Indian Army to hold 62nd Walong Day, pay homage to soldiers of 1962 Sino-Indian WarThe Indian Army will mark the 62nd Walong Day starting October, 17, 2024, honoring the brave soldiers of the 1962 Sino-Indian War's Battle ...
04 Oct, 2024, 01.39 PM IST
Battle of Kanglatongbi remembered: Tribute paid to sacrifices of British and Indian soldiers in World War IIPersonal recollections added an emotional touch to the ceremony, with Tim Vaughn, grandson of WOII Tom Ansell (REME), sharing excerpts from...
08 Apr, 2024, 11.10 PM IST
Defence minister, top military brass pay tribute to fallen soldiers on 'Vijay Diwas'On Vijay Diwas, commemorations across India honored the 1971 war victory. At the National War Memorial, top defense officials paid respects...
16 Dec, 2023, 12.05 PM IST
History between India and Israel's Haifa city "inspiring", also holds a great "future ahead": MayorAddressing a gathering of about two hundred people assembled to show respect to the Indian soldiers, Mayor Dr Einat Kalisch-Rotem said that...
21 Sep, 2023, 04.41 PM IST
India commemorates 24th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas: A day of courage and remembranceThe focal point of the observance is the Kargil War Memorial in Drass, Ladakh, where the main ceremony is organized. This year, a special t...
26 Jul, 2023, 03.06 PM IST
Nation will never forget supreme sacrifice of jawans: Army Chief on Kargil Vijay DivasIndian Army Chief General Manoj Pande paid tribute to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the 1999 Kargil War with Pakistan. Spe...
26 Jul, 2023, 01.33 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to light 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaal' on 50th anniversary of 1971 Indo-Pak warFour victory mashaals (flaming torches) will be lit from the eternal flame and they will be carried to various parts of India, including to...
15 Dec, 2020, 09.52 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to lay wreath at National War Memorial on R-Day for the first timeAmar Jawan Jyoti is symbolised by an inverted bayonet and soldier's helmet over it with an eternal flame burning beside it. It was built in...
23 Jan, 2020, 07.10 PM IST
Will do best to ensure no harm comes to pride and honour of our jawans: Rajnath SinghDuring his Kargil visit, he was given a detailed presentation on Operation Vijay, the defence minister said.
21 Jul, 2019, 04.13 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates the National War MemorialThe central obelisk is topped with an Ashokan Capital and the base bears the famous couplet ''Shaheed ki mazron par...'' by poet Jagdamba P...
25 Feb, 2019, 11.29 PM IST
Prime Minister Modi to inaugurate National War Memorial on MondayThe inauguration of the memorial will happen at about 5.30 pm, following Modi addressing an ex servicemen rally at the National Stadium.
25 Feb, 2019, 05.19 PM IST
Israel celebrations honour Indian soldiers who liberated Haifa city during World War IThe Indian Army commemorates September 23 every year as Haifa Day to pay its respects to the three Indian Cavalry Regiments - Mysore, Hyder...
06 Sep, 2018, 05.08 PM IST
Army observes 54th anniversary of battle of Rezang La in LadakhThe Indian Army has observed the 54th anniversary of the battle of Rezang La at Chushul in Ladakh, to commemorate the historic battle with ...
12 Jul, 2018, 09.13 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman, armed forces pay tributes to heroes of 1971 warVijay Diwas is commemorated on this day every year to mark India's victory over Pakistan in the war, which had led to the creation of Bangl...
11 Jul, 2018, 12.14 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi visits Soviet World War II memorialThe prime minister stood for a few minutes before the flame which illuminates a bronze inscription that reads "Your name is unknown, your d...
24 Dec, 2015, 03.35 PM IST
Eight Indian soldiers among 106 peacekeepers honoured by UNMukerji accepted the medal on behalf of the eight Indian soldiers who lost their lives while stationed at UN missions.
30 May, 2014, 11.15 AM IST
UN medal for 8 Indian peacekeepers killed in line of dutyThe Dag Hammarskjold Medal to these soldiers, will be awarded on May 29, which is commemorated as the International Day of UN Peacekeepers.
25 May, 2014, 10.49 AM IST