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Settle issues of 1971 war: Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus to Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif

Bangladesh's interim leader, Professor Muhammad Yunus, met Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Egypt's Cairo and said he had "agreed to strengthen relations" with Islamabad. According to a statement from the office of the Chief Adviser, Professor Yunus emphasised the importance of resolving the longstanding issues stemming from Dhaka's 1971 bloody separation from Islamabad. In response, Prime Minister Sharif expressed …

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Pakistani mortar found near India-Bangladesh border, likely from 1971 war

India Today

A Pakistani mortar, believed to date back to the 1971 war, was recovered near the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal, officials said on Wednesday. The mortar was discovered during construction work near a Border Security Force camp in the region. Preliminary investigations suggest that the mortar likely originated during the 1971 war between India and Pakistan, though further analysis is …

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Priyanka Gandhi claims photo of Pak surrender before India removed from Army HQ

Hindustan Times

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday claimed that a photograph of the Pakistan Army surrendering before India in the 1971 war has been removed from the Army headquarters. Lieutenant General Jagjit Singh Aurora, general officer commanding-in-chief Eastern Command and Lieutenant General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi of the Pakistan army during the signing the surrender documents in Decca on …

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India just ally in 1971 War, nothing more: Naya Bangladesh leaders on Modi post

India Today

Several leaders of the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh on Monday reacted sharply to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message on Vijay Diwas, saying that the victory of 1971 belonged to Bangladesh, and India was merely an ally in the struggle. PM Modi's message on Vijay Diwas also attracted harsh reaction from Hasnat Abdullah, an important coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination …

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How India won 1971 War on water, sank Pakistan's Ghazi hunting for INS Vikrant

India Today

As India celebrates Vijay Diwas on December 16, commemorating India's resounding victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war, it is often perceived to be a battle restricted to land, with the Indian Army launching offensives against the Pakistani Army. Among India's naval triumphs, the sinking of Pakistan's fearsome submarine, PNS Ghazi, by INS Rajput stands out as a defining moment. …

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UCC Implementation In Uttarakhand 'Very Soon': CM Dhami On 'Vijay Diwas' In Dehradun

ABP News

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the 'Tribute Ceremony' on Saturday, marking 'Vijay Diwas' at Martyr Memorial Gandhi Park in Dehradun. वर्ष 1971 के भारत-पाक युद्ध में भारतीय सेना की ऐतिहासिक जीत को समर्पित "विजय दिवस" के अवसर पर गांधी पार्क, देहरादून में शहीद स्मारक पर अमर बलिदानियों के शौर्य एवं पराक्रम को याद करते हुए उन्हें श्रद्धांजलि …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Play on 1971 war to be staged on September 30 in Chennai

The Hindu

For a quarter of a century since the Partition of India, East Pakistan lived in the shadow of its more prosperous, politically-dominant western counterpart. In Bihar, UDAAN — a nationwide alumni network of NCC cadets that works for the betterment of youth through social service activities — wanted to bring alive stories of the war. For conducting organised shows email …

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2 years, 10 months ago

R-Day parade: Indian Army showcases Centurion tank, PT-76 from 1971 war

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Indian Army on Wednesday showcased at the Republic Day parade the Centurion tank, PT-76 tank, 75/24 Pack howitzer and OT-62 TOPAZ armoured personnel carrier that played a major role in defeating Pakistan in the 1971 war. On Wednesday, the mechanised columns of the Army showed one PT-76 tank, one Centurion tank, two MBT Arjun MK-I tanks, one …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Tangail and Meghna formations: How Republic Day parade will honour the 1971 war

Firstpost

The upcoming Republic Day parade will commemorate some glorious moments, including the Meghna operation and Tangail airdrop of the 1971 war between India and Pakistan. The historic events will be paid homage to through a flying formation by the Indian Air Force during the military flypast at the Republic Day celebration The upcoming Republic Day parade will commemorate some glorious …

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3 years ago

Vijay Diwas 2021: Narendra Modi, Amit Shah pay tribute to slain soldiers on 50th Victory Day

Firstpost

President Ram Nath Kovind, who is on a three-day visit to Bangladesh to attend the country’s 50th Victory Day celebrations, presented a replica of the 1971-era MiG 21 aircraft to his counterpart Abdul Hamid Vijay Diwas is celebrated on 16 December to mark India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war. President Ram Nath Kovind, who is on a three-day …

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PM Modi leads nation in paying tribute to 1971 war martyrs on Vijay Diwas

India Today

PM Narendra Modi on Thursday, December 16, led the nation in paying tribute to the martyrs of the 1971 war on Vijay Diwas. The year 2021 is being observed as Swarnim Vijay Varsh to commemorate 50 years of India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war. — Narendra Modi December 16, 2021 As a part of the Swarnim Vijay Varsh …

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'Defeated oppressive forces': PM Modi recalls sacrifice of Indian bravehearts on Swarnim Vijay Diwas

India TV News

Highlights Vijay Diwas is celebrated on Dec 16 to commemorate India's victory over Pak in 1971 war The war started on Dec 3 & ended 13 days later on Dec 16 with unconditional surrender of Pak Army Bangladesh, then part of Pakistan, became an independent country after the war Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday recalled the great valour and …

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PM Modi, Rajnath Singh pay tribute to martyrs of 1971 war on Vijay Diwas

India Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to the sacrifices of India’s armed forces during the 1971 war on the occasion of ‘Swarnim Vijay Diwas'. On the occasion of ‘Swarnim Vijay Diwas’ we remember the courage and sacrifice of our armed forces during the 1971 war. — Rajnath Singh December 16, 2021 Home Minister Amit Shah also paid homage …

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Vijay Diwas 2021: History, Significance of the Day When India Defeated Pakistan in 1971 War

News 18

India celebrates Vijay Diwas on December 16 to commemorate its victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war, which led to the creation of Bangladesh. Vijay Diwas 2021 marks the 51th anniversary celebrations of India’s victory over Pakistan in 1971. On this day, the then Major-General in the Pakistan Army, Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi, surrendered to the joint forces of Indian …

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3 years ago

1971 War with Pakistan Showed India's Commitment to Humanity: Rajnath

News 18

India’s 1971 war with Pakistan that led to the birth of Bangladesh showed New Delhi’s commitment to humanity and the surrender of 93,000 Pakistani soldiers was a “historic surrender” in the history of the world, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday. This war was a war to show India’s commitment to humanity,” Singh said at the event organised as …

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50 Years of 1971: Why India Did Not Extract Adequate Concessions during Simla Agreement

News 18

Lt Gen Shamsher Mehta, a participant in the dash to Dacca as he and his squadron of PT-76 tanks floated across the Meghna river, offered some prescient comments to the author in an interview years ago on how he looked at the ‘big picture’ of India’s politico-military intervention in East Pakistan. He said, “Never in modern times has a nation-state …

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3 years ago

Top honour for Indian Navy's 'killer' squadron that hit Karachi harbour in 1971 war

India Today

The Indian Navy's 'Killer' squadron' that carried out Operation Trident giving a decisive blow to the Pakistan Navy by destroying the Karachi harbour during the 1971 war will be awarded the prestigious President’s Standard on December 8, marking 50 years of the success. President Ram Nath Kovind will award the President's Standard to the 22nd Missile Vessel Squadron, also known …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Book Review | Rare and inspiring accounts from the 1971 war theatres

Deccan Chronicle

The 50th anniversary of the 1971 India-Pakistan War which culminated in liberation of Bangladesh, got marked by a number of books getting launched. The authors indeed deserve praise for their devoted, innovative and sustained effort to present 82 true stories of valour, over two volumes, of the 1971 India-Pakistan war lasting officially 13 days, in two theatres — Western and …

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3 years, 5 months ago

1971 War Victory Flame Reaches Tirunelveli

News 18

The Victory Flame, symbolising India's triumph over Pakistan in 1971 war, reached the Indian Naval Station Kattabomman near Tirunelveli on Sunday with a ceremonial guard of honour held to mark the occasion. The Victory Flame commemorates India's victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak War and the golden jubilee celebrations to commemorate the triumph of armed forces commenced in December last year. …

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Navy Tableau to Showcase INS Vikrant, Operations Conducted During 1971 War in R-Day Tableau

News 18

The Indian Navy's tableau at the Republic Day parade this year will showcase models of INS Vikrant and naval operations that were conducted during the 1971 India-Pakistan war, said its spokesperson Commander Vivek Madhwal on Friday. "This year's tableau being paraded is in pursuance of tri-services theme 'Swarnim Vijay Varsh' and showcases Indian Navy's stellar role during the 1971 Indo-Pak …

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PM Modi lights Swarnim Vijay Mashaal on Vijay Diwas to mark 50th anniversary of India's win in 1971 war

India Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lit up the 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaal' at the National War Memorial in Delhi to mark the 50th anniversary of India’s victory in the 1971 India-Pakistan war, which is celebrated as Vijay Diwas. India celebrates December 16 as Vijay Diwas to commemorate its victory over Pakistan during the 1971 war that led to the creation …

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Indian Navy to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of 1971 War

News 18

The Southern Naval Command headquartered at Kochi, in Kerala will kick start a series of events in the following weeks to commemorate the 50th anniversary of India’s victory in the 1971 War against Pakistan. According to a Naval Command release, the series of events lined up for December 4 – Navy Day have been collectively titled as ‘Navy Week 2020 …

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The 1971 India-Pakistan War, through Border. On Throwback Thursday

India Today

Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri, commander of a Company of the Indian Army's 23rd Battalion, Punjab Regiment, had a difficult choice before him on the night of December 3, 1971. And that's where JP Dutta's magnum opus Border and the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 converge - at the Battle of Longewala. Watch the trailer of Border here: BORDER, LESS WAR, MORE …

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Settle issues of 1971 war: Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus to Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif

Pakistani mortar found near India-Bangladesh border, likely from 1971 war

Priyanka Gandhi claims photo of Pak surrender before India removed from Army HQ

India just ally in 1971 War, nothing more: Naya Bangladesh leaders on Modi post

How India won 1971 War on water, sank Pakistan's Ghazi hunting for INS Vikrant

UCC Implementation In Uttarakhand 'Very Soon': CM Dhami On 'Vijay Diwas' In Dehradun

Play on 1971 war to be staged on September 30 in Chennai

R-Day parade: Indian Army showcases Centurion tank, PT-76 from 1971 war

Tangail and Meghna formations: How Republic Day parade will honour the 1971 war

Vijay Diwas 2021: Narendra Modi, Amit Shah pay tribute to slain soldiers on 50th Victory Day

PM Modi leads nation in paying tribute to 1971 war martyrs on Vijay Diwas

'Defeated oppressive forces': PM Modi recalls sacrifice of Indian bravehearts on Swarnim Vijay Diwas

PM Modi, Rajnath Singh pay tribute to martyrs of 1971 war on Vijay Diwas

Vijay Diwas 2021: History, Significance of the Day When India Defeated Pakistan in 1971 War

1971 War with Pakistan Showed India's Commitment to Humanity: Rajnath

50 Years of 1971: Why India Did Not Extract Adequate Concessions during Simla Agreement

Top honour for Indian Navy's 'killer' squadron that hit Karachi harbour in 1971 war

Book Review | Rare and inspiring accounts from the 1971 war theatres

1971 War Victory Flame Reaches Tirunelveli

Navy Tableau to Showcase INS Vikrant, Operations Conducted During 1971 War in R-Day Tableau

PM Modi lights Swarnim Vijay Mashaal on Vijay Diwas to mark 50th anniversary of India's win in 1971 war

Indian Navy to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of 1971 War

The 1971 India-Pakistan War, through Border. On Throwback Thursday