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26 Jul

Mothers kept waiting; some children only saw their fathers in pictures: Rajnath Singh on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Drass, July 26 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute on Sunday to the brave soldiers of the 1999 Kargil War, commemorating Kargil Vijay Diwas, reflecting how the enemy underestimated the bravery and determination of the Indian Army. Addressing the gathering at Kargil War Memorial in Drass, Singh said, "The Tricolour that flutters so proudly atop the Kargil War Memorial comes at a tremendous cost to its honour, pride, and glory. Exactly 27 years ago from today, in this very July of 1999, a cowardly and insidious attack was launched on our motherland." "Pakistan, through its infiltrating army intruders, resorted…

26 Jul

India designing chips, Pakistan busy with terror: Rajnath Singh

Drass, July 26 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday drew a sharp contrast between the trajectories of India and Pakistan, asserting that while India is moving rapidly towards innovation, technological advancement and development, Pakistan has made terrorism an integral part of its state policy. Speaking at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass during the commemoration of the Kargil War, Singh said nearly 27 years after the conflict, the two neighbouring nations have taken completely different paths. He stated that Pakistan's establishment continues to nurture terrorism, while India remains focused on growth and progress. Addressing the gathering, Singh said, "Pakistan…

26 Jul

Their extraordinary courage secured India’s victory: Andhra Governor, CM pay tributes to Kargil martyrs

Amaravati, July 26 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday paid tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives during the Kargil war. On Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Governor paid tributes to the gallant Indian Army soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during the Kargil War. He said the soldiers fought valiantly under extremely harsh conditions to defend our motherland. “Their indomitable spirit and unwavering resolve continue to inspire the youth with courage, patriotism, and a spirit of selfless service,” said Governor Abdul Nazeer. Chief Minister Chandrabau Naidu paid solemn tributes…

26 Jul

Will make the country’s flag fly even higher: Army Chief on Kargil Vijay Diwas anniversary

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 feel a kind of new energy, a new pride, within myself. On this…

20 Jul

Assam Flood: Indian Army launches ‘Operation Jal Rahat’

Guwahati, July 20 (IANS) The Indian Army has launched 'Operation Jal Rahat' to support the Assam government in large-scale rescue and relief operations as worsening floods continue to inundate several parts of eastern Assam, severely affecting thousands of people across seven districts, officials said on Monday. A senior official stated that the Army and Assam Rifles columns have been deployed in the worst-affected districts of Charaideo, Sivasagar and Jorhat, where floodwaters have submerged vast stretches of land, cutting off villages and disrupting normal life. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has also been kept on standby to provide aerial assistance if…

08 Jul

‘Honour to serve people’: India thanks Venezuela for acknowledging Operation Amistad

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) India on Wednesday said that the humanitarian assistance following the devastating June 24 twin earthquakes in Venezuela was an "honour" and reflected the enduring friendship between the two nations. In a statement posted on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that it was an honour for India to serve the people of Venezuela through Operation Amistad. India had launched 'Operation Amistad' to support Venezuela following devastating twin earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 on June 24 that claimed over 2,900 lives and caused widespread destruction across the country. Indian Army had…

06 Jul

Another Indian officer adds laurels to country’s historic association with UNFICYP

Nicosia, July 6 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Cyprus, Manish, on Monday congratulated Major K P Singh, the Staff Officer at United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), on being awarded the United Nations (UN) Medal. "High Commissioner Mr Manish participated in the UNFICYP medal Parade at the UN Cyprus HQs hosted by Lt. Gen. Mohd. Asadullah Minhazul Alam, Force Commander of UN Cyprus, in the presence of Mr Khassim Diagne, SRSG and Head of Mission, members of the diplomatic community from troop-contributing countries, UN officials and families," the High Commission of India in Cyprus wrote on X. "The High…

26 Jun

Operation Amistad: Indian Army aid team leaves for earthquake-hit Venezuela

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) The Indian Army has dispatched a specialised medical contingent to Venezuela to assist in humanitarian relief efforts in response to the devastating earthquake that struck the northern part of the country on Thursday. "The medical team from 60 Para Field Hospital departed in the afternoon of June 26 from Hindon Air Force Station and is currently en route to Venezuela aboard two Indian Air Force aircraft," a Ministry of Defence spokesperson said. The aircraft being used are C-17 Globemasters of the Indian Air Force. The aerial distance between India and Venezuela is about 14,300 km.…

25 Jun

Indian Army participates in joint UN peacekeeping drills during Exercise Khaan Quest

Ulaanbaatar, June 25 (IANS) The Indian Army contingent participating in Exercise Khaan Quest undertook joint UN peacekeeping drills, including patrolling, cordon and search operations and humanitarian assistance activities, enhancing interoperability, communication and coordinated responses in complex operational environments. The Indian Army is committed to strengthening multinational partnerships and fostering mission-ready contingents capable of responding to evolving global security challenges, according to the Indian Army's Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) statement on Thursday. While sharing a video from the ongoing exercise on X, Indian Army's Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) stated, "Leveraging its extensive experience in UN…

29 May

Defence Minister Singh releases commemorative book with testimonies of 100 soldiers on ‘Op Sindoor’

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Union Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, on Friday unveiled a commemorative book on 'Operation Sindoor', the three-day military operation from May 7- May 10 last year, in wake of the Pahalgam terror attacks, that pulverized multiple terror hideouts inside Pakistan and also dealt a heavy blow on its air force bases. The commemorative volume will give a rare insight into the valiant and intrepid operation, as it contains the personal testimonies of 100 officers, sailors, airmen and other soldiers who participated in the operation. The bravehearts of 'Operation Sindoor' are understood to have shared a first-hand…