Tag: Abhinandan Varthaman
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Balakot airstrike hero Abhinandan Varthaman awarded Vir Chakra
Varthaman was captured by the Pakistani Army on February 27, 2019 after his MiG-21 Bison jet was shot down in a dogfight with the Pakistani jets. Before his jet was hit, he downed a Pakistani F-16 fighter.
November 22, 2021 -
Pakistan considers treason case against its leader for statement on Abhinandan Varthaman
PML-N leader Sardar Ayaz Sadiq had said that "legs were shaking and forehead perspiring" at a meeting of Pakistan's top leaders wherein Foreign Minister pleaded to release Wing Commander Abhinandan.
November 2, 2020 -
IAF pilot Wg Cdr Abhinandan Varthaman’s mannequin displayed at Pakistan Air Force war museum
Abhinandan Varthaman was awarded the Vir Chakra gallantry medal, one of India’s top military honours, on Independence Day.
November 10, 2019 -
Had goosebumps seeing Abhinandan Varthaman lead the parade today: Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin, the former Indian captain and one of the all-time greats of the game, was conferred with the Group Captain rank in September 2010.
October 8, 2019 -
Abhinandan, Balakot heroes enthrall audience with flypast on Air Force Day; PM, President wish air warriors
The 87th Air Force Day was also marked by aerial displays of newly inducted Apache attack choppers and the heavy-lift twin-rotor transport Chinook helicopter besides other aircraft.
October 8, 2019 -
Wg Cdr Abhinandan Varthaman, who downed Pak F-16, flies MiG-21 with IAF chief
The Indian Air Force Chief is also a MiG-21 pilot and had flown the planes during the 1999 Kargil war while commanding the 17 Squadron, during the war.
September 2, 2019 -
IAF pilot Wg Cdr Abhinandan Varthaman to be awarded Vir Chakra on Independence Day
Varthaman became the first IAF pilot to shoot down an F-16 fighter jet during an aerial combat with the Pakistani Air Force.
August 14, 2019 -
Pakistan Army ‘warns India against any misadventure’
Ghafoor also dismissed a statement by the Indian Chinar Corps commander - in which he accused Pakistan of being "involved in disrupting the peace in Kashmir Valley" - as "usual blatant lies".
August 9, 2019 -
Sania Mirza slams ‘cringeworthy’ ads ahead of India-Pakistan World Cup clash
India's Star TV has been running an advertisement where an Indian supporter describes himself as Pakistan's "abbu" (father), referring to India's domination over their rivals in the showpiece event.
June 13, 2019 -
Srinagar IAF squadron gets ‘Falcon Slayers’ shoulder patch to mark Abhinandan’s F-16 kill
The ‘Flacon Slayer’ patch also depicts an F-16 under crosshairs in the background.
May 15, 2019 -
Armed forces should not be politicised
The armed forces belong to the nation and swear allegiance to the Constitution. They are responsible to the nation, not a political party, individual or political leader.
April 9, 2019 -
IAF rubbishes US media report, says Wg Cdr Varthaman shot down Pak F-16
Intercepted radio communication and electronic signatures gathered by IAF indicate downed PAF aircraft was an F-16.
April 5, 2019 -
IAF pilot Wg Cdr Abhinandan Varthaman returns to his squadron in Srinagar
Varthaman became the first IAF pilot to shoot down an F-16 fighter jet during an aerial combat with the Pakistani Air Force.
March 27, 2019 -
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman’s face ‘found’ on watermelon
For Singh, paying tribute to Abhinandan was more important to him than winning the competition.
March 13, 2019 -
‘Naya Pakistan’ with ‘nayi soch’ should display ‘naya action’ against terror groups: India
The MEA spokesperson further said that India has asked the US to also examine whether the use of F-16 against India is in accordance with the terms and conditions of sale.
March 9, 2019 -
Stop misuse of armed forces’ heroics for political gains: Ex-Navy chief to EC
In his two-page letter, former Navy chief Admiral L Ramdas said the armed forces have always prided themselves on belonging to a structure, an ethos and an environment which have been both apolitical and secular.
March 9, 2019 -
TN CM urges PM Modi to confer Param Vir Chakra to Wg Cdr Abhinandan Varthaman
Param Vir Chakra 'is awarded for most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea, or in the air.'
March 8, 2019