Kargil war

Defence News: Form Of War Rapidly Transforming, Will Have To Be Ready To Accept Change, Says CDS Chauhan

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan made the remarks while addressing a gathering of Army officers, junior commissioned officers (JCOs) and soldiers drawn from 18 Grenadiers to mark 25 years of the battles of Tololing and Tiger Hill fought during the Kargil war in 1999.

Jul 04, 2024, 14:15 PM IST

Kargil War: Tiger Hill Victory's 25th Anniversary - Decisive Battle In Pics

Tiger Hill Victory's Anniversary: Barely four months into his service, a young Lieutenant Balwan Singh led the Indian Army's Ghatak Platoon in a strategic assault on Pakistani intruders during the Kargil war and was among the brave soldiers who captured Tiger Hill on July 4, 1999. "There was no looking back from there. It was victory after the capture of the Tiger Hill," recalls Singh, now a colonel with the famed 18 Grenadiers, who was injured while fighting the enemy but continued to fight. He was honoured with Maha Vir Chakra for his valour.

Jul 04, 2024, 09:56 AM IST

Snowfall Update: Kargil Covered In Blanket Of Snow

Snowfall Update: There has been heavy snowfall in Ladakh and Kargil, due to which roads are closed at many places. More snowfall has been recorded in Kargil.

Mar 03, 2024, 09:50 AM IST

Kargil Vijay Diwas | 'A Mother Can Forget Everything But Not Her Son': Family Of Bravehearts Who Made Supreme Sacrifice

India on Wednesday recalled the valour of the armed forces and paid tributes to its fallen soldiers as it marked its victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil War.
 

Jul 26, 2023, 17:41 PM IST

Watch the victory saga of Kargil war when Pakistan wanted to cut Ladakh from Jammu-Kashmir

Today Kargil Day has completed 24 years. On this occasion, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute and warned the martyred soldiers at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass, Ladakh on Wednesday. This is the day when Pakistan wanted to cut Ladakh from Jammu and Kashmir.

Jul 26, 2023, 15:56 PM IST

Watch EXCLUSIVE report on 24 years of Kargil War

The first women's police station has started functioning in the Union Territory of Ladakh. It is being considered as an important step towards empowering women and ensuring their safety. An official provided this information on Wednesday. The official said that Ladakh's Additional Director General of Police SD Singh Jamwal inaugurated the police station. Here especially crimes related to women will be dealt with.

Jul 26, 2023, 15:46 PM IST

Kargil Vijay Diwas: On the 24th anniversary of Kargil Vijay, the Defense Minister saluted the brave soldiers in Drass

Kargil Vijay Diwas: On the 24th anniversary of Kargil Vijay, the Defense Minister saluted the brave soldiers in Drass. Let us inform that after a difficult battle that lasted for 60 days in Kargil, India defeated India.

Jul 26, 2023, 10:10 AM IST

'Never Trust Your Enemy': Army Chief During Kargil War Tells Armed Forces

Gen Ved Prakash Malik, who was the Army chief during the 1999 war against Pakistan, exuded confidence that if a war situation arises today, India is better prepared than it was during Kargil. 

Jul 25, 2023, 16:47 PM IST

Deshhit: Na bhule hain, na bhulene denge, Indain Army's weapon display in Kargil । Kargil Vijay Diwas

Every year on 26 July, the Indian Army celebrates Kargil Vijay Diwas. In fact, the Indian Army had given a severe defeat to Pakistan in the Kargil war. Before the special occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, the army demonstrated weapons in Kargil. The army once again recalled the Kargil war. Pakistan's soul will tremble after seeing this scene. From Bofors cannon to Dhanush gun system and light field gun were also included in this weapon display of the army.

Jul 16, 2023, 00:54 AM IST

Baat Pate Ki: Before Kargil Vijay Diwas, Indian Army did 'weapon' display in Kargil, Pak surprised

Indian Army organized a big arms exhibition in Kargil before Kargil Vijay Diwas. During this, from Bofors howitzer to Dhanush cannon made in India were included in the exhibition. On July 26, Indian people including the Indian Army celebrate Kargil Vijay Diwas. This exhibition was organized at a time when PM Modi was on a tour of UAE. During his visit to UAE, PM Modi has decided to fight against terrorism together with UAE.

Jul 16, 2023, 00:04 AM IST

'Pervez Musharraf Hailed Taliban and Osama as Brothers and Heroes': BJP Slams Shashi Tharoor for Praising ex-Pakistan Dictator

Pervez Musharraf Death Row: Kerala Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's praise for former Pakistan military dictator and President Pervez Musharraf has triggered a war of words between the ruling BJP and the Congress. Tharoor hailed Musharraf as a “foe-turned-real force for peace” in his condolence message.

Feb 06, 2023, 11:02 AM IST

'I was Raised in an India Where...’: Shashi Tharoor Clarifies why he praised General Pervez Musharraf Amid row

Shashi Tharoor Vs BJP:  The Kerala Congress MP is facing criticism for describing former Pakistan military dictator-turned-President Pervez Musharraf as “foe-turned-real force for peace” in his condolence message.

Feb 06, 2023, 07:03 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

Indian Army's unsung aides in higher regions along the Line of Control

During the Kargil war, these mules managed to carry supplies to posts at a height of over 19000 ft from sea level. Each Mule of the Indian Army carries a load of 100 kgs and can cover 40kms in a day.

Sep 08, 2022, 13:06 PM IST

President Draupadi Murmu pays homage to martyrs at national war memorial

President Draupadi Murmu pays homage to martyrs at national war memorial on the occasion of Independence Day. During this, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh was also present with her.

Aug 15, 2022, 14:40 PM IST

India licked Pakistan to dust in Operation Vijay of Kargil War

1999 में हुई करगिल वॉर. आज से 23 साल पहले भारत-पाकिस्तान के बीच हुए इस युद्ध को याद कर आज भी उन शहीदों का चेहरा याद आ जाता है, जिन्होंने इस जंग में हमारी धरती मां के लिए अपनी जान दे दी. करगिल युद्ध की शुरुआत 1999 के मई में हुई थी और इसके लिए भारतीय सेना ने ऑपरेशन विजय चलाया था. 26 जुलाई 1999 को उस वक्त के प्रधानमंत्री अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी ने इस युद्ध में भारत की जीत का ऐलान किया था.

Aug 14, 2022, 19:28 PM IST

Kargil Diwas: Jackky Bhagnani to pay tribute to Indian Airforce with his next film

Jackky Bhagnani is bankrolling 'Ganapath' starring Tiger Shroff and 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' starring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff.

Jul 26, 2022, 23:13 PM IST

Kargil Vijay Diwas: MS Dhoni to Kapil Dev - Sportsmen who served in Indian armed forces – In Pics

On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, take a look at some famous sportsmen who have been part of the Indian armed forces.

Jul 26, 2022, 18:53 PM IST

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Indian cricket fraternity pays tribute to Kargil war heroes

The Indian Armed Forces defeated Pakistan on July 26, 1999. Since then, the day is celebrated as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' to rekindle the pride and valour of the soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay.

Jul 26, 2022, 16:56 PM IST

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2022: When the tricolor was hoisted on Kargil

Tributes were paid to the soldiers at the War Memorial in Delhi on the anniversary of Kargil Vijay. Apart from Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, the chiefs of the three services paid tribute. On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, tribute was also paid to the martyrs at the sacrifice pillar of Jammu and Kashmir. Let us tell you that today is the day to remember the martyrs.

Jul 26, 2022, 15:34 PM IST