Abhinandan Varthaman

Group Capt Abhinandan receives Vir Chakra, here’s story of Balakot Hero

Indian Air Force Wing Commander, now Group Captain, Abhinandan Varthaman awarded the Vir Chakra by President Ram Nath Kovind on November 22 for shooting down a Pakistani F-16 fighter aircraft aerial combat on February 27, 2019.

Nov 22, 2021, 15:52 PM IST

When IAF Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman was captured by Pakistani army (Old Video)

Balakot airstrike hero IAF Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman was awarded the Vir Chakra on November 22, by President Ram Nath Kovind.

Nov 22, 2021, 15:24 PM IST

Watch: Group Capt Abhinandan awarded Vir Chakra for shooting down Pakistan’s F-16

Indian Air Force Wing Commander (now Group Captain) Abhinandan Varthaman was awarded the Vir Chakra on Monday (November 22, 2021) by President Ram Nath Kovind for shooting down a Pakistani F-16 fighter aircraft aerial combat on February 27, 2019.

Nov 22, 2021, 13:16 PM IST

IAF Group Capt Abhinandan Varthaman awarded Vir Chakra for shooting down Pakistan’s jet in 2019

Wing Commander (now Group Captain) Abhinandan Varthaman was accorded the Vir Chakra by President Ram Nath Kovind today. 

Nov 22, 2021, 11:49 AM IST

Indian forces were ready to wipe out Pakistan’s forward brigades after Balakot, claims Ex-IAF chief BS Dhanoa

Former Indian Air Force (IAF) chief BS Dhanoa has claimed that Indian armed forces were ready to wipe out Pakistan`s forward brigades had Islamabad`s "military adventure" been successful in response to the Balakot aerial strikes.

Oct 30, 2020, 09:34 AM IST

JP Nadda questioned Rahul Gandhi on his views on Abhinandan's release

BJP president JP Nadda criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his party over what he said during the release of pilot Abhinandan Varthaman by Pakistan. For full story watch this video.

Oct 29, 2020, 12:30 PM IST

From Abhinandan Varthaman to Ranu Mondal: Google India reveals most searched personalities of 2019

Google India has released its annual Year in Search 2019 list in several categories including movies, personalities, songs, sports events and news.

Dec 13, 2019, 09:13 AM IST

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who carried Balakot strike, flies MiG-21 Bison at Hindon station on IAF Day

Air Fighter Pilots, who took part in Balakot airstrikes, were included in the parade as a mark of tribute to the teams which carried out the strike on February 26 and thwarted the Pakistani aerial attack on February 27.

Oct 08, 2019, 11:28 AM IST

Balakot airstrikes planner ejects safely in MiG-21 crash in Gwalior

Group Captain YS Negi was the main pilot in the Type-69 MiG-21 Trainer Aircraft when it crashed in Gwalior soon after taking off from the Maharajpur airbase in Gwalior. 

Sep 26, 2019, 07:53 AM IST

Watch Daily News and Analysis with Sudhir Chaudhary, 2 September 2019

Watch the complete segment of DNA. This segment of DNA brings to you an analysis of the top news of the day.

Sep 03, 2019, 01:00 AM IST

Deshhit: Watch detailed analysis of all the major news of the day, September 02nd, 2019

This segment of Zee News brings top news stories of the day. Watch top big stories with details.

Sep 02, 2019, 21:50 PM IST

DNA: Non Stop News, September 02nd, 2019

This segment of DNA brings to you important stories of the day. Watch this video for more info.#DNANonStopNews #TerrorInKashmir #KulbhushanJadhavMeet

Sep 02, 2019, 21:42 PM IST

Aaj Ka Samachar: Watch top stories of the day in detail, 02nd September, 2019

Watch top stories of the day in detail. To know more watch the video

Sep 02, 2019, 19:54 PM IST

Taal Thok Ke: Countdown for Kulbhushan Jadhav's return to India begins?

In this segment of Zee News, we bring to you panel discussion on concurrent issue. In this debate, we ask: Countdown of Kulbhushan Jadhav's return to India begins? Watch full video to know more.#ShauryaKaAbhinandan #TaalThokKe

Sep 02, 2019, 18:40 PM IST

Pleasure to fly my last sortie with Wing Commander Abhinandan: Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa

Indian Air Force (IAF) Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa on Monday flew his last sortie in a fighter aircraft, along with Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman. After the completion of the MiG-21 sortie, Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa expressed his happiness saying it was a pleasure for him to fly with the Vir Chakra awardee.

Sep 02, 2019, 17:26 PM IST

5W1H: Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman flies MiG-21 with Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa

Indian Air Force (IAF) Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa and Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman on Monday flew a sortie in MiG-21 fighter aircraft in Pathankot, Punjab. They flew the MiG-21 jet a day before the induction ceremony of Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian Attack Helicopters at the Pathankot Air Base. Abhinandan flew the MiG-21 for half an hour.

Sep 02, 2019, 16:24 PM IST

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman gets rid of his iconic handlebar moustache, flaunts new look

All eyes were on Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman as he flew a sortie in MiG-21 fighter aircraft in Pathankot with Indian Air Force (IAF) Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa. 

Sep 02, 2019, 14:37 PM IST

IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman flies MiG-21 with Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa

Indian Air Force (IAF) Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa and Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman on Monday flew sortie in MiG-21 fighter aircraft in Pathankot, Punjab. They flew the MiG-21 jet a day before the induction ceremony of Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian Attack Helicopters at the Pathankot Air Base. Abhinandan flew the MiG-21 for half an hour.

Sep 02, 2019, 14:00 PM IST

Pleasure to fly my last sortie with Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman: Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa

Showering praises on Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa recalled that when he was ejected in 1988, he got his flying category back in nine months while the Vir Chakra awardee achieved the same in a much shorter time.

Sep 02, 2019, 13:56 PM IST

Deshhit: Abhinandan Varthaman to fly MiG-21 during AH-64E Apache Guardian induction ceremony

Abhinandan Varthaman, who was captured by Pakistan for over two days after Balakot airstrike in February, will be flying the MiG-21 during the induction ceremony of Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian Attack Helicopters on September 3 in Pathankot. Watch this video to know more.

Aug 27, 2019, 22:20 PM IST