Wing Commander Abhinandan to return through Wagah border, say reports
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS): Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who was captured by Pakistan two days ago, might return to India through the Wagah border, media reports said. Pakistan earlier announced to release the pilot as what it called a peace gesture amid global pressures on the neighbour to conform to international laws.
"We want to see him back" - Air Force team likely to receive pilot Abhinandan
New Delhi, Mar 1 (UNI) ".....We want to see him back," Indian Air Force have said welcoming the announcement of the release of the captured pilot Wg Cdr Abhinandan from Pakistan custody.
Pakistan to release Indian Air Force Pilot Abhinandan today
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS): Pakistan will release captured Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan on Friday, announced country's Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday.
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IBNS): In an attempt to expose Pakistan over the ongoing bilateral tension, the Armed Forces in a joint briefing on Thursday furnished proof of Pakistan's use of F16 jet targeting the Indian military installations though the design was foiled by the Indian side.
Pak gesture in consonance with Geneva Convention, Air chief on pilot return
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IBNS): In a joint media statement by the Air Force, Army and Navy, the Armed Forces on Thursday said the gesture of Pakistan by releasing Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman from its captive is in consonance with Geneva Convention.
Pak tried to attack Indian military installations: Armed Forces
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IBNS): In a joint briefing by the Air Force, Army and Navy, the Armed Forces on Thursday said Pakistan had tried to attack the military installations of India but failed to inflict any damage. Their designs to target our installations by dropping active payloads were thwarted, said the Indian defence top officials outside the Ministry of Defence building.
Pak to release pilot Abhinandan tomorrow as 'peace gesture': Imran Khan
Islamabad, Feb 28 (IBNS): After India refused to negotiate with Pakistan on the issue of safe return of Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said his country will release the captive on Friday as a "peace gesture".
Rajasthan residents receive spoof calls from Pakistan seeking information on Army
Jaipur, Feb 28 (UNI) Residents of Rajasthan's Bikaner were receiving spoof calls from Pakistan seeking information about the Indian Army alongside the international border, amid escalating tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad, sources said.
J and K Panthers Party urges all political parties to unite to face Pakistan's aggression
Jammu, Feb 28 (UNI) Urging upon the entire political class in the country to come together and back the government and armed forces in the present situation, Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party on Thursday said that it was the time to display unity.
US urges India, Pakistan to cease cross-border activity
Washington, Feb 28 (IBNS): A day after India and Pakistan got engaged into an air fight, the United States has urged both the countries to "cease all cross-border military activity" and deescalate the situation immediately, media reports said.
US, UK, France submit proposal at UNSC to designate Masood Azhar as global terrorist
New York, Feb 28 (IBNS): Amid the high tension between India and Pakistan and an ongoing diplomatic war, the United States, the United Kingdom and France have submitted a fresh proposal at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to designate Pakistan-based militant organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed (JEM) chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist, media reports said.
Canada urges India,Pakistan to exercise maximum restraint
Toronto, Feb 28 (IBNS): Amid heightened tension between India and Pakistan following the Pulwama attack on Feb 14 where 40 Indian Central Reserve Police Force personnel were killed, the Canadian government on Wednesday urged the two nuclear-armed neighbours to exercise maximum restraint and avoid any 'military escalation'.
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IBNS): India's Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday summoned Pakistan Deputy High Commissioner Syed Haider Shah and lodged a strong protest at the 'unprovoked act of aggression by Pakistan against India'.
India government summons Pakistan Deputy High Commissioner Syed Haider Shah
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IBNS): India's Ministry of External Affairs on Friday summoned Pakistan Deputy High Commissioner Syed Haider Shah amid heightened tensions between the two nations, media reports said.
IAF pilot who engaged Pakistan jets missing in action, Indian government says
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IBNS): The Indian government on Wednesday confirmed that an Indian Air Force pilot, who engaged Pakistani jets that violated Indian airspace, is currently missing in action.