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  From Lt Gen Sagat Singh to GC Chandan Singh, six unsung heroes of India's 1971 victory over Pakistan

  India | December 16, 2025 9:04 IST

  Field 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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  Vijay Diwas 2025: History, significance, images and powerful quotes

  December 16, 2025 12:53 IST

  Vijay Diwas, observed on December 16, marks India’s historic 1971 victory. The day honours courage, sacrifice and the soldiers whose resolve changed the course of history.

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  'India was just an ally, nothing more': Bangladeshi politicians fume over PM Modi's Vijay Diwas post

  World | December 17, 2024 12:54 IST

  Bangladeshi politicians, including members of the Muhammad Yunus-led caretaker government, criticised PM Modi for not mentioning "Bangladesh" in his social media post commemorating Vijay Diwas.

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  Vijay Diwas: What Forced 93,000 Pakistani troops surrender before Indian Army in 1971? Explained

  Explainers | December 16, 2024 13:40 IST

  Vijay Diwas is celebrated to commemorate India's victory in 1971 Indo-Pak war. On December 16, 1971, General Amir Abdullah Niazi, the chief of Pakistan’s Armed Forces surrendered along with 93,000 soldiers before the Indian Army and the Mukti Bahini of Bangladesh. Know what compelled the Pak troops

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  Vijay Diwas: Unraveling Pakistan's Operation Chengiz Khan that sparked the 1971 War

  World | December 16, 2024 12:54 IST

  in 1971, Pakistan's operation failed to achieve its objectives. The Indian Air Force suffered minimal damage and was quick to retaliate. Instead of weakening India’s defences, the operation unified the Indian leadership, military, and public, leading to a full-scale war.

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  'India stands with Bangladesh, but...': Tharoor as statue of Pakistan Army's surrender vandalised

  World | August 12, 2024 13:38 IST

  Tharoor said that a statue intended to commemorate the liberation of Bangladesh had been destroyed by "anti-India vandals." He shared a photograph of the damaged statue, which depicted the moment Pakistan surrendered following the 1971 war.

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  Bangladesh: Protests demanding to end govt job quota for war veterans families turn violent, kills 6

  World | July 16, 2024 22:49 IST

  The 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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  Henry Kissinger dies: How the controversial foreign policy figure failed to 'scare' India in 1971

  Explainers | November 30, 2023 15:40 IST

  Kissinger and Nixon did not hide their dislike of India and its leaders, even calling ex-PM Indira Gandhi a "b**ch* and accusing her of "starting a war" before the 1971 conflict. Kissinger attempted to scare India during the 1971 India-Pakistan war by convincing the Chinese to intervene.

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  Bhairon Singh, 1971 India-Pak Longewala battle hero, passes away at 81

  India | December 25, 2022 14:02 IST

  Bhairon Singh Rathore was deployed at the Longewala post in Jaisalmer, commanding a small BSF unit of 6-7 personnel that was accompanied by a 120-men company of Army's 23 Punjab regiment. It was the bravery of these men that decimated an assaulting Pakistani tank regiment on Dec 5, 1971.

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  Vijay Diwas: The day when 93,000 Pakistani troops surrendered before Indian Army - WATCH VIDEO

  India | December 25, 2022 14:09 IST

  Vijay Diwas 2022: According to official documents, as many as 93,000 Pakistani soldiers had surrendered before the Indian Army resulting in the largest surrender of any military in the world in history after the second world war.

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  1971 War hero Miya Gul Khan extend greetings on Armed Forces Veterans Day

  India | January 14, 2022 18:59 IST

  Miya Gul Khan, who had participated in the war against Pakistan in 1971, thanked the armed forces on the special occasion of Armed Forces Veterans Day.

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  Swarnim Vijay Diwas: PM Modi pays tribute to martyrs of 1971 at National War Memorial

  News | December 16, 2021 12:00 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday recalled the great valour and sacrifices by the Muktijoddhas, Biranganas and the Indian Armed Forces on the occasion of Swarnim Vijay Diwas, which commemorates India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war.

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  'Defeated oppressive forces': PM Modi recalls sacrifice of Indian bravehearts on Vijay Diwas

  India | December 16, 2021 11:56 IST

  On the 50th anniversary of Vijay Diwas, PM Narendra Modi paid tributes to the valour and unwavering patriotism displayed by the Indian armed forces during the 1971 War. 

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  India contributed to establishment of democracy in Bangladesh: Rajnath Singh

  India | December 12, 2021 11:34 IST

  'Swarnim Vijay Parv' is being celebrated at India Gate, New Delhi from December 12 till December 13, 2021, to commemorate 50 years of India's historic victory in the 1971 war and the Indo-Bangladesh friendship.

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  Watch: India's first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier 'Vikrant' begins sea trials

  News | August 04, 2021 18:40 IST

  India's first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC), Vikrant begun its sea trials on August 04. The aircraft carrier sails for her maiden sea trials today, in the 50th year of her predecessor's key role in the victory in the 1971 war. It is the largest and most complex warship ever to be designed and built in the country.

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  Beating Retreat ceremony to have 'Swarnim Vijay' composition marking 50 yrs of victory over Pak

  India | January 28, 2021 13:14 IST

  A special new composition 'Swarnim Vijay' would be played to commemorate the 50 years of India's 1971 victory over Pakistan in the Beating Retreat ceremony to be held on January 29 to mark the end of the four-day-long 72nd Republic Day festivities.

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  Lauding Congress over 1971 war, Shiv Sena takes dig at BJP

  India | December 18, 2020 14:49 IST

  The Shiv Sena on Friday took a veiled dig at the BJP, saying those constantly questioning the contribution of the Congress to the nation-building should go through historic events of the 1971 war which saw the break-up of Pakistan and the creation of Bangladesh.

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  Vijay Diwas: Chinar Corps celebrates 46th anniversary of 1971 India-Pakistan war

  India | December 16, 2020 17:36 IST

  The Chinar Corps has celebrated Vijay Diwas at Badami Bagh Cantonment on Wednesday and paid homage to soldiers who laid down their lives in the 1971 India-Pakistan war.

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  1971 win over Pak: Rahul Gandhi says it was time when neighbours feared violating India’s borders

  India | December 16, 2020 14:59 IST

  India celebrates December 16 as Vijay Diwas to commemorate its victory over Pakistan during the 1971 war that led to the creation of Bangladesh.

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  Watch: Aerial salute on 50th anniversary of 1971 India-Pak war

  News | December 16, 2020 12:43 IST

  Aerial salute was paid to fallen soldiers to mark the 50th anniversary of India-Pakistan war 1971 on December 16.