1971 war
Celebrating 54 Years of Vijay Diwas: PM Modi and National Leaders Honor the Heroes of India's Historic 1971 Victory
Dec 16, 2025 11:51 am CST
On the 54th Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and national leaders paid tribute to the brave Indian Armed Forces who secured a historic victory in the 1971 war, resulting in Bangladesh's liberation. The commemorations highlighted the soldiers' courage, sacrifice, and strategic brilliance that led to one of history's largest military surrenders, with 93,000 Pakistani troops laying down arms in just 13 days, reshaping South Asia's geopolitical landscape.
Indian Air Force Commemorates 1971 War Victory with Grand Aerial Display in Assam
Dec 10, 2025 02:33 am CST
The Indian Air Force is hosting a spectacular aerial demonstration at Mohanbari Air Force Station in Assam to celebrate the 54th anniversary of the 1971 war victory. The event will showcase powerful aircraft including Sukhoi Su-30 fighters and Chinook helicopters, commemorating India's decisive military triumph that led to Bangladesh's liberation.
Shashi Tharoor's Tribute to Indira Gandhi: Honoring Her Complex Legacy on 108th Birth Anniversary
Nov 20, 2025 02:16 am CST
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor pays tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 108th birth anniversary, acknowledging her significant impact "for good and ill" on India's history. Despite criticizing the Emergency, Tharoor shares personal connections and reveals how her assassination felt like a personal loss, offering a nuanced perspective on her controversial yet influential legacy.
Former Bangladesh Minister Calls Sheikh Hasina Trial "Scripted" and Warns of Political Crisis
Nov 17, 2025 06:17 pm CST
Mohammad Ali Arafat, former information minister of Bangladesh, denounces the trial against ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as a "sham" orchestrated by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus's interim government. Arafat claims Bangladesh is falling under jihadist control and warns that upcoming elections are already "rigged," highlighting the deepening political crisis in the nation since Hasina's ousting in August last year.
MiG-21 Fighter Jets Complete Historic Final Flight After Six Decades of Service in Indian Air Force
Sep 26, 2025 06:27 pm CST
After more than six decades of distinguished service, the legendary MiG-21 fighter jets flew their final mission through Indian skies on Friday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh honored the Russian-origin warhorses during a ceremonial decommissioning event in Chandigarh, celebrating their crucial contributions to multiple conflicts including the 1971 war with Pakistan, the 1999 Kargil conflict, and the 2019 Balakot air strikes. The retirement marks the end of an era for India's first supersonic fighter aircraft that shaped the nation's military aviation capabilities.
Opinion | Bangladesh Can't Wish Away Its Dependence On India, Even If It Wants To
Sep 02, 2025 07:44 pm CST
While Pakistan may continue to appeal through symbolic gestures to Bangladeshi identity and play up shared Islamic orientation, India offers tangible developmental dividends that Dhaka requires.