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July 26 is observed as Kargil Vijay Diwas to commemorate the success of Operation Vijay and the victory of the Indian Army against infiltrating Pakistani troops while defending the country's integrity. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Pakistan can't sustain even limited war against India: Rajnath

Paying tributes to Kargil war heroes in the Lok Sabha, he also said that the country has full faith in the valour of its armed forces.

26 Jul 2019 1:17 PM

Indian Army is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kargil War today to rekindle the pride and valour of the soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay. (Photo: ANI)

You will get bloodier nose next time: Army Chief warns Pak on Vijay Diwas

Talking about modernising the Army's inventory, Rawat said that the focus is on the Artillery weapon system.

26 Jul 2019 12:23 PM

Video: Akshay Kumar salutes 'Bharat Ke Veer' on 'Kargil Vijay Diwas'; watch

He ended his post with a hashtag - #BharatKeVeer, a trust formed by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

26 Jul 2019 11:25 AM

'During the Kargil War in 1999, I had the opportunity to go to Kargil and show solidarity with our brave soldiers,' he said on Twitter. (Photo: Narendra Modi | Twitter)

'Visit to Kargil, interactions with soldiers unforgettable,' says PM Modi

The Prime Minister said that in 1999, he was working for the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.

26 Jul 2019 9:42 AM

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday hailed the 'grit and valour of those who defended India' on the 20th anniversary of India's triumph in the Kargil war. (Photo: File)

We salute grit, valour of those who defended India: President on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Indian Army is celebrating 20th anniversary of Kargil War today to rekindle pride and valour of soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay.

26 Jul 2019 9:03 AM

‘This (Kargil War) was a big misadventure by Pakistan Army in 1999. My warning to Pakistan is do not ever attempt such a misadventure anytime in future,’ he said while interacting with reporters. (Photo: ANI)

‘Will take back bodies': Bipin Rawat's warning to Pakistan on 20th Kargil Diwas

‘Infiltration has come down because of our troops sitting alert at the border,’ he also said.

25 Jul 2019 3:03 PM

Lauding the heroes of the Kargil war, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said he will do his best to ensure that no harm comes to the pride and honour of the soldiers. (Photo: ANI)

Rajnath Singh says, 'will ensure no harm comes to pride, honour of jawans'

During his Kargil visit, he was given a detailed presentation on Operation Vijay, the Defence Minister said.

21 Jul 2019 3:34 PM

'Leaving New Delhi for Drass on a day-long visit to J&K. Shall visit the Kargil War Memorial to pay tributes to the fallen soldiers.' Singh tweeted. (Photo: File)

Rajnath Singh to visit Kargil today on Kargil Vijay Diwas

This year is the 20th anniversary of the Kargil War and the milestone is being celebrated in a grand manner by the Indian Army.

20 Jul 2019 8:55 AM

Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa (Photo: PTI/File)

If Kargil comes again, we are very well prepared: IAF Chief BS Dhanoa

He was then the Commanding Officer of 17 Squadron and was operating from Srinagar.

16 Jul 2019 9:03 PM

The Army has planned celebratory events across the country from July 25-27 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the conflict. (Photo: ANI)

Well prepared for a Kargil-like conflict again: Dhanoa

The 'Kargil Vijay Diwas', named after the success of 'Operation Vijay', marks victory of India over Pakistan during the Kargil War in 1999.

16 Jul 2019 6:57 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: File)

20 years of Kargil: Rajnath Singh ignites 'victory flame'

Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on July 26 to honour those who laid down their lives during the Kargil War.

14 Jul 2019 9:33 PM

The enemy, however, retaliated numerous times but was vehemently answered by the Indian troops. (Photo: Representational image, ANI)

20 years of Kargil: How India took back Tiger Hill from the enemy

The Tiger Hill was declared to be reclaimed on the morning of July 8 as the tricolor was unfurled.

13 Jul 2019 2:46 PM

‘The Kargil War is known for the determination, bravery, courage and daring mettle of the Indian Army troops who took to task the enemy intruders occupying strategic heights in Indian Territory,’ the defence ministry said in a release. (Photo: ANI)

Indian Army in J&K organises commemorative treks to Batra Top and Tiger Hill

It was organised on Sunday by the 13 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles (JAK RIF) and 18 Grenadiers as part of celebrating 20 years of Kargil Victory.

07 Jul 2019 8:38 PM

If one goes by a rough estimate, the no of casualties suffered during Kargil war were equivalent to the total casualties suffered in both the wars of 1965 and 1971. (Photo: PTI)

20 years of Kargil War: How Indian soldiers retaliated and won

Going back to 1999, India and Pakistan battled one of fiercest, yet limited war in many respects and restrictions in Indian history.

28 Jun 2019 3:50 PM

It is observed in the remembrance of recapturing the towering hills in Kargil district in Ladakh division subsequent the occupancy of Pakistani troops. (Photo: File)

20 years of Kargil War: Facts about the 1999 India-Pakistan conflict

The Indian Army named the mission ‘Operation Vijay’ while the Air Force called it ‘Operation Safed Sagar’.

24 Jun 2019 1:28 PM

The anniversary celebrations for this year will be spread over three days from July 25-27. (Photo: File)

20 years of Kargil war: At Gwalior Air Base, IAF to ‘recreate’ Tiger Hill attack

Indian armed forces displayed exceptional valour to successfully dislodged the enemy from the strategic hill in the Drass-Kargil area.

24 Jun 2019 12:02 PM

Lieutenant Colonel (retd.) then Major Sonam Wangchuk (Photo: Indian Army)

20 years of Kargil War: How Major Wangchuk and his men snatched back Chorbat La

The awe-inspiring victory of Chorbat La laid the foundation for many other battles which India fought valiantly in Kargil.

21 Jun 2019 5:24 PM

Kargil war, also known as the Kargil conflict, was an armed conflict between India and Pakistan that took place between May and July 1999 in the Kargil district of Kashmir and elsewhere along the Line of Control (LoC). (Photo: ANI)

Air Chief Marshal to lead missing man formation to pay tribute to Kargil war heroes

Earlier on Monday, squadron of MiG-21 aircraft led by IAF chief flew in missing man formation to pay tribute to Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja.

28 May 2019 1:21 PM

Decency, decorum and dignity were natural instincts for someone like Vajpayee, who incidentally was also behind the success of the Kargil War and the 1998 nuclear tests, without any unnecessary sabre-rattling or name-calling that lowers the discourse.

Why do politicians invoke ‘Pakistan’ to get votes?

Pakistan was, is and will, unfortunately, remain an ‘enemy’ state in all likelihood.

16 Apr 2019 1:12 AM

A file photograph of Atal Behari Vajpayee at the PMO.

The Vajpayee I knew was a hardcore ‘feminist’ too

Within barely a day or two, I became the first journalist in the world to get an interview with Vajpayee on why India had tested.

20 Aug 2018 5:30 AM

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