BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Tuesday shared a purported declassified 1971 US intelligence cable about former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's decision to accept a UN ceasefire proposal during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War in a reply to opposition's pressure on the Union Government for clari
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday expressed concerns about India's handling of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, questioning whether the country's political leadership fully capitalised on the strategic opportunities presented by the military victory. While the war resu
The MV Mariam ship carrying 26,250 tons of Atap rice from Pakistan has arrived at Chittagong port, Bangladesh Food Ministry said in a statement on Saturday.
Co-authored by Abu Syed and Priyajit Debsarkar, the book covers key events like the language movement, Great Famine, economic exploitation, financial apartheid, and post-1971 diplomatic tensions. 'Bangabandhu, Bangladesh and Britain' serves as a significant reminder of the historical struggl
A group of retired judges, bureacrats, army oficials and other civil society memebrs have penned an open letter to the "people of Bangladesh" expressing their "increasing alarm" and "deep concern" over the deteriorating situation in the neighbouring country.
The Indian Army commemorated the 53rd Vijay Diwas, marking India's decisive victory in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, with a series of events at the iconic Albert Ekka War Memorial in Agartala.
He said that the Bangladesh Liberation War was not only a victory for the valiant armed forces, but also a victory for the idea of an "inclusive and harmonious India" for everyone.
Vijay Diwas celebrations in Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka started with 31 gunfires at sunrise. Six guns of an artillery regiment of the Bangladesh Army saluted the bravehearts who sacrificed their lives in the Bangladesh Liberation War by firing 31 rounds of cannon.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore moved an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha on Monday to discuss the removal of 1971 war photograph from Army Headquarters, New Delhi and its implications.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami congratulated the Indian Army, ex-servicemen as well as the country and the people of the state on the occasion of 'Vijay Diwas'.
Vijay Diwas for the 1971 Liberation War is celebrated nationwide on December 16, to commemorate India's victory against Pakistan in the 13-day war, which ended with Pakistan signing the instrument of surrender in Dhaka and the subsequent liberation of Bangladesh (erstwhile East Pakistan).