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We salute Abhinandan’s courage: BCCI acting president CK Khanna
Updated : 7 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 2 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) acting president CK Khanna welcomed Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's return to the country and appreciated his courageous efforts towards the nation.
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Meaning of 'Abhinandan' will change now: PM Modi
Updated : 7 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 2 (ANI): A day after Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman returned to India after staying in custody in Pakistan for days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the meaning of 'Abhinandan' will now change.
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You rule the skies and you rule our hearts: BCCI welcomes IAF Wing Command
Updated : 7 years ago IST
New Delhi [ India], Mar 2 (ANI): The entire country is rejoicing and celebrating the return of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman as the Indian Air Force pilot crossed over the Indian border at around 9.20 pm on Friday.
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With confident face, IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan walks gracefully to Ind
Updated : 7 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 2 (ANI): After a delay of over five hours by Pakistan, Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman finally touched down the Indian soil on Friday at 9.20 pm with a confident face followed by a graceful walk.
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UN chief lauds Pak PM for freeing IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 2 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres lauded the decision of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to free Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, a move easing the escalating tension between India and Pakistan, on Friday.
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India is proud of your courage, dignity: President, PM lead nation to give
Updated : 7 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 2 (ANI): As the wait for Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman’s return to India came to an end at 9.20 pm on Friday, good wishes poured in from all quarters with President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeting: "Welcome home Wing Commander Abhi
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Father of cancer patient who turned IAF pilot for a day feeds families out
Updated : 7 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 1 (ANI): Girish, father of late Chandan, a cancer patient, whose last wish was fulfilled by Indian Air Force to become a pilot for a day, fed patients and families outside AIIMS today as a gesture to welcome home Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman.
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PM Modi leads nation in welcoming Wing Commander Abhinandan back home
Updated : 7 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 1 (ANI): As the wait for Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman’s return to India came to an end at 9.20 pm, good wishes poured in from all quarters with Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeting: “Welcome home Wing Commander Abhinandan.”
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Abhinandan gave a brilliant smile on touching Indian soil: Amritsar DC
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Attari-Wagah Border (Punjab) [India], Mar 1 (ANI): Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman gave a brilliant smile while stepping on the Indian soil, which was a heart-touching moment for all of us, said Amritsar Deputy Commissioner Shivdular Singh Dhillon on Friday night.
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France welcomes Wg. Cdr. Abhinandan's release
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Paris [France], Mar 1 (ANI): France welcomed Indian Air Force Pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's return to India, along with the "easing of tensions" between India and Pakistan, on Friday.
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Wg. Cdr. Abhinandan returns home from Pakistan
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Attari-Wagah (Punjab) [India] March 1 (ANI): Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman returned home from Pakistan on Friday, two days after he was taken into custody by Pakistan Army when his MiG 21 fell in PoK.
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Sudarsan Pattnaik welcomes back IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan with beautif
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Mar 1 (ANI): Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik paid tribute to IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who is set to be released by Pakistan following two days of custody.
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