1971 war

Deshhit: Imran reminded the Pakistani army of '1971'

Imran Khan has reminded the Pakistani army of 1971, let us tell you that Imran can be prosecuted in a military court and there is a provision for punishment ranging from life imprisonment to death.

May 15, 2023, 21:20 PM IST

Bhasha Diwas: Why 21 February Is Observed As Bengali Language Movement Day? Significance And History

International Mother Language Day: Bhasha Diwas encourages the protection and preservation of all languages, particularly those that are in danger of extinction.

Feb 21, 2023, 12:53 PM IST

SHOCKING!No records of 1962, 1965 and 1971 wars in National Archives of India

Underlining that records management in government is an ?essential aspect of good governance,? Sinha said there are several ministries that have not shared their records with the NAI since independence.

Dec 25, 2022, 20:46 PM IST

When 93,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered before Indian Army

The year 1971 is known for the valor of the Indian Army. On 16 December 1971, the Indian Army had torn Pakistan into two. The Indian Army had shocked Pakistan within just 13 days. The then army chief Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw told how the war was won.

Dec 18, 2022, 23:20 PM IST

Kasam Samvidhan Ki: General SP Sinha's big claim on 1971 war

On this day in the year 1971, Pakistani Army Chief General Aamir Abdullah Khan Niazi along with his 93 thousand soldiers surrendered unconditionally in front of Lieutenant General Jagjit Singh Arora. Arora was leading the joint force of Indian Army and Mukti Bahini in this war. Watch the big debate in Kasam Samvidhan Ki, 'Is Pakistan afraid that India will break Pak again?'

Dec 16, 2022, 23:52 PM IST

DNA: When India defeated Pakistan in the 1971 war

This segment of DNA brings you information related to today's history.

Dec 16, 2022, 23:30 PM IST

Kasam Samvidhaan Ki: The 'post mortem' of Pakistan's 'Status'

The army in Pakistan says that there was a failure of the government in the 1971 war. On the other hand, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto is saying that it was a failure of the army. Now the question is arising that why there was a rift between the government and the army regarding the 1971 war in Pakistan? Today in the Constitution, see the 'post-mortem' of Pakistan's 'aukat'!

Dec 03, 2022, 00:18 AM IST

'East Pakistan crisis was not a military but a political failure': Pakistan's outgoing Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa says 'only 34,000 Pak soldiers surrendered to India in 1971 war'

Outgoing Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa said the Army had initiated its catharsis and hoped that the political parties would also review their conduct, adding "It is also a fact that mistakes have been committed by every institution, political party, and civil society." 

Nov 25, 2022, 08:08 AM IST

Namaste India: 'Pak government lost in 1970, not army', says Bajwa

Pakistan Army Chief General Bajwa is retiring on 29 November. Before bidding farewell to the Pakistani Army, Bajwa made a false claim regarding Pakistan's historic defeat in the 1971 war. Bajwa said that not 92 thousand soldiers of Pakistan but only 34 thousand soldiers had surrendered in that war. Defending his army, Bajwa said that it was not a defeat of the Pakistani army, but a political defeat.

Nov 24, 2022, 10:02 AM IST

In pics: PM Modi, others celebrate 50th Vijay Diwas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday (December 16) paid tribute to the martyrs of the Indi-Pakistan War of 1971 during the reception Ceremony of ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashaals’ in New Delhi.

Dec 16, 2021, 17:34 PM IST

Swarnim Vijay Varsh: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveils commemorative stamp on 50th Vijay Diwas

The celebration for the Vijay Diwas - the victory day of the 1971 war with Pakistan, that saw the formation of Bangladesh - is held every year at New Delhi's National War Memorial.

Dec 16, 2021, 11:32 AM IST

Karachi Port kept burning for 7 days, got victory from Operation Trident

In the 1971 war, India defeated Pakistan through Operation Trident. Karachi port was burning for 7 days due to India's 3 missile boats

Dec 16, 2021, 11:00 AM IST

Swarnim Vijay Diwas: Rajnath Singh remembers 1971 war victory, says 'We are proud of our armed forces'

Swarnim Vijay Varsh commemorates 50 years of India`s victory in the 1971 war and the formation of Bangladesh.

Dec 16, 2021, 09:07 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi to participate in reception ceremony of 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaals' at War Memorial today

As a part of the Swarnim Vijay Varsh Celebrations to commemorate 50 years of India`s victory in the 1971 War and formation of Bangladesh, on 16 December last year, the Prime Minister lit the Swarnim Vijay Mashaal from the Eternal Flame at the National War Memorial.

Dec 16, 2021, 06:51 AM IST

Indian Navy's ‘Killer Squadron’ that sunk Pakistani warships during 1971 war to get rare honour

Codenamed Op Trident, this operation is considered to be one of the most successful operations in modern naval history, with no casualties being sustained by the Indian forces. 

Dec 06, 2021, 07:15 AM IST

Mann ki Baat: PM Narendra Modi says he wants to serve India, hails Indian startups

PM Modi said, "It is true that this is the era of start-ups and it is also true that in the field of start-ups, in a way, India is leading the world."

Nov 28, 2021, 12:55 PM IST

India’s victory in 1971 War was a ‘landmark event’, shattered the prestige of Pakistan's military: IAF chief RKS Bhadauria

Taking a dig at Pakistan, the IAF chief went on to say that the Indian armed forces compelled over 93,000 Pakistani soldiers to surrender, which was the largest military surrender after the Second World War.

Aug 25, 2021, 13:30 PM IST

1971 War: When Pak Army Major told Indian counterpart, 'wish we had soldiers like yours'

NDA coursemates and Vir Chakra awardees Col A. Krishnaswami and Rear Admiral Ramsagar recalled their experience of being in the thick of action in the 1971 War and their acts of gallantry. 

Jul 30, 2021, 23:08 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