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Kargil 1999: Stories of Indian Air Force's contribution told in a documentary

Kargil 1999: Stories of Indian Air Force's contribution told in a documentary

'Kargil 1999 - The Untold Story Of The Indian Air Force' is a documentary on Operation Safed Sagar with over over 40 veterans reliving their memories

14 August,2024 03:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kargil Vijay Diwas: Celebs laud bravery of Indian soldiers

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Celebs laud bravery of Indian soldiers

Kargil Vijay Diwas: From Akshay Kumar to Raveena Tandon, here's how Bollywood celebrities remembered Kargil war heroes 25 years later

26 July,2024 09:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
'Agnipath scheme won't strengthen army, will role it back after getting power'

'Agnipath scheme won't strengthen army, will role it back after getting power'

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended the Agnipath scheme earlier in the day during his Kargil War anniversary address in Drass, Ladakh, on Friday, Opposition lawmakers have also reacted on the issue. Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram said the scheme does not strengthen the capacity of the armed forces

26 July,2024 02:17 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
PM defends Agnipath scheme, slams Opposition for ‘politicising national sec

PM defends Agnipath scheme, slams Opposition for ‘politicising national sec

Amid the controversy over the Agnipath Yojana, PM Narendra Modi on Friday said that the goal of the scheme was to make the Army young and keep it continuously fit for war. He also slammed the Opposition for "politicising" a "sensitive issue related to national security" and opposing the scheme.

26 July,2024 12:38 PM IST | Drass | mid-day online correspondent
Kargil Diwas 2024: IAF shows how Tiger hill was won in two-minute video; Watch

Kargil Diwas 2024: IAF shows how Tiger hill was won in two-minute video; Watch

26th July is observed as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in the 1999 war

26 July,2024 11:18 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
25th anniversary of Kargil victory: PM Narendra Modi pays homage to war heroes i

25th anniversary of Kargil victory: PM Narendra Modi pays homage to war heroes i

PM Narendra Modi paid homage to the 1999 Kargil war martyrs at the Drass War Memorial in Ladakh to mark the 25th anniversary of India's victory over Pakistan in the 1999 war. Twenty-five years ago on July 26, the Indian Army announced the successful culmination of ‘Operation Vijay’ against Pakistan

26 July,2024 10:53 AM IST | Drass | mid-day online correspondent
25 years on, Vir Chakra awardee still in touch with Tiger Hill martyr’s family

25 years on, Vir Chakra awardee still in touch with Tiger Hill martyr’s family

Mumbai, Jul 26 (PTI) Every year for the last 25 years, a Kargil war braveheart has been visiting the home of his buddy who fell to Pakistani bullets during the battle to recapture Tiger Hill.

26 July,2024 09:31 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024: How the first 'LIVE' war happened

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024: How the first 'LIVE' war happened

July 26 this year marks the 25th anniversary of the Kargil War, one of the major wars to take place on the India-Pakistan border

25 July,2024 11:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024: History and significance of the day

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024: History and significance of the day

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas that saw India reclaim its territory from infiltrating Pakistani forces

25 July,2024 11:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024: Remembering India's victory and heroes

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024: Remembering India's victory and heroes

Kargil Vijay Diwas honours these soldiers who demonstrated unsurpassed courage and determination. It is a day to commemorate their sacrifices and honour the enduring spirit of the Indian armed forces.

25 July,2024 08:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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