"Keeping up with the tradition of unbreakable Indian unity, the army carried out precision strikes on the terror infrastructure under Operation Sindoor and attained a decisive victory, effectively retaliating and knocking down Pakistan's violent attacks, and attained victory," the COAS sa
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
On the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas, Air veteran Trilok, who served during the 1999 Kargil War, reflected on the sacrifices made and the advancements that have followed since then.
As the nation marks the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas today, Kargil war veteran Subedar Dhanesh Yadav of the 137 CETF Battalion (Territorial Army) 39 Gorkha Rifles recounted the early days of the 1999 conflict, highlighting the courage and sacrifices made by Indian soldiers.
On the occasion of the Kargil Vijay Diwas, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar paid tribute to the bravehearts who made the ultimate sacrifice during the 1999 war.
On the occasion of the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas on Saturday, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, Chief of Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, and Chief of
Sharing the tribute on social media platform X, the IAF posted, "The Indian Air Force pays heartfelt tribute to the valiant Warriors of the Kargil War. Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering resolve continue to inspire a nation united in gratitude."
The programme, organised at Kargil's Dras town, was attended by a large crowd of people while families took their turns to go up to the War memorial and pay tribute to the valiant soldiers.
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Saturday paid tributes to the brave Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1999 Kargil War. The commemorative event was held in Drass, Kargil, where both Union Ministers participated in a
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.
Every year on July 26, India commemorates Kargil Vijay Diwas, a day etched in the nation's heart with pride and solemn remembrance. It marks the day in 1999 when India successfully concluded Operation Vijay, reclaiming the strategic heights from Pakistani intruders.
In a post on social media platform X, the CM wrote that the occasion was not just a day to celebrate victory in war, but an "eternal saga" of the valour, sacrifice, and national service of India's brave sons, who could not be forgotten.