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Analiza Pathak June 25, 2025 12:03 PM IST
The army officer came into the news in February 2019, when it was reported that he captured Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan. Later, he gave multiple interviews where he shared his version of what happened during the incident.
Nivedita Dash May 1, 2025 10:47 AM IST
Indian Air Force's Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman shot down a Pakistani F-16 jet with a MiG-21 Bison fighter plane after the Balakot airstrike.
India.com News Desk November 22, 2021 11:17 AM IST
Abhinandan shot down a Pakistani F-16 fighter aircraft during aerial combat on February 27 a day after the Balakot airstrike. In the process, he flew over Pakistan occupied Kashmir and his MiG-21 was hit and he had to eject over the territory controlled by the enemy.
India.com News Desk February 27, 2021 10:13 PM IST
On February 26, 2019, Indian Air Force fighter jets crossed the Line of Control and destroyed terror launch pads in Balakot.
India.com News Desk October 29, 2020 11:06 AM IST
Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leader Ayaz Sadiq said Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi was scared India was about to attack Pakistan if they did not release Wing Commander Varthaman "that night by 9 pm."
India.com News Desk December 15, 2019 8:33 AM IST
'No matter where you are, be it PoK or Pakistan, we will get you', this was the message of the Balakot airstrike, said former Air Chief BS Dhanoa, revealing details of the airstrike.
India.com Buzz Desk December 11, 2019 7:29 PM IST
Interestingly, Ranu Mondal featured on the list at the 7th spot as she became an overnight internet sensation after her video of singing legendary Lata Mangeshkar's song 'Lag Ja Gale' went viral on social media.
India.com Buzz Desk December 4, 2019 12:15 PM IST
Claiming a landslide victory in the Indian general elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi became 2019's 'Most Searched Personality', a title which he also held in 2018.
India.com News Desk November 10, 2019 4:09 PM IST
The entire incident took place in February. And this is November now. But Pakistan can't just get over Abhinandan. After mocking him in an advertisement made during the World Cup, now they have tried to stoop lower.
India.com Sports Desk October 8, 2019 11:10 PM IST
Every year, the Air Force Day is celebrated at Hindon base in presence of IAF chief and senior officials of the three armed forces.
India.com News Desk October 8, 2019 11:00 AM IST
The MiG-21 Bison is highly upgraded version of the Soviet-era fighter jet.
India.com News Desk October 6, 2019 11:01 AM IST
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's 51 Squadron, squadron Leader Minty Agarwal's 601 Signal unit and number 9 squadron will receive a unit citation.
India.com News Desk September 2, 2019 1:57 PM IST
Abhinandan was captured by the Pakistan Army on February 27, after he engaged in an aerial dogfight with Pakistan Air Force aircraft, who were violating the Indian air space.
India.com News Desk August 20, 2019 11:15 PM IST
Khan, a Subedar of the Pakistan Army's Special Service Group, was killed by the Indian Army in the Nakial sector of the LoC on August 17.
India.com News Desk August 14, 2019 11:03 AM IST
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman will be conferred with the Vir Chakra on August 15.
India.com News Desk August 9, 2019 12:55 PM IST
According to reports, the Bengaluru-based Institute of Aerospace Medicine, the final certifying authority on the fitness of a pilot, has declared Wing Commander Varthaman fit to fly
India.com News Desk August 8, 2019 9:38 AM IST
Sources suggest that Varthaman may be awarded the Vir Charka for his feat. The five Mirage 2000 fighter pilots, who dropped bombs on Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) camps in Balakot are set to receive the Vayu Sena Medal for their gallantry.
India.com News Desk July 31, 2019 7:20 PM IST
The teaser, which was released earlier this month gave insights on the single-player game and showed several fighter jets in aerial combat, targetting different on-land structures.
India.com News Desk May 15, 2019 8:00 PM IST
Unit also calls itself AMRAAM dodgers as MiG-21 evaded 4-5 AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles fired by Pakistani F-16.
PTI April 21, 2019 8:10 PM IST
At a poll rally at Patan in Gujarat, he asserted his government's commitment towards national security and said whether the prime minister's chair remains or not, he has decided that either he will be alive or the terrorists.
India.com News Desk April 21, 2019 2:23 PM IST
Abhinandan Varthaman, who was captured by Pak forces on Feb 27 was released on the night of March 1.
India.com News Desk April 20, 2019 8:04 PM IST
The India Air Force is set to move Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's name for wartime gallantry award- the Vir Chakra.
India.com News Desk April 20, 2019 4:02 PM IST
IAF wing commander Abhinandan Varthaman is likely to return to the cockpit as a fighter pilot soon.
India.com News Desk April 5, 2019 7:37 PM IST
12 days after Pulwama attack, India had launched a counter-terror operation against JeM training camp in Balakot. The next day, PAF retaliated and downed a MiG-21 in an aerial combat and captured its pilot Wing Commander Varthaman, who was handed over to India on March 1.
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