ABHINANDAN VARTHAMAN
Civil Aviation Minister welcomes Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman to civil aviation
Group Captain Abhinandan (Retd) has transitioned to civil aviation after his IAF career. He is credited with downing a Pakistani F-16 during the Balakot operations. The fighter pilot will now serve as a commercial pilot with a private airline. His bravery in 2019 earned him the Vir Chakra gallantry medal. This move marks a new chapter connecting people across India.
Abhinandan Varthaman quits IAF: How FLY91 hired the fighter pilot who shot down Pakistan's F-16 with an older-gen fighter jet
Abhinandan varthaman retired: Former IAF Group Captain and Vir Chakra awardee Abhinandan Varthaman has joined Goa-based regional airline FLY91 as a commercial pilot after leaving the Indian Air Force and obtaining the required NOC from the Defence Ministry. As per reports, he has obtained a NOC from the defence ministry for transition from fighter pilot to a commercial pilot.
Wasim Akram says he helped Irfan Pathan become a better bowler, says he now tweets against Pakistan
Wasim Akram recalled helping Irfan Pathan with bowling tips during India’s 2004 Australia tour. Akram praised Pathan’s early progress but noted that the former India all-rounder now regularly posts about Pakistan on social media. Pathan had a strong record against Pakistan, including a first-over Test hat-trick in Karachi in 2006.
IAF tests indigenous Khagantak-243 glide bomb; all about India's new stand-off strike weapon
The Indian Air Force successfully conducted a drop trial of the Khagantak-243 glide bomb. This long-range weapon was indigenously designed and developed by JSR Dynamics and BEL. The trials met all objectives, demonstrating enhanced capabilities for the force. The Khagantak-243 is a 300-kg-class precision-guided munition with a range exceeding 140 km. This development reflects progress in India's defense innovation and self-reliance initiatives.
Former IAF Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman joins Fly91 as pilot
Abhinandan Varthaman, a former IAF Group Captain known for his valor, has taken to the skies as a pilot at Fly91 since August. Awarded the Vir Chakra in 2021, Varthaman rose to fame after successfully downing an enemy aircraft during a 2019 encounter with Pakistan, following which he endured three days of captivity. His new role promises exciting challenges ahead.
President confers Vir Chakra on Abhinandan Varthaman
The fighter pilot of the Indian Air Force has been decorated with India's third-highest wartime gallantry medal for displaying an "exceptional sense of duty" during the dogfight, the award citation said.
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Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman to be awarded Vir Chakra for shooting down Pakistani F16
On February 27, 2019, then Wing Commander, Varthaman shot down a Pakistan F-16 fighter aircraft during low altitude combat; he eventually had to eject in enemy territory after his own craft was shot.
Any aggression in future will be met with a robust response: IAF Chief
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on the occasion of the Balakot airstrikes anniversary said any aggression in future would be met with a robust response.
'Bigg Boss', 'Kabir Singh', Abhinandan & Sara Ali Khan: All things Indian that were most searched in Pakistan in 2019
Singer Adnan Sami also featured on Google's 'Year in Search' in Pakistan.
Abhinandan Varthaman leads MiG-21 Bison formation at Air Force Day flypast
The loudest cheer came for Varthaman when it was announced that he was leading the Bison formation.
Wing Commander Abhinandan shows off new look; Twitterati misses iconic gun-slinger moustache
The IAF pilot's fans were happy to see 'the tiger back in action'.
Abhinandan Varthaman flies MiG 21 jet with IAF Chief in Pathankot
The 30-minute sortie came nearly six months after Varthaman sustained injuries while ejecting from a MiG 21 Bison during an aerial combat between India and Pakistan on February 27.
IAF's Abhinandan Varthaman gets Vir Chakra
The defence ministry announced the military awards on the eve of Independence Day celebrations.
EC notice to BJP MLA for putting posters featuring IAF officer Abhinandan Varthaman
The Election Commission (EC) has asked him to take down the post and give a reply by Thursday.
India aware of identity of Pakistani F16 pilot: Nirmala Sitharaman
"The truth is that the F16 pilot was beaten by locals, probably by mistake, assuming that he is an Indian pilot."
'You hunted the hunter': IAF praises Wing Commander Abhinandan
What Abhinandan Varthaman did is not everyone's cup of tea. He hunted the hunter.
TN CM seeks Param Vir Chakra for Abhinandan
In a letter to Modi, Palaniswami said the IAF pilot, a native of Tamil Nadu, displayed amazing poise and confidence in the face of adverse condition and it would be appropriate he be awarded the highest military honour.
Tamil Nadu CM seeks Param Vir Chakra for Abhinandan
In a letter to Modi, Palaniswami said the IAF pilot, a native of Tamil Nadu, displayed amazing poise and confidence in the face of adverse condition and it would be appropriate he be awarded the highest military honour.
Bajrang Punia dedicates gold to Abhinandan Varthaman
Punia , a World Championship silver medallist, overpowered Jordan Oliver of USA 12-3 in the men’s 65kg freestyle final to begin the season on a resounding note in the Bulgarian city.
Abhinandan Varthaman undergoes debriefings by security agencies
"The efforts have been to ensure that Abhinandan returns to the cockpit soon," a military official said.
Abhinandan Varthaman to get Bhagwan Mahavir Ahimsa Puraskar
The award, instituted this year, carries a cash prize of Rs 2.51 lakh, a memento and a citation and will be presented to Varthaman on April 17.
Nation is proud of your exemplary courage: PM on Abhinandan
Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman returned home from Pakistan on Friday to a hero's welcome.
Happy to have Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman back from Pak: IAF
Reading out a brief statement, Air Vice Marshal R G K Kapoor, assistant chief of Air Staff, told a posse of reporters that the pilot will be taken for a detailed medical examination..
Rahul Gandhi challenges PM Modi to hold a press conference
Since he became the PM in 2014, Modi has not held a press conference in all this time, Gandhi said, addressing a public rally here.
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman to be released tomorrow; here's what transpired between India- Pakistan in the last 24 hours
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was captured yesterday after an aerial combat between Indian and Pakistani fighter planes.
IT Ministry asks YouTube to remove video links of IAF pilot
The ministry had asked YouTube to remove the clips following directive from the Home Ministry, a government source said, adding that the said links have now been removed.
Amul salutes IAF for their bravery with doodle
The company's adorable doodle paying tribute to the Indian Air Force will win your heart.
Hope he returns home safe: Father of IAF pilot held by Pakistan
Air Marshal (retd) S Varthaman said in a statement his son talked like a "true soldier" despite being in captivity.
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