Kargil Vijay Diwas

July 26, 2026 10:32 PM

Rajnath Singh says Operation Sindoor showed India’s ability to respond decisively; rules out talks with Pakistan except on PoK

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday asserted that the success of Operation Sindoor demonstrated India's capability to respond decisively to any provocation by Pakistan, while reiterating that there would be no dialogue with Islamabad except on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), which he described as an integral part of India. Addressing the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, the Defence Minister said India's armed forces had sent a strong message throu...

July 26, 2026 12:46 PM

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi pays tribute to Kargil War heroes, says India is ensuring their stories reach the new generation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid heartfelt tributes to the brave soldiers who fought in the 1999 Kargil War, saying the nation not only remembers its heroes but is also ensuring that their stories of courage inspire future generations. Addressing the 136th episode of his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi said, "There are certain days in our lives that do not require a calendar to be remembered. Today, the 26th of July, is one such date. Today is 'Kargil Vijay Diwas'. Thi...

July 26, 2026 11:04 AM

Heroes of Kargil War: The Bravehearts whose courage defined Operation Vijay

The victory in the 1999 Kargil War was forged through extraordinary courage, unwavering determination and the supreme sacrifice of India's Armed Forces. Every peak recaptured during Operation Vijay bore testimony to acts of exceptional gallantry, as soldiers battled enemy positions on some of the world's most inhospitable mountain terrain. The nation recognised this unparalleled bravery with its highest military honours. During the conflict, four soldiers were awarded the Param Vir Chakra (PVC)...

July 26, 2026 10:23 AM

Indian armed forces fully prepared to counter any threat: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asserted that the Indian Armed Forces are fully prepared to face any challenge, warning that while the enemy's intentions remain unchanged and it continues to resort to proxy wars and infiltration, India's military remains vigilant and capable of safeguarding the nation's sovereignty. Addressing a commemorative event in Dras on the eve of the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Defence Minister paid tribute to the soldiers who secured India's victory in the 1...

July 26, 2026 11:19 AM

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026: Honouring the courage that secured India’s victory

Every year on July 26, India pauses to remember one of the defining moments in its military history - the victory in the 1999 Kargil War. As the nation observes the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas, it pays tribute to the soldiers whose courage, sacrifice and unwavering determination ensured the success of Operation Vijay and safeguarded India's sovereignty. More than a commemoration of military success, Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrates the indomitable spirit of the Indian Armed Forces and serves as a remi...

July 26, 2026 9:51 AM

Kargil Vijay Diwas: A Legacy of Courage That Continues to Shape India’s Defence Journey

Every year on July 26, India commemorates Kargil Vijay Diwas, paying tribute to the courage, sacrifice and unwavering resolve of the soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1999 Kargil War. The day marks the successful culmination of Operation Vijay, through which the Indian Armed Forces reclaimed strategic mountain peaks occupied by Pakistani intruders along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kargil sector of Ladakh. Twenty-seven years later, Kargil Vijay Diwas remains more than a remembra...

July 14, 2026 1:55 PM

1999 Kargil victory reflects India’s resolve to respond with full might to any threat: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday flagged off the 13-day 'Shaurya Vijay Yatra', a commemorative motorcycle expedition from the National War Memorial in New Delhi to the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, Ladakh, as part of the nationwide observance of Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026. The expedition, themed "One Ride, One Nation, One Salute," will see 28 riders, including serving and retired armed forces personnel along with their family members, cover nearly 1,900 kilometres through the challenging te...

July 14, 2026 2:00 PM

Rajnath Singh flags off ‘Shaurya Vijay Yatra’ ahead of Kargil Vijay Diwas

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday flagged off the 'Shaurya Vijay Yatra' motorcycle expedition from the National War Memorial in New Delhi to commemorate the 27th anniversary of Operation Vijay and honour the sacrifices of the soldiers who fought in the 1999 Kargil War. Addressing the gathering, Singh said the expedition is a tribute to the courage, sacrifice and indomitable spirit of India's armed forces. "Today's occasion is not merely about flagging off the Motorcycle Expedit...

July 26, 2025 3:22 PM

Nation commemorates Kargil Vijay Diwas, honors bravehearts of 1999 victory

India marked the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas with heartfelt tributes to the brave soldiers who secured the nation’s victory in the 1999 Kargil War. On this day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid a wreath at the National War Memorial (NWM) in New Delhi, paying homage to the fallen heroes whose courage and sacrifice ensured India’s triumph. In his message, he described the Kargil victory as a timeless example of bravery, noting that the National War Memorial stands as a living symbol of their sa...

July 26, 2025 12:35 PM

Union Minister Mandaviya, Army chief pay tributes to 1999 Kargil War heroes in Drass

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya paid heartfelt tributes to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1999 Kargil War at a solemn ceremony held in Drass town of Ladakh on Saturday. This year marks the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas. Joining him at the commemorative event were Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth and Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi. The leaders participated in a wreath-laying ceremony to honour the fallen heroes, as part of the annual Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrat...