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Kargil war
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.
KARGIL WAR NEWS
Kargil War: Why did Pakistan embark on such a reckless gamble?
August 18, 2025 2:09 pm
Twenty-six years after the Kargil War, scars have not faded. Not just in the bunkers and memorials, but in the questions that were never fully answered. Questions about who decides when to go to war, how countries read power, and why they sometimes walk into traps of their own making.
You can draw cities on maps, but they truly exist in memory
June 08, 2025 5:34 pm
As someone who moved every few years — six schools, two colleges, and a map dotted with places such as Asansol, Patna, Madras, Bidar, Ooty, Bagdogra, Chabua, Gwalior, Bhatinda, Noida, Delhi, London, Mumbai, and Doha — my memory of any place was rarely geographic. It was always narrative
Military Literature Festival 2024 commemorates 25 years of Kargil War victory
November 15, 2024 8:28 am
Festival to honour Kargil heroes, promote patriotism and youth engagement
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024: Inspiring quotes to share to pay tribute and honour the heroes
July 26, 2024 10:32 am
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..
Kargil Vijay Diwas Highlights: 'Pakistan hasn’t learnt any lesson from history… we defeated terror in Kargil', says PM Modi
July 27, 2024 8:39 am
Kargil Vijay Diwas Highlights: The Kargil War officially ended 25 years ago, on July 26, 1999. The Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed annually on this day, commemorates India’s victory against Pakistan.
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024: Know the date, history, and significance behind the day
July 26, 2024 8:29 am
Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed on July 26 each year, honours the bravery and sacrifice of Indian soldiers in the Kargil War of 1999.
Set for launch, now on hold: Tale of two books by former Army Chiefs
July 20, 2024 10:40 pm
Publishers say MoD/Army officials called the books back for clearance
Ex-Army Chief NC Vij’s new book says ‘intelligence failure led to Kargil war’
July 19, 2024 7:56 am
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 War: When troops of 8 Sikh battalion led by Subedar Nirmal Singh fought off Pakistani counterattacks on Tiger Hill
July 04, 2024 5:02 pm
The Sikh battalion lost 14 men in the repeated counterattacks with four junior commissioned officers dead and two officers wounded
India vs England: Behind Dhruv Jurel’s military-style salute, his military-style preparation, to excel in front and behind the stumps
February 26, 2024 7:36 pm
Playing in only his second Test, he shows great maturity in guiding tail and observing the opposition to best cope with the challenges.
KARGIL WAR PHOTOS
See these 10 pictures from the Kargil War
July 26, 2022 3:10 pm
On this day, the Indian army turned victorious with Operation Vijay, carried out to recapture occupied Tiger Hill in the Kargil region of Jammu and Kashmir.
22nd Anniversary of Kargil war: India remembers brave soldiers on Vijay Diwas
July 26, 2021 1:56 pm
In 1999 on this day, the Indian armed forces defeated attempts by Pakistan to capture strategic heights in Kargil. It was named 'Operation Vijay' (victory).
Kargil Vijay Diwas: Here is how India came together to support its 1999 war heroes
July 26, 2019 8:10 am
Kargil Vijay Diwas: In 1999, Indian troops had recaptured several mountain tops overlooking the strategic Srinagar-Leh highway from Pakistani intruders. Releasing a statement in this regard, the Army said that the 20th anniversary of "Operation Vijay" will be celebrated with the theme 'Remember, Rejoice and Renew'.
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