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

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...

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

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)...