Kargil

Each name engraved on the Kargil War Memorial at Dras is a chapter in India's history of honour and valour

25 Years of Kargil Vijay Diwas: When Kartik Aaryan said playing a soldier is the proudest moment of his career

Kargil Vijay Diwas, celebrated on July 26th, marks a significant chapter in India's history, commemorating the valor and sacrifice of the soldiers who reclaimed the nation's territory from infiltrators in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir in 1999

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.

IAF lands C-130J aircraft at night on Kargil airstrip: What makes night-landing so significant?

This successful night landing at such a strategic location not only underscores the heightened capabilities of the Indian Air Force but also serves as a testament to its preparedness in challenging terrains.

Pakistan's former PM Nawaz Sharif says he was ousted in 1999 for opposing Kargil

Sharif reiterated his demand for accountability of former military generals and judges for ruining the country by ousting his government in 2017.

24th Kargil Vijay Diwas in pictures: Rajnath Singh pays homage to valiant soldiers

On the 24th Anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, Army Chief General Manoj Pande, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar, top Army Commanders, and Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Brig (Retd) BD Mishra pay tribute at Kargil War Memorial in Dras, Ladakh.

Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations begin in Ladakh

The celebrations begin at Lamochen view point where war heroes and families of fallen soldiers remembered the brave souls.

What made General Pervez Musharraf tense and shaky at Rajghat?

The embarrassing “Architect of Kargil” moniker followed Musharraf uncomfortably during his 2001 Delhi visit. But the Musharraf family’s ties to Delhi may have struck an emotional cord too

Ladakh admin launches online booking facility for Kargil air service

The Union Territory administration has started operating subsidised helicopter services from Ladakh.

Diwali 2022 | PM Narendra Modi celebrates Diwali with jawans in kargil

PM Modi addressed jawans as his family and said it was a privilege for him to celebrate Diwali with them. He shared sweets with the jawans during his visit to Kargil.

'Diwali means festival of end of terror and Kargil made it possible': PM Modi | Watch

Diwali 2022: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be celebrating the festival with the soldiers in Kargil, Ladakh, this year. He has been celebrating Diwali with security personnel since 2014 when he came to power.

Army celebrates 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' in Udhampur, Jammu

A wreath laying ceremony was held at War Memorial, Northern Command Headquarter. The day saw top Army officers, joined by the JCOs and soldiers, paying rich tributes to those martyred in the war, a defence spokesperson said.

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.

Policy | How India has to catch up with the West on warfare

India's warfighting does not meet the western standards that have empowered women. To transpose a western paradigm onto what is essentially an obsolescent, pre-industrial military will have significant consequences down the line.

Iran sees Kashmir as key to its ambition of leading Muslim world

The most defining pan-Islamic rivalry has been that between the Persian power Iran and the Arabs mainly led by Sunni-majority Saudi Arabia

Union Territory move may expose fault lines in Ladakh, J&K's unsung cousin

In February this year, the J&K administration created a separate division for Ladakh, which was part of the Kashmir division earlier.

Budget Trivia (Part VI): I have the task to make something easy that Einstein found difficult - said Jaswant Singh referring to which component of budget?

Encompassing over 70 years of history of independent India, in our Budget Trivia series, we present to you 70 lesser-known facts about the Budget process

Airtel rolls out 4G services in Kargil, Dras and Leh

"Customers in 130 towns and villages, including Kargil, Leh, and Dras, will now be able to enjoy affordable high speed data services and get on to the digital superhighway," an Airtel statement said.

Kargil records coldest night of season

Kargil recorded a low of minus 10.4 degrees Celsius, nearly six degrees down from the previous night's minus 4.6 degrees Celsius, an official of the Meteorological Department here said.

Kargil Vijay Diwas: PM Modi remembers bravery of armed forces

July 26 is celebrated as the anniversary of India's victory in the 1999 Kargil conflict with Pakistan.

Sambhaav Media surges 20%, wins FM radio channels for 13 cities

The company won FM Radio channels for 13 cities, through e-auction undertaken by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) for second batch of private FM Radio phase - III channels.

Rs 2400 cr to be invested in next 5yrs to promote tourism in J&K

The Centre along with the Jammu and Kashmir government will be investing Rs 2400 crore over the next five years to give a boost to tourism in the picturesque state with a focus on unexplored and new regions like Kargil.

Geo-political tensions, war and our stock markets

Before checking on what history tells us about war and its impact on the economy and markets, we need to understand what actually happens in war

Sharif's remarks are only confirmation of truth: MEA

Addressing a public rally in Muzaffarabad, Sharif had reportedly agreed that Kargil offensive by Pakistani troops was a misadventure and a stab in the back for then Prime Minister Vajpayee.