1999 Kargil War  

On July 26, to mark the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, Lt Colonel Barsha Rai completed a 160-km run from Srinagar to Drass, honoring soldiers' sacrifices.
 

On Kargil Vijay Divas, we highlight the Bollywood star who went beyond acting to support Indian troops during the 1999 Kargil War, serving with elite forces.
 

Discover five remarkable war memorials across India that honor the bravery and sacrifices of soldiers in historic conflicts, showcasing their heroism and dedication.
 

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024 marks the 1999 Kargil conflict, where intense fighting at high altitudes led Indian forces to reclaim strategic positions from Pakistani infiltrators, overcoming significant challenges and casualties.
 

It was a short-lived thaw in stormy relations between India and Pakistan When former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee took a bus from Amritsar to Lahore on February 19, 1999 and hugged his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif leaving an endearing image that symbolised hope in bilateral ties. Atal Bihari Vajpayee had made a significant diplomatic breakthrough and the move was hailed as the dawn of a new era in Indo-Pak relations. Little did he know then that within just months of his historic initiative, India and Pakistan would be embroiled in the 1999 Kargil War.

Eastern Army commander Lt General MM Naravane stated that Pakistan did not learn its lesson while paying tribute to the soldiers who laid down their lives in the 1999 Kargil war at a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at Fort William.