Nripendra Misra, former principal secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi are among the 10 …

Medals for IAF pilots, gallantry recognition for 4 others killed in Budgam chopper crash
5 years, 1 month ago

Medals for IAF pilots, gallantry recognition for 4 others killed in Budgam chopper crash

India Today  

The pilots of the Mi-17 helicopter that was shot down in a friendly fire in Budgam in Jammu and Kashmir last year by the Indian Air Force have been awarded gallantry awards, posthumously. The crash took place on February 27, 2019, killing six personnel onboard in Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir, amid the Pakistani force's raid in retaliation to the IAF's …

VIDEO: At IAF Day celebrations, Balakot hero Abhinandan Varthaman flies MiG-21 in Hindon
5 years, 5 months ago

VIDEO: At IAF Day celebrations, Balakot hero Abhinandan Varthaman flies MiG-21 in Hindon

India TV News  

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman on Tuesday led the formation of the Indian Air Force's MiG-21 Bison fighter jets during the Air Force Day celebrations at the Hindon Air Base in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad. While Abhinandan led a group of three MiG-21s flying in avenger formation, Balakot heroes Group Captains Saumitra Tamaskar and Hemant Kumar flew a Jaguar and a Mirage …

IAF squadrons which downed Pak F-16, conducted Balakot strike to be awarded by Air Chief
5 years, 5 months ago

IAF squadrons which downed Pak F-16, conducted Balakot strike to be awarded by Air Chief

India Today  

Indian Air Force Chief Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria will award unit citation to Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's 51 Squadron for thwarting the aerial attack by Pakistan and shooting down a Pakistani F-16 jet on February 27. During Pakistan's counter-attack on India in response to the Balakot air strike, Abhinandan Varthaman flew a MiG-21 Bison fighter jet into Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The …

After getting medical clearance, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman flies sortie in MiG 21 with air chief BS Dhanoa
5 years, 6 months ago

After getting medical clearance, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman flies sortie in MiG 21 with air chief BS Dhanoa

Firstpost  

Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa and Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman on Monday flew a sortie in a MiG-21 fighter aircraft from the Pathankot Airbase Pathankot: Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, the IAF pilot who became the face of a tense military confrontation between India and Pakistan in February, on Monday flew a sortie with Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa on a …

Abhinandan Varthaman declared medically fit, begins flying MiG 21 again
5 years, 6 months ago

Abhinandan Varthaman declared medically fit, begins flying MiG 21 again

India TV News  

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was declared medically fit from his injuries and has begun flying the MiG 21 again. Commenting on the development, a senior IAF officer said Abhinandan was declared fit following examination of injuries, that he had sustained during the incident. "The clearance was given to Abhinandan for flying again after he was declared medically fit. For the …

IAF officer Minty Agarwal who provided Abhinandan Varthaman air support during 27 Feb dogfight becomes first woman to get Yudh Seva medal
5 years, 7 months ago

IAF officer Minty Agarwal who provided Abhinandan Varthaman air support during 27 Feb dogfight becomes first woman to get Yudh Seva medal

Firstpost  

IAF Squadron Leader Minty Agarwal, the first woman who has been awarded the Yudh Seva Medal, on Thursday said that she witnessed Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman shooting down a Pakistani F-16 fighter aircraft during a dogfight on 27 February New Delhi: Indian Air Force Squadron Leader Minty Agarwal, the first woman who has been awarded the Yudh Seva Medal, on …

73rd Independence Day 2019- Independence Day awards: Honouring India’s bravest
5 years, 7 months ago

73rd Independence Day 2019- Independence Day awards: Honouring India’s bravest

Hindustan Times  

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman and the pilots who dropped bombs on a terror camp in Balakot, Pakistan, were picked for gallantry awards announced on Wednesday. Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was awarded the third-highest wartime gallantry award for shooting down a Pakistani F-16 combat jet on February 27 The awards: Kirti Chakra It is the second-highest peacetime gallantry award. Wing Commander …

Official who guided Abhinandan Varthaman gets IAF medal
5 years, 7 months ago

Official who guided Abhinandan Varthaman gets IAF medal

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Squadron Leader Minty Agarwal who was the first to detect Pakistani aircraft heading towards India after the Balakot air strikes was awarded the Yudh Seva medal on Wednesday. Squadron Leader Agarwal was the flight controller when Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman downed the enemy F16 in aerial combat with Pakistan in February. “The officer was controlling the IAF’s interception package …

Abhinandan Varthaman to get Vir Chakra; five pilots who took part in Balakot air strike also to be awarded, says defence ministry
5 years, 7 months ago

Abhinandan Varthaman to get Vir Chakra; five pilots who took part in Balakot air strike also to be awarded, says defence ministry

Firstpost  

At least five Indian Air Force pilots — who were part of the mission to strike a Jaish-e-Mohammad camp inside Pakistan — and Minty Agarwal, a lady officer who played a key role as flight controller during the Pakistani retaliation, were also among the list of military awardees. New Delhi: Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who downed an enemy jet in …

Independence Day awards: 5 IAF pilots who carried out Balakot air strikes to get gallantry award
5 years, 7 months ago

Independence Day awards: 5 IAF pilots who carried out Balakot air strikes to get gallantry award

Hindustan Times  

The five Mirage-2000 fighter pilots of the Indian Air Force who dropped bombs on the terror facility of the Jaish-e-Mohammed terror camp in Pakistan are being named for the Vayu Sena Medal for gallantry to be announced on the eve of Independence Day, official sources said. Forty troopers of the Central Reserve Police Force were killed in the car bombing …

WC Abhinandan Varthaman to be conferred with Vir Chakra tomorrow
5 years, 7 months ago

WC Abhinandan Varthaman to be conferred with Vir Chakra tomorrow

Op India  

Indian Air Force’s Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman will be conferred with Vir Chakra this Independence Day. Indian Air Force’s Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman to be conferred with Vir Chakra on Independence Day. pic.twitter.com/an2fCoVNLb — ANI August 14, 2019 The India Air Force had recommended the name of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman for Vir Chakra on April 21. Wing Commander Abhinandan, …

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman to receive Vir Chakra on Independence Day; Yudh Seva Medal for Minty Agarwal
5 years, 7 months ago

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman to receive Vir Chakra on Independence Day; Yudh Seva Medal for Minty Agarwal

Firstpost  

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, an Indian Air Force officer, is to be awarded the Vir Chakra for shooting down a Pakistani F-16 during a dogfight over the Line of Control on 27 February Ahead of India’s 73rd Independence Day, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, an Indian Air Force officer, is to be awarded the Vir Chakra for shooting down a Pakistani …

5 IAF pilots, who bombed Jaish camp in Balakot, awarded Vayu Sena Medal
5 years, 7 months ago

5 IAF pilots, who bombed Jaish camp in Balakot, awarded Vayu Sena Medal

India Today  

The five Indian Air Force pilots, who bombed a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist training camp in Balakot on February 26 following the Pulwama terror attack, have been conferred the Vayu Sena Medal. The five Indian Air Force pilots, Wing Commander Amit Ranjan, Squadron Leaders Rahul Basoya, Pankaj Bhujade, BKN Reddy and Shashank Singh are being awarded the Vayu Sena Medal for bombing …

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman to get Vir Chakra on Independence Day
5 years, 7 months ago

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman to get Vir Chakra on Independence Day

India Today  

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman of the Indian Air Force will be conferred Vir Chakra on Independence Day. The IAF foiled the Pakistani retaliation, and in the dogfight, Abhinandan Varthaman downed an F-16 fighter jet of the Pakistan Air Force, showing grit, determination and bravery. During the following confrontation, IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman shot down a Pakistan F-16 jet on February …

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, who shot down Pakistan's F-16, likely to be awarded Vir Chakra
5 years, 7 months ago

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, who shot down Pakistan's F-16, likely to be awarded Vir Chakra

India TV News  

Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, a brave pilot, who shot down Pakistani F-16 jet during aerial combat on February 27 is likely to be awarded Vir Chakra, according to HT. Varthaman shot down Pakistan's fighter jet F-16 during a dogfight over the Line of Control with the Mirage-2000 pilots. ALSO REA: Pulwama attack carried out by a Kashmiri …

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman meets colleagues in J&K 2 months after Balakot airstrikes | Watch
5 years, 10 months ago

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman meets colleagues in J&K 2 months after Balakot airstrikes | Watch

India Today  

Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman on Saturday met and interacted with his colleagues in Jammu and Kashmir. During the meeting, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman addressed other Air Force members and said that the photographs, they clicked with him, were not for them but for their family members who prayed for his health. WATCH First video since he …

Indian Air Force recommends Wing Commander Abhinandan’s name for Vir Chakra medal
5 years, 11 months ago

Indian Air Force recommends Wing Commander Abhinandan’s name for Vir Chakra medal

Op India  

The India Air Force has recommended the name of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman for Vir Chakra after he shot down an F-16 during an aerial engagement with the Pakistan Air Force on February 27. “Security considerations prompted the transfer,” a defence ministry official said and added that Wing Commander Abhinandan’s home base will “be another front-line fighter base.” Reportedly, Wing …

IAF to recommend Vir Chakra for Abhinandan Varthaman, Vayu Sena Medal for pilots who bombed targets in Pakistan
5 years, 11 months ago

IAF to recommend Vir Chakra for Abhinandan Varthaman, Vayu Sena Medal for pilots who bombed targets in Pakistan

Firstpost  

The posting order of Abhinandan Varthaman has been issued and he would soon be moving out of the Srinagar air base to his new place of posting, government sources said. New Delhi: The Indian Air Force is recommending Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman for the wartime gallantry medal Vir Chakra for shooting down an F-16 in aerial conflict with Pakistan. While …

IAF to recommend Wg Cdr Abhinandan Varthaman for Vir Chakra
5 years, 11 months ago

IAF to recommend Wg Cdr Abhinandan Varthaman for Vir Chakra

India TV News  

IAF to recommend Wg Cdr Abhinandan Varthaman for Vir Chakra Abhinandan is the only pilot in the world to have shot down an F-16 combat aircraft from his vintage MiG-21 Bison aircraft on February 27 during aerial conflict with Pakistan. The India Air Force is mulling to recommend Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who shot down a Pakistan F-16 fighter jet …

Shot down Pakistan Air Force’s F-16 during aerial fight in February: IAF
5 years, 11 months ago

Shot down Pakistan Air Force’s F-16 during aerial fight in February: IAF

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Rubbishing claims made by an American magazine, Indian Air Force on Friday brought its high ranking official Air Vice Marshal R.G.K. According to sources, India has Airborne Warning and Control System images which shows one F16 near MiG 21 suddenly disappearing from screen, radio transmissions, missing call signal of one of the F16s, sightings by army personnels on …

Pakistani F-16 shot down, says IAF, rejects US mag report
5 years, 11 months ago

Pakistani F-16 shot down, says IAF, rejects US mag report

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Rubbishing claims made by an American magazine, the Indian Air Force on Friday fielded its high ranking official Air Vice Marshal R.G.K. According to sources, India has Airborne Warning and Control System images which show one F-16 near MiG-21 suddenly disappearing from screen, radio transmissions, missing call signal of one of the F-16, sightings by Army personnels on …

'You hunted the hunter': Indian Air Force's latest praise for Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman
6 years ago

'You hunted the hunter': Indian Air Force's latest praise for Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman

Firstpost  

What Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman did is not everyone’s cup of tea. He hunted the hunter, read the Hindi poem that the Indian Air Force shared on Twitter. New Delhi: Continuing with its poetic praise on its personnel, the Indian Air Force on Sunday described Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman as someone who “hunted the hunter”. Tensions between India and Pakistan …

Tamil Nadu CM K Palaniswami seeks Param Vir Chakra for IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman
6 years ago

Tamil Nadu CM K Palaniswami seeks Param Vir Chakra for IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman

Firstpost  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu chief minister K Palaniswami Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to confer Param Vir Chakra, the country’s highest military honour, on Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, captured by Pakistan after a dogfight in the skies and released later. “Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman displayed amazing poise and confidence in the face of adverse conditions, which has won him many …

IAF confirms Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman shot down Pakistan F-16 fighter jet
6 years ago

IAF confirms Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman shot down Pakistan F-16 fighter jet

India Today  

Top Indian Air Force sources have confirmed that Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman shot down a Pakistan F-16 jet on February 27. Abhinandan had fired an R-73 missile to take out the Pakistan F-16 aircraft before his Mig 21 Bison was hit by an AMRAAM missile. The IAF Wing Commander was captured by Pakistan but had to be released in just …

“R-73 selected”: Last radio transmission of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman before ejecting from his MiG-21 Bison
6 years ago

“R-73 selected”: Last radio transmission of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman before ejecting from his MiG-21 Bison

Op India  

“R-73 is selected” was the last radio transmission of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman from the MiG-21 Bison he was flying. Indian fighter jets Sukhoi-30MKIs, Mirage-2000s, MiG-29s and six MiG-21s including the one flied by Wing Commander Abhinandan were deployed India to intercept the Pakistani fighter jets. Wing Commander Abhinandan locked on to the Pakistani F-16, which is comparatively modern, before …

Nirmala Sitharaman meets IAF hero Abhinandan day after his return
6 years ago

Nirmala Sitharaman meets IAF hero Abhinandan day after his return

India TV News  

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday met Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman and conveyed to him that the entire nation is proud of his courage and determination, officials said. During the meeting at a medical facility of the Indian Air Force, Varthaman is understood to have explained to Sitharaman details about his nearly 60 hour stay in Pakistan. Currently, he is …

From Indian airstrike to Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's release: A timeline of events
6 years ago

From Indian airstrike to Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's release: A timeline of events

India Today  

Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, captured by Pakistan two days ago after his MiG 21 Bison crashed inside Pakistan, returned to India on Friday. PAKISTAN BREACHES INDIAN AIRSPACE On Feb 27 at around 10:00 hours, the IAF radars detected a large package of Pakistan Air Force aircraft heading towards the Indian territory towards general area Jhangar. There …

Abhinandan arrives to hero’s welcome
6 years ago

Abhinandan arrives to hero’s welcome

The Hindu  

Indian Air Force fighter pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was freed by Pakistan on Friday, two days after his MiG-21 fighter jet came down in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. “Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman has been handed over to us as per standard operating procedure of the IAF. Varthaman as an Indian Prisoner of War and said, “While in captivity, he was treated …

Finally! IAF WC Abhinandan Varthaman Returns To India [Updated Report]
6 years ago

Finally! IAF WC Abhinandan Varthaman Returns To India [Updated Report]

Live Law  

Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who was captured by Pakistan on Tuesday after his Mig 21 Bison fighter jet crashed on the other side of LoC while on a combat mission, has been handed over to India at the Wagah-Atari border. On Friday morning, India's acting High Commissioner Gaurav Ahluwalia arrived at the Pakistan Foreign Office in Islamabad …

Pilot Abhinandan’s return India’s diplomatic victory: Amit Shah
6 years ago

Pilot Abhinandan’s return India’s diplomatic victory: Amit Shah

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata party president Amit Shah on Friday said creating situation for return of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman from Pakistan was a diplomatic victory, ahead of the expected arrival of the captured pilot. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan announced in Parliament on Thursday that Varthaman would be released on Friday as a “peace gesture”. Speaking at the India Today Conclave, …

Kangana Ranaut on IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman's release: Eagerly awaiting his return
6 years ago

Kangana Ranaut on IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman's release: Eagerly awaiting his return

Firstpost  

Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan, during the joint session of parliament on 28 February, announced that Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman will be released on Friday “as a peace gesture” towards India. Kangana Ranaut, in an interview with Pinkvilla, also spoke about the development: “It is sad that some people are trying to belittle Abhinandan’s heroism by showing pity and foolish …

Abhinandan Varthaman carries a legacy of courage, grace, valour
6 years ago

Abhinandan Varthaman carries a legacy of courage, grace, valour

India Today  

Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman has overwhelmed the whole nation with his fortitude and courage in the face of enemy captivity. Hours after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan announced Abhinandan would be released, his parents took a late flight from Chennai to Delhi and rightly received a standing ovation from their co-passengers. Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was …

IT ministry asks Youtube to remove 11 videos of IAF wing commander Abhinandan Varthaman who is in Pakistan’s captivity
6 years ago

IT ministry asks Youtube to remove 11 videos of IAF wing commander Abhinandan Varthaman who is in Pakistan’s captivity

Op India  

Following a directive from the Home Ministry, the Information and Technology ministry has asked Youtube today to remove 11 video links pertaining to Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who was captured by the Pakistan army following air combat on Wednesday. Pakistan authorities held wing commander Abhinandan in captivity after his MiG-21 Bison crashed in PoK yesterday while attempting to hunt back …

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman to be released tomorrow, says Imran Khan; pilot was captured on Wednesday
6 years ago

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman to be released tomorrow, says Imran Khan; pilot was captured on Wednesday

Firstpost  

The Indian Air Force pilot was confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs as having been locked in aerial engagement with an aircraft of the Pakistan Air Force that violated Indian airspace over Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district. On Thursday afternoon, Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan announced that captured Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman will be released …

Abhinandan’s father a decorated IAF officer
6 years ago

Abhinandan’s father a decorated IAF officer

The Hindu  

“We had a strong guide in Air Marshal Simhakutty Varthaman, and he had given us several inputs on the Indian Air Force. He has been a very great source of inspiration for us,” film-maker Mani Rathnam had said about the father of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman during the audio launch of his 2017 movie Kaatru Veliyidai. Speaking to The Hindu …

In Pakistan’s custody, IAF pilot is all about dignity, courage
6 years ago

In Pakistan’s custody, IAF pilot is all about dignity, courage

Hindustan Times  

He was blindfolded; blood covered and being asked hostile questions. But in the video put out by Pakistan, there was not a hint of fear in Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman’s voice. IAF pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman is in the custody of Pakistani authorities after his fighter jet was downed earlier on Wednesday “I am sorry sir, that’s all I …

IAF pilot Abhinandan's father was consultant for Kaatru Veliyidai where Pakistan captures hero Karthi
6 years ago

IAF pilot Abhinandan's father was consultant for Kaatru Veliyidai where Pakistan captures hero Karthi

India Today  

In Kaatru Veliyidai, Indian Air Force Squadron Leader Varun Chakrapani advances into enemy territory during the 1999 Kargil War. Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's father, Air Marshal S Varthaman, was a consultant for the Mani Ratnam film Kaatru Veliyidai. S Varthaman, Aditi Rao Hydari and Karthi at the audio launch of Kaatru Veliyidai The tensions between India and Pakistan are at …

Major Varadarajan to get Ashoka Chakra posthumously, President approves 55 gallantry awards
10 years, 7 months ago

Major Varadarajan to get Ashoka Chakra posthumously, President approves 55 gallantry awards

India TV News  

New Delhi: India's highest peacetime gallantry award Ashoka Chakra will be conferred on Major Mukund Varadarajan posthumously, the defence ministry has said. The officer from the 44th battalion of Rashtriya Rifles laid down his life in a gun battle after killing three Hizbul Mujahideen militants in Jammu and Kashmir earlier this year.The release said Varadarajan laid down his life while …

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