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Form of war rapidly transforming, need to be ready to accept change: CDS

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan on Thursday said the form of war is transforming rapidly due to technological advancements and the country's armed forces will have to be ready to accept this change. He made the remarks while addressing a gathering of Army officers, junior commissioned officers (JCOs) and soldiers drawn from 18 Grenadiers to mark 25 years of the battles of Tololing and Tiger Hill fought during the Kargil war in 1999. Tiger Hill top was captured by the Indian Army on July 4, 1999. The 18 Grenadiers battalion played a pivotal role in the Kargil conflict. 'Vijay Diwas' is celebrated on July 26 every year to mark India's victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil war. "People of the country have faith in our capabilities and due to that, we have this immense prestige. The legacy that has been bequeathed to you has been earned by our ancestors. We may not have made a direct contribution but we are reaping its fruits," Gen Chauhan told the gathering. This also ...

Security forces to take steps to ensure stability along LoC: Army official

The situation along the Line of Control is stable and security agencies will take all necessary steps to maintain it, a senior Army officer said on Sunday. General Officer Commanding (GoC) of Army 15 Corps Lt General Rajiv Ghai was talking to reporters at the Bipin Rawat Stadium in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district after a function to felicitate Kargil War veterans on the 25th anniversary of Vijay Diwas. "The situation on the borders is stable. Whatever is needed to keep the situation stable will be done by the security agencies," Lt General Ghai said. Asked about Director General of Police (DGP) RR Swain's statement that 70 to 80 foreign terrorists were active in the Union Territory, he said the police chief's remark was factual. "As far as the numbers are concerned, the DGP has stated a fact. How the security agencies are proceeding against them, you know very well how the operations are conducted," Lt General Ghai added. DGP Swain on Saturday told reporters in Pulwama that

With Kargil War, we violated the Lahore Declaration, says ex-Pak PM Nawaz

Pakistan violated the Lahore Declaration that was signed between former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and the then Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee on February 21, 1999

Eastern Naval Command pays homage to 1971 war heroes on 'Vijay Diwas'

A floral wreath was placed at the 'Victory at Sea' War Memorial by Vice Admiral G Srinivasan, AVSM, VSM Director General Naval Projects, Visakhapatnam

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Tributes offered by Bollywood stars, political leaders

Kargil Vijay Diwas is commemorated every year on 26 July to celebrate India's victory in the Kargil war and cherish the memories of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country

World recognised India's military strength during Kargil War: UP CM

The world recognised India's military strength during the Kargil War in 1999 as the armed forces successfully pushed back Pakistani intruders from Indian soil, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday as the country observed the 24th Kargil Vijay Diwas. At an event at the Kargil Shaheed Smriti Vatika here, the chief minister paid tribute to the fallen soldiers by laying a wreath on a memorial. "I pay humble tribute to all the brave sons of Mother India who defended the borders before and after the Kargil conflict in 1999. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their dear ones and continue to stand strong and unwavering in their commitment to the motherland. The world recognised India's military strength during the Kargil War," he said. The chief minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the new India ensures the security of all its citizens. There is no place for terrorism, Naxalism, or infiltration now and eve

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2023: Here's a list of all gallantry award winners

During the Kargil war, "Operation Vijay" was launched by the Indian Army to recapture the Indian territories occupied by Pakistani soldiers in the Kargil-Drass sector

As India celebrates Kargil Vijay Diwas, here is a look at Indo-Pak 1999 war

In May 1999, under 'Operation Vijay', the Indian troops moved towards the occupied Pakistani positions with air cover provided by aircraft and helicopters

PM Modi pays tributes to fallen soldiers on Kargil Vijay Diwas

On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for India's victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil war. The day brings to the fore the bravery of India's unparalleled warriors who will always remain a source of inspiration to the people of the country, the prime minister said in a tweet in Hindi. "Jai Hind," Modi said. The Indian Army had launched a fierce counterassault to push back Pakistani forces that had stealthily occupied important heights in Ladakh in 1999. Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed to mark India's win over its neighbour.

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2023: Here are five Hindi films based on Kargil War

Under Operation Vijay, the Indian Army recaptured the famous Tiger Hill and other posts around it by evicting Pakistani troops

Indigo honours PVC awardee Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar on Pune-bound flight

In the video on Twitter, Captain Edsel could be seen welcoming Kumar onboard and shared how he has fought a battle on the borders

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Army's Dagger Division scales Mount Kun in record time

A team of mountaineers from the army's Dagger Division has achieved a historic feat by climbing the 7,077-metre high Mount Kun in record seven days to mark Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations. "The journey commenced on July 8 when the team was flagged off from Baramulla by Maj Gen Rajesh Sethi, GOC, 19 Infantry Division. Setting off from the base camp on July 11, the intrepid mountaineers led by Col Rajneesh Joshi achieved their long-awaited victory as they summited Mount Kun on July 18 at 11:40 am," a defence spokesman said here. To give an extraordinary touch to their accomplishment, the mountaineers also performed yoga at the 7,077 metres altitude, making it the highest point ever where yoga has been practiced, he said. "This remarkable feat not only showcases the unwavering dedication and exceptional skills of the Indian Army's mountaineering team, but also highlights the deep-rooted connection between physical well-being and spiritual practices," the spokesman noted. With the ...

Preparations underway at Kargil War Memorial ahead of 24th Vijay Diwas

Kargil Vijay Diwas is commemorated on July 26 every year to observe India's victory over Pakistan

Unexploded shells to be cleared from Kargil in time-bound manner: Ladakh LG

Soon after a boy was killed when an unexploded shell went off in Kargil, Ladakh Lt Governor Brig B D Mishra (retd) said on Sunday all such shells would be cleared from the district in a time-bound manner. Mishra gave the assurance to the people after they raised the issue of the presence of a large number of unexploded shells from the army firing range and 1999 Kargil war in Kurbathang and other areas posing threat to the local residents. The whole area will be screened. An operation will be launched immediately to look for the unexploded shells and other dangerous ordnance which will be cleared in a time-bound manner, the LG told reporters at the Kargil hospital where he had gone to enquire about the condition of two boys injured in a blast in Kurbathang region. A 13-year-old boy was killed and two others were injured when an unexploded shell went off at Kurbathang in Kargil district of Ladakh on Sunday, police said. It is an unfortunate incident which claimed the life of a minor

Rajnath Singh pays tribute on Kargil Vijay Diwas at National War Memorial

As India on Tuesday commemorated 23 years of its victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to soldiers who lost their lives in the 1999 Kargil War and laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in Delhi.Each year, Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated on July 26 to honour the valour and sacrifice of the soldiers who laid down their lives in the line of duty during the Kargil War.The three service chiefs - Army chief General Manoj Pande, Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar & Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari - laid wreaths at the National War Memorial in DelhiThe Indian Armed Forces defeated Pakistan on July 26, 1999. Since then, the day is celebrated as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' to rekindle the pride and valour of the soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay.Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid tribute to the soldiers who laid down their lives in line of duty. He said Kargil Vijay Diwas is a symbol of pride and glory for the country ..

Kargil Vijay Diwas symbol of country's pride: PM Modi salutes war's martyrs

On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi saluted the brave sons of the country who achieve the height of valour in the defence of the motherland

Kargil Vijay Diwas symbol of extraordinary valour of armed forces: Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu said 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' is a symbol of extraordinary valour of the armed forces, and people will always be indebted to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives

CDS Gen Rawat installs Victory Flame at Kargil War Memorial in Dras

Paying homage to Kargil heroes on the occasion of 22nd Vijay Diwas, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat installed the Victory Flame here at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras.The Victory Flame Swarnim Vijay Mashaal marks India's victory in the 1971 war.As part of the year-long Swarnim Vijay Varsh Celebrations, four Victory Flames were lit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at National War Memorial on December 16, 2020, which were sent to four cardinal directions.Besides CDS General Rawat, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor RK Mathur and Ladakh MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal also paid floral tributes at the memorial.CDS General Rawat on Sunday visited the Dras sector in Kargil district to review the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness of forces in the Union Territory."General Bipin Rawat, #CDS visited #Dras Sector along #LineofControl & reviewed the prevailing security situation & operational preparedness. #CDS also interacted with troops and complimented .

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee pays tribute to Kargil martyrs

As the nation observed the 21st anniversary of Kargil victory, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday paid tributes to the soldiers who had laid down their lives during the war.

PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Kargil martyrs on Vijay Diwas

Paying tributes to the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the Kargil war, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said their bravery motivates us every single day