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Operation Kargil Vijay ‘99, Indo-Pak War Round 5 Finale

Col Alok Mathur SM - July 26, 2024

The fifth round of war between India and Pakistan fought 25 years ago in the high-altitude area in the western Ladakh Ranges in the Himalayas, came to an end when Indian Prime Minister Atal...

The Indian Air Force’s Revolutionary Role in the Kargil Conflict

Prof Dr Dinesh Kumar Pandey - July 26, 2024

The 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas anniversary, on July 26, commemorates India's triumph in the Kargil conflict in 1999. This conflict marked the successful completion of ‘Operation Safed Sagar’ by the Indian Air Force (IAF)...

25 Years of Kargil War – A Defining Moment in Indian History

Neeraj Mahajan - July 26, 2024

July 26, 2024, marks the 25th anniversary of the Kargil War. This day, known as Kargil Vijay Diwas, is commemorated to honour the brave Indian soldiers who fought tooth and nail and sacrificed their...

ReTHINK India Remembers Kargil Heroes; Felicitates Edu Warriors

PK Ghosh - July 26, 2020

New Delhi. ReTHINK India, a Think Tank based out of National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi, organised a webinar while commemorating the 21st Kargil Victory Day by celebrating the life and times of Edu...

Kargil Vijay Diwas’ 21st Anniversary: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Pays Homage to Fallen Heroes at National War Memorial

Admin - July 26, 2020

New Delhi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh along with Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik, Chief of Defence Staff & Secretary Department of Military Affairs General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff General M...

An Ode to Kargil Heroes

Maj Gen C P Singh - July 25, 2020

In early 1999, I was posted in Army Headquarters. I was already approved for my next rank and awaiting to take over an artillery unit. In the month of May 1999, we could hear...

India-Pakistan Kargil War: An Analysis

Sri Krishna - July 25, 2020

"The PM (Vajpayee) straightened up in his chair and said firmly, 'Please don't cross the LoC. No crossing the LoC'" -Former IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal AY Tipnis It is 21 years since the Kargil War...

Kargil 1999: Pakistan’s Military Blunder, India’s Intelligence Failure, Strategic Gains

Rakesh Krishnan Simha - July 25, 2020

"With air support from the IAF, troops led by gallant young officers, the Indian Army recaptured the spurs, ridges and peaks, one by one. While following the news of recapture, my mind boggled: how...

Kargil Tribute Song Released to Honour Kargil Martyrs, War Veterans

Admin - July 6, 2019

New Delhi. As the nation celebrates 20th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas this year on July 26, a grand ceremony was organised at Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on July 5 in which Chief...

The Kargil War Will Always be Remembered for Its Strategic and Tactical Surprises

Admin - June 16, 2019

The 'Operation Vijay' which is popularly known as 'Kargil War' will always be remembered for its strategic and tactical surprises, the self-imposed national strategy of restraint in keeping the war limited to Kargil -...