Kargil Vijay Diwas, celebrated on 26 July each year, honours the bravery and sacrifice of the Indian soldiers who fought in the war. This day serves as a reminder of the resilience and patriotism of ...

1990s: More agreements, nuclear tests and the Kargil conflict In 1991, both countries signed agreements on providing advance notification of military exercises, manoeuvres and troop movements, as well ...

An Indian army soldier stands guard on Lamochan mountain overlooking Kargil district, site of the last major battle before India and neighbouring Pakistan - Copyright ...

Maha Vir Chakra awardee Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, hailed as the “Lion of Ladakh” for his bravery during the Kargil War, passed away in Leh at 62, leaving behind a legacy of courage and leadership in ...

ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI - India said it attacked nine sites in Pakistan including in the disputed territory of Kashmir on Wednesday in response to the killing of 26 people, mostly tourists, on its part of ...

The Army also shared excerpts from the citation of his gallantry award in its post. Army veteran Col Sonam Wangchuk (retd), who received a Maha Vir Chakra for his gallantry in the 1999 Kargil war, ...

Infrared camera traps set up months ago by World Wildlife Fund-India filmed the adult snow leopards in Kargil district just a few miles (kilometers) from the heavily militarized Line of Control that ...