1971 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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Vijay Diwas 2025: History, significance, images and powerful quotes
Events | Dec 16, 2025, 12:53 PM ISTVijay 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 | Dec 17, 2024, 12:54 PM ISTBangladeshi 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 | Dec 16, 2024, 01:40 PM ISTVijay 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 | Dec 16, 2024, 12:54 PM ISTin 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 | Aug 12, 2024, 01:38 PM ISTTharoor 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 | 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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Henry Kissinger dies: How the controversial foreign policy figure failed to 'scare' India in 1971
Explainers | Nov 30, 2023, 03:40 PM ISTKissinger 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 | Dec 25, 2022, 02:02 PM ISTBhairon 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 | Dec 25, 2022, 02:09 PM ISTVijay 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 | Jan 14, 2022, 06:59 PM ISTMiya 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 | Dec 16, 2021, 12:00 PM ISTPrime 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 | Dec 16, 2021, 11:56 AM ISTOn 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 | Dec 12, 2021, 11:34 AM 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 | Aug 04, 2021, 06:40 PM ISTIndia'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 | Jan 28, 2021, 01:14 PM ISTA 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 | Dec 18, 2020, 02:49 PM ISTThe 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 | Dec 16, 2020, 05:36 PM ISTThe 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 | Dec 16, 2020, 02:59 PM ISTIndia 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 | Dec 16, 2020, 12:43 PM ISTAerial salute was paid to fallen soldiers to mark the 50th anniversary of India-Pakistan war 1971 on December 16.