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Time of India
26-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kargil Vijay Diwas: 1999 war heroes remembered
1 2 3 Dehradun: The three-day Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations held at Pacific Mall in Dehradun concluded with tributes honouring the bravery and sacrifice of India's armed forces. The event, commemorating the valiant soldiers of the 1999 Kargil War, rekindled the nation's gratitude towards its military heroes. Brigadier Sudhir Chamoli, commander of the 116th Infantry Brigade, attended as the chief guest and felicitated 'Veer Naris' — widows of Kargil War martyrs — as well as war veterans and performers. "The courage and resilience shown by our Veer Naris is a true reflection of the unwavering spirit of the Indian soldier. Their sacrifice and strength continue to inspire generations," Brigadier Chamoli said. The event featured a Kargil War photography exhibition, which ran through all three days, and showcased striking images from the battlefield, offering visitors an immersive experience into the realities of war, paying homage to the soldiers' bravery. Organised by TOI in collaboration with Pacific Mall and the Indian Army , and supported by the Doon Defence Academy, the celebrations also highlighted the contributions of the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA). Stalls displayed various initiatives by army wives, fostering engagement with efforts to support the families of veterans. The event was further elevated by a performance from the Kumaon Regiment Army Band.
Irish Daily Mirror
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Irish Daily Mirror
Pakistan vows to avenge India's 'act of war' as 26 people killed in missile strikes
India launched military strikes on Pakistan on Wednesday, killing at least 26 people and injuring dozens more, in what Pakistan's leader called an "act of war". India launched 'Operation Sindoor' at 1.05am local time, with officials saying that they successfully targeted nine different locations, which they described as "terrorist infrastructure". Speaking at the press conference, Col Sudhir Chamoli claimed that Indian intelligence had uncovered evidence that 'further attacks against India were impending' and said India needed to 'both to deter and pre-empt'. 'These actions were measured, not escalatory, proportionate and responsible,' Chamoli said of Wednesday's attacks. However, Pakistan's National Security Committee (NSC) has said India's 'unjustified attacks deliberately targeted the civilian areas, on the false pretext of presence of imaginary terrorist camps', and caused 'grave danger to commercial airlines'. 'The responsibility for ensuing consequences shall lie squarely with India,' it said. (Image: ARIF ALI/AFP via Getty Images) Pakistan said the strikes killed 26 people and injured 46 others. Among the dead were six people killed at two mosques and two teenagers who were killed elsewhere, Pakistani officials said. The strikes, which followed Tuesday's missile assault, come amid soaring tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, after a deadly attack last month on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir. 26 people were killed on April 22 when gunmen stormed a scenic mountain spot in the India-administered part of Kashmir, a disputed border region. India blamed Pakistan for that attack, while Islamabad denied it had any role in the massacre, and the two nations have exchanged nightly gunfire since April 24 along the line of control. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned Wednesday's airstrikes and said earlier that his country would retaliate. "Pakistan has every right to give a robust response to this act of war imposed by India, and a strong response is indeed being given," Sharif said. (Image: Faisal Khan/Anadolu via Getty Images) "The Pakistani nation and the Pakistan armed forces know very well how to deal with the enemy. We will never let the enemy succeed in its nefarious objectives.' Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Wednesday's attack "constitutes a clear violation of Pakistan's sovereignty," adding: "The Indian side was warned that such reckless behavior poses a serious threat to regional peace and stability." In response to Wednesday's airstrikes, Pakistan claimed it had shot down five Indian air force jets and a drone. US President Donald Trumpsaid the clashes between the two nations were 'a shame' and told reporters at the White House that he hoped the fighting "ends very quickly". The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) describes the security status in both India and Pakistan as requiring a 'high degree of caution' and is advising Irish citizens against all travel to Pakistan. Irish citizens currently in Pakistan have been urged to always exercise 'vigilance and caution' and avoid large public gatherings, the DFA said in a statement on its website. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
