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News18
26-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Why Is July 26 Celebrated As Kargil Vijay Diwas? 10 Facts You Must Know
Last Updated: Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26 honours the Indian Army's bravery in 1999. Discover 10 key facts about the war, Operation Vijay, and the heroes who shaped history. Kargil Vijay Diwas 2025: India observes and celebrates Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26 every year. It's the same day when Indian troops reclaimed their territory from Pakistani intruders back in 1999. The Kargil war, which began on May 3, continued until the Indian army drove out the Pakistani intruders from the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir along the Line of Control (LoC). The day honours the immense sacrifices of the martyrs and brave soldiers. Below, we have discussed some of the key facts of the Kargil War, which are also related to Kargil Vijay Diwas: Kargil Vijay Diwas 2025: Key Facts 1. The Indian military officials used the code of 'Operation Vijay" as the name for the operation to drive out the invaders and reclaim the occupied Indian Territory in Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir. 2. Pakistan started the war on May 3, 1999, when around 5000 intruders infiltrated into the high altitudes and rocky mountains of Kargil and captured it. 3. It was during the winters of 1998-1999 when the Pakistani Mujahideens began the secret training to dominate and claim the Siachen Glacier. They even started sending troops near the Kargil region over time with the goal of forcing India into the negotiations for the Kashmir dispute. 4. It was a joint campaign by the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and local intelligence teams, which led them to learn about the infiltration of the Pakistanis. Following this, we witnessed a series of fierce battles at peaks like Tololing, Tiger Hill, and the Batalik sector of Kargil. 5. The Kargil War was fought based on three strategies: To identify and reclaim the positions captured by Pakistan intruders, recapture these key areas, including freeing up the NH1-A to facilitate military movement on the route, ground battles between the Indian and Pakistani troops, and prevent further infiltration in those positions. 6. The Indian Air Force used MiG-2Is, MiG-23s, MiG-27s, Jaguars, and Mirage-2000 for ground attack. 7. To regain Tiger Hill in Kargil, a huge number of rockets and bombs were used. In fact, many say it was one of the largest bombardments on the enemy army after World War II. 8. Israel provided mortars and ammunition like laser-guided missiles for its fighter jets and surveillance drones, according to Nicolas Blarel's book The Evolution of India's Israel Policy (OUP). 9. Several Indian soldiers, including Captain Vikram Batra, Lieutenant Manoj Kumar Pandey, Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav, and Rifleman Sanjay Kumar, were awarded India's highest military honour, the Param Vir Chakra, for their bravery and teamwork. 10. A Kargil War Memorial is built in Dras area of Jammu and Kashmir as a poignant reminder of the bravery, teamwork spirit and innumerable sacrifices of the Indian soldiers. view comments First Published: July 26, 2025, 07:02 IST 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.
DW
21-06-2025
- Politics
- DW
Will India step in to mediate amid Iran-Israel escalation? – DW – 06/21/2025
With close ties to both Israel and Iran and as a self-proclaimed leader of the Global South, could Delhi help end the current conflict? DW's security podcast Global Eyes takes a look. With close ties to both Iran and Israel, India has the opportunity to mediate between the two as their confrontation continues and risks further geopolitical escalation. Delhi has increasingly sought out Israeli military technology but also long maintained good relations with Tehran for energy and other economic reasons. As a self-proclaimed leader of the Global South, will India step out of its traditional role of avoiding any strong position? Khinvraj Jangid, Director of the Jindal Center for Israel Studies in Delhi and Nicolas Blarel, a researcher on Indian foreign policy at Leiden University in the Netherlands, join the hosts of DW's security podcast, Global Eyes, to examine India's ties to both Israel and Iran. Should Delhi step up or stay on the sidelines?
