Air forces of India and Pakistan engaged in aerial combat in which India confirmed the loss of a MiG 21 Bison aircraft, and said one Indian Air Force pilot is in Pakistan’s custody; India also shot down a Pakistani F-16 jet; In a separate incident, an Indian Mi 17 chopper crashed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam where six Indian air force personnel and a civilian were killed; India issued a strong demarche to Pakistan demanding the immediate and safe return of its pilot; Leaders of 21 opposition parties adopted a resolution where they said there has been a blatant politicisaton of the sacrifices of the armed forces, the government called the statement irresponsible; and more in our news wrap of the day
