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Indira Gandhi wrote a letter to former Army chief general Sam Manekshaw after the victory in the 1971 war with Pakistan. | Latest News India

A special screening of the documentary 'Bay of Blood' in London commemorated the bonds of India-Bangladesh friendship during the 1971 Bangladesh Liber

India celebrated Vijay Diwas yesterday to mark the surrender of 93,000 Pakistani troops and the liberation of Bangladesh.

An extraordinary story of courage by two Lance Naiks of opposing armies who both earned laurels in their respective countries.

Shaheed embraced martyrdom on December 18, 1971, after being bayonetted by an enemy soldier

In a solemn tribute, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored the heroes of Indias decisive triumph over Pakistan in the 1971 war on the occasion of Vijay Diwas. Expressing pride in their valour and dedication, PM Modi emphasized that their sacrifices and unwavering spirit are eternally imprinted in the nations heart and history.

BRIG AJIT Apte (Retd) was speaking during a special programme organised by the Army's Eastern Command in Kolkata on Friday that was attended by delegates from Bangladesh as part of Vijay Diwas celebrations.

India News: On Vijay Diwas, PM Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah paid tributes to the brave heroes of the 1971 war. The valour and dedication of the Indian A

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tribute to the heroes of India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war on the occasion of 'Vijay Diwas'.

On December 16, 1971, approximately 93,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered to the combined forces of the Indian Army and the Mukti Bahini. Bangladesh came into existence as a result of this war.