Pakistan and Bangladesh were once one nation but split in a brutal 1971 war, with Bangladesh then drawing closer to Pakistan's arch-rival India. But Dhaka's ties with New Delhi have frayed after a ...

"Today, on Vijay Diwas, we honour the courage and sacrifices of the brave soldiers who contributed to India’s historic victory in 1971. Their selfless dedication and unwavering resolve ...

The relocation of the iconic 1971 Surrender painting at the Army Chief’s lounge has stirred a row, with the Congress-led Opposition accusing the Narendra Modi government of trying to “erase history” ...

Pakistan became the first post-colonial state to disintegrate - in 1971. However, the wounds from the Dhaka debacle are still in the healing process. Seldom in human history did a majority ...

Listen to Story Iconic 1971 surrender painting removed from Army Chief’s lounge Manickam Tagore calls removal 'direct affront' to 1971 war history Priyanka Gandhi criticises government for rewriting ...

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday (December 16, 2024) led the nation in paying tributes to the fallen heroes of the 1971 war that led to the redrawing of the political map of South Asia with the ...

India commemorated Vijay Diwas on Tuesday, with President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh leading the nation in paying homage to the martyrs of the ...

India's military victory over Pakistan in 1971 is commemorated as Vijay Diwas. The conflict of 13 days concluded with the liberation of Bangladesh, Pakistan's surrender, and India's reaffirmation ...

India and Bangladesh celebrated 53rd Vijay Diwas, the event which marked India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war, and gave birth to its eastern neighbour. (Image credit: Rahul Gandhi's X ...

Vijay Diwas 2024 celebrates India's military victory over Pakistan in 1971. This war, lasting just 13 days, ended with Pakistan’s surrender, the liberation of Bangladesh, and a reaffirmation of ...

The echoes of 1971, when political, geographical, and ethnic struggles led to widespread violence against minorities, still resonate today. The blood of these marginalised groups has flowed through ...

The Indian Army has replaced a painting depicting the historic 1971 Bangladesh war surrender with a new artwork in the Army Chief’s lounge, sparking mixed reactions among military veterans.