Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off a joint expedition to Mount Aconcagua in Argentina from South Block, New Delhi on February 05, 2026. The mountain at 6,961 metres is the highest peak in South America and the highest mountain outside Asia. The joint expedition is being undertaken
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 23: One of India's most iconic natural landmarks, standing tall at 8,586 metres, Kanchenjunga is the highest peak in India and the third-highest mountain in the world, making it a source of pride and awe for travelers and locals alike.
Kavita Chand from Uttarakhand successfully summited Mount Vinson in Antarctica, marking a major step in her Seven Summits quest. The Mumbai-based climber carried the Indian tricolour to the peak, inspiring professionals to balance ambition, fitness and career success.
"Braving extremely rarefied air, harsh sub-zero conditions, treacherous icy ridgelines, deep crevasses, and near-vertical ice walls, the climbers showcased the hallmark attributes of the Indian Army--unmatched grit, discipline, teamwork and an indomitable spirit," it said.
"PM Modi is coming to unveil the Dharma Dhwaj (the flag of Dharma) after the completion of the Ram Temple. We Indians, the people of Ayodhya, are overjoyed. The world will witness this miracle: the flag of Sanatan Dharma has been hoisted on the highest peak. The time has come for the pena
A district level program was organised at Gujarat's Himmatnagar under the 'Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference', chaired by the In-charge and Industries Minister Balvantsinh Rajput, where he remarked that the state government was committed to taking Gujarat and the country's development to t
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 23: Chhonzin Angmo has etched her name in history by becoming the first visually impaired female to stand atop the world's highest peak. Her quest to the pinnacles of glory was supported by Union Bank of India. With unwavering determination, Angmo reached Mo
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has extended his felicitations to the youngest Everester, Kritika Sharma hailing from Sirmaur district for conquering the World's highest peak just at the age of 17 thus bringing laurels to the State and the country.
The expedition, led by renowned mountaineer Colonel Ranveer Singh Jamwal, marked the culmination of the landmark 'Har Shikhar Tiranga' campaign -- a patriotic mission to hoist the Indian national flag atop the highest peak of each of India's 28 states.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised ITBP jawans for climbing Mount Makalu, the world's fifth highest peak. They planted the Indian flag and removed 150 kg of garbage, inspired by PM Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Shah applauded their courage and commitment in a tweet.
In a landmark achievement, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) successfully scaled Mt. Makalu (8,485 m), the world's fifth highest peak, on April 19, marking the first-ever ascent of the peak by any Central Armed Police Force (CAPF), the force said on Friday.