Abhinandan Varthaman released by Pakistan amid Kashmir tensions
5 years, 10 months ago

Abhinandan Varthaman released by Pakistan amid Kashmir tensions

CNN  

Islamabad CNN — The captured Indian pilot at the center of one of the gravest military crises in South Asia in years was released from Pakistani custody in a dramatic night-time handover at a border post between the two countries on Friday. Dressed in a blue blazer and white shirt, a solemn-looking Varthaman was escorted by Fareeha Bugti, the director of the India desk in Pakistan’s Foreign Officeand Pakistani soldiers to the Wagah border crossing between the two countries as cameras rolled on Friday. India’s Minister of State for External Affairs, Vijay Kumar Singh, said Pakistan “has not done us a favor” by adhering to the Geneva Conventions and returning its pilot. In a written statement on his Twitter account, Singh said India welcomed the move, but that “it is the first of many steps that #Pakistan must take to reinforce their commitment to peace.” Tensions in Kashmir The stand-off has seen both sides engage in increased military exchanges across the heavily fortified Kashmir border. “He is unwell to the extent that he cannot leave his house, because he is really unwell, so that’s the information I have.” Pakistani Rangers and Indian Border Security Force personnel fold their respective national flags as they perform during the daily beating of the retreat ceremony on the India-Pakistan Border at Wagah on February 20, 2017.

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PM Modi’s counter-terror doctrine works against Pakistani jihadists
1 year, 2 months ago

PM Modi’s counter-terror doctrine works against Pakistani jihadists

Hindustan Times  

At the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit on November 4, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that there was a time when India used to seek global support after a major terror strike against Bharat but after 2014 it is the terrorist supporting country that runs to global fora for support against Indian retaliation. While Left-Liberal commentators may praise UPA government’s pusillanimity …

"Have many secrets," Pak PM Ayaz Sadiq who revealed Abhinandan was released out of fear of attack by India
4 years, 2 months ago

"Have many secrets," Pak PM Ayaz Sadiq who revealed Abhinandan was released out of fear of attack by India

Op India  

Pakistan’s MP Ayaz Sadiq who made a revelation that the country decided to release Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman from the captivity after Balakot strike fearing India’s attack has said he stands by his statement. Last week, while addressing Pakistan’s national assembly, Sadiq had revealed how Pakistan’s leadership was shivering and terrified at the prospect that India might attack if Wing …

'India's 9pm Attack': Why Pakistan Foreign Minister 'Pleaded' for Abhinandan's Release
4 years, 2 months ago

'India's 9pm Attack': Why Pakistan Foreign Minister 'Pleaded' for Abhinandan's Release

News 18  

“Legs were shaking and forehead perspiring” at a meeting of Pakistan’s top leaders, including Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, wherein Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi pleaded to release Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, saying if he was not released, India would attack Pakistan, a top Pakistani opposition leader has said. Recalling the tension in Islamabad after India …

Bajwa's 'Legs Shaking', Qureshi in 'Fear of Attack': Pak Oppn Recounts Night Before Abhinandan's Release
4 years, 2 months ago

Bajwa's 'Legs Shaking', Qureshi in 'Fear of Attack': Pak Oppn Recounts Night Before Abhinandan's Release

News 18  

Recalling the events from February 2019, the Pakistani opposition claimed that the Imran Khan government had released Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman “out of fear” of an Indian attack. Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Ayaz Sadiq on Wednesday said that Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi had in an emergency meeting pointed out that “if Islamabad did not release Abhinandan …

Pakistan knew we could wipe out their bases, says ex-IAF chief on Abhinandan release, BJP chief hits out at Congress
4 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan knew we could wipe out their bases, says ex-IAF chief on Abhinandan release, BJP chief hits out at Congress

India Today  

After a Pakistani MP claimed that the Imran Khan government was dreading an attack by India following the capture of IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, former IAF chief BS Dhanoa said the Indian air force could have wiped out the forward brigades of Pakistan. Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Ayaz Sadiq said that Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi had in an important …

Bajwa's legs shook, Pakistan dreaded India would attack if Abhinandan not released: Pak MP
4 years, 2 months ago

Bajwa's legs shook, Pakistan dreaded India would attack if Abhinandan not released: Pak MP

India Today  

If IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman was not released from captivity, India would have attacked Pakistan by 9 pm that night, feared the Pakistan government in February 2019 following the dogfight with India. According to a report in ANI, Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Ayaz Sadiq said that Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi had in an important meeting pointed out that if …

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman to get Vir Chakra on Independence Day
5 years, 5 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 …

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman meets colleagues in J&K 2 months after Balakot airstrikes | Watch
5 years, 8 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 …

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman transferred amid safety concerns: Report
5 years, 8 months ago

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman transferred amid safety concerns: Report

Live Mint  

The Indian Air Force has transferred Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who was captured by Pakistan after his aircraft was shot down during an aerial combat between the two countries, out of his Kashmir Air Force station, a news report said Saturday. The IAF officer was transferred out of the Srinagar airforce facility amid concerns over his safety in Kashmir valley, …

Abhinandan Varthaman debriefed by Indian security agencies
5 years, 10 months ago

Abhinandan Varthaman debriefed by Indian security agencies

Live Mint  

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, released by Pakistan after his capture last week, was debriefed on Sunday by Indian security agencies, two people familiar with the development said. Varthaman was brought to New Delhi late Friday night by an Indian Air Force aircraft. He was then transferred to the Air Force Central Medical Establishment, a specialised medical evaluation centre for aircrew …

Nirmala Sitharaman meets IAF hero Abhinandan day after his return
5 years, 10 months 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 …

Abhinandan Varthaman not released under any pressure, says Pak foreign minister
5 years, 10 months ago

Abhinandan Varthaman not released under any pressure, says Pak foreign minister

Live Mint  

Islamabad: Pakistan was not under "pressure" or "any compulsion" to release Indian pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Saturday, a day after the IAF Wing Commander returned home. Pakistan was under intense pressure from the US, the UAE and Saudi Arabia to de-escalate the tensions with India in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack and …

Day after IAF pilot’s return, PM Narendra Modi says ‘Abhinandan’ will acquire new meaning
5 years, 10 months ago

Day after IAF pilot’s return, PM Narendra Modi says ‘Abhinandan’ will acquire new meaning

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a veiled reference to what has been viewed as a diplomatic victory of India at a public function in New Delhi to state that the world watches every move of the country closely. Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was in Pakistan Army’s custody since Wednesday morning after his aircraft was shot down and he …

From Indian airstrike to Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's release: A timeline of events
5 years, 10 months 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
5 years, 10 months 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 …

Pakistan hands over Indian pilot captured amid Kashmir tensions
5 years, 10 months ago

Pakistan hands over Indian pilot captured amid Kashmir tensions

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pakistan has handed over a …

‘Good to be back’: IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman on Indian soil after 58 hours in Pak Army custody
5 years, 10 months ago

‘Good to be back’: IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman on Indian soil after 58 hours in Pak Army custody

Hindustan Times  

Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman returned to India on Friday night, two days after he was captured in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, potentially capping for now a week of heightened tension that threatened to snowball into a wider military conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman as he is released by Pakistan authorities at …

Abhinandan Varthaman returns to India via Wagah border; IAF happy to have him back, says Air Vice-Marshal RGK Kapoor
5 years, 10 months ago

Abhinandan Varthaman returns to India via Wagah border; IAF happy to have him back, says Air Vice-Marshal RGK Kapoor

Firstpost  

Wearing blue blazer and grey trousers, he crossed over into India from the Attari-Wagah border at 9.20 pm. Attari-Wagah: Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman returned to India from Pakistan on Friday, two days after he was taken into custody by Pakistan Army when his MiG 21 fell in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Announcing the release, Air Vice-Marshal RGK Kapoor …

Pilot Abhinandan made to record video statement by Pakistan before being handed over to India
5 years, 10 months ago

Pilot Abhinandan made to record video statement by Pakistan before being handed over to India

The Hindu  

The handing over of pilot Abhinandan Varthaman to India at Wagah was delayed on Friday as he was asked to record a statement on camera by Pakistani authorities before he was allowed to cross the border, according to sources. At 8.30 pm time, the Pakistan government released the pilot’s video message to the local media in which he said as …

Finally! IAF WC Abhinandan Varthaman Returns To India [Updated Report]
5 years, 10 months 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 …

Every Indian is proud of Abhinandan: PM Modi
5 years, 10 months ago

Every Indian is proud of Abhinandan: PM Modi

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman saying every Indian was proud of him and lashed out at political rivals for suspecting the armed forces which, he said, helped Pakistan. Every Indian is proud that the brave wing commander Abhinandan belongs to Tamil Nadu.” The events of the past two days, an apparent reference to IAF’s …

Abhinandan coming home, to be received by senior Air Force team at Wagah Border
5 years, 10 months ago

Abhinandan coming home, to be received by senior Air Force team at Wagah Border

Op India  

After yielding to severe international pressure, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday had announced that they will release Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman. However, Pakistan has refused to send Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman by air, reported Hindustan Times. According to the reports, India had conveyed to Pakistan authorities that it wants Wing Commander Varthaman to be sent back …

Wg. Cmdr. Abhinandan Varthaman's parents get standing ovation onboard flight to Delhi
5 years, 10 months ago

Wg. Cmdr. Abhinandan Varthaman's parents get standing ovation onboard flight to Delhi

The Hindu  

Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman's parents got a standing ovation on board flight to Delhi. Air Marshal S. Varthaman and Shobha Varthaman recieving a round of applause from the fellow passengers who made way to allow the couple to alight from the aircraft. After his jet crashed on Wednesday, Wing Commander Abhinandan ejected safely, but was taken into custody …

Pilot Abhinandan’s return India’s diplomatic victory: Amit Shah
5 years, 10 months 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, …

Live updates | Wg Cmdr Abhinandan returns to India
5 years, 10 months ago

Live updates | Wg Cmdr Abhinandan returns to India

The Hindu  

Pakistan on Friday released Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who was captured on February 27 after the Pakistan Air Force violated the Indian airspace and downed his MiG 21 'Bison' aircraft in an engagement on the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. Major developments on February 28 as they happened: announcement of Wing Commander Abhinandan's release and a joint armed …

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman to be back home soon, BSF cancels retreat ceremony at Attari-Wagah border
5 years, 10 months ago

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman to be back home soon, BSF cancels retreat ceremony at Attari-Wagah border

Hindustan Times  

Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman is expected cross Attari-Wagah joint check-post at around 3-4 pm today, sources have told HT. Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman will be released by Pakistan as a “gesture of peace” through the Wagah-Attari joint check-post on Friday. India wanted to send a special flight to bring back captured Indian …

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman walks back with head held high | Highlights
5 years, 10 months ago

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman walks back with head held high | Highlights

India TV News  

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman returned to India on Friday evening via Wagah border to a hero's welcome after being held by Pakistan for over 48 hours. 09:20 pm: Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman walks back through Attari-Wagah border 09:06 pm: Pak propaganda video on Indian media The propaganda video recorded by Pakistan shows Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman criticising Indian media. Air …

ABHINANDAN, Varthaman: Kashmiri youth welcome IAF hero, back peace process
5 years, 10 months ago

ABHINANDAN, Varthaman: Kashmiri youth welcome IAF hero, back peace process

India Today  

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's return to India has brought a ray of hope for Kashmir's youth. In the Valley, the return of the IAF braveheart is being seen as a positive gesture of peace by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. But they mirrored the same sentiment and said return of the IAF wing commander is an important step in initiating …

#WelcomeBackAbhinandan: Indian sports stars cheer as air warrior returns home
5 years, 10 months ago

#WelcomeBackAbhinandan: Indian sports stars cheer as air warrior returns home

India Today  

Virender Sehwag, Saina Nehwal, Suresh Raina and Mohammad Kaif welcomed back Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman as he was on his way back form Pakistan after he was captured during their air battle a couple of days ago. We love you and are filled with pride because of you.#WeAreSupposedToTellYouThis pic.twitter.com/IfqBFNNa3T Virender Sehwag March 1, 2019 Saina Nehwal also welcomed back Abhinandan …

Abhinandan Varthaman carries a legacy of courage, grace, valour
5 years, 10 months 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 …

Editorial | Coming home: on the release of Wg. Cdr. Abhinandan
5 years, 10 months ago

Editorial | Coming home: on the release of Wg. Cdr. Abhinandan

The Hindu  

With Pakistan’s decision to release Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, tensions between India and Pakistan may finally wind down. There have been a number of incidents that took the subcontinent to the brink of a conflict that could have quite easily spiralled out of control — from the Pulwama attack to the Indian air strikes on Balakot, to attempted attacks by …

Opinion | Abhinandan Varthaman’s release a big win for India
5 years, 10 months ago

Opinion | Abhinandan Varthaman’s release a big win for India

Live Mint  

Although hostilities by Pakistan on the Indian border continue to present risks of an escalation in military conflict, its decision to return Indian pilot Abhinandan Varthaman will help in pulling the two countries back from the edge. For India, it will be a major diplomatic win, being able to create enough pressure to bring back their pilot unharmed from Pakistan’s …

Opinion | Abhinandan Varthaman’s release a big win for India
5 years, 10 months ago

Opinion | Abhinandan Varthaman’s release a big win for India

Live Mint  

Although hostilities by Pakistan on the Indian border continue to present risks of an escalation in military conflict, its decision to return Indian pilot Abhinandan Varthaman will help in pulling the two countries back from the edge. For India, it will be a major diplomatic win, being able to create enough pressure to bring back their pilot unharmed from Pakistan’s …

India-Pakistan tensions: Islamabad to release pilot Abhinandan today; IAF says move 'expected' under Geneva Conventions
5 years, 10 months ago

India-Pakistan tensions: Islamabad to release pilot Abhinandan today; IAF says move 'expected' under Geneva Conventions

Firstpost  

Pakistan’s announcement that captured Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan came amid escalating tension between Islamabad and New Delhi. As international pressure grew for India and Pakistan to show restraint, US president Donald Trump said earlier on Thursday that the US has some “reasonably attractive news” from the two countries. ‘Expected Abhinandan’s return’ The Indian Air Force Thursday said …

'Titanic win for India, biggest diplomatic victory': Jingoism floods Twitter after Pakistan decides to release IAF pilot Abhinandan
5 years, 10 months ago

'Titanic win for India, biggest diplomatic victory': Jingoism floods Twitter after Pakistan decides to release IAF pilot Abhinandan

Firstpost  

Since Tuesday, when India and Pakistan got into an air battle leading to the subsequent capturing of IAF wing commander Abhinandan in the Pakistani territory, rapid developments have served as fodder to netizens and news consumers. Twitter was gripped by a jingoistic fervour on Thursday after Pakistan announced it would release IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan as a gesture of goodwill. …

IT ministry asks Youtube to remove 11 videos of IAF wing commander Abhinandan Varthaman who is in Pakistan’s captivity
5 years, 10 months 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 …

Forces send out a stern message to Pakistan
5 years, 10 months ago

Forces send out a stern message to Pakistan

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s three services—the Army, the Navy and the Air Force—on Thursday sent out a stern message to Pakistan, saying it should not embark on any “misadventure”. Mahal, however, reiterated that India’s intention was to fight terrorism and “all their terror camps will be targeted by us”; besides, the Indian Army would not give up “until Pakistan keeps supporting …

IAF pilot Abhinandan to be released, announces Imran Khan; #WelcomeBackAbhinandan trends on Twitter
5 years, 10 months ago

IAF pilot Abhinandan to be released, announces Imran Khan; #WelcomeBackAbhinandan trends on Twitter

Firstpost  

An announcement by Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan regarding the release of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman brought relief to Indians. An announcement by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday evening regarding the release of Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who was captured by the neighbouring country’s army, brought relief to Indians. — Arvind Kejriwal February 28, …

IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Will Be Released Tomorrow: Pakistan PM
5 years, 10 months ago

IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Will Be Released Tomorrow: Pakistan PM

Live Law  

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, while addressing the joint session of Parliament on Thursday, has declared that IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman shall be released on Friday as a "peace gesture". But after an alarming footage of the officer being assaulted as a prisoner of war and then being handed a cup of tea by the captors shook the internet, …

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman to be released tomorrow, says Imran Khan; pilot was captured on Wednesday
5 years, 10 months 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 …

India-Pakistan tensions: IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan to be released tomorrow, says Imran Khan
5 years, 10 months ago

India-Pakistan tensions: IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan to be released tomorrow, says Imran Khan

Firstpost  

Earlier, Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that the country is willing to consider returning IAF pilot Abhinandan if it leads to “de-escalation.” Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has announced in the country’s parliament that Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan will be released on Friday. Earlier, Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said the country is willing to …

Pakistan to release IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman tomorrow as peace gesture
5 years, 10 months ago

Pakistan to release IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman tomorrow as peace gesture

Live Mint  

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said he will release captured Indian Air Force pilot—Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman—on Friday as a gesture of peace. Earlier on Thursday, an India official said it would not negotiate or talk with Pakistan over the fate of the captured IAF pilot. India’s statement comes as the US urged India and Pakistan to …

India won’t make any deal with Pakistan for return of IAF pilot Abhinandan
5 years, 10 months ago

India won’t make any deal with Pakistan for return of IAF pilot Abhinandan

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India will not make any deal with Pakistan for the return of its Indian Air Force pilot in Islamabad's custody, a person familiar with the developments said Thursday. The comment came after Pakistan’s foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi told reporters in Islamabad that Pakistan was “ready to hand over the Indian pilot if it leads to de-escalation". The …

India-Pakistan tensions: Narendra Modi, Nirmala Sitharaman maintain silence even as Imran Khan addresses his nation
5 years, 10 months ago

India-Pakistan tensions: Narendra Modi, Nirmala Sitharaman maintain silence even as Imran Khan addresses his nation

Firstpost  

While Imran Khan has responded in a public address after India and Pakistan’s air strikes on Wednesday, India is yet to hear from Prime Minister Narendra Modi There has been a stark contrast in the nature and frequency of media addresses on both sides of the border after the strike by Indian Air Force on a Jaish-e-Mohammed terror camp in …

India-Pak Tensions LIVE: IAF Debunks Pakistan Army's Lies, Say India's Military Structures Were Their Target
5 years, 10 months ago

India-Pak Tensions LIVE: IAF Debunks Pakistan Army's Lies, Say India's Military Structures Were Their Target

News 18  

India-Pak Tensions LIVE: Union Ministers Arun Jaitley and Ravi Shankar Prasad are holding a press meet to brief the media following a Cabinet Committee for Security meeting and a Cabinet meeting. Khan’s announcement comes hours after US President Donald Trump said in Vietnam that there would “reasonably good news” coming from India and Pakistan. As opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif took …

Abhinandan dares, India unites
5 years, 10 months ago

Abhinandan dares, India unites

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India and Pakistan simulated war-like hostilities on Wednesday, with both nations claiming to have downed the other’s fighter jets, New Delhi accusing Islamabad of targeting Indian military facilities and Pakistan taking an Indian Air Force pilot into its custody. Temperatures soared, with India summoning Pakistan’s deputy high commissioner to the external affairs ministry to protest what it said …

Pakistan Says It Will Return Indian Pilot Shot Down During Kashmir Airstrike
5 years, 10 months ago

Pakistan Says It Will Return Indian Pilot Shot Down During Kashmir Airstrike

NPR  

Pakistan Says It Will Return Indian Pilot Shot Down During Kashmir Airstrike Enlarge this image toggle caption Pakistan Armed Forces via AP Pakistan Armed Forces via AP Pakistan's prime minister says his country will return a captured Indian pilot on Friday as a "peace gesture," after his plane was shot down amid airstrikes by both sides this week that have …

IAF plane shot down, pilot taken captive by Pak. army
5 years, 10 months ago

IAF plane shot down, pilot taken captive by Pak. army

The Hindu  

February 27, 2019 10:31 pm | Updated November 28, 2021 09:17 am IST - NEW DELHI An Indian pilot was captured by Pakistan after a major aerial confrontation and chase between Pakistan Air Force planes, which dropped bombs in four locations of Jammu and Kashmir, and Indian Air Force jets that countered them over the Line of Control. In enemy …

Armed forces update PM Modi on latest security scenario
5 years, 10 months ago

Armed forces update PM Modi on latest security scenario

India TV News  

The chiefs of the armed forces Wednesday updated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the security situation after Pakistani aircraft violated Indian airspace and an Indian pilot was taken into custody by the neighbouring country, sources said. On Wednesday evening, the three chiefs met the prime minister at his official residence and updated him on the latest security scenario, the sources …

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