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First Post
12-05-2025
- Politics
- First Post
From damage to aircraft to denying capturing Indian pilot: Is Pakistan accepting defeat to India?
Pakistan has admitted 'slight' damage to its aircraft from Indian strikes and said that no Indian pilot was in its custody. This comes after the Indian military spoke of downing a 'few planes'. India's attacks also caused damage to a runway at the Rahim Yar Khan airbase in Pakistan's Punjab, rendering it non-operational for a week read more Air Marshal AK Bharti, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Vice Admiral AN Pramod and Major General SS Sharda attend a press briefing at the National Media Centre in New Delhi, India, May 11, 2025. Reuters The fragile truce between India and Pakistan is holding. No hostilities were reported last night (May 12) along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB), the Indian Army said today. After four days of military clashes, India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire on Saturday (May 10). However, within hours, Islamabad violated the understanding between the two nations. While the United States has tried to take credit for the ceasefire, India has maintained that there was no third-party involvement. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD As military tensions ebb, Pakistan has begun admitting the setbacks caused by Indian strikes. Here's how. No Indian pilot captured by Pakistan Pakistan has accepted that no Indian pilot was in its custody amid the military tensions last week. Addressing a press conference along with officials of the air force and navy on Sunday, Pakistan Army spokesman Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said that Pakistan did not have any Indian pilot in custody, saying such reports were based on 'fake social media reports'. His dismissal came after several pro-Pakistan social media handles claimed that an Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot, Squadron Leader Shivani Singh, was captured by Pakistan. This claim was debunked by PIB Fact Check on Saturday, which termed it 'fake'. Indian Female Air Force pilot has NOT been captured🚨 Pro-Pakistan social media handles claim that an Indian Female Air Force pilot, Squadron Leader Shivani Singh, has been captured in Pakistan.#PIBFactCheck ❌ This claim is FAKE!#IndiaFightsPropaganda@MIB_India… — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 10, 2025 The IAF also confirmed yesterday that all its pilots involved in 'Operation Sindoor' were safe. During a press briefing, Air Marshal AK Bharti said, 'We are in a combat scenario and losses are part of combat. However, we have achieved all our objectives, and all our pilots are back home.' Pakistan admits damage to its aircraft In its briefing on Sunday on 'Operation Bunyanum Marsoos', Pakistan's counter mission to India's military strikes, the country's military admitted that at least one of its aircraft suffered 'minor damage' during skirmishes with India. Lt Gen Chaudhry said that 'only one aircraft' of Pakistan suffered 'slight' damage during Indian missile strikes, without providing further details. On Sunday evening, India said it downed a few Pakistani fighter jets. 'Their planes were prevented from entering inside our border. We have downed a few planes. Definitely, there are losses on their side which we have inflicted," Air Marshal AK Bharti said in a press briefing on Operation Sindoor. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD PAF pilot 'killed' A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) pilot died during the recent military escalation with India. Squadron Leader Usman Yousaf, along with four other PAF personnel, were killed at Bholari airbase in Sindh when India hit Pakistan's military targets early Saturday, as per a Times of India (TOI) report. The base houses Pakistan's F-16 and JF-17 fighter jets, crucial for its southern air operations. Pakistani media Dawn reported that 31 'people' died after India's May 7 strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) under Operation Sindoor in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. However, India has said over 100 terrorists were killed during its attack on nine terror camps, including the headquarters of Masood Azhar's terrorist outfit in Bahawalpur, in Pakistan and PoK. 'Jaish-e-Mohammed headquarters at Bahawalpur (Pakistan) was hit the hardest, most potent weapon was used. Jaish-e-Mohammed was created by ISI [Pakistan's spy agency]. It was an important message by India,' sources told ANI. Rahim Yar Khan airbase became unoperational The Indian Armed Forces carried out 'precision attacks' on several of Pakistan's military targets early Saturday after Islamabad launched attacks at 26 locations along the IB and the LoC. India targeted six Pakistani airbases, including Rafiqui, Murid, Chaklala, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur and Chunian. Hours after the strikes, US President Donald Trump took to social media to announce a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. This was later confirmed by both countries. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD After India's action, the sole runway at the Rahim Yar Khan airbase in Pakistan's Punjab was declared non-operational for a week, Indian Express reported, citing a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) Saturday evening. As per the notice, the runway has been shut due to work in progress from 4 pm Pakistan time (4:30 pm IST) on May 10 till 4:59 am Pakistan time (5:29 IST) on May 18. The NOTAM said the runway will not be available for flight operations. In a briefing on Operation Sindoor on Sunday, the Indian Air Force shared satellite imagery to confirm the damage to the runway at the Rahim Yar Khan airbase by Indian strikes. As per TOI, the missile has left a huge crater on a portion of the runway. Pakistani officials have also reportedly confirmed damage to transport aircraft at Nur Khan and technical facilities at Chunian air bases. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With inputs from agencies
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Time of India
Meet Shivani Singh, The Woman Rafale Pilot Pakistan Claimed Captured, Now Debunked By IAF
Amid swirling misinformation, India has firmly debunked Pakistan's false claim that IAF's trailblazing Rafale pilot, Shivani Singh, was captured during Operation Sindoor. The Indian Air Force clarified all pilots are safe—putting rumours to rest. Shivani, India's first woman Rafale pilot, stands as a symbol of courage, grit, and national pride. From Varanasi to the cockpit of a Rafale, her journey is a testament to dreams defying gravity. A warzone veteran and international representative, she flies with purpose and power. More than a pilot, she is India's daughter—flying higher than lies, fear, and limits. She's not captured. She's rewriting history.#shivanisingh #shivangisingh #iaf #indianairforce #rafalepilot #operationSindoor #pakistanpropaganda #indiapakistanconflict #womeninuniform #goldenarrows #mig21 #rafale #pibfactcheck #fakeclaim #defencenews #ladakh #lac #varanasi #ncc #bhugraduate #fighterpilot #republicday #exerciseorion #indianwomenpower #airforceacademy #nationalpride #pilotlife #toibharat
Economic Times
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Shivani Singh, IAF's Rafale pilot, captured by Pakistan? Here's the truth
The Indian government has refuted viral social media claims that an Indian Air Force female pilot, Squadron Leader Shivani Singh, was captured by Pakistan. The Press Information Bureau's Fact Check unit confirmed the reports as fake, urging the public to avoid spreading misinformation. This denial follows increased tensions and a rise in misleading information shared online. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads No pilot has been captured Indian Pilot Ejected Over PoK? PIB fact checks Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads False news amid rising tensions Fact check teams stay alert Ministry issues advisory for online safety A viral claim on social media saying that an Indian Air Force female pilot has been captured by Pakistan is false, the Indian government has confirmed. The Press Information Bureau's (PIB) Fact Check unit on Saturday said the reports are fake and urged the public not to fall for social media posts claimed that Squadron Leader Shivani Singh , a female officer in the Indian Air Force, was taken into custody by Pakistani authorities. These posts were shared widely by several pro-Pakistan handles and the PIB Fact Check unit responded, saying, 'Pro-Pakistan social media handles claim that an Indian Female Air Force pilot, Squadron Leader Shivani Singh , has been captured in Pakistan. This claim is FAKE!'PIB Fact check also said that the claim of Indian pilot ejecting over PoK is also Pilot Ejected Over PoK? Here's the Truth! Posts on social media claim that an Indian pilot ejected from a fighter jet over Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).The false claim comes days after tensions between India and Pakistan increased following Indian air strikes on terror camps across the border. Since then, several social media accounts have shared misleading or fake information attempting to create is the second major claim debunked by the PIB in recent days. Earlier, the unit denied another viral post that said Pakistan had destroyed India's S-400 air defence system. That claim was also labelled fake by the Read : india pak ceasefire News Live Updates The PIB's Fact Check unit has urged people to be cautious while reading or sharing information online. They asked users to rely on official sources and not spread unverified content that could cause Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) also issued a broader alert about the spread of misinformation. It asked citizens to stay vigilant and not forward posts without confirming their authenticity.'Always follow cybersecurity precautions. Don't fall for fake news or panic-inducing messages,' MeitY said in its is no truth to the claim that Squadron Leader Shivani Singh has been captured. The Indian government has confirmed that the information circulating online is false. Readers are advised to stay alert and not believe or spread such fake messages.
News18
11-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Pakistan Backpedals On IAF Pilot Custody Claim After India's Hard-Hitting Briefing
Last Updated: During the climbdown, Islamabad exposed its own narrative that had been fueling the spread of such falsehoods on social media. A senior Pakistan Army official walked back the claim that Islamabad had captured an Indian Air Force pilot during the 100-hour military action between the two countries. This followed the Indian Air Force's confirmation on Sunday that all pilots involved in 'Operation Sindoor' had returned home safely, noting that the Air Force successfully achieved all its objectives during the precision strikes against Pakistan. 'I can confirm that we don't have any (Indian) pilots in custody. This is all part of social media chatter and part of fake news and propaganda generated from multiple sources," said Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). پاکستان کے پاس کوئی بھارتی پائلٹ نہیں، ڈی جی آئی ایس پی آر۔۔۔!!! — Mughees Ali (@mugheesali81) May 11, 2025 During the climbdown, Chaudhry — who has been briefing the world on the India-Pakistan military crisis — exposed its own narrative that had been fueling the spread of such falsehoods on social media. PIB Fact-Checked 'IAF Pilot' Claim Earlier on Saturday, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) debunked social media claims that an Indian Air Force pilot named Shivani Singh had been captured by Pakistan. The PIB's fact-checking unit clarified, saying: 'Indian Female Air Force pilot has NOT been captured." It added, 'Pro-Pakistan social media handles claim that an Indian Female Air Force pilot, Squadron Leader Shivani Singh, has been captured in Pakistan. This claim is FAKE!" The agency also dismissed a separate claim suggesting that an Indian pilot had ejected from a fighter aircraft over Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), calling it fake. Days after PIB's fact-check exposed the false pro-Pakistan narrative, Islamabad today itself acknowledged the misinformation campaign, stating that no Indian pilot was in their custody. 'All Our Pilots Are Back Home' Air Marshal AK Bharti, during a press briefing on Operation Sindoor, confirmed that all pilots involved in Operation Sindoor have returned home safely. 'We are in a combat scenario and losses are part of combat. However, we have achieved all our objectives, and all our pilots are back home," Bharti said. 'We have downed a few Pakistani planes," he added, while declining to reveal the number, citing ongoing technical assessments. 'Pakistani aircraft were prevented from entering Indian airspace, so we don't have wreckage, but we are certain of the hits," he added. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 12, 2025, 01:17 IST
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Time of India
India FORCES Pak To BACKTRACK After VIRAL Claims Of Indian RAFALE Pilot's Capture
A short while back, Pakistani military spokesperson shot down claims that it had captured an Indian fighter pilot. This comes after a joint press conference of DGMOs of all three Indian armed services, where it was claimed that all Indian pilots were safe and home after conduction Operation Sindoor. Earlier, PIB's Fact Check unit had also clarified that viral claims in Pakistan social media that Squadron Leader Shivani Singh, Rafale fighter pilot, had been captured by Pakistani authorities. Watch for more details.
