Vijay Diwas celebrations in Dhaka began with 31 gunshots at sunrise. The Bangladesh Army's artillery regiment fired 31 rounds to honor the Bravehearts who sacrificed their lives in the Bangladesh Liberation War. This day marks December 16, 1971, when General Amir Abdullah Niazi, the head of Pakistan’s Armed Forces, surrendered along with 93,000 Pakistani soldiers to the Indian Army and the Mukti Bahini of Bangladesh. This historic event led to the creation of Bangladesh as an independent nation. Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year to remember the courage and sacrifices made during the war for freedom and independence.
16 December,2024 11:08 AM IST
December 16th — a day that marks the triumph of courage, unity, and freedom. It’s not just another day on the calendar. It’s a day of remembrance, a day we call Vijay Diwas. Vijay Diwas, or Victory Day, is celebrated across India to honor a historic victory — the India-Pakistan war of 1971, which led to the creation of Bangladesh. But the story goes much deeper than just a military victory. Let’s travel back to 1971, a time when the world was divided by the tensions of the Cold War. Meanwhile, India was facing a critical situation to the east. The situation between East Pakistan which is now Bangladesh and West Pakistan which is now Pakistan, had reached a breaking point By 1971, In East Pakistan, people were struggling for independence. The Bengali population had been demanding their rights and a fair share of power for years. East Pakistan, which geographically was far from the capital, Islamabad, felt politically and economically neglected by the central government in West Pakistan. On the occasion of Vijay Diwas 2024, watch the video to know the full story of India-Pakistan 1971 war.
14 December,2024 07:05 PM IST
For the first time, Pakistan’s top military officer has publicly acknowledged the Army’s role in the 1999 Kargil War with India. On September 6, Army Chief General Asim Munir admitted that Pakistan lost soldiers in various conflicts, including Kargil, during his Defence Day speech in Rawalpindi. This admission highlights Pakistan’s previously misleading claims about Kashmir and the war. Defense expert Anil Gaur commented that these remarks reveal Pakistan's deceptive narrative and suggested that instead of focusing on competing with India’s military, Pakistan should address the issues facing its own people. Watch the video for more details.
08 September,2024 04:41 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to the bravehearts of the Kargil War at Kargil War Memorial in Ladakh’s Drass on July 26th. PM Modi was seen having a candid conversation with the late Captain Vikram Batra’s brother. Captain Vikram Batra died fighting for the country during the Kargil War in 1999, displaying unparalleled bravery and dedication to the nation. His courageous actions earned him the Param Vir Chakra, the highest military decoration in India.
27 July,2024 01:13 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
