Kargil war

Becoming Shershaah was a dream come true moment: Sidharth Malhotra

Ahead of the release of 'Shershaah', actor Sidharth Malhotra opened up about his experience of working on the war drama.

Aug 03, 2021, 16:59 PM IST

DNA: The war that made India the new power of the world

On this day, India won against Pakistan in the Kargil War, hence 26th July is celebrated as Kargil Vijay Diwas. This battle was fought for about two months and 527 soldiers of India were martyred in this war. This was the first time that people saw the war on their TV screens.

Jul 26, 2021, 23:24 PM IST

Did you know Captain Vikram Batra's first love refused to marry after his martyrdom? Take a look at their immortal love story

When Captain Vikram Batra was doing his MA in English from Punjab University, he met his love. They started off as friends and then their relationship blossomed into love.

Jul 26, 2021, 14:31 PM IST

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh pays tribute to martyrs on the occasion of 22nd Kargil Vijay Diwas

India is celebrating the 22nd anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh pays tribute to martyrs in Delhi. This historic Kargil War was fought between India and Pakistan on the Line of Control (LoC) in May and July 1999 in Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Jul 26, 2021, 12:54 PM IST

Kargil martyr's father installs Cannon on rooftop, Pakistan beware!

Kargil Vijay Diwas gives you a host of stories and one such story has been brought by Zee Media's Sharad Awasthi from Punjab's Nangal.

Jul 26, 2021, 10:39 AM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind to pay tribute to martyrs on the occasion of 22nd Kargil Vijay Diwas

President Ram Nath Kovind has reached Dras to pay homage to the martyrs at the Kargil memorial located at the foothills of Tololing. Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat will also participate in the Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations there. India celebrates 'Vijay Diwas' on 26 July to mark the anniversary of the army's victory against Pakistan in 1999.

Jul 26, 2021, 08:50 AM IST

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Indian Army completes 22 years of victory in Kargil, biggest celebration of army valor

26th July i.e. today is very important for Indians. This day is a symbol of bravery and sacrifice of the Indian Army. Today is 'Vijay Diwas', a day to remember the supreme sacrifice of Indian bravehearts in the Kargil war against Pakistan. 22 years ago today, the army had given a crushing defeat to Pakistan in Kargil.

Jul 26, 2021, 08:10 AM IST

Why Amrita Puri is drawn to scripts about Army life

Coming from as Army background . actor Amrita Puri is drawn to scripts revolving around the army life. Many of her family members have served in the army. "I totally understand why filmmaker's are drawn to portraying stories of war heroes. It requires so much courage that one is left inspired and in awe," she says.

Feb 05, 2021, 10:15 AM IST

DNA Analysis of 'Kargil politics' of Nawaz Sharif

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has blamed the "certain generals" in the Pakistani army for dragging the country into the Kargil war with India and highlighted how Pakistani soldiers fought without food and weapons.

Oct 26, 2020, 23:02 PM IST

We did not achieve anything from Kargil war: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has pinned responsibility on "certain Generals" in the Pakistani Army for dragging the country into Kargil war with India.

Oct 25, 2020, 19:55 PM IST

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Let's take a look at the Bollywood films based on Kargil War

Kargil Vijay Diwas: The year 2020 marks the 21st anniversary of the Kargil War.

Jul 26, 2020, 13:30 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi lauds courage of Indian soldiers on Kargil Vijay Diwas, slams Pakistan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation through his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat on Sunday (July 26) and paid tributes to Indian armed forces on the 21st anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. PM Modi started his address by paying tribute to the Kargil heroes and said that the world witnessed the valour and courage of Indian soldiers in 1999.

Jul 26, 2020, 11:17 AM IST

21 years of Kargil War: India remembers Param Vir Chakra awardees Captain Vikram Batra, Lieutenant Manoj Kumar Pandey, Rifleman Sanjay Kumar, Grenadier Yogender Singh Yadav

The nation is observing the 21st anniversary of India’s victory in Kargil war,  remembering its brave martyrs who laid down their lives to safeguard our borders from Pakistani intruders. 

Jul 26, 2020, 10:03 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, three service chiefs pay tribute to soldiers on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Kargil Vijay Diwas marks the victory of Indian soldiers in recapturing the mountain heights that were occupied by the Pakistani Army on July 26, 1999, known as the Kargil War.

Jul 26, 2020, 09:44 AM IST

India celebrates 21st anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas today, pays tribute to its brave martyrs

The nation is observing the 21st anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas on Sunday (July 26), remembering its brave martyrs who sacrificed their lives to uphold and safeguard the integrity of the nation. This day commemorates the success of ''Operation Vijay'' which was launched by the Indian Army to recapture the Indian territories captured by the Pakistani intruders in the Kargil-Drass sector in 1999.

Jul 26, 2020, 07:34 AM IST

India to observe 21st anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26, pay tribute to its brave martyrs

Operation Vijay was one of the most prominent wars and hard-fought victories fought by the Indian Armed Forces between May and July 1999.

Jul 25, 2020, 00:49 AM IST

Sidharth Malhotra honours Kargil hero Vikram Batra on his 21st death anniversary

Sidharth Malhotra will bring Vikram Batra's story alive in the film 'Shershaah'. The film chronicles the story of Captain Vikram Batra, who sacrificed his life for the country in 1999.

Jul 07, 2020, 19:24 PM IST

DNA: 'Nationalistic' ground reporting from Ladakh

When the people of a democratic country come with the heart to support their army, the same thing happens, whatever happened in the Kargil war of 1999. In 1999, how the people of Leh-Ladakh volunteered to help the Indian Army, know in this segment of DNA with Sudhir Chaudhary..

Jun 25, 2020, 16:42 PM IST

Bihar Regiment: History, origin, battle honours, gallantry award winners

The Bihar Regimental Crest contains three-headed lions of Ashoka. The crest was selected by the then Officiating Commanding Officer 1st Bihar Battalion Captain M Habibullah Khan Khattak in 1941.

Jun 22, 2020, 11:13 AM IST

It's not size of dog in the fight, but size of fight in dog: Indian Army's video on Bihar Regiment bravehearts

Saluting the courage and valor of the soldiers in Bihar regiment, the Indian army said shared a video highlighting the major contribution of the regiment to safeguard the nation.

Jun 21, 2020, 07:35 AM IST