Abhinandan Varthaman
Abhinandan Varthaman is an Indian Air Force pilot who became a national hero after his plane was shot down during an aerial engagement with Pakistan in February 2019. His capture and subsequent release garnered widespread media attention and became emblematic of the tense relations between India and Pakistan, further intensifying the narrative surrounding this longstanding rivalry.
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Abhinandan Varthaman was an IAF pilot captured by Pakistan in 2019 and later released.
Pakistan Major who 'nabbed' Abhinandan killed | India News
India· 2025-06-26
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was captured by Major Moiz during a conflict between India and Pakistan.
Killed by TTP: Pakistan major who captured Abhinandan dies; Asim Munir attends funeralIndia· 2025-06-25
Abhinandan is an Indian pilot who was captured by the Pakistani military during a conflict.
بھارتی پائلٹ ابھینندن کو گرفتار کرنیوالے میجر معیز شہید
Pakistan· 2025-06-24
Bilawal quipped about Indian Air Force fighter pilot Abhinandan Varthaman captured in 2019.
India wants to ‘sabotage President Trump’s peace efforts’: Bilawal - PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-11
Abhinandan Varthaman was involved in an incident where his MIG-21 was shot down, leading to his capture by Pakistani forces.
Neutrality or complicity? - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-05-10Wing commander Abhinandan was checked for microchips on his return from Wagah after being captured.
Why Modi keeps pushing India to the brink of war with Pakistan - PrismPakistan· 2025-05-09
Indian pilot Abhinandan Varthaman was captured during the tensions between India and Pakistan.
ভারতের হামলার পর কী জবাব দেবে পাকিস্তান, সামনে চারটি বড় প্রশ্ন
Bangladesh· 2025-05-09
He was an Indian pilot captured during a military escalation between India and Pakistan.
بعد إغلاق الحدود وتعليق اتفاقية تقاسم المياه.. هل يمكن للهند وباكستان تجنب الانزلاق إلى الحرب.. التاريخ يحسم النتيجة لصالح السلام.. خبراء لـBBC: الرد الباكستانى قادم لا محالة لكن مظاهر ضبط النفس موجودة
Egypt· 2025-05-09Abhinandan Varthaman is an Indian pilot who was shot down over Pakistan during an aerial conflict in 2019.
Jutarnji list - Javnost nije imala pojma što se preksinoć zaista događalo na nebu iznad Kašmira: 'Najveći i najduži u novoj povijesti!'
Croatia· 2025-05-09Abhinandan Varthaman was captured by Pakistan during the 2019 conflict and later returned as a goodwill gesture.
Hindistan Pakistan savaşı neden çıktı? Keşmir sorunu nedir? Hindistan Pakistan'ı neden vurdu?
Turkey· 2025-05-09
Abhinandan Varthaman is an Indian pilot who was shot down over Pakistan during an aerial conflict in 2019.
Jutarnji list - Javnost nije imala pojma što se preksinoć zaista događalo na nebu iznad Kašmira: 'Najveći i najduži u novoj povijesti!'Croatia· 2025-05-08Abhinandan Varthaman is an Indian pilot who was shot down during an aerial conflict and became a national hero.
Jutarnji list - Javnost nije imala pojma što se preksinoć zaista događalo na nebu iznad Kašmira: 'Najveći i najduži u novoj povijesti!'Croatia· 2025-05-08Abhinandan Varthaman is an Indian pilot who was shot down during an aerial conflict and became a national hero.
Jutarnji list - Javnost nije imala pojma što se preksinoć zaista događalo na nebu iznad Kašmira: 'Najveći i najduži u novoj povijesti!'Croatia· 2025-05-08Abhinandan Varthaman was shot down and captured during an Indian bombing raid into Pakistani territory.
Why India and Pakistan are fighting over Kashmir
Australia· 2025-05-07
Abhinandan Varthaman is an Indian Air Force officer who was captured during the 2019 conflict and is referenced in the context of current tensions.
Paquistão retalia a Índia, e crise detonada por atentado na Caxemira se agrava
Liechtenstein· 2025-05-07
Abhinandan was captured during the conflict, which turned public mood to jubilation in Pakistan.
After the stand-off - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-05-06
Abhinandan was captured during the Pulwama incident, which is referenced as a significant event in the article.
After the stand-off - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-05-06Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was captured by Pakistani forces after his jet was shot down during the conflict.
India and Pakistan face conflict again
United Kingdom· 2025-05-03
Abhinandan Varthaman is an Indian Air Force pilot whose capture sparked a wave of memes.
India, Pakistan and the meme-ification of war - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-01
Abhinandan Varthaman is an Indian pilot who was returned by Pakistan after a major escalation of tensions in 2019.
Pakistan army chief’s Kashmir remarks cause anger in IndiaUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-30
Colonel Taimur waved a placard of Abhinandan Varthaman during the protest.
Met Police are investigating Pak diplomat's throat-slitting gesture directed at Indian-origin protesters in LondonIndia· 2025-04-27
Afridi mentioned Abhinandan Varthaman, who was returned by the Pakistan army after being captured.
'Nalayak ho nikamme ho': Former Pakistan cricketer blames Indian Army for Pahalgam terror attack | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-04-27
Abhinandan Varthaman was captured by the Pakistan Air Force during a conflict and later returned to India as a gesture of goodwill.
2019ء میں پاک فوج کا حملہ بھارتی فوجی قیادت کیلئے انتباہPakistan· 2025-04-27
Wing Commander Abhinandan was captured during the operation and later returned to India.
فیصل واوڈا نے بھارت کو 2019 کا آپریشن سوئفٹ ریٹارٹ یاد دلا دیاPakistan· 2025-04-26
Abhinandan Varthaman was mentioned in a light-hearted reference regarding his capture and praise for the Pakistan Army.
Senate passes resolution against India’s bid to link Pakistan to Pahalgam attack - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-25
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was shot down and captured by Pakistan during military tensions.
LESSONS FROM THE BRINK - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-02-27
Wing Commander Abhinandan was captured by the Pakistan Air Force after an Indian aircraft was shot down.
پاک فضائیہ نے ایک بھارتی طیارہ مارگرایا، وِنگ کمانڈر ابھی نندن کو قیدی بنایاPakistan· 2025-02-26
Abhinandan is an Indian Air Force pilot whose capture and release became a point of tension between India and Pakistan.
When cricket defies logic: Pakistan vs India, or the stories we tell ourselves - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-21
