Tag: Abhinandan Varthaman
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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 -
US ‘following up closely’ after India gives proof of Pak misusing F-16s against it
The IAF on February 28 displayed a piece of an AMRAAM missile which landed in an Indian military compound when Pakistan launched an attack along the LoC.
March 6, 2019 -
How Narendra Modi should read Imran Khan
There could have been several reasons behind Mr. Imran Khan’s ‘magnanimous gesture’ as he put it, the main being the intense pressure being put on Pakistan by the international community led by America and Saudi Arabia.
March 6, 2019 -
All options open if there’s another terror attack; IAF strike an act on cross-border terrorism: Govt sources
The government sources also downplayed reports of JeM chief Masood Azhar being unwell, saying that 'India takes such reports with a pinch of salt'.
March 5, 2019 -
Air chief confirms hitting targets at Balakot, says IAF doesn’t count number of dead
Speaking on MiG-21 Bison, Dhanoa said the aircraft is a capable one and that it has been upgraded, has better radar, air-to-air missiles and advanced weapons system.
March 4, 2019 -
IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman wants to return to cockpit at the earliest
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman underwent debriefings by security agencies on Sunday even as his medical check up continued at a military hospital in Delhi
March 4, 2019