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Topic: Kargil

Congress says Modi govt ‘misled’ nation on Op Sindoor losses, demands Kargil-like review

After CDS Gen Chauhan admitted to loss of IAF assets during Op Sindoor, Congress president Kharge says Modi on election blitz, hiding behind bravery of armed forces.

A C-17 landed in Kargil, shrouded in secrecy. Here’s why this is significant

A C-17 landed in Kargil, shrouded in secrecy. Here's why this is significant

Kamala Harris’s ancestral village in Tamil Nadu is rooting for her

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

‘Pakistan hasn’t learnt from its history,’ says PM Modi on 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas

Speaking at Kargil Vijay Diwas Shradhanjali Samaroh in Drass, PM said names of those who laid down their lives for sake of national security 'remain etched in our collective memory'.

Soldiers fought and won Kargil despite lack of proper clothing, arms, says General VP Malik

The general, who was chief of the Army staff at the time, further says the Army took the risk of divesting holding formations to strengthen troops in the Kargil sector.

Kargil vs Leh, NC-Congress rebellion, protest against Modi govt — key factors as Ladakh votes Monday

For past few months, Leh & Kargil are united over four demands including statehood. In 2014 & 2019, split in Kargil votes gave Buddhists an edge when it came to electing their MP.

As Leh & Kargil bury hatchet for autonomy, officials say Ladakh has strong democracy already

Ladakh’s Leh and Kargil have put aside differences to protest, but officials claim UT has 'highest per capita elected representatives' and further ‘autonomy’ could trigger more fights.

NC-Congress sweep LAHDC-Kargil polls. ‘Message to those who divided J&K,’ says Omar

In elections for 26 seats held 4 October, the two INDIA allies secured 22 seats. BJP, which had 3 members in council before it was dissolved won 2 seats, 2 Independents won a seat each.

‘Using powers arbitrarily’ — SC faults Ladakh UT for notifying Kargil polls without deciding NC symbol

Apex court quashes notification for Kargil development council elections & fines UT Rs 1 lakh for issuing the notice without deciding National Conference representation on 'plough' poll symbol.

23 years ago, India won the Kargil conflict. Experts say those conditions no longer apply

After the 2019 Balakot strike, Pakistan has an incentive to react 'more strongly' and 'focus on substantial targets' in the event of a future crisis with India, experts say. But economic, diplomatic, and geopolitical factors will play a decisive role too. 

On Camera

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.