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India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Kargil Vijay Diwas: From PM Modi To Bollywood Stars, Tributes Pour In For India's Bravehearts
Mumbai: Every year on July 26, India commemorates Kargil Vijay Diwas, a day etched in the nation's heart with pride and solemn remembrance. It marks the day in 1999 when India successfully concluded Operation Vijay, reclaiming the strategic heights from Pakistani intruders. On this occasion, several Bollywood celebrities took to their social media handle to pay heartfelt tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the 1999 war. In a post on social media X, Ajay Devgn wrote, "Jaha maut bhi kaanp jaaye, waha hamare Hindustan ke jawan khade hote our bravehearts today and every day " Actor Sidharth Malhotra, who played the role of Indian Army Captain Vikram Batra in 'Shershaah', paid tribute to the bravehearts, "To the countless brave hearts who stood tall so we could sleep safe & sound, your spirit lives on in every heartbeat of a proud and graceful nation. Saluting your sacrifice, today and always. #KargilVijayDiwas" "The war may be history, but their bravery is eternal. Saluting the courage that echoed through the mountains of Kargil. Forever indebted to the real heroes who gave us victory and kept the Tiranga soaring high with blood, grit and glory. Jai Hind," wrote Suniel Shetty on X. Legendary actor Anupam Kher also paid homage to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the 1999 Kargil War, "On #KargilDiwas #TeamTanviTheGreat SALUTE the #INDIANARMY. Jai Hind! @anupamkherstud1" Celina Jaitly, whose father, Colonel Vikram Kumar Jaitly, was an officer in the Indian Army, took to her Instagram handle and wrote, "#kargilvijaydiwas: My late father Colonel Vikram Kumar Jaitly's ( SM) Always said: If you want to honour a soldier, be an Indian worth dying for! Today marks 26 years of India's victory in the Kargil War, a glorious triumph over enemy forces in 1999. India lost 527 brave soldiers in that conflict. We remember them. We honour them. We will never forget. With folded hands and deepest gratitude, Jai Hind" Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas on Saturday and remembered the sacrifices of the jawans who fought in the Kargil War with courage and valour. PM Modi said that sacrifices made by the jawans will continue to inspire every generation."Heartfelt greetings to the countrymen on Kargil Vijay Diwas. This occasion reminds us of the unparalleled courage and valour of those brave sons of Mother India who dedicated their lives to protect the nation's pride. Their passion to sacrifice everything for the motherland will continue to inspire every generation," PM Modi posted on X. The conflict, known as the Kargil war, started in May 1999 when Pakistani intruders crossed the Line of Control and occupied Indian posts on towering ridges with the aim of capturing National Highway 1A, the vital artery connecting Srinagar to Leh at that time. On spotting the intruders, India subsequently launched Operation Vijay. The operation showed the meticulous planning, steely determination, and the indomitable spirit of the forces as the soldiers fought over two months in harsh terrain to drive out every intruder and restored Indian control at every post. Kargil Vijay Diwas honours the sacrifices of the soldiers who fought at the Line of Control on the snow-clad peaks amid relentless enemy fire. On July 26, the Indian flag once again soared over the mountains of Ladakh, thanks to the efforts of our armed forces. During the war, 4 soldiers were awarded the Param Vir Chakra (PVC), India's highest gallantry award. 9 soldiers received the Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) and 55 were honoured with the Vir Chakra (VC). 1 soldier was awarded the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal (SYSM), while 6 received the Uttam Yudh Seva Medal (UYSM) and 8 were honoured with the Yudh Seva Medal (YSM). The Sena Medal (SM) was awarded to 83 personnel, and 24 received the Vayu Sena Medal (VSM)
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kargil Vijay Diwas: Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Suniel Shetty and other Bollywood celebs honour real heroes with heartfelt tributes
On the proud occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas , the nation remembers the brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect India during the 1999 war. This day marks India's victory and the courage shown by our armed forces in the high mountains of Kargil. Many celebrities took to social media to share heartfelt messages, honouring the real heroes who gave their lives for the country. Their words were full of respect, pride, and gratitude. Akshay Kumar 's heartfelt Insta tribute Akshay Kumar shared a moving message on Instagram, "Un sabhi veeron ko shraddhanjali, jinhone hume ye azaadi, ye garv aur ye shanti di... Jai Hind... KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS." The message means, 'A tribute to all those heroes who gave us this freedom, pride, and peace.' Suniel Shetty calls them eternal heroes Suniel Shetty took to X and wrote, 'The war may be history, but their bravery is eternal. Saluting the courage that echoed through the mountains of Kargil. Forever indebted to the real heroes who gave us victory and kept the Tiranga soaring high with blood, grit, and glory. Jai Hind.' Anupam Kher 's proud salute online Anupam Kher also honoured the Indian Army with his short but powerful message, "On #KargilDiwas #TeamTanviTheGreat SALUTE the #INDIANARMY. Jai Hind!" Sidharth Malhotra remembers real Batra Sidharth Malhotra, who played Captain Vikram Batra in 'Shershaah', shared an emotional post, "To the countless brave hearts who stood tall so we could sleep safe & sound, your spirit lives on in every heartbeat of a proud and graceful nation. Saluting your sacrifice, today and always. #KargilVijayDiwas" Ajay Devgn 's powerful Hindi message Ajay Devgn shared a strong message in Hindi, "Jaha maut bhi kaanp jaaye, waha hamare Hindustan ke jawan khade hote hai." It means, 'Where even death trembles, there stand the brave soldiers of our Hindustan.'
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Suniel Shetty Pen Heartfelt Notes On Kargil Vijay Diwas: ‘Forever Indebted'
Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Suniel Shetty and others paid tribute to Kargil heroes, honouring their bravery and sacrifice on Kargil Vijay Diwas. Today marks the Kargil Vijay Diwas, the country remembers the ultimate sacrifice our soldiers made to protect the country during the 1999 war. On this special day, several celebrities took to their social media to pen down heartfelt condolence messages for our real heroes. During the 1999 war, about 527 Indian soldiers were martyred, and today, celebrities including Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Suniel Shetty, and many others remember their sacrifice. Akshay Kumar, while remembering the martyred, tweeted, 'Unn sabhi veero ko shraddhanjali, jinhone hame yeh azadi, yeh garv aur shanti di. Jai Hind (Tribute to all those heroes who gave us this freedom, this pride, and this peace. Jai Hind)." उन सभी वीरों को श्रद्धांजलि, जिन्होंने हमें ये आज़ादी, ये गर्व और ये शांति दी। 🙏जय हिंद 🇮🇳 #KargilVijayDiwas — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 26, 2025 'The war may be history, but their bravery is eternal. Saluting the courage that echoed through the mountains of Kargil. Forever indebted to the real heroes who gave us victory and kept the Tiranga soaring high with blood, grit, and glory. Jai Hind," Suniel Shetty wrote. The war may be history, but their bravery is the courage that echoed through the mountains of Kargil. Forever indebted to the real heroes who gave us victory and kept the Tiranga soaring high with blood, grit and glory. Jai Hind — Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) July 26, 2025 Anupam Kher also paid tribute to the soldiers, saying, 'On #KargilDiwas #TeamTanviTheGreat SALUTE the #INDIANARMY. Jai Hind!" Sidharth Malhotra, who played the role of Captain Vikram Batra in a movie set against the backdrop of the Kargil War, Shershaah, also tweeted, 'To the countless brave hearts who stood tall so we could sleep safe & sound, your spirit lives on in every heartbeat of a proud and graceful nation. Saluting your sacrifice, today and always. #KargilVijayDiwas." To the countless brave hearts who stood tall so we could sleep safe & sound, your spirit lives on in every heartbeat of a proud and graceful nation. Saluting your sacrifice, today and always. 🇮🇳 #KargilVijayDiwas — Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) July 26, 2025 'Jaha maut bhi kaanp jaaye, waha hamare Hindustan ke jawan khade hote hai (Where even death trembles, there stand the brave soldiers of our Hindustan). Remembering our bravehearts today and every day," penned Ajay Devgn. जहां मौत भी कांप जाए, वहां हमारे हिंदुस्तान के जवान खड़े होते हैं ।Remembering our bravehearts today and every day 🙏🏻🇮🇳— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) July 26, 2025 Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed every year on 26th July to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War of 1999. After weeks of intense combat in extremely harsh conditions, the Indian Army successfully pushed back the intruders and reclaimed all occupied positions. The day honours the bravery and sacrifice of Indian soldiers who fought valiantly during the conflict. Memorial events are held across the country, especially at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, Ladakh, where tributes are paid to the fallen heroes. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2025: Akshay Kumar, Sidharth Malhotra, Anupam Kher, and other Bollywood stars pay tribute to brave Indian soldiers for their sacrifice
Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan after a three-month-long battle in Kargil, Ladakh, on July 26, 1999. Today, several Bollywood celebrities took to their social media handles and paid tribute to our armed forces. Celebs from Akshay Kumar to Sidharth Malhotra , Suniel Shetty , Anupam Kher , Celina Jaitly , and many others honoured the sacrifices made by our bravehearts. Bollywood pays tribute to army officers on Kargil Vijay Diwas 2025 Akshay Kumar, who played a war hero in 'Kesari,' took to his X account and Instagram story and wrote, "Tribute to all those heroes who gave us this freedom and peace, proud feeling." He wrote the message in Hindi and, at the end, added, "Jai Hind." New dad Sidharth Malhotra posted photos of soldiers and remembered Capt. Vikram Batra, aka 'Shershaah,' in his post that read, "To the countless brave hearts who stood tall so we could sleep safe; sound, your spirit lives on in every heartbeat of a proud and graceful nation. Saluting your sacrifice, today and always. #KargilVijayDiwas." Suniel Shetty, on his X account, wrote, "The war may be history, but their bravery is eternal. Saluting the courage that echoed through the mountains of Kargil. Forever indebted to the real heroes who gave us victory and kept the Tiranga soaring high with blood, grit, and glory. Jai Hind." Anupam Kher shared, "On #KargilDiwas #TeamTanviTheGreat SALUTE the #INDIANARMY. Jai Hind!" Celina Jaitly, whose father, Colonel Vikram Kumar Jaitly, was an officer in the Indian Army, took to her handle to write, "A 1971 war veteran and an infantryman from the Kumaon Regiment, during the Kargil War , although not deployed at the front, I believe he was involved from base control, playing a role in coordination, communication, and logistics. I was a teenager then, and as a daughter, I carry his legacy in pieces, but each one carries immense weight. I saw the weight he carried each day and throughout his life as an infantry man." Besides several actors, netizens also took to social media platforms to share pictures, videos, tributes, and inspiring stories celebrating Kargil Vijay Diwas.
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Business Standard
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
India-France joint military exercise to be held from June 18 to July 1
A joint exercise between the militaries of India and France is scheduled to be held from June 18 to July 1, aiming to enhance the joint military capability of both sides to undertake multi-domain operations, the Indian Army said on Thursday. Exercise Shakti 2025 will be held at La Cavalerie in France. "The 8th edition of Exercise #Shakti, a joint military exercise between #India and #France is scheduled from 18 June to 01 July 2025 at #LaCavalerie, #France," the Indian Army said in a post on X. Exercise #Shakti 2025 The 8th edition of Exercise #Shakti, a joint military exercise between #India and #France is scheduled from 18 June to 01 July 2025 at #LaCavalerie, #France. The aim of the exercise is to enhance joint military capability of both sides to undertake Multi… — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) June 12, 2025 "The aim of the exercise is to enhance joint military capability of both sides to undertake Multi Domain Operations in a Sub Conventional scenario," it said. The joint exercise will facilitate developing interoperability, bonhomie and camaraderie between armies of both the nations, the officials said. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
