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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.

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.

Indian Navy & IAF chiefs get Z-plus security cover amid India-Pakistan tensions

Others assigned a Z-plus security detail include the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, Supreme Court and high court judges, and governors.

China welcomes Pakistan’s decision to release IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman

Beijing has also called for more dialogue between India and Pakistan to strengthen their cooperation on counter-terrorism and uphold regional stability.

BSF cancels daily retreat ceremony at Attari-Wagah border for Abhinandan’s release

The ceremony has been called off due to administrative requirements, said a senior official of the Border Security Force.

Flying MiG-21 is a tradition for the Varthamans. Dad flew it, son Abhinandan flies it

Wing Commander Abhinandan is the son of former IAF pilot Simhakutty Varthaman who also flew the MiG-21s.

IAF pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan to cross over via Wagah-Attari border around 3 pm

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman has already been handed over to the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, a top official told ThePrint.

India produces proof, rubbishes Pakistan claim that F-16s weren’t used across LoC

Addressing a joint press conference of the 3 armed forces, IAF officials showed parts of an 'AIM-120' missile that was fired by a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet.

In high state of alert to respond to Pakistan – Indian Army, Navy, Air Force assure nation

Indian military presents proof that Pakistan used AMRAAM missiles mounted on its F-16 fighter jets to target military installations.

Wing Commander Abhinandan shot down Pakistani F-16 seconds before his plane was hit

Indian Air Force sources say Abhinandan Varthaman was able to lock-in on and hit the modern fighter jet with his vintage MiG-21 Bison before going down.

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Profit margins in lottery industry are tiny. Here’s how Future Gaming paid for its electoral bonds

Neither state govts nor companies earn large profits from lotteries. However, a look at the system shows there’s ample evidence of murky dealings and financial irregularities. 

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.