Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed every year on July 26 to pay tribute to the bravery and valour of the 527 Indian Army personnel who sacrificed their life in the 1999 Kargil War. (ANI)
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The preparations for the 24th Kargil Vijay Diwas commenced on Tuesday at Dras in Ladakh. (ANI)
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Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be present for the event as the chief guest and will arrive on Wednesday morning. (ANI)
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Tribals and farmers affected by the Ken-Betwa river-linking project stage a symbolic Chita Andolan (pyre protests), Jal Satyagraha and hanging satyagraha by placing nooses around their necks, over their demands of better compensation and rehabilitation, in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. The 15-day protest ended after police removed them from site.
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Parallelly, the crackdown on protesters to maintain law and order situation in the sensitive areas of Central Delhi continued with lathi charge, tear gas firing etc.
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Television evangilist Joni Lamb sings a praise song during 'Celebration', a show that she and her husband Marcus host on the Daystar Network, on July 30, 2001.
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New Delhi woke up to light rain, drizzle and breezy conditions on Friday morning, with the weather department issuing a yellow alert for the day. The alert signalled the possibility of moderate weather disruptions and urged residents to stay cautious.
