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Hindustan Times3 days ago
On July 26, during the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Army will launch three initiatives: an 'e-shradhanjali' portal for paying tribute to martyrs, a QR code-based audio app sharing Kargil war stories, and the Indus Viewpoint for visitors to experience conditions at the Line of Control. These projects aim to honor soldiers' sacrifices and educate the public about their bravery.
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