Speaking on the recent India-China border clash, the Defence Minister said, "Whether it is Galwan or Tawang, our defence forces have proved their bravery and valour."
This statement comes after armed clashes erupted between security forces from Pakistan and Afghanistan at the border in Chaman, leaving at least one dead and 15 others injured, the Dawn newspaper reported.
"The services of defence forces are supreme and they join the forces despite being aware of the fact that they must be ready for any kind of sacrifice," he said.
Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar said, "On Vijay Divas, join the nation in saluting our brave Indian Armed Forces whose valour led to a decisive victory in the 1971 war. We will always be grateful for their service and sacrifices."
The Afghan forces opened fire heavy weapons on the civilian population in Kali Musa near the border area, which prompted Pakistan and in retaliation, the establishment also fired.
Fifty years ago, the day marked the largest military surrender after the Second World War, as 93,000 soldiers of the Pakistan Army laid down their arms before the Indian forces -- resulting in the liberation of Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan.
Fifty years ago, the day marked the largest military surrender after the Second World War, as 93,000 soldiers from the Pakistan Army laid down their arms before the Indian forces -- resulting in the liberation of Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan.
President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday attended the 'At Home' reception at Army House in the national capital on the eve of 'Vijay Diwas', commemorating India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.
The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved its judgement on a batch of petitions challenging the Agnipath scheme launched for the recruitment of Agniveer for defence forces.
Border Security Force (BSF) recovered one packet of contraband suspected to be heroin weighing around 2.6 kg, dropped by a Pakistani drone in the Fazilka district of Punjab and apprehended one civilian in this regard, the security forces said on Thursday.
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI/NewsVoir): Max Life Insurance Company Ltd. ("Max Life" / "Company") is celebrating the 5th anniversary of its 'Rakshak' program - an initiative dedicated to financially securing India's armed forces personnel against life's uncertainties.