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Manipur: Pride and patriotism run deep in Churachandpur's army families

By Harshit Bhatia, Churachandpur, June 28: In the mountainous region of Churachandpur in Manipur, tales of pride, sacrifice, and love for the nation resonate through the experiences of more than 10,000 Indian Army veterans who have honourably served the country. This district, inhabited by the Kuki-Zo tribe, has become a symbol of military bravery.

Since 1971, India never accepted any outside mediation: Ex-Army chief V.P. Malik debunks Trump's ceasefire claims

New Delhi, June 21: In an exclusive interview with IANS, former Army Chief Gen V.P. Malik, who led India to victory in the 1999 Kargil War, debunks US President Donald Trump's claims of stopping a war between India and Pakistan. Drawing from his strategic experience, Gen Malik offers sharp insights into US-Pakistan dynamics, rising tensions in West Asia, and how India must safeguard its national interest while navigating shifting global alliances.

26 years ago, IAF's op 'Safed Sagar' employed India's air power in unconventional roles for first time

New Delhi, May 26: May 26, 1999 marks a memorable day for the country as well as the Indian Air Force (IAF). It was on this day, twenty-six years ago that the IAF launched a major military operation titled 'Safed Sagar' to break the back of Pakistani intruders and its Army regulars who surreptitiously entered the Indian side of Line of Control (LoC) and occupied crucial positions in Kargil sector.