1971 India-Pakistan war: Longewala hero Bhairon Singh Rathore, who Suniel Shetty portrayed in 'Border', dies aged 81
PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot expressed grief over the sad demise of Bhairon Singh Rathore, the 1971 India-Pakistan war veteran whose bravery at Rajasthan's Longewala post was also depicted in the Bollywood movie 'Border'.
Dec 20, 2022, 06:59 AM IST
President Droupadi Murmu to attend Navy Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam on December 4
President Droupadi Murmu to attend Navy Day celebrations, which for the first time will be conducted outside the National Capital.
Dec 03, 2022, 07:51 AM IST
'Ek kasak reh gayi': Rajnath Singh 'regrets' PoK issue was not resolved during 1971 Indo-Pak war
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the 1971 Indo-Pak war will be remembered in history as the war that was fought for "humanity" instead of property, possession, or power.
Sep 27, 2022, 08:57 AM IST
Assam CM announces Rs 50 lakh ex-gratia, govt job for kin of soldiers who die on line of duty
Addressing an honour ceremony for the veterans of the 1971 India-Pakistan war, Sarma said, "The soldiers who lose their lives for the country will now be given Rs 50 lakh instead of 20 lakh and a government job will also be given to one person in their family."
Apr 23, 2022, 22:54 PM IST
Swarnim Vijay Diwas celebrated in Jammu and Kashmir village Gurez
The civil administration, personnel of the Indian Army, Air Force, BSF, CISF and JKP including ex-servicemen and veterans of the 1971 War took part in the celebrations.
Dec 16, 2021, 16:09 PM IST
Army, locals celebrate golden jubilee of 1971 War victory in Jammu and Kashmir
Army officers, jawans, ex-servicemen, school children, local youth, members of local bodies, police, civil officers and others participated in the rally.
Jul 15, 2021, 20:53 PM IST
‘Swarnim Vijay Mashal’ reaches India’s southern-most tip Kanyakumari, 1971 War veterans honored
The golden jubilee celebrations of the 1971 war victory commenced in December last year.
Jul 12, 2021, 16:18 PM IST
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina pays tributes to Indian armed forces for country's liberation in 1971
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina thanked India for the liberation of the country from Pakistan in 1971.
Dec 18, 2020, 00:34 AM IST
Vijay Diwas: PM Narendra Modi lights up 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaal', Rajnath Singh unveils logo for `Swarnim Vijay Varsh`
Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on December 16 to mark India`s triumph in liberating Bangladesh from Pakistan in 1971. In one of the fastest and shortest campaigns of military history, a new nation was born as a result of the swift campaign undertaken by the Indian Army.
Dec 16, 2020, 10:27 AM IST
Vijay Diwas: India to observe 50th anniversary of 1971 Indo-Pak War on Wednesday
1971 Indo-Pak War: India will celebrate Vijay Diwas to commemorate India’s victory over Pakistan.
Dec 16, 2020, 00:55 AM IST
Indo-Pak War of 1971: You surrender or we wipe you out, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's message to Pakistan
In 1971, Indian Armed Forces emerged victorious defeating the Pakistan Army.
Dec 15, 2020, 23:25 PM IST
Indo-Pak War of 1971: PM Narendra Modi to light up ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashaal’ on Wednesday on 50th anniversary of battle
In 1971, the Indian armed forces emerged victorious over the Pakistan Army, which led to the creation of Bangladesh.
Dec 15, 2020, 23:03 PM IST
Indian Army Lieutenant General KPD Samanta, 1971 Indo-Pak and Kargil War hero, dies aged 70
The Army officer was suffering from cancer and breathed his last at Delhi's Apollo Hospital. His last rites were held at Brar Square in Delhi Cantonment on Monday afternoon.
Apr 13, 2020, 17:35 PM IST
'One of the shortest wars, biggest surrenders': President Kovind, PM Modi pay tribute to 1971 Indo-Pak war martyrs on Vijay Diwas
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman along with service chiefs laid a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti in memory of the bravehearts.
Dec 16, 2018, 12:17 PM IST
Bangladesh celebrates 1971 liberation war victory
Bangladesh on Friday celebrated the 44th anniversary of its victory against Pakistan in the liberation war with India's support.
Dec 16, 2016, 15:24 PM IST
1971 Indo-Pak war: 'Dusting was Indira Gandhi's stress-buster'
A day after the India-Pakistan war erupted in 1971, then prime minister Indira Gandhi was so cool that she was changing the bedcovers on a 'diwan' when her personal physician walked in.
Apr 28, 2016, 21:58 PM IST
Chennai floods: Rescuing people is best Navy Day for us, says Arakkonam Base staff
Pride was writ large on the faces of naval staff at Arakkonam Base, the strategic defence asset that is playing a stellar and critical role in carrying out the rescue and relief operations for people affected by the torrential rains in Chennai.
Dec 05, 2015, 01:15 AM IST
