The Kargil war was fought between India and Pakistan between May and July 1999 in the Kargil district of Kashmir and along the Line of Control (LOC). During the war, the Indian Army evicted Pakistani intruders and succeeded in recapturing the Tiger Hill and other posts as a part of Operation Vijay. The Indian soldiers had secured this victory after a three-month conflict that led to a loss of lives from both sides with the Indian side losing nearly 490 officers, soldiers, and jawans. In order to commemorate India’s win in the war, the Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on July 26.
"Whether the Pakistan-India wars of 1948, 1965, 1971 and Kargil or Siachen conflict, thousands of martyrs gave sacrifices for the security and honour of the country," General Asim Munir stated during a Defence Day event.
Kargil Vijay Diwas is a solemn reminder of their sacrifices and a celebration of their valour, serving as a unifying moment of national pride and gratitude..
India’s victory in the Kargil War was as much against the terrain and the climate, as it was against Pakistani combatants. Here is the story of how our soldiers braved – and conquered – Kargil’s hostile conditions
Gen Vij was DG of Military Operations during the Kargil war and Vice Chief of Army Staff during Operation Parakram, following the terrorist attack on the Parliament, and coordinated the largest mobilisation of the Army.
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2020: On this day in 1999, the Indian Army successfully completed 'Operation Vijay'. The war was fought between India and Pakistan between May and July 1999 in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir and along the Line of Control (LOC).
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2019: On this day in 1999, the Indian Army successfully completed 'Operation Vijay'. The war was fought between India and Pakistan between May and July 1999 in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir and along the Line of Control (LOC).
Iran mission uses donations to buy 40 tonnes of medicine, unable to send them home
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A 40-tonne shipment of medicines bought by the Iranian embassy in India is stranded in New Delhi due to a damaged aircraft. The embassy is seeking alternative ways to deliver the urgently needed medicines, as pharmaceutical companies in Iran are under attack.
