25th anniversary of the 1999 Kargil conflict, the last major battle between India and Pakistan, commemorated.
Indian soldiers and top brass commemorated the 25th anniversary of the 1999 Kargil conflict, the last major battle between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan. The remote Himalayan foothills event honored the military defeat of Pakistan, occurring a year after their atomic weapons tests raised international concerns of an all-out nuclear war. Sustained diplomatic pressure from countries like the US ultimately led to Pakistan's withdrawal from the conflict.
July 26, 2024
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