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Bravery Beyond Death: How Captain Pandey Won Khalubar Top For India? – 1999 Kargil War Stories
Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey was awarded the Param Vir Chakra (PVC) posthumously for his unmatched bravery in the 1999 Kargil War against Pakistan. He laid down his life for the nation on July 3, 1999. Following the detection of enemy intrusions in the Kargil sector, his unit, 1/11 Gorkha Rifles, was redeployed to the Batalik…
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Kargil War Stories: India’s Young Braveheart Shaheed Captain Vijayant Thapar’s Last Letter To His Parents – ‘Even I Become A Human Again, I’ll Join The Army’
The summer of 1999 witnessed the bravery of the Indian Armed Forces during the Kargil War. Captain Vijayant Thapar was one of the youngest officers who sacrificed his life for the motherland. The 22-year-old Indian Army officer achieved martyrdom on June 12, 1999, while leading his platoon to flush out Pakistani infiltrators from Indian posts.
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Kargil War Stories: Meet Captain (Retd.) Yashika Tyagi – A Soldier, A Mother And A Trailblazer, Who Served On The Frontlines While Pregnant
The Indian Army soldiers displayed extraordinary valour in the Kargil War of 1999. We have heard stories of exemplary bravery shown by Indian Army officers and soldiers, including Captain Vikram Batra, Captain Manoj Pandey, and Captain Anuj Nayar, who inspired generations to come. There is one officer who fought the war on two fronts –…
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IAF Remembers Operation Safed Sagar: 26 Years Since India’s Air Power Turned The Tide In Kargil War 1999
To support the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force (IAF) launched Operation Safed Sagar. As part of this operation, IAF fighter jets bombed enemy-occupied posts. On Monday, the IAF commemorated the 26th anniversary of Operation Safed Sagar in the Kargil War 1999.
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Shershaah Trailer Launched; Sidhharth Malhotra’s Movie On Kargil War Hero Capt Vikram Batra To Release on August 12, 2021
The trailer of the movie Shershaah was launched on Sunday, on the eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas which is celebrated every year on July 26. Actors Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani and producer Karan Johar reached Kargil for the trailer launch event. The movie is based on the life of Kargil War Hero and Param…
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Kargil Vijay Diwas: Know About Param Vir Chakra Awardees Of Kargil War 1999
During the summers of 1999, the Indian Army defeated Pakistani army and terrorists backed by it in a war which was fought on the mountains of Kashmir in Kargil at an altitude more than 15,000 feet. The Kargil War 1999 was fought between the months of May and July 1999.
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Kargil Vijay Diwas 2021 Celebrations: Lt Gen YK Joshi Leads ‘Dhruva Kargil Ride’ From Udhampur to Drass to Pay Tribute to Kargil War Heroes
Ahead of the 22nd Anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas, “Dhruva Kargil Ride” was organised from Udhampur to Drass by the Indian Army on Thursday to commemorate gallant actions of Kargil War heroes. The Dhruva Kargil Ride was flagged off by Kargil War hero, Subedar Sanjay Kumar, PVC. GOC-in-C, Northern Command, The bike rally was…
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Shaheed Captain Vikram Batra 22nd Martyrdom Day: Lt Gen YK Joshi Flies Over Batra Top to Pay Tribute to Kargil War Hero on His Balidan Diwas
The Indian Army observed the 22nd martyrdom day of the 1999 Kargil War hero Shaheed Captain Vikram Batra. To commemorate the “Balidan Dias” of Captain Batra, Lt Gen YK Joshi, the Commander of the Northern Command, flew over Batra Top in Sukhoi 30 MKI and paid tribute to his comrade.
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Shershaah, Movie on Captain Vikram Batra’s Life, to Hit Theatres on July 2, 2021; Actor Siddharth Malhotra Confirms Release Date
Shershaah, the movie based on the life of Kargil War Hero and Param Vir Chakra winner Shaheed Captain Vikram Batra, will hit theatres on July 2, 2021. Siddharth Malhotra will portray the role of Captain Vikram Batra. The announcement regarding the release date was made by Siddhartha Malhotra on his Twitter handle. Kaira Advani will…
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Kargil Vijay Diwas 2020: Know All About ‘Operation Vijay’ Launched By The Indian Army To Flush Out Pakistani Soldiers And Terrorists From Mountains of Kargil in 1999
India celebrates the 21st “Vijay Diwas” on July 26. The Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on July 26 to commemorate the victory of the Indian Army in flushing out Pakistani Army troops and terrorists from vacated Indian Positions in the Kargil sector along the Line of Control (LoC). The Kargil war was fought…
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