Dec 16, 2020, 07:58 AM IST With several important events lined up for today, Zee News brings to you all the important happenings that will take place today, December 16. Read the top news headlines and other major updates from across the country to start your day. 1. Vijay Diwas, 50th anniversary of 1971 war: PM Modi to light 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaal' today On December 16 Vijay Diwas is commemorated in India, to observe Indian military's victory over Pakistan in Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 for the liberation of Bangladesh from Pakistan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will light up 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaal' at the National War Memorial (NWM) in Delhi on Wednesday (December 16) and kickstart the 50th-anniversary celebrations of the 1971 India-Pakistan war, the Ministry of Defence said.