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Bangladesh celebrates victory over Pakistan in 1971 liberation war
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
December 16 is also observed as Vijay Diwas in India, marking the end of a nine-month war against Pakistan in 1971, where Indian forces and Mukti Bahini secured victory, leading to East Pakistan's liberation and the birth of Bangladesh.
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Telangana: Wreath-laying ceremony held at Army Parade Ground in Secunderab
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The solemn ceremony was organised to honour the courage, sacrifice and supreme valour of the soldiers who laid down their lives for the nation. The event is scheduled to be attended by the Governor of Telangana, Jishnu Dev Verma, who will be the Chief Guest. The Governor is expected to ar
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to 1971 War heroes on Vijay Diwa
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings on the occasion of the 54th Vijay Diwas through a social media post. Vijay Diwas is annually observed on December 16, commemorating India's decisive victory in the 1971 war, which led to the freedom of Bangladesh.
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Indian Army recalls courage, valour of Armed Forces in 1971 War on Vijay D
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Additional Directorate General of Public Information on Tuesday recalled the historic tale of courage and valour of the Indian Armed Forces in the 1971 War on the occasion of Vijay Diwas. Vijay Diwas is annually observed on December 16. They described the battle as a triumph that reshaped
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Bangladesh military, educational institutions tell story of Indian side in
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): The history of the 1971 Liberation War is not complete without the story of the Indian side and it is part of the syllabus of Bangladesh military and educational institutions, said Major General SM Kamrul Hasan of Bangladesh Army on Tuesday.
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When Sheikh Mujibur Rahman challenged Yahya Khan's army
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], Aug 28 (ANI): Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, known as the 'Father of the Nation' in Bangladesh, openly challenged the troops of then West Pakistan in 1971 saying that 70 million people of Bangladesh stand behind him to face the army.
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