Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday extended greetings on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, paying tribute to the valour and sacrifice of Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in the 1999 conflict.
CM Mohan Yadav also paid a heartfelt tribute to the brave Indian warriors who sacrificed their lives during the war and said they made the whole nation proud.
Despite the enemy's advantageous position, occupying higher mountain peaks with fortified positions, the Indian Armed Forces demonstrated extraordinary courage and tactical prowess. They fought against impossible odds, climbing near-vertical cliffs under heavy enemy fire in extreme weathe
The union ministers, accompanied by locals and students, participated in the programme at the historic site of Kargil, which saw the conflict first hand when the area was captured by Pakistani forces in May 1999 and subsequently retaken, after the Indian Army launched Operation Bison.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday paid heartfelt tributes to the brave soldiers who fought valiantly in the 1999 Kargil War, saying that their sacrifice is a "timeless reminder" of the unwavering resolve of the Indian Armed Forces.
In a tribute ahead of Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Indian Army, in collaboration with the Flag Foundation of India, hoisted a 72-feet-high national flag at one of the highest vantage points in Lamochan, Drass. The initiative honours the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who laid down their
Lieutenant General Abhijeet S Pendharkar, AVSM, YSM, General Officer Commanding Spear Corps, observed Exercise Drone Prahar -- an advanced military drill designed to validate the integration of drone technology into tactical operations by the Infantry and supporting arms.
The Indian Army on Friday organised a special programme to commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas in the Government Higher Secondary School in Khour, a border area in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor, near the Line of Control.
This strategic collaboration marks a decisive step toward making the force "battle-ready" to counter emerging unconventional and hybrid threats targeting India's critical infrastructure.
The incident occurred following heavy rainfall in the region, which led to the sudden rise in water levels of the Rajouri River. Eyewitnesses reported the boy had become stranded on a rock in the middle of the surging waters, with no escape route as the current intensified.
In a significant boost to its operational capabilities, the Indian Army on Tuesday received the first batch of Apache helicopters into its Aviation fleet.
"This monsoon session is a celebration of victory. The whole world has seen the strength of India's military power. The target set by the Indian Army in Operation Sindoor was achieved 100%. Under Operation Sindoor, the houses of the masters of terrorists were razed to the ground within 22