1971 war

Flame symbolic of 50 years of India's 1971 war victory over Pakistan reaches J&K's Baramulla

It was given a grand reception and a wreath-laying ceremony was held at Dagger War Memorial for the valiant soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during the 1971 war.

Jun 28, 2021, 09:20 AM IST

1971 War veterans honoured by Indian Army as part of ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’

The ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashal’ or the flame of glory, which is being taken on a pan-India tour, was brought to the city on Wednesday. The flame was lit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to mark the golden jubilee of the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy and senior army officials visited Major General C Venugopal at his residence and felicitated the nonagenarian. 

Feb 19, 2021, 01:09 AM 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: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended their wishes to countrymen

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended their wishes to countrymen on the occasion of the Vijay Diwas.

Dec 16, 2020, 10:22 AM IST

Vijay Diwas: PM Modi will visit National War Memorial today

Today, on the occasion of Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Modi will pay homage to the martyrs.

Dec 16, 2020, 10:18 AM IST

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Dec 16, 2020, 07:36 AM IST

DNA: Indian Army warns Pakistan of a repeat of 1971 War

The Indian Army issued a stern warning to Pakistan to stop its nefarious activities in Jammu and Kashmir, else it will be given a befitting reply which will decimate the country. Reminding Pakistan of the 1971 War that led to its disintegration, the surrender of over 93,000 soldiers to the Indian Army and Bangladesh's creation, Chinar Corps Commander Lieutenant General KJS Dhillon pointed out that the neighbouring country is yet to learn its lessons.

Sep 04, 2019, 23:10 PM IST

Captain Amarinder Singh seeks release of 1971 war prisoners from Pakistan

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday urged Pakistan to admit to, and release the Prisoners of War (POWs) still in its captivity from the 1971 war.

Mar 01, 2019, 19:10 PM IST

Fourth FIR registered against Mamata Banerjee in Assam for her 'civil war and bloodbath' speech

Banerjee had warned of violence in Assam if the issue was not resolved.

Aug 04, 2018, 23:13 PM IST

Bangladeshis in UK demand apology from Pakistan for 1971 genocide

Millions of Bangladeshi people were killed and rape by the Pakistani Army during the 1971 Liberation War against West Pakistan.

Mar 23, 2018, 16:08 PM IST

Hafiz Saeed provokes India again, says 1971 will be avenged by liberating Kashmir

JuD chief Hafiz Saeed has said that Pakistan's defeat in 1971 War will be avenged by liberating Kashmir from India.

Dec 16, 2017, 20:29 PM IST

Venkaiah Naidu warns Pakistan over terrorism, says remember the 1971 war

Addressing 'Kargil Parakram Parade' here, National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Vice-Presidential nominee M. Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday hit out at Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and asked Islamabad to recall the 1971 war saying aiding and abetting terror will not help them.

Jul 23, 2017, 13:37 PM IST

Anupam Kher to produce a web series on 1971 war

Anupam Kher is the latest star to venture into the digital space. The veteran actor is producing a web series based on the India-Pakistan War of 1971.

Jul 16, 2017, 11:28 AM IST

Rana Daggubati excited to play captain in 'Ghazi', says 'film is based on true incident'

After enthralling the audience with his menacing act in "Baahubali", Rana Daggubati will now be seen in the role of a righteous captain in his next, war-based film "Ghazi".

Oct 31, 2016, 13:37 PM IST

Assam Regiment remembers its heroes of 1971 war

Top Indian Army officials on Sunday commemorated the valiant actions of the Assam Regiment in the Chhamb-Akhnoor theatre in the 1971 India-Pakistan war.

Jun 12, 2016, 18:24 PM IST

Bangladesh`s top court upholds Islamist leader`s death sentence

Bangladesh`s highest court on Tuesday upheld the death sentence of a top Islamist leader and business tycoon for war crimes, clearing the way for his execution within months.

Mar 08, 2016, 10:29 AM IST

India will remain grateful to Jacob: Modi

PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid rich tributes to retired Lt Gen JFR Jacob, who played a key role in the 1971 war, saying "India will always remain grateful to him".

Jan 13, 2016, 14:33 PM IST

Know more about Lt Gen Jacob, the 1971 Indo-Pak war hero

Lt Gen JFR Jacob (retd) passed away on Wednesday.

Jan 13, 2016, 12:31 PM IST

Lt Gen JFR Jacob, 1971 India-Pakistan War hero, passes away at 92

Lt Gen (retd) JFR Jacob, who played a key role in the 1971 war, passed on Wednesday.

Jan 13, 2016, 12:14 PM IST

Salute to the man who cut off his own leg during 1971 war

Major General Ian Cardozo was injured in the battle of Sylhet in Bangladesh in the 1971 war with Pakistan when he stepped on a landmine.

Dec 16, 2015, 20:08 PM IST