Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman crossed the Wagah-Attari border post into India from Pakistan on Friday evening, returning home after his capture by Pakistani authorities on Wednesday. Before the IAF pilot ejected from his aging MiG-21 hit in the aerial dogfight over the skies of Jammu, he had shot down a
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“Assam must become self-reliant in fish production. The fishery sector has immense potential and we must vigorously engage in it to derive maximum benefit. Assam is blessed with abundant water resources and we have the capacity to become the biggest producer and exporter of fish in the country. But for
This is the new look of Team India. Same colours for the Blue Brigade. But with a difference in the design. It’s simple. More blue. Fewer shades of saffron. And India written much bolder than title sponsor Oppo’s logo in front. The jersey is launched by Board of Control for
The release of an Indian pilot by Pakistan would be a “very much welcomed step”, spokesperson for UN chief Antonio Guterres said Thursday, stressing that the message to India and Pakistan from the world body and the international community is to de-escalate tensions. In a surprise announcement during a joint
Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman has been a fighter pilot for 16 years and is the son of a decorated and senior officer of the air force. Captured by Pakistani forces after his MiG-21 aircraft was shot down on Wednesday, Varthaman’s release was announced by Pakistani Prime