China has named several bridges along the highway that connects Tibet and Xinjiang after the four soldiers who were killed in the 2020 Galwan Valley Clash with India.
CDS General Anil Chauhan visited the forward posts in the Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, laid a wreath at Naman Sthal and exhorted the soldiers to bring highest level of professionalism in their work.
Members of the Shahid Sainik Suraksha Parishad celebrated Diwali with soldiers on duty in Pathankot and families of soldiers who were killed while performing their duties.
In a video, Prime Minister was seen clapping as jawans were singing the Vande Mataram song. The PM was standing in the centre while some of the jawans were tuning guitars and other instruments.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi who landed in Kargil to celebrate Diwali with soldiers, laid a wreath at the Kargil War Memorial and paid tribute to the army personnel who lost their lives here in 1999.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who landed in Kargil to celebrate Diwali with soldiers, on Monday said induction of women officers in the armed forces will increase India's strength.
"The forces are the pillar of India's security. From this victorious land of Kargil, I wish the countrymen and the world a very happy Diwali. There has not been a single war with Pakistan where Kargil has not hoisted the flag of victory. The meaning of Diwali is end of Atank (terror) and