Chandigarh, July 26 (IANS) On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Army veterans on Sunday recalled their experiences of serving the nation, remembered the sacrifices made during military operations and expressed pride in wearing the uniform and defending the country. Speaking to IANS, former Army officer Jyoti Sharma recounted the injuries he sustained during an anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir.”During my Army service, I was shot in both legs during an operation in Kashmir, which led t…
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Chennai, July 26 (IANS) One of India’s greatest singers, K S Chitra, on Sunday joined scores of people cutting across regions and languages in paying tribute to the brave sons of the Indian Army, who laid down their lives in the service of the nation in the 1999 Kargil war. Taking to her Instagram page, the renowned singer wrote, “Today, we remember the brave sons of Bharat who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our motherland during the 1999 Kargil War. Under Operation Vijay, our courageous …
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Former India cricketers Virender Sehwag and Kedar Jadhav paid tribute to the brave soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces on Kargil Vijay Diwas, acknowledging their extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and steadfast dedication to protecting India’s sovereignty. The country is celebrating the 27th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, marking India’s victory in the 1999 Kargil War. The day honours the 527 soldiers who sacrificed their lives during Operation Vijay and acknowledges…
Dras, July 26 (IANS) Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth paid humble tributes to the brave and heroic martyrs on the 27th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, assuring that the Indian Army, in every way, is fully with the country in its progress and, in the coming time, will make the country’s flag fly even higher. Speaking to reporters after the Kargil Vijay Diwas event in Dras, Ladakh, Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth said, “On the 27th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, here, by my own presence, I fee…
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday paid homage to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives on the line of duty during the 1999 Kargil War and hailed their courage and valour. India is commemorating the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas on Sunday, marked with gratitude and national pride, in remembrance of the historic 1999 victory when Indian soldiers reclaimed the snow-covered heights of Kargil.In…
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to the brave soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, expressing the nation’s gratitude for their unmatched courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to safeguarding India’s sovereignty. PM Modi took to the social media platform X and said, “On Kargil Vijay Diwas, our nation expresses gratitude to the brave soldiers for their extraordinary courage and commitment towards securing Ind…
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday paid homage to the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives on the line of duty during the 1999 Kargil War, hailing their unparalleled valour and patriotism, which she said would continue to inspire future generations. India is commemorating the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas on Sunday, marked with gratitude and national pride, in remembrance of the historic 1999 victory when Indian soldiers reclaimed the snow-covered heights of Kargil.In …
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth, on the occasion of 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas, paid tributes to the heroes of the 1999 war, whose courage and unwavering resolve, he said, scripted a “golden history of victory”, adding that their supreme sacrifice serves as an “inexhaustible source of inspiration” for the armed forces. In his message on Kargil Vijay Diwas, Gen Seth said, “Kargil Vijay Diwas stands as an immortal symbol of the Indian Army’s indomitable courage, devoti…
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) India observed the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26 July 2026 with gratitude and national pride, commemorating the historic victory of 1999 when Indian soldiers reclaimed the snow-covered heights of Kargil. The conflict, which began in May 1999 after Pakistani forces infiltrated across the Line of Control and occupied commanding heights, aimed to sever the link between Kashmir and Ladakh and isolate troops on the Siachen Glacier. India responded with Operation Vijay, suppo…
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) On July 26, India observes the 27th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, commemorating Operation Vijay of 1999 when the armed forces evicted Pakistani infiltrators and reclaimed the strategic heights of Kargil. The victory not only secured the frontier but also reshaped India’s security doctrine and national consciousness.It was a turning point, and Kargil Vijay Diwas permanently transformed India’s national security doctrine, foreign policy, military structure and al…