Twenty-seven years after the Kargil War, India commemorates Kargil Vijay Diwas, honoring the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who reclaimed every inch of Indian territory during Operation Vijay. The special report traces India's military journey from the icy heights of Kargil to the modern battlefield, highlighting the evolution of the country's defence strategy.

The report also explores how India's response to cross-border terrorism has changed over the years, culminating in Operation Sindoor, while showcasing the country's growing focus on Atmanirbhar Bharat, indigenous defence production, rising defence exports, and military modernization.

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026: From Operation Vijay to Op Sindoor | How India's Military Became Stronger

Two soldiers of the Indian Army were killed on Wednesday (March 29) during a routine river crossing exercise in West Bengal's Barrackpore. The soldiers, from the Assam regiment, were identified as Naik Lengkholal and Sepoy Aldrin Hmingthanzwala.

West Bengal: Two army soldiers killed after rope snaps during training exercise in Barrackpore

India is celebrating the Festival of Lights, Diwali. The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued the tradition that he began when he took office in 2014 for the ninth year in a row. The PM decided to spend some time with the soldiers at India's border areas and this year he visited the town of Kargil in Kashmir.

Gravitas: Indian PM visits soldiers on Diwali, continues tradition started in 2014

Seven Indian Army soldiers were killed after a truck carrying them skidded off the road and fell into Shyok River in northern Ladakh on Friday morning. While 14 soldiers are critically injured.

7 Indian soldiers killed after truck carrying them falls into Ladakh’s Shyok River

The ITBP stated the "Himveers" did yoga sessions under the banner of the upcoming International Day of Yoga 2022, sharing a video on its Twitter handle. In Uttarakhand's snow-capped Himalaya area, several Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel practised yoga at a height of 15,000 feet ahead of the International Day of Yoga.

Watch | Indian soldiers perform yoga at 15,000 feet in snow-capped Himalayas

A new investigative report has nailed China's lies on the clashes in Galwan valley. It claims that 38 PLA soldiers died in action, while China acknowledges only 4 deaths. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: 38 Chinese soldiers died in Galwan valley?

As Europe observers Armistice Day on Thursday to commemorate the end of World War I between the allies and Germany in 1918, historians in the UK have unearthed thousands of records belonging to Punjab troops who fought in the Great War.

Once-forgotten records of thousands of Punjabi soldiers who fought in WW-I are now restored online

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged all Indians to pay tribute to Indian soldiers this Diwali. He addressed the nation in a video message that featured soldiers, police officials and health workers.

Light a Diya for our brave soldiers, says PM Modi in his Diwali message

Bangladesh's Liberation War Affairs Minister Mozammel Haque has announced plans to construct a monument in the memory of the Indian soldiers martyred in the 1971 Liberation War against Pakistan.

Bangladesh to build monument for Indian soldiers martyred in 1971 Liberation War

PM Modi paid a surprised visit to the injured jawans at the military hospital in Leh, where they were undergoing treatment since the ‘violent face-off’ in eastern Ladakh that left 20 jawans martyred. Now China has reacted to PM Modi's visit and said 'Hope India will follow Modi-Xi consensus'.

WION Dispatch: China reacts to PM Modi's Ladakh visit | India-China standoff

China reacts to PM Modi's Ladakh visit, Denies being 'expansionist'

Indian soldiers fighting for the Anglo-French army against the Chinese in the Second Opium War were captured and killed in 1860. Their deaths set off a chain of events that led to the destruction of China's fabled Old Summer Palace and the demise of the Qing Dynasty. In a strange historical coincidence, the man responsible for inflicting retribution to the Chinese lies buried in McLeodganj in Himachal Pradesh.

Time Traveller: Indian soldiers' role in China's history | Opium War | Dalai Lama

French Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly has written to India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh condoling the death of 20 Indian soldiers near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Galwan Valley, French diplomatic sources said on Tuesday.

French Defence Minister Florence Parly writes to Rajnath Singh, condoles death of 20 Indian soldiers at Galwan valley clash

After widespread speculation that several Indian soldiers are in Chinese custody. The Indian Army has set the record straight confirming that all soldiers involved in the Galwan valley skirmish are accounted for.

India-China standoff | No Indian soldiers missing: All injured personnel stable

PM Modi warned in a strong message to China after the Galwan valley fight on June 15 that marked the giant escalation after weeks of tension. PM said that he wanted to assure the nation that the sacrifice of Indian soldiers killed in a clash with Chinese troops at Galwan Valley in Ladakh would not go in vain and India.

India-China stand-off: PM Modi speaks after Ladakh clash, India wants peace

In the biggest military confrontation between India and China in over five decades, at least 20 Indian Army soldiers were killed in a violent clash with Chinese troops in Ladakh's Galwan Valley on Monday night

'Troops on border duty always carry arms' says EAM S Jaishankar

The US is "closely monitoring" the situation following a fierce clash between Indian and Chinese forces in eastern Ladakh, and hopes that the differences will be resolved peacefully.

WION Dispatch: 'No formal plans to mediate between India and China', says US

India on June 18 rejected the claims made by the Chinese, that sovereignty over the Galwan Valley area in Ladakh "always belonged to it", calling it 'untenable'.

India responds to claim over Galwan valley: China making 'inevitable' claims

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid rich tributes to soldiers martyred in the recent skirmish with the Chinese army and said the nation will never ''forget their bravery and sacrifice.

Nation will never forget their bravery and sacrifice: Rajnath Singh on martyred Indian soldiers

The Indian Army on June 16 has confirmed that the number of Indian soldiers martyred in the “violent face-off” with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley on June 15 night is now 20. Many Indian soldiers are said to be in the custody of China. Watch report.

Face-off at India-China border: 20 Indian soldiers martyred, Some in China's custody

At a time when Indo-China tensions are escalating at the eastern front, experts believe that sales of Chinese goods in India can be impacted in the short term and the consumer-oriented sectors like smartphones and automobiles could be at the receiving end of this crisis.

Tensions to hit Chinese firms: China's stec bagged Rs.1,000 cr contract

Indian and Chinese troops have disengaged at Galwan area where they had earlier clashed on the night of 15/16 June, reported news agency ANI. 17 Indian troops, who were critically injured in the line of duty at stand-off location, succumbed to their injuries after being exposed to sub-zero temperatures in the high altitude terrain, the report said quoting the Indian Army.

Increase in Chinese chopper activity along LAC to airlift casualties suffered in face-off: Report

India China face-off | 20 Indian soldiers killed in action | Galwan valley

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Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026: From Operation Vijay to Op Sindoor | How India's Military Became Stronger

West Bengal: Two army soldiers killed after rope snaps during training exercise in Barrackpore

Gravitas: Indian PM visits soldiers on Diwali, continues tradition started in 2014

7 Indian soldiers killed after truck carrying them falls into Ladakh’s Shyok River

Watch | Indian soldiers perform yoga at 15,000 feet in snow-capped Himalayas

Gravitas: 38 Chinese soldiers died in Galwan valley?

Once-forgotten records of thousands of Punjabi soldiers who fought in WW-I are now restored online

Light a Diya for our brave soldiers, says PM Modi in his Diwali message

Bangladesh to build monument for Indian soldiers martyred in 1971 Liberation War

WION Dispatch: China reacts to PM Modi's Ladakh visit | India-China standoff

China reacts to PM Modi's Ladakh visit, Denies being 'expansionist'

Time Traveller: Indian soldiers' role in China's history | Opium War | Dalai Lama

French Defence Minister Florence Parly writes to Rajnath Singh, condoles death of 20 Indian soldiers at Galwan valley clash

India-China standoff | No Indian soldiers missing: All injured personnel stable

India-China stand-off: PM Modi speaks after Ladakh clash, India wants peace

'Troops on border duty always carry arms' says EAM S Jaishankar

WION Dispatch: 'No formal plans to mediate between India and China', says US

India-China stand-off: PM Modi speaks after Ladakh clash, India wants peace

India responds to claim over Galwan valley: China making 'inevitable' claims

Nation will never forget their bravery and sacrifice: Rajnath Singh on martyred Indian soldiers

Face-off at India-China border: 20 Indian soldiers martyred, Some in China's custody

Tensions to hit Chinese firms: China's stec bagged Rs.1,000 cr contract

Increase in Chinese chopper activity along LAC to airlift casualties suffered in face-off: Report

India China face-off | 20 Indian soldiers killed in action | Galwan valley