Page 25 - India-pakistan Conflict

Some deterrence mathematics

We should consider the effects of the Balakot strike

Chiefs of IAF, Navy to get Z-plus security amid heightened tension with Pak

The decision was taken after a thorough review of the threat perception of IAF chief Air Marshal B S Dhanoa and chief of Naval staff Admiral Sunil Lanba

Amit Shah questions Pakistan PM Imran Khan's silence on Pulwama attack

'The Pakistan PM should have at least criticised the Pulwama attacks', said Amit Shah

Leaders welcome IAF pilot Varthman back to country, hail his courage

Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Ravi Shankar Prasad too lauded the pilot for his bravery and welcomed him back to the country

Who wins if India and Pakistan fight?

A hundred years later, the difference lies in the amplification of lies and propaganda on social media where conflicting narratives and fake news are competing for eyeballs

India cheers as IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman returns home from Pakistan

Leaders cutting across party lines welcomed the pilot's return and lauded him for his poise and courage and for making the country proud

The week's takeaways: New strengths on display, but old pain points remain

India's new diplomatic heft is encouraging, but news-distorting nationalism on TV, absence of a clear military win, ageing armament, and chinks in J&K policy need to be pondered over, writes T N Ninan

Good to be back, says IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman after release from Pak

This was stated by an official quoting Varthaman after he received the pilot at the Attari-Wagah border soon after his release by Pakistan

Abhinandan to be brought to Delhi from Amritsar in a special flight

Pakistani officials handed over Varthaman to Indian officials, including from the IAF, at the Attari-Wagah Border

Arthur Moore and Indo-Pak peace

Moore died in the hope for "real peace between India and Pakistan". That remains the flickering faith of the millions who wished Abhinandan a speedy release

Playing on a TV news channel near you: War cries against Pakistan

One wonders if the flak the Indian media has received will change anything at all

Five security personnel killed in encounter with militants in Kupwara

Nine security force personnel were injured in the firing by the ultras, they said adding five of them succumbed to injuries

'New India' will pay back terrorists with 'interest', says PM Modi

Addressing a public meeting here, the prime minister also hailed Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, saying every Indian was proud of him

China says it never recognised India, Pakistan as nuclear states

"China has never recognised India and Pakistan as nuclear countries. Our position on this has never changed," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang told a media briefing

Explain to world the reasons behind air strike inside Pak: Parliament panel

Congress president Rahul Gandhi is a member of the committee but was not present in the meeting Friday

India proves Pak used US-made F-16s to target its bases: Why it matters

Concerns that Pakistan would use these aircraft against India have been raised in the US in the past, and have held up the sale of such platforms to Islamabad

MiG-21s well past their retirement age: Here's why IAF needs new jets

As aircraft age, the number of failures due to the ageing of their functional equipment or system components grows

Islam means peace, none of Allah's names mean violence: Sushma at OIC

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi did not attend the meeting over the failure of the grouping to rescind the invitation to Swaraj

For Varthamans, flying MiG-21 aircraft is family tradition

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's father Air Marshal (retd) Simhakutty Varthaman also flew the MiG-21s and was an IAF test pilot

IAF pilot Abhinandan's return: Wagah retreat ceremony cancelled for today

Officials said the decision has been taken in view of 'military requirements' where Varthaman captured by Pakistani forces will be handed over to senior Indian Air Force officials