Kargil war

20 years after Kargil War, Indian Army recreates 'Operation Vijay' to pay homage to martyrs

The Indian Army is set to mark the 20th anniversary of 'Operation Vijay' to commemorate its victory during the Kargil War against intruding Pakistani troops who had occupied the icy heights in 1999. 

Jul 09, 2019, 07:08 AM IST

DNA: 20 years after Kargil war, Detailed analysis of Point 4355

DNA: The Indian Army discovered remnants of Pakistan Army equipment, ammunition and bunkers on a hill top in Dras also called Point 4355, Zee News brings to you exclusive report from the site. Watch full video to know more. #KargilWar #Point4355 #ZeeNewsExlusiveReport

Jul 08, 2019, 22:30 PM IST

Kargil war veterans remember their heroics, sacrifices

Zee Media Exclusive report on Kargil war. Zee News speaks to Kargil war veterans. Listen in

Jul 07, 2019, 20:56 PM IST

'Tujhe bhoolega na, tera Hindostan': Army launches video as ode to Kargil soldiers

The beautiful rendition features several actors including Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Vicky Kaushal among others.  

Jul 07, 2019, 11:09 AM IST

Army soldiers undertake trekking expedition to commemorate victory in Battle of Tololing

To commemorate the victory in the Battle of Tololing during the Kargil War, a trekking expedition to Tololing Top was undertaken by the 2 Rajputana Rifles (RAJRIF) on Saturday.

Jul 07, 2019, 00:15 AM IST

20 years of Kargil War: All you need to know

This segment of Zee News brings to you ground report from Kargil. Watch this video to know more.

Jul 06, 2019, 23:20 PM IST

DNA: Facts about the 1999 India-Pakistan conflict

The Kargil war was one of the fiercest conflict between India and Pakistan. This year India will be celebrating 20 years of the Kargil War on July 26.

It is observed in the remembrance of recapturing the towering hills in Kargil district in Ladakh division subsequent the occupancy of Pakistani troops.

Jun 24, 2019, 23:10 PM IST

20th year of Kargil war: IAF turns Gwalior Air Base into 'war theatre', reenacts milestones

In a symbolic 'recreation' of the Tiger Hill attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Drass-Kargil area, the air force used the Mirage 2000 aircraft and explosives were blown up on a 'model hill' to recreate the crucial events of the war.

Jun 24, 2019, 14:06 PM IST

20 years of Kargil War: IAF turns Gwalior Air Base into war theatre, recreates Tiger Hill attack

Commemorating 20 years of the Kargil War, the IAF on Monday turned the Gwalior air base virtually into a conflict theatre, with dramatic reenactment of some of the milestones of the operation in 1999.

In a symbolic 'recreation' of the Tiger Hill attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Drass-Kargil area, the air force used the Mirage 2000 aircraft and explosives were blown up on a 'model hill' to recreate the crucial events of the war.

Jun 24, 2019, 10:38 AM IST

Nation to celebrate 20th anniversary of 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' this year

"The Year 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of victory in 'Operation Vijay', popularly known as the 'Kargil War'. The Kargil War is a saga of strong political, military and diplomatic actions. The nation shall be celebrating the 20th anniversary of victory this year in Kargil War with pride, honour and inspiration," the Army said.

Jun 15, 2019, 12:55 PM IST

Air chief BS Dhanoa pays tribute to Operation Safed Sagar warriors

On May 28, 1999, Sqn Ldr R Pundir, Flt Lt Muhilan, Sergeant RK Sahu and Sergeant PVNR Prasad laid down their lives in service of the nation while flying a mission during Ops Safed Sagar. 

May 28, 2019, 23:26 PM IST

DNA: Air Chief Marshal flies MiG-21 to honor Kargil martyrs

IAF Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa led a 'Missing Man' formation flypast of MiG-21 aircraft in Punjab’s Bathinda. He flew it to pay his tribute to Squadron leader Ajay Ahuja who was killed in action during operation Safed Sagar (Kargil 1999).

May 28, 2019, 15:10 PM IST

DNA: Air Chief Marshal flies MiG-21 to honor Kargil martyrs

IAF Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa led a 'Missing Man' formation flypast of MiG-21 aircraft in Punjab’s Bathinda. He flew it to pay his tribute to Squadron leader Ajay Ahuja who was killed in action during operation Safed Sagar (Kargil 1999).

May 27, 2019, 23:16 PM IST

News 50: Watch top news stories of the day

This segment of Zee News brings top news stories of the day. Watch this video to know more.

May 27, 2019, 07:24 AM IST

Kargil War: 20 years ago, IAF warriors beat all odds to bring down Pakistani insurgents

Flight Lieutenant Kambampati Nachiketa was captured and tortured by Pakistani forces after his jet crashed on May 27 of 1999. He would be returned to India later. Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja's jet - searching for Nachiketa - was shot down and he would be captured as well. His mortal remains handed back to India eventually showed bullet wounds - evidence of Pakistan's cold-blooded murder. The valour and sacrifice of IAF's heroes in Kargil War will always reverberate through the hearts of every Indian.

May 27, 2019, 07:21 AM IST

Kargil War hero Air Marshal R Nambiar takes over as Western Air Command chief

Air Marshal Raghunath Nambiar is credited for shooting five of the eight Laser Guided Bombs on the Pakistani positions during the Kargil War.

Mar 01, 2019, 19:35 PM IST

Kargil War hero Lieutenant General YK Joshi takes charge of Ladakh's defence

 Lieutenant General YK Joshi had led the capture of Tiger Hill as the Commanding Officer of the 13th Jammu and Kashmir Rifles.

Sep 01, 2018, 07:06 AM IST

Vikram Batra biopic: It is the toughest role of my life, says Sidharth Malhotra

Sidharth finds it a huge responsibility to play Batra, who was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra.

 

Aug 09, 2018, 14:41 PM IST

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Key battles during Operation Vijay which ensured India's victory

The Kargil conflict was one of the fiercest wars fought by India. It was a war which united the whole nation and reignited a sense of patriotism amongst its citizens. 

Jul 26, 2018, 12:21 PM IST

Photo gallery: Bollywood films based on 1999 Indo-Pak Kargil war

The Indo- Pak war of 1999, also known as the Kargil war is an unforgettable event that has been inked in history forever. Today, on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, we recall the courageous act of our brave soldiers and their immeasurable contribution to our country.

Jul 26, 2018, 11:27 AM IST