Bangladesh liberation
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.
The Real Ikkis Story: How 21-Year-Old Arun Khetarpal's Supreme Sacrifice Secured India's Victory in 1971
Dec 11, 2025 08:23 pm CST
This article chronicles the extraordinary heroism of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. At just 21, this tank commander from 17 Poona Horse regiment sacrificed his life in the Battle of Basantar, preventing Pakistan from cutting off Kashmir and helping secure India's decisive victory. His bravery, immortalized in Indira Gandhi's personal letter to his family and now in the film 'Ikkis', led to him being posthumously awarded India's highest military honor, the Param Vir Chakra.
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.
Congress Commemorates Indira Gandhi's Legacy: Tributes Pour In On Birth Anniversary
Nov 19, 2025 01:10 pm CST
The Congress party commemorated Indira Gandhi's birth anniversary with tributes from key leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge. Her legacy of fearless leadership, from securing India's agricultural self-sufficiency to liberating Bangladesh, continues to inspire the party's commitment to national progress, unity and sovereign independence.