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Pakistan clarifies it has only one IAF pilot in custody

Pakistani military spokesperson Major General Asif Ghafoor had earlier said two IAF pilots were in his military's custody, of which one was sent to a hospital.

Why IAF picked MiG-21s to take on Pakistani F-16s on Wednesday

According to the IAF, patrolling aircraft are rotated based on various factors, and at the time when the Pakistani F-16s attacked, it was the MiG-21's turn.

Top security officials brief PM Modi about the latest security situation

The PM was briefed about the latest security situation following violation of Indian airspace by Pakistani fighter jets in Jammu and Kashmir.

Claim vs fact — what’s true and what’s not in the India-Pakistan information war

After Pakistan’s retaliatory strikes, several unconfirmed stories are doing the rounds on social media. ThePrint tries to verify these claims.

9 Indian airports ordered shut earlier will now resume operations, says DGCA

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation had issued a notice to airmen saying that flight operations in 9 airports in north India will remain shut for three months.

Top security & intelligence officials go into a huddle at PMO

The meeting was called to discuss the current security situation, say sources.

IAF fighter pilot missing in action after fighting with Pakistani jets, says India

Pakistan used its air force to target India’s military installations but IAF foiled the attack successfully, says MEA.

Pakistan claims it has taken 2 IAF pilots prisoner after shooting down Indian jets

Pakistani military spokesperson Major General Asif Ghafoor claimed that two IAF pilots were taken into custody, of which one was shifted to a hospital.

Pakistan ‘downs’ two Indian jets in worst escalation since 1971 war

Pakistan military spokesman Asif Ghafoor said one IAF jet fell inside PoK and the other fell inside Jammu & Kashmir.

Pakistan suspends flights in major airports in Punjab & Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

Geo News reported that all local and international flights from Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Sialkot and Islamabad airports were suspended till further orders.

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India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

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