1971 War News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel meets BSF Jawans in Rann of Kutch, congratulates them on 'Operation Sindoor' success
Gandhinagar, June 28: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel arrived in Kutch late Friday evening ahead of the third day of Shala Praveshotsav 2025, during which he will enroll children at Kuran school located in the remote village of Kutch district.
Ooty: Madras Regimental Centre pays tribute to Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw on his death anniversary
Ooty, June 27: On the death anniversary of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, the Madras Regimental Centre, Wellington in Ooty, observed a wreath-laying ceremony at his final resting place.
PM Modi plants 'Sindoor sapling' presented by Bhuj women of 1971 War
New Delhi, June 5: On World Environment Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi planted a Sindoor sapling at his 7 Lok Kalyan Marg residence. The sapling was presented to him by a group of women who had displayed exceptional courage during the 1971 war.
PM Modi plants Sindoor sapling given by 1971 war 'Viranganas' at official residence
New Delhi, June 5: On the occasion of World Environment Day that is celebrated on June 5 each year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi planted a Sindoor sapling at his official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg on Thursday.
Had Indian Navy been fully unleashed, Pakistan would have been split into four: Rajnath Singh
Panaji, May 30: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday asserted that had the Indian Navy been fully deployed during 'Operation Sindoor', Pakistan could have been split into four parts.
Gandhi Jayanti release war film 'Ikkis' wrongly credits its lead character as youngest recipient of Param Vir Chakra
Mumbai, May 25: As the nation continues to get back on track in the wake of Operation Sindoor, India's counter-terror strike, Indian auteur Sriram Raghavan is returning to the silver screen with a war film.
Indian army won 1971 war on the battlefield, Indira lost it at the table: BJP
Bengaluru, May 15: The BJP has come down heavily on the Congress for allegedly undermining Operation Sindoor and for highlighting the Indian armed forces' victory under the leadership of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi during the 1971 war.
Indira Gandhi 'mishandled' situation following creation of Bangladesh: Assam CM
Guwahati, May 11: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday took aim at former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, accusing her of poorly managing the situation following the creation of Bangladesh after India’s landmark 1971 victory over Pakistan.
Delhi: Posters with slogans 'India misses Indira' displayed outside Congress headquarters
New Delhi, May 11: Posters featuring slogans like "Indira Hona Aasan Nahi" and "India Misses Indira" were displayed outside the Congress headquarters on Sunday.
India's political leadership failed to secure lasting strategic gains: Assam CM on 1971 military victory
Guhawati May 11: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday expressed concerns about India's handling of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, questioning whether the country's political leadership fully capitalised on the strategic opportunities presented by the military victory. While the war resulted in the creation of Bangladesh, Sarma argued that India failed to secure lasting gains in several key areas.
Prolonging military conflict with Pak is not India's biggest priority today: Tharoor
New Delhi, May 11: Welcoming the understanding between India and Pakistan for cessation of hostilities, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has said that India's 1971 war with Pakistan that ended up in the liberation of Bangladesh and the today's situation is totally different, adding that prolonging military conflict with the neighbouring country is not India's biggest priority.
India strikes deepest inside undisputed Pakistani territory since 1971 war: Report
New Delhi, May 7: India on Wednesday carried out its deepest strike inside Pakistan's undisputed borders since the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, CNN reported. The cross-border strikes mark New Delhi's most significant military action within Pakistani territory in over five decades.
Bangladesh demands US$ 4.32 billion, apology for 1971 genocide from Pakistan
Dhaka, April 17: Bangladesh on Thursday raised the issue of financial claim to the tune of USD 4.32 billion from Pakistan as a fair share from the assets of undivided Pakistan before 1971 besides also seeking a formal apology for the genocide committed by the Pakistani armed forces during the Liberation War.
J-K: Rajput Regiment veterans, serving soldiers honour 1971 war heroes
Jammu, March 10: Veterans and serving soldiers of the 5th Battalion of Rajput Regiment, gathered at the Pragwal War Memorial (Molu) and Sunderbani, in Jammu and Kashmir to commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of their comrades who fell during the 1971 India-Pakistan War and OP Vijay, a release said.