Abhinandan’s capture mocked by Pakistani advertisement ahead of World Cup clash against India
Jun 11, 2019, at 04:45 pm
New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS): Indian social media users criticisied an advertisement aired by a Pakistani channel which has mimicked the video released on Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman by Pakistani military after he was captured a day after the Balakot airstrike earlier this year.
Pakistan F-16 was shot down by valiant pilot Wg Cdr Abhinandan: MEA
Mar 09, 2019, at 09:53 pm
New Delhi, Mar 9 (UNI): India on Saturday sought to mount further pressure on Pakistan by stating that it was Indian Air Force pilot Wg Cdr Abhinandan who shot down F-16 aircraft and also categorically confirmed that New Delhi has asked Washington to 'examine' how abuse of F-16 was in violation of conditions of sale.
Mar 09, 2019, at 04:50 pm
New Delhi, Mar 9 (IBNS): Amid deteriorating relationship since the Feb 14 Pulwama attack in Jammu and Kashmir and a counter surgical strike from the Indian side, the External Affairs Ministry of India on Saturday said that if Pakistan claims to be a ‘Naya Pakistan’ with a new line of thought, it should walk the talk by taking real action against terror groups.
Wing Commander Abhinandan withheld info despite physical, mental torture, says army officer
Mar 07, 2019, at 12:47 pm
New Delhi, Mar 7 (IBNS): Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman held back crucial information from Pakistani interrogators during the first 24 hours of his capture despite being subjected to physical and psychological torture, a Hindustan Times report quoting a senior officer said.
Nirmala Sitharaman visits hospital, meets Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan
Mar 02, 2019, at 06:09 pm
New Delhi, Mar 2 (IBNS): Defence Minister Nirmnala Sitharaman on Saturday visited the hospital in which Indian Air Force Pilot Abhinandan, who was released by Pakistan from its captivity, is undergoing treatment and met him.
BSP supremo Mayawati welcomes Abhinandan to India
Mar 02, 2019, at 04:13 pm
Lucknow, Mar 2 (IBNS): BSP supremo Mayawati on Saturday welcomed Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan, who was captured by Pakistan, to India as he returned to his country on Friday.
Meaning of 'Abhinandan' will change: PM Modi after Wing Commander's return
Mar 02, 2019, at 01:14 pm
New Delhi, Mar 2 (IBNS): Praising Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who was captured by Pakistan by shooting him down in the middle of a dogfight, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the meaning of his name will alter.
Abhinandan returns home: Country praises IAF Wing Commander
Mar 02, 2019, at 10:10 am
New Delhi, Mar 2 (IBNS): The country is praising Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, who was captured by Pakistan on Wednesday, as he returned to India on Friday night through the Wagah border, giving the nation a chance to praise the Wing Commander.
India is proud of Abhinandan: Narendra Modi says in Tamil Nadu
Mar 01, 2019, at 06:36 pm
Kanyakumari, Mar 1 (IBNS): Visiting Kanyakumari, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday appreciated Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan, who belongs to Tamil Nadu, and said the entire nation is proud of him.
Pakistan: Islamabad court rejects plea to stop Indian pilot's release
Mar 01, 2019, at 05:38 pm
Islamabad, Mar 1 (IBNS): The Islamabad High Court on Friday dismissed a plea against the release of the Indian Air Force pilot captured by Pakistan.
"We want to see him back" - Air Force team likely to receive pilot Abhinandan
Mar 01, 2019, at 11:33 am
New Delhi, Mar 1 (UNI) ".....We want to see him back," Indian Air Force have said welcoming the announcement of the release of the captured pilot Wg Cdr Abhinandan from Pakistan custody.
Pakistan to release Indian Air Force Pilot Abhinandan today
Mar 01, 2019, at 09:00 am
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS): Pakistan will release captured Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan on Friday, announced country's Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday.
Pak to release pilot Abhinandan tomorrow as 'peace gesture': Imran Khan
Feb 28, 2019, at 07:01 pm
Islamabad, Feb 28 (IBNS): After India refused to negotiate with Pakistan on the issue of safe return of Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said his country will release the captive on Friday as a "peace gesture".
Indian Air Force pilot to be released tomorrow: Imran Khan
Feb 28, 2019, at 04:58 pm
Islamabad, Feb 28 (IBNS): In a major development, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday announced that captured Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan will be released on Friday.
Pilot Abhinandan's immediate safe return non negotiable, govt source
Feb 28, 2019, at 04:18 pm
New Delhi, Feb 28 (UNI) The government on Thursday asserted that there will be no negotiation with Pakistan on the issue of 'safe return' of Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan and New Delhi is also not impressed with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's fresh offer to talks.
Pakistan trying to destabilise us, says PM Modi in BJP programme
Feb 28, 2019, at 01:35 pm
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday targeted Pakistan and said the countrymen are standing like a 'rock' to counter their evil designs.
Opposition attacks PM Modi for attending political programme amid Indo-Pak tension
Feb 28, 2019, at 12:30 pm
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IBNS): The Opposition has launched an attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for continuing with his party's political programmes at a time Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan has been captured in Pakistan amid an ongoing bilateral tension.
Author Fatima Bhutto seeks release of IAF pilot captured by Pakistan
Feb 28, 2019, at 09:44 am
Washington, Feb 28 (IBNS): Author Fatima Bhutto, the granddaughter of former Pakistan Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, has asked the government of her nation to release the captured Indian Air Force pilot.
Feb 27, 2019, at 07:25 pm
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IBNS): India's Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday summoned Pakistan Deputy High Commissioner Syed Haider Shah and lodged a strong protest at the 'unprovoked act of aggression by Pakistan against India'.
Feb 27, 2019, at 06:20 pm
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IBNS): Amid heightened tension between India and Pakistan, opposition leaders of 21 parties, who met in New Delhi, on Wednesday criticised the "leaders of the ruling party" for politicization of the "sacrifices of the armed forces".
India government summons Pakistan Deputy High Commissioner Syed Haider Shah
Feb 27, 2019, at 06:02 pm
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IBNS): India's Ministry of External Affairs on Friday summoned Pakistan Deputy High Commissioner Syed Haider Shah amid heightened tensions between the two nations, media reports said.
IAF pilot is missing in action with Pakistan, confirms India while Imran offers to talk
Feb 27, 2019, at 05:54 pm
Islamabad/ New Delhi, Feb 27 (IBNS): Amid heightened tension, the Indian government on Wednesday said that an Indian Air Force pilot, who engaged Pakistani jets that violated Indian airspace, is currently missing in action.