Kargil Vijay Diwas: Army Chief warns terror supporters, reaffirms India's resolve to protect sovereignty

IANS | July 26, 2025 12:05 PM

Drass (Ladakh), July 26 (IANS) Marking the 26th anniversary of India's victory in the Kargil War, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said that continuing the legacy of Operation Vijay, the Indian Armed Forces once again thwarted Pakistan's aggressive military actions, sending a strong and clear message that those who support and facilitate terrorism will not be spared.

From peaks to glory: The grit of the Indian soldiers in Kargil

IANS | July 25, 2025 8:25 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Twenty-six years ago, a bold infiltration in the Kargil region jolted the nation, as armed intruders crossed the border and occupied key high-altitude positions on India’s side of the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. Initially believed to be militants, the infiltrators were later confirmed to be part of a carefully planned covert military offensive—Operation Badr—conducted by the Pakistan Army.

Bold defence reforms and strategic self-reliance mark PM Modi's 11 year-milestone

IANS | July 25, 2025 4:15 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi surpasses Indira Gandhi, becoming India’s second-longest-serving Prime Minister after Jawaharlal Nehru, his 11-year tenure stands marked by a transformative overhaul of India’s defence sector, with a sharp focus on indigenous capabilities, swift military responses, and modernisation.