1971 Bangladesh War
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From Lt Gen Sagat Singh to GC Chandan Singh, six unsung heroes of India's 1971 victory over Pakistan
India | Dec 16, 2025, 09:04 AM ISTField Marshal Sam Manekshaw, who was the Chief of Army Staff back then, is generally credited with India's success in 1971. However, there were many others who played an equally important role in ensuring India's victory over Pakistan.
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Should India worry? Bangladesh's Yunus seeks to 'settle issues of 1971' in meeting with Pakistan PM
World | Dec 20, 2024, 03:55 PM ISTAfter the ouster of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, relations between India and Bangladesh have gone to a new low, while Dhaka has gone closer to Islamabad. The recent meeting between Yunus and Sharif is likely to strengthen the relations further.
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Vijay Diwas 2024: Key moments that shaped India's triumph in 1971 War
India | Dec 16, 2024, 12:39 PM ISTThe 1971 Indo-Pakistan war was the third between the two countries within a short 25 years of independent history. The war was significant as it established India's domination in the subcontinent, showcased India's diplomatic success and liberated Bangladesh.
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Bangladesh: Protests demanding to end govt job quota for war veterans families turn violent, kills 6
World | Jul 16, 2024, 10:49 PM ISTThe protesters were demanding an end to a government job quota for the families of those who fought in Bangladesh's war of independence in 1971.
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Vijay Diwas 2021: All you need to know about India's victory over Pakistan in 1971 war
India | Dec 16, 2021, 10:42 AM ISTSwarnim Vijay Varsh commemorates 50 years of India's victory in the 1971 war and the formation of Bangladesh.
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Rajnath Singh inaugurates two-day 'Swarnim Vijay Parv' at India Gate
India | Dec 12, 2021, 11:01 AM ISTThe event commemorates 50 years of India's historic victory in the 1971 war and the Indo-Bangladesh friendship.
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1971 war hero Hanut Singh passes away
India | Apr 12, 2015, 08:10 PM ISTDehradun: Mahavir Chakra recipient and 1971 Bangladesh war hero Lt General (retd) Hanut Singh, also known as "Sant General", passed away while meditating.He was 82. Singh's nephew Nripendra Singh said the General breathed his last
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Bangladesh on the boil, 21 killed in fresh clashes
World | Mar 03, 2013, 10:02 PM ISTDhaka, Mar 3: Bangladesh today deployed army in its north as a fresh wave of violence claimed 21 lives, taking the death toll to about 80, in clashes that have rocked the nation since the