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TopicAbhinandan Varthaman

Topic: Abhinandan Varthaman

We hit target, we don’t count casualties: IAF chief on Pakistan strike

Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa says IAF not in business of counting casualties, refuses to comment on PM Modi's claim that Rafale would've changed outcome.

IAF hero Abhinandan Varthaman is now a pop culture icon

From naming babies after him to copying his gunslinger moustache, Indians have found various ways of honouring Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman.

Abhinandan Varthaman underwent mental harassment in Pak custody, says report

After spending nearly 60 hours in Pakistani custody, the IAF pilot was evaluated on his physical and psychological state for signs of torture.

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman begins ‘cooling down’ process after more than 50 hours in Pakistani captivity

After his release from Pakistan, wing commander Abhinandan Varthaman arrived in Delhi and was taken to an IAF medical facility.

Nirmala Sitharaman meets IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, speaks to him about his captivity in Pakistan

The defence minister met Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman at a medical facility of the Indian Air Force in New Delhi.

How IAF executed the strike against Jaish-e-Mohammed training camp in Balakot

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

World takes note of what India does, says PM Modi after Pakistan returns IAF pilot

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the meaning of Abhinandan has changed with the pilot's return, and added India has the power to change dictionary meanings.

We’ve paid for F-16, we’ll decide where to deploy them, says Pak info minister

Chaudhary Fawad Hussain doesn't deny Pakistan used F-16 jets against India, says ball is now in India’s court to decide the future course of action.

Not just Abhinandan’s story: Next time you cheer for soldiers, remember their families too

I have known Wing Commander Abhinandan’s parents for a long time. What they have gone through is the story of every soldier’s family.

Imran Khan was in Lahore to ensure ‘smooth’ handing over of IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman

Official sources said PM Imran Khan arrived in Lahore a few hours before pilot Varthaman and left for Islamabad after he crossed into India.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

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.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.