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"Come See Where We Fought": He Honours His Son, A Kargil War Hero, Every Year
Colonel Virender Thapar (Retd.) visits the Drass War Memorial in Ladakh every year in May-June to honour his son, Captain Vijayant Thapar, who was killed in action in the 1999 Kargil conflict. Capt Thapar was conferred with Vir Chakra (Posthumously).
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"Watershed Moment In Military Aviation History": Air Force On Operation Safed Sagar
Operation Safed Sagar was launched during the 1999 Kargil war between India and Pakistan.
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"Will Be Wrong...": Top Court Rejects Army Officer's Petition On Kargil War
The Supreme Court refused to entertain a petition alleging lapses on Army's part in acting on information concerning Pakistan's incursions before the 1999 Kargil war.
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Tashi Namgyal, Man Who Alerted Army About 1999 Pakistan Intrusions, Dies
Namgyal had attended the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas earlier this year in Drass, accompanied by his daughter Tsering Dolkar, a teacher.
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Pak Admits Military's Direct Role In Kargil? What Its Army Chief Said
In what is being seen as a first-of-its kind confession by the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has admitted Pakistani military's direct role in the 1999 Kargil war against India.
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On Kargil War Diwas, PM Modi vs Congress Over Agnipath Scheme
25th Kargil Vijay Diwas: Congress leader Karti Chidambaram criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for defending the 'Agnipath' scheme at an event to honour the Kargil War soldiers.
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"Pakistan Hasn't Learned Anything From History": PM Modi In Kargil
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while paying a tribute to soldiers who died in the 1999 Kargil War, said that Pakistan has not learnt anything from the loss and continues to harbour terrorists.
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Families Of Soldiers Pays Tribute To Soldiers Who Lost Lives In Kargil War
As the country celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas on Friday, the families of the soldiers remembered the bravery and dedication of their loved ones and paid tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives in the 1999 Kargil War.
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25 Years Of Kargil: Story Of Turtuk - Homecoming In 1971, Defended In 1999
Twenty-five years ago, a remote village located on the banks of Shyok River at 11,000 feet was at the forefront of an intense battle to defend it from falling into Pakistani control.
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Revisiting Kargil At 25: Air Power That Turned The Tide At 18,000 Feet
The enemy had fortified its position at 18,000 feet on the icy heights of Kargil. A mass mobilization of troops began to evict the soldiers of Pakistan's Northern Light Infantry (NLI) disguised as militants.
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Pak Admits Violating Pact With India, Nawaz Sharif Says "Was Our Fault"
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday admitted that Islamabad had "violated" an agreement with India signed by him and ex-prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1999.
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Explained: What Makes Air Force's C-130J's Kargil Night Landing Significant
The Indian Air Force successfully conducted a night landing of the C130-J transport aircraft at the Kargil airstrip. This marks the first time a night landing has been carried out at the airstrip, situated near the Line of Control in Ladakh.
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Nawaz Sharif Says He Was Ousted In 1999 For Opposing Kargil Plan
Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday said he was ousted from the government in 1999 by (late) Gen Pervez Musharraf for opposing the Kargil misadventure, as he underlined the importance of having good relations with India
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Watch: Army's Artillery Guns "Forge Thunderstorms" Near Zojila Pass
The Indian Army "forged thunderstorms" at 11,500 feet near the Zojila Pass to stay battle-ready as the harsh winter set in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
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"Kargil - A Saga Of Valour": Rahul Gandhi Visits 1999 War Memorial
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday visited the Kargil War Memorial in Drass and paid rich tributes to the Indian Army personnel who sacrificed their lives during the 1999 war with Pakistan.
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"Come See Where We Fought": He Honours His Son, A Kargil War Hero, Every Year
Colonel Virender Thapar (Retd.) visits the Drass War Memorial in Ladakh every year in May-June to honour his son, Captain Vijayant Thapar, who was killed in action in the 1999 Kargil conflict. Capt Thapar was conferred with Vir Chakra (Posthumously).
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"Watershed Moment In Military Aviation History": Air Force On Operation Safed Sagar
Operation Safed Sagar was launched during the 1999 Kargil war between India and Pakistan.
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"Will Be Wrong...": Top Court Rejects Army Officer's Petition On Kargil War
The Supreme Court refused to entertain a petition alleging lapses on Army's part in acting on information concerning Pakistan's incursions before the 1999 Kargil war.
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Tashi Namgyal, Man Who Alerted Army About 1999 Pakistan Intrusions, Dies
Namgyal had attended the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas earlier this year in Drass, accompanied by his daughter Tsering Dolkar, a teacher.
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Pak Admits Military's Direct Role In Kargil? What Its Army Chief Said
In what is being seen as a first-of-its kind confession by the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has admitted Pakistani military's direct role in the 1999 Kargil war against India.
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On Kargil War Diwas, PM Modi vs Congress Over Agnipath Scheme
25th Kargil Vijay Diwas: Congress leader Karti Chidambaram criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for defending the 'Agnipath' scheme at an event to honour the Kargil War soldiers.
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"Pakistan Hasn't Learned Anything From History": PM Modi In Kargil
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while paying a tribute to soldiers who died in the 1999 Kargil War, said that Pakistan has not learnt anything from the loss and continues to harbour terrorists.
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Families Of Soldiers Pays Tribute To Soldiers Who Lost Lives In Kargil War
As the country celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas on Friday, the families of the soldiers remembered the bravery and dedication of their loved ones and paid tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives in the 1999 Kargil War.
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25 Years Of Kargil: Story Of Turtuk - Homecoming In 1971, Defended In 1999
Twenty-five years ago, a remote village located on the banks of Shyok River at 11,000 feet was at the forefront of an intense battle to defend it from falling into Pakistani control.
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Revisiting Kargil At 25: Air Power That Turned The Tide At 18,000 Feet
The enemy had fortified its position at 18,000 feet on the icy heights of Kargil. A mass mobilization of troops began to evict the soldiers of Pakistan's Northern Light Infantry (NLI) disguised as militants.
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Pak Admits Violating Pact With India, Nawaz Sharif Says "Was Our Fault"
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday admitted that Islamabad had "violated" an agreement with India signed by him and ex-prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1999.
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Explained: What Makes Air Force's C-130J's Kargil Night Landing Significant
The Indian Air Force successfully conducted a night landing of the C130-J transport aircraft at the Kargil airstrip. This marks the first time a night landing has been carried out at the airstrip, situated near the Line of Control in Ladakh.
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Nawaz Sharif Says He Was Ousted In 1999 For Opposing Kargil Plan
Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday said he was ousted from the government in 1999 by (late) Gen Pervez Musharraf for opposing the Kargil misadventure, as he underlined the importance of having good relations with India
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Watch: Army's Artillery Guns "Forge Thunderstorms" Near Zojila Pass
The Indian Army "forged thunderstorms" at 11,500 feet near the Zojila Pass to stay battle-ready as the harsh winter set in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
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"Kargil - A Saga Of Valour": Rahul Gandhi Visits 1999 War Memorial
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday visited the Kargil War Memorial in Drass and paid rich tributes to the Indian Army personnel who sacrificed their lives during the 1999 war with Pakistan.
