Abhinandan Varthaman

Cop Keeps Gunslinger Moustache Inspired By IAF Pilot Abhinandan Varthaman

Bhopal News | ANI | Saturday July 13, 2019

A Bhopal-based policeman has styled his moustache after taking inspiration from Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's classic gunslinger moustache.

Twitter Furious Over Pakistan Channel's World Cup Ad On Pilot Abhinandan

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 12, 2019

A cricket Wold Cup advertisement by a Pakistani channel featuring a spoof using IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman lookalike as a prop has not gone down well with the Twitterati back home, many of whom have termed the "mocking" act "cheap" and "shameful".

Balakot Air Strikes Introduced In Rajasthan School Textbooks

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday May 18, 2019

At a time when many Congress leaders across the country have questioned the authenticity of Balakot air strikes, the Congress government in Rajasthan has accommodated the story of Indian Air Force fighter jets attacking terrorist camps across the LoC in its school textbooks.

IAF Pilot Abhinandan Varthaman Poses For Selfies With Colleagues

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday May 5, 2019

IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who spent some days in Pakistani custody when his MiG-21 was shot down in a dogfight with PAF jets a day after the February 26 Balakot strike, appeared in high spirits posing with colleagues and other servicemen.

Election Body Gives Clean Chit To PM Modi In Sixth Poll Violation Case

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Sunday May 5, 2019

The Election Commission on Saturday gave Prime Minister Narendra Modi a clean chit for a speech delivered in Gujarat, where he claimed that his government had kept Pakistan on its toes to ensure the safe return of captured pilot Abhinandan Varthaman.

PM Raises Pak "Nuke Button" During Campaign, Asks "Is Ours For Diwali?"

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday April 21, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who on Sunday said it was New Delhi's threats of consequences that led to Pakistan releasing captured IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, in Gujarat's Patan, raised the pitch at his next rally in Rajasthan's Barmer.

"Qatal Ki Raat": PM Speaks Of US Claims After Pak Capture Of IAF Pilot

India News | Reported by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday April 22, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said he had warned Pakistan of "consequences" if it did not return Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, who was captured after an aerial dogfight with Pakistani F-16s that had violated Indian airspace and targeted military installations in February.

IAF Recommends Vir Chakra For Abhinandan Varthaman For Shooting Down F-16

India News | ANI | Sunday April 21, 2019

The India Air Force is recommending Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman for the wartime gallantry medal Vir Chakra for shooting down an F-16 in aerial conflict with Pakistan.

IAF Pilot Abhinandan Varthaman To Move Out Of Srinagar In New Posting

India News | ANI | Sunday April 21, 2019

Amid concerns over his security, the Air Force has posted out Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman from Srinagar to another important air base in the western sector along the Pakistan border.

Urmila Matondkar Slammed For Using Abhinandan Varthaman's Image At Rally

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday April 8, 2019

Actor-turned-politician Urmila Matondkar came under fire on Twitter for using Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman's photo during a roadside campaign despite the Election Commission's directive to political parties not to use the images of armed forces personnel in poll campaigns.

Amid Calls For Proof, Air Force Shows Radar Images Of Pak F-16 Encounter

India News | Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday April 8, 2019

Radar images of an air battle between Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Abhinandan Varthaman and a Pakistani jet during a February dogfight were shown by the air force today as "irrefutable proof" that a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet had been shot down by India.

IAF Pilot Abhinandan Varthaman Returns To His Squadron In Srinagar

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 27, 2019

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who was captured by Pakistan last month and returned to India two days later, has gone back to his squadron in Srinagar though he is on a four-week sick leave, official sources said Tuesday.

Don't Use Defence Forces For Propaganda, Poll Body To Political Parties

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 20, 2019

The Election Commission Tuesday asked political parties to "desist" during their Lok Sabha poll campaigns from indulging in any propaganda involving actions taken by defence forces.

IAF Pilot Abhinandan Varthaman's Debriefing Over, On Sick Leave: Report

India News | Edited By Swati Bhasin (with inputs from ANI) | Friday March 15, 2019

The debriefing of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who was captured by Pakistan last month and returned to India two days later, has been completed by the Indian Air Force and other agencies and he is going on sick leave for a few weeks now, news agency ANI reported, quoting sources in the Indian Air Force.

BJP Lawmaker Defends Photo With IAF Pilot After Poll Panel Notice

India News | Edited By Richa Taneja (With Inputs From Agencies) | Wednesday March 13, 2019

BJP legislator Om Prakash Sharma had posted two posters featuring him, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman on Facebook.