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Rai’s frames documented India's biggest names but also the song of struggling India, with washermen, wrestlers, construction workers, and cart pullers also becoming the subjects of iconic photos.

India secured the strategic Saltoro Ridge in 1984, leading to a fierce battle for Quaid Post. Operation Rajiv saw Indian soldiers, led by Naib Subedar Bana Singh, bravely capture the post in 1987 after intense fighting. Renamed Bana Post, its capture marked a significant Indian victory, thwarting Pakistani attempts to regain dominance.

Government is considering recommendations of a committee to make public the classified war records of 1962 Sino-Indian war and 1965, 1971 Indo-Pak conflicts.

RAJATAL, Indo-Pak border: The relatives of prisoners of war apprehended during the Indo-Pak conflicts are once again hopeful of their loved ones being released, following the announcement of the Pakistani Prime Minister that 300 Indian POWs would be released as part of a road map to holding talks with India.

Despite ongoing India-Pakistan tensions, JM Financial predicts stable Indian equities, citing historical trends. Past conflicts, including wars with China and Pakistan, often saw limited market impact, with quicker recoveries. The Kargil war even coincided with economic acceleration. India's robust economy, diversified base, and reforms provide a buffer against severe shocks.

Following escalating tensions and Pakistan's drone strikes on civilian areas, Barmer District in Rajasthan is under high red alert, with residents ordered to stay indoors. Fragments of unidentified projectiles were found near key military installations after reported aerial disturbances.

Indian Railways successfully conducted a trial run of a special train on the Katra-Qazigund section. This section includes the Chenab Bridge. The train carried soldiers and completed a round trip with full security. This trial is significant due to the ongoing Indo-Pak conflict. The new rail line will improve connectivity to Kashmir.

NEW DELHI: Vice Admiral Arun Prakash, one of the highest decorated Naval officers, was on Tuesday named as New Chief of the Naval Staff.

RANIAN, Indo-Pak border: Life at Tota border out post, situated across the Ravi, is full of challenges. Keeping watch over the 2,887 acres of land is a difficult task for the BSF jawans posted here.

A candle march was organized by the Mankameshwar Math Mandir to register its protest against the killing of 17 Army jawans early on Sunday morning in Uri sector of Kashmir. The march also aimed to pay respect for the departed souls. “During candle light march, those attending also prayed for the martyred soldiers who died in the terror attack,” said Mahant Pujya Divyagiri of the Mankameshwar Math Mandir.

Recent terrorist activities and military operations have hit Rajasthan's tourism sector. Bookings are being cancelled for the upcoming season. The industry fears a drop in foreign tourists, especially in border areas. Past conflicts have shown that even minor skirmishes can deter travelers. The industry is sensitive to perception, peace, and political stability. Negative news impacts travel sentiment.

Ajay Bharadwaj CHANDIGARH: Though no loss of life has been reported in the firing by Pakistan army in the Pathankot sector during the last three days, Punjab has started feeling the heat of the ongoing Indo-Pak conflict.

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Non-governmental organisation Sarhad will organise a marathon on July 15 and 16 in Kargil to promote Kargil as a tourist destination. Epicentre of the 1999 Indo-Pak conflict, Kargil is often given a miss by tourists.

The families of two Indian Prisoners of War (PoW) held by Pakistan since 1971 indo pak conflict has approached a UK based right activist to seek her help to release them from jail.

NEW DELHI: On no issue has there been so much disinformation than on the alleged possibility of a nuclear confrontation between India and Pakistan. The surprising aspect of this disinformation campaign is that it emanates to a large extent from the US and western countries and is echoed in the Indian and Pakistani media.

The city is host to yet another film shoot at the Sultanat Manzil these days. The film Ishq Ke Parindey, a love story based on the Indo-Pak conflict, stars newcomers Rishi Verma and Priyanka Mehta in the lead.

IAF Squadron number 45, the Flying Daggers is now officially squadron for the light combat aircraft (LCA) Tejas aircraft. However, when it was first raised on February 13, 1957 (some 26 years before Tejas was even conceived), it was called the ‘Winged Swords’ and flew the British-built ‘De Havilland Vampire’ aircraft.

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AMRITSAR:The martyrdom day of Abdul Hameed, a hero of the Indo-Pak conflict of 1965, will be observed at his memorial in Asal Uttar, Khemkaran, on September 9.

Seventeen officers of marine engineering specialisation course of the INS Shivaji at Lonavla near Pune and INHS Kasturi are participating in a motorcycle expedition to Rann of Kutch and Dwarka which was flagged off to commemorate the 50th year of the Indo-Pak 1965 War.

Delegates from Pakistan were conspicuous in their absence at the inauguration of the 7th Goa arts and literature festival (GALF) on Thursday.

NEW DELHI: Air Chief Marshal Arjun Singh, the hero of the 1965 Indo-Pak conflict, has been made the first ever marshal of the Indian Air Force, ahead of the Republic Day on Saturday.