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Friday, July 24, 2026
TopicKargil Vijay Diwas

Topic: Kargil Vijay Diwas

25 July, 2025: School building collapse in Rajasthan & other news of the day

ThePrint’s round-up of the major news events from India.

India must pause Kargil celebrations. Understand Pakistan Army psychology first

A quarter of a century ago, the Pakistan Army was at one of its lowest points after getting defeated from a winning position. But it has now returned to centre stage despite severe political setbacks.

Agnipath scheme aimed at keeping armed forces young, battle-ready, says Modi in Kargil

Speaking on occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas in Dras, Modi also took aim at critics of Agnipath scheme and said a step in this direction was not taken despite multiple recommendations.

Of valour and sacrifice: A look at Kargil conflict through famous battles and maps

India observes 26 July each year as Kargil Vijay Diwas in memory of soldiers who laid down lives to secure key strategic heights captured by Pakistani intruders in 1999.

‘Some of us survive to tell the stories’—honouring Kargil war heroes and their lives

The book was launched as India celebrates the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26 July. It commemorates our victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil War.

Kargil War 25th anniversary is the time to finish an incomplete task–overhaul defence ministry

The need for robust and adaptive defence structures is critical than ever in the contemporary global landscape, marked by evolving threats and technological advancements.

On Camera

India’s use of Quality Control Orders hurting MSMEs & supply chains, needs a rethink—CSEP study

CSEP study finds Quality Control Orders have disrupted supply chains and reduced value addition, with smaller manufacturers bearing the biggest burden

Project Kusha, India’s desi S-400, takes to the skies; maiden test flight successful

The plan is to have three variants of interceptor missiles, designated M1, M2 and M3 with ranges of 150 km, 250 km and 350–400 km, respectively. 

BJP’s push for one-party state has a flip side. It could be Congress’s chance for revival

Even if it’s a municipal election someplace where the Congress is a cipher, you will find BJP targeting it. It’s an acknowledgement that Modi sees Congress, however battered, as his only likely challenger.