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Army responds amid 1971 victory painting removal row: ‘Most befitting place’

A file photo of Lieutenant General Jagjit Singh Aurora (L) watches as Pakistan's eastern forces commander General AAK Niazi signs the treaty of surrender of the Pakistani army to Indian troops in 1971.
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 01:18 PM IST

Western Command marks Vijay Diwas at Chandimandir

Serving officers and veterans from tricity paid tribute to soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. (HT Photo)
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 09:42 AM IST

Southern Command celebrates Vijay Diwas with tributes 

Adding to the solemn celebration, a 405-kilometre Vijay Diwas Ultra Marathon, organised under the aegis of Maharashtra Gujarat and Goa was flagged off at the Command War memorial. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 05:48 AM IST

Ties with India cordial, everlasting: Muktijoddhas, Bangladesh army officers

Brigadier General Md. Aminur Rahman (left) and Quazi Sajjad Ali Zahir of Bangladesh Army during the wreath-laying ceremony to mark the 53rd Vijay Diwas at Fort William in Kolkata on Monday. (Samir Jana/ HT Photo)
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 05:12 PM IST

Kargil Vijay Diwas Special: Directors root for biopics on these unsung heroes

Anil Sharma on Kargil Diwas
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 02:55 PM IST

Vijay Diwas: Army celebrates 51 years of India's victory in 1971 war

A special event was organised by the Army's Eastern Command which was attended by delegates from Bangladesh.
Updated on Dec 16, 2022 04:09 PM IST

'Firmly in control’: On Vijay Diwas, Lt Gen Kalita sheds light on Tawang clash

Eastern Army commander Lieutenant General RP Kalita speaks on Vijay Diwas.
Updated on Dec 16, 2022 02:00 PM IST

Remembering the 1971 war: PM says 'nation forever indebted' to army

On Thursday, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Modi attended the ‘At Home’ reception at Army House to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan.
Updated on Dec 16, 2022 01:56 PM IST

Tributes pour in for brave heroes of 1971

Indian troops repair Jessore Road from Kolkata in India to Jessore in Bangladesh, during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971.
Published on Dec 17, 2021 05:20 AM IST

Vijay Diwas: The battles that won the war

Lt Gen AAK Niazi, the Cdr of Pakistani Eastern Command, signs the documented Instrument of Surrender in Dacca in the presence of Lt Gen Jagjit Singh Aurora (GOC-in-C of Indian Eastern Command
Updated on Dec 17, 2021 05:25 AM IST

Rajasthan govt announces government job to 1971 war martyrs' kin

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot.
Published on Dec 16, 2021 08:30 PM IST

Congress calls out Centre for not mentioning Indira Gandhi's name in Vijay Diwas

“The woman who took 32 bullets for this country, her name was not there in the invitation because this govt is afraid of the truth,” Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said. 
Updated on Dec 16, 2021 06:44 PM IST

Delhi: Retired Army veterans join farmers’ protest, celebrate Vijay Diwas at protest venue

Retired army personnel at Singhu border.
Updated on Dec 17, 2020 07:26 AM IST

PM Modi pays tribute at National War Memorial on Vijay Diwas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Updated on Dec 16, 2020 10:02 AM IST

Vijay Diwas 2020: PM Modi to light ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashaal’ tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the inaugural event of ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ programme on Wednesday.
Published on Dec 15, 2020 09:00 PM IST

Vijay Diwas 2019: A look at its history and significance

Lt. Gen. J.S. Aurora, GOC-IN-C, Eastern Command and LT. GEN. A .A.K Niazi of Pakistan army signing the surrender documents in Dhaka on Dec. 16, 1971. Vice Admiral N. Krishnan, Air Marshal H.C. Dewan. LT. GEN. Sagat Singh, MAJ. GEN. J.F.R. Jacob are also seen in the picture.
Updated on Dec 16, 2019 04:27 PM IST

Bangladesh posthumously honours 12 Indian armed forces personnel who fought in 1971 war

Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman and senior officers pay tribute to soldiers on the occasion of Vijay Diwas, at India Gate, in New Delhi on December 16.
Updated on Dec 16, 2018 07:26 PM IST

PM Modi should accept demonetisation was wrong, writes Rajdeep Sardesai

An old man crying for missing his spot in the long queue at State Bank of India’s New Colony branch, in Gurgaon, on December 13, 2016.
Updated on Nov 09, 2018 09:17 PM IST

The Baha’i world joins India and Israel in celebrating Haifa Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu attend a solemn ceremony at the Teen Murti Memorial in New Delhi to mark the formal renaming of Teen Murti Chowk as Teen Murti Haifa Chowk
Published on Sep 23, 2018 07:28 AM IST