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Abhinandan Varthaman finally emerged at 9.10 pm(IST) at the Wagah checkpost on the Pakistani side, accompanied by Pakistani rangers, the Indian air attache posted in the High Commission in Islamabad. (Photo: PTI)

'Abhinandan subjected to a lot mental harassment, not physically...

Earlier today, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa met Wing Commander Varthaman.

2 March 2019 7:52 PM IST

Sudarsan Pattnaiks latest creation for IAF Wng Cmdr Abhinandan Varthaman. (Photo: ANI)

Sudarsan Pattnaik welcomes back Abhinandan with beautiful sand art

The famous sand artist created exquisite sand art, saluting the bravery of national hero, IAF Wng Cmdr Abhinandan...

2 March 2019 5:37 PM IST

(Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Watch: Rahul Gandhi performes folk dance with locals in Jharkhand

Gandhi said, 'It is matter of shame that IAF protects country but PM steals money from the Air Force and puts it in...

2 March 2019 5:03 PM IST

Abhinandan Varthaman finally emerged at 9.10 pm(IST) at the Wagah checkpost on the Pakistani side, accompanied by Pakistani rangers, the Indian air attache posted in the High Commission in Islamabad. (Photo: PTI)

Happy to be back to my country', says IAF pilot after homecoming

Hoping to give a hero's welcome to Varthaman, thousands of Indians gathered on border carrying tricolour and garlands...

2 March 2019 9:22 AM IST

Smriti Irani accused Rahul Gandhi of setting up a not-for-profit company, Young Indians, which then bought a commercial company, Associated Journals Ltd, and its debts worth Rs 90 crore for Rs 50 lakh. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

PM Modi's parakram' behind IAF pilot's return, says Smriti Irani

'RSS can be proud of fact that son of India is returning to India in 48 hrs due to parakram' of swayamsevak,' she said...

2 March 2019 8:58 AM IST

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthman

IAF pilot made to record video by Pak before being handed over to...

In the video, which has nearly 19 cuts, the IAF pilot is seen criticising the Indian media.

2 March 2019 8:52 AM IST

People celebrate with a tricolour as they wait for the arrival of IAF pilot Wg. Cdr. Abhinandan Varthaman at Attari-Wagha border near Amritsar on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Pakistan refused request' to send pilot back via air

Varthaman was captured by Pakistan after his Mig-21 Bison was shot down by a Pakistani jet during a fierce dogfight on...

2 March 2019 3:52 AM IST

Pakistan Rangers and Indian Border Security Force personnel take part in the daily flag-lowering ceremony at the Wagah-Attari Border. (Photo: PTI)

Pakistan says no to India's request to send back IAF pilot by air

However, late in the night, Pakistan communicated to India that he will be returned through the Attari-Wagah border.

1 March 2019 2:02 PM IST

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthman

'This is all I am supposed to tell you,' Abhinandan was resolute...

The videos and photographs fuelled a wave of messages on social media and hashtags like #BringBackAbhinandan and...

1 March 2019 11:32 AM IST

On Thursday, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan announced that Abhinandan will be freed on Friday after New Delhi sought his unconditional, immediate and unharmed release signalling de-escalation of tension with India. (Photo: File)

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman back home after 58 hrs in Pak Army...

The IAF pilot was seen on the Pakistani side of the Attari-Wagah crossing around 9:15 pm.

1 March 2019 10:07 AM IST

CM Devendra Fadnavis and state education minister Vinod Tawde arrive at Vidhan bhavan on Thursday.(Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Maha budget session cut short curtailed early

Decision was taken to ease pressure on police force who are on security duty.

1 March 2019 3:38 AM IST

India is likely to give the wreckage of the missile to US.

MiG-21 pilot hailed for elite F-16 kill

Pak denies using F-16, India shows jet's missile wreckage to call bluff.

1 March 2019 2:50 AM IST