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Vijay Diwas: Army celebrates 51 years of India's victory in 1971 war
Over 3,000 Indian soldiers were killed in the war, which stretched over 13 days. Around 93,000 Pakistan soldiers laid their arms down before the Indian forces. It is marked as the largest military surrender after the second world war. The day is hailed as Vijay Diwas.
Updated on Dec 16, 2022 04:09 PM IST
Remembering the 1971 war: PM says 'nation forever indebted' to army
The Indian armed forces on December 16, 1971, defeated the Pakistan Army in a bid to liberate Bangladesh, formerly part of East Pakistan. Over 3,000 Indian soldiers were killed in the war, which stretched over 13 days.
Updated on Dec 16, 2022 01:56 PM IST
Pro-Pak forces still trying to ruin B'desh, says son of Liberation War martyr
Nadim, the son of Liberation War martyr Col Abdul Qadir, recalled in an interview painful memories from 50 years ago when the Pakistani militia pursued the systematic elimination of nationalist Bengali civilians, students, intelligentsia, religious minorities, and armed personnel.
Published on Dec 17, 2021 09:35 AM IST
Reported by Arunava Raha Roy | Edited by Joydeep Bose, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
India marks 50 years of 1971 victory
Pakistan’s unconditional surrender involving 93,000 soldiers was the biggest in the world after the Second World War.
Updated on Dec 17, 2021 04:12 AM IST
Rahul Singh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
'Bangladesh has progressed on path of development', says Rajnath at India Gate
Defence minister Rajnath Singh said the 1971 war is a “classic example” of India's morals, democratic traditions and just treatment.
Published on Dec 12, 2021 11:43 AM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
