Abhinandan’s capture mocked by Pakistani advertisement ahead of World Cup clash against India
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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".
Pilot Abhinandan's immediate safe return non negotiable, govt source
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
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.