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  • ‘Kya karun, Miyan Saab ne joote khane ke liye akele bhej diya’: Inside the DGMO meeting that ended Kargil War

    In a rare 1999 meeting, Pakistan’s DGMO arrived alone to discuss retreat terms after the Kargil War.

  • 'Maa tujhe salaam': IAF's heartfelt tribute as India marks 26 years of Kargil victory | Watch

    'Maa tujhe salaam': IAF's heartfelt tribute as India marks 26 years of Kargil victory | Watch

    The video, a little over two minutes long, features powerful stills and archival footage from the Kargil War, set to the Oscar-winning Rahman’s soul-stirring ‘Maa Tujhe Salaam’ echoing in the background.

  • Kargil Vijay Diwas 2025: Why do we celebrate Kargil Day on July 26?

    Kargil Vijay Diwas 2025: Why do we celebrate Kargil Day on July 26?

    Kargil Vijay Diwas, celebrated on July 26 every year, is a day of immense national pride and remembrance. It commemorates the victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the Kargil War and honors the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice.

  • Trump says he brokered India-Pak truce: How Clinton silently ended Musharraf's misadventure in Kargil

    Trump says he brokered India-Pak truce: How Clinton silently ended Musharraf's misadventure in Kargil

    Unlike the public posturing seen today, Clinton’s intervention was marked by quiet but firm diplomacy that ultimately forced Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif into a humiliating climbdown.

  • India's economy emerged unscathed from Kargil war

    India's economy emerged unscathed from Kargil war

    The Indian economy grew at 6.8 percent in 1999 against IMF’s prediction of 5.7 percent

  • Lt Gen (Retd) Y.K. Joshi on the Kargil War, his memoir and safeguards for war in the age of social media

    Lt Gen (Retd) Y.K. Joshi on the Kargil War, his memoir and safeguards for war in the age of social media

    Lt Gen (Retd) Yogesh Kumar Joshi—who retired as Northern Army Commander in 2022—on his memoir, key lessons he learnt over his 40 years of service from 1982–2022, the Kargil War and India's relations with neighbouring countries.

  • Tashi Namgyal, shepherd who alerted Army during 1999 Kargil War, passes away in Ladakh

    Tashi Namgyal, shepherd who alerted Army during 1999 Kargil War, passes away in Ladakh

    Namgyal, celebrated for his significant role in the war, had attended the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas earlier this year in Drass, alongside his daughter Tsering Dolkar, a teacher.

  • Watch: After 25 years, Pakistan Army accepts role in 1999 Kargil war

    Watch: After 25 years, Pakistan Army accepts role in 1999 Kargil war

    Historically, Pakistan's army has refrained from publicly admitting its direct involvement in the Kargil conflict, and instead claimed that it was the work of "mujahideen" or "freedom fighters" in its official narrative

  • PM Modi pays tribute to bravehearts of Kargil War in Drass, launches Shinkun La Tunnel project

    PM Modi pays tribute to bravehearts of Kargil War in Drass, launches Shinkun La Tunnel project

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the Kargil War martyrs on the 25th Kargil Diwas, honouring the sacrifices of the soldiers. He also virtually carried out the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel project, which will provide all-weather connectivity to Leh.

  • Kargil War will always be remembered for the soldiers' gallantry and Vajpayee government's strategic prudence

    Kargil War will always be remembered for the soldiers' gallantry and Vajpayee government's strategic prudence

    The Kargil War situation was complex, kinetic, and posed a national security challenge and it was dealt with restraint, resolve and transparency by the Vajpayee government. The Kargil war and its handling burnished India’s profile as a responsible nation

  • Kargil Vijay Diwas special: Top 10 Hindi patriotic songs honoring our brave soldiers

    Kargil Vijay Diwas special: Top 10 Hindi patriotic songs honoring our brave soldiers

    Kargil Vijay Diwas, celebrated on July 26th each year, marks the victory of Indian armed forces in the Kargil War of 1999. It is a day of remembrance and respect for the bravery, dedication, and ultimate sacrifice of our soldiers.

  • Kargil Vijay Diwas: All about the heroes of ‘Operation Vijay’

    Kargil Vijay Diwas: All about the heroes of ‘Operation Vijay’

    To pay tribute to the soldiers and honour their valour and sacrifices, the Indian Army kicked off the Pan-India Motorcycle Expedition on June 12. It showcases significant contributions and honours the legacy of our brave soldiers. The expedition acts as a “symbol of the enduring spirit of the Indian Army.”

  • Kargil Day 2024: Kargil Vijay Diwas essay and speech ideas in English for students

    Kargil Day 2024: Kargil Vijay Diwas essay and speech ideas in English for students

    Here are a few Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024 sample essay and speech ideas for students to commemorate Kargil Day, reflecting on the courage and patriotism displayed during the Kargil War.

  • Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024: All you need to know about Kargil War heroes, memorial & medals

    Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024: All you need to know about Kargil War heroes, memorial & medals

    Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024: A new quiz book on the Armed Forces devotes a chapter to the Kargil War. Read about the weaponry, strategy, history and war heroes of the 1999 War between India and Pakistan.

  • From Battle of Tololing to Tiger Hill: Recounting the combats that defined Kargil war

    From Battle of Tololing to Tiger Hill: Recounting the combats that defined Kargil war

    Fought along the LOC, the war began when the Kargil region was attacked suddenly by Pakistani forces. However, the Indian Army evicted Pakistani intruders and succeeded in recapturing the Tiger Hill and other posts as part of Operation Vijay.

  • Kargil Vijay Diwas: Celebrating Gunjan Saxena & Sreevidya Rajan, India’s First Female Combat Pilots

    Kargil Vijay Diwas: Celebrating Gunjan Saxena & Sreevidya Rajan, India’s First Female Combat Pilots

    On Kargil Diwas, we honor the indomitable spirit of these female heroes and all the soldiers who fought valiantly. Their legacy continues to inspire and uplift, reminding us of the courage and commitment required to safeguard the nation.

  • Abhishek Bachchan and Sidharth Malhotra pay a heartfelt tribute to martyrs on Kargil Vijay Diwas

    Abhishek Bachchan and Sidharth Malhotra pay a heartfelt tribute to martyrs on Kargil Vijay Diwas

    Bollywood stars, including Abhishek Bachchan and Sidharth Malhotra, commemorated the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas by paying tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation. This special occasion marks a significant moment in India's history

  • 24th Kargil Vijay Diwas: India pays tribute to 1999 war heroes

    24th Kargil Vijay Diwas: India pays tribute to 1999 war heroes

    Every year India celebrates Kargil Diwas on July 26 to mark India’s win over Pakistan during a nearly three-month-long battle on Kargil in Ladakh in 1999. The day honours the valour and sacrifice of the soldiers who lost their lives during the Kargil War.

  • Kargil Vijay Diwas 2023: Date, history and significance

    Kargil Vijay Diwas 2023: Date, history and significance

    The war between India and Pakistan started after Pakistani troops intruded the Kargil district in Jammu and Kashmir (now in Ladakh). The infiltration was a violation of the Shimla Agreement, signed in 1972 by the two countries.

  • Pervez Musharraf's rise to power in Pakistan followed an old path. So did his death in exile

    Pervez Musharraf's rise to power in Pakistan followed an old path. So did his death in exile

    Musharraf, the last military dictator of Pakistan, followed a template similar to two of his predecessors, General Ayub Khan and General Zia-ul-Haq, of turning their political masters into immediate foes.

  • Pervez Musharraf – the man who waged war and then talked about peace

    Pervez Musharraf – the man who waged war and then talked about peace

    1999 was the crucible year in Indo-Pakistan relations and the individual, who determined the course was a Mohajir as head of the army and later the government

  • General Pervez Musharraf: A tragic figure who failed to earn his nation’s respect, despite intensely yearning for it

    General Pervez Musharraf: A tragic figure who failed to earn his nation’s respect, despite intensely yearning for it

    From architect of the 1999 Kargil misadventure and Janus-faced US ally in the post 9/11 global war on terror to backchannel peace proponent with India, Musharraf was done in by his recklessness and lack of political convictions

  • Kargil Vijay Diwas 2022: All you need to know about the 1999 Kargil War

    Kargil Vijay Diwas 2022: All you need to know about the 1999 Kargil War

    Kargil Vijay Diwas 2022: The Kargil war began on May 8, 1999 and continued till July 26, 1999. India lost more than 500 soldiers in the war.

  • India pays tributes to its war heroes on 23rd Kargil Vijay Diwas

    India pays tributes to its war heroes on 23rd Kargil Vijay Diwas

    The Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated on July 26 to mark the successful culmination of "Operation Vijay" after a nearly three-month-long battle with Pakistan on the icy heights of Kargil in Ladakh in 1999

  • Sidharth Malhotra: 'I felt this could very well be my family'

    Sidharth Malhotra: 'I felt this could very well be my family'

    Vishnuvardhan: "The action in the film is referenced from actual events. When we met the officers who had fought beside Vikram Batra in the war, everyone had interesting facts of what happened."

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