Kargil War 1999
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Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, Kargil war hero and 'Lion of Ladakh', dies of heart attack at 61
India | Apr 10, 2026, 11:35 PM ISTColonel Sonam Wangchuk served across counter-insurgency deployments in the Northeast and India’s IPKF mission in Sri Lanka before moving to the Ladakh Scouts, the Army’s specialist high-altitude formation.
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Actors who brought Kargil heroes to life on screen
Entertainment | Jul 26, 2025, 01:20 PM ISTThey didn’t just act — they carried legacies. These stars stepped into the shoes of Kargil heroes and gave India stories to remember forever.
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This Bollywood film, based on real-story of Kargil War, is one of the longest films in the world
Entertainment | May 10, 2025, 11:11 PM ISTRead to know about the Bollywood film which is based on the real story of the 1999 Kargil War. It is considered one of the longest films in the world.
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This Bollywood actor served in the Indian Army during Kargil War in 1999
Entertainment | May 07, 2025, 06:37 PM ISTThis actor is not just an acclaimed actor but also a patriot who served as a frontline warrior in the Indian Army during the Kargil War in 1999. Read further to know about this actor.
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Tashi Namgyal, the heroic shepherd who alerted Indian Army about Pakistan intrusions in Kargil, dies
Jammu and Kashmir | Dec 21, 2024, 07:10 PM ISTTashi Namgyal, the Ladakhi shepherd who alerted the Indian Army about Pakistan’s infiltration during the 1999 Kargil War, passed away at 58, leaving behind a legacy of courage and patriotism.
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Pakistan Army admits role in Kargil War for first time after 25 years | WATCH
World | Sep 07, 2024, 06:07 PM ISTBefore this, Pakistan had never acknowledged its role in the Kargil War of 1999, referring to the infiltrators as "Kashmiri freedom fighters". In 1999, Pakistani forces crossed over the Line of Control (LoC) in May 1999 and infiltrated Jammu and Kashmir and seized the Indian Army's posts.
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25 years of Kargil Vijay: Children send 2,000 greeting cards to Indian Army soldiers | WATCH
Trending | Jul 25, 2024, 01:28 PM ISTTo celebrate 25 years of the Kargil War victory, let us appreciate the efforts of the young children who have expressed their heartfelt gratitude towards our soldiers through their beautiful handmade cards.
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When Raveena Tandon spoke about bombs sent to Nawaz Sharif by India in her name during Kargil War
Celebrities | Oct 26, 2023, 11:45 AM ISTDuring the Kargil War, there were reports that some Indian soldiers inscribed the words "From Raveena Tandon to Nawaz Sharif" on a large bomb with the intention of sending it to the then-Pakistan Prime Minister. Read to know more.
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Kargil Vijay Diwas: PM Modi & other dignitaries extend wishes
India | Jul 26, 2023, 10:06 AM ISTThe armed conflict between Pakistan and India started after the Pakistani troops intruded into the Indian territory in the Kargil district of then Jammu and Kashmir (now in Ladakh UT). The Kargil War continued from May to July 1999.
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Kargil Vijay Diwas: The Capture of Chorbat La | The turning point of the war
India | Jul 26, 2022, 09:59 PM ISTKargil Vijay Diwas: How India captured the Chorbat La which became the turning point of the war under then Major Sonam Wangchuk.
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Operation Safed Sagar - A milestone in history of military aviation
India | Jul 26, 2022, 07:00 AM ISTKargil Vijay Diwas 2022: Operation Safedsagar was a milestone in the history of military aviation, as this was the first time that air power was employed in such an environment.
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IN PICS | Kargil Vijay Diwas 2021: Day dedicated to valiant heroes of Kargil War
India | Jul 26, 2021, 01:10 PM ISTThe 22nd Anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas is being celebrated across the country today. The nation is remembering its war heroes and paying tributes to Martyrs on the occasion.
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Ladakh: How Kargil Vijay Diwas was celebrated at War Memorial in Dras
India | Jul 26, 2021, 09:37 AM ISTA number of military personnel including the gallantry award winners and families of Kargil War Heroes attended the event.
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22 years of Kargil Vijay Diwas: Remembering India's fallen heroes who put nation first
India | Jul 26, 2021, 09:21 AM ISTKargil Vijay Diwas 2021, Kargil War: July 26 is celebrated as Kargil Vijay Diwas to mark India's victory over Pakistani forces on the Kargil heights.
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Kargil war: First physical evidence of Pak Army presence came on June 13, says ex-officer
India | Jul 14, 2019, 12:25 PM ISTLt General (retd) Amar Aul, the then Brigade Commander of 8 Mountain Division recalls about this evidence and how he led operations to clear Tololing, Tiger Hills and Pt 5140 which had been occupied by the Pakistani troops during the Kargil War.
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Chandigarh: Panjab University dedicates shooting range to Kargil war hero Captain Vikram Batra
India | Jul 07, 2018, 11:44 PM ISTCaptain Batra had died fighting Pakistani forces during the Kargil war in 1999 at the age of 24.
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Sharif could have been aware of Kargil aggression: Jaswant
India | Nov 04, 2013, 04:18 PM ISTNew Delhi: Former External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh believes that Nawaz Sharif could have been aware of Pakistan army's aggression in Kargil in 1999 despite the insistence by the then Pakistan Prime Minister that he
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US Offers Famous 'Stinger' Missiles To India
India | Jan 12, 2012, 11:40 AM ISTNew Delhi, Jan 12: The United States has offered the air-to-air version of its famous Stinger missile to India as part of the weapons package proposed for the 22 attack helicopter deal of the Indian