Kargil Vijay Diwas: On the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended the Agnipath scheme, emphasizing its goal of modernizing the armed forces rather than saving pension funds. He criticized those politicizing the scheme. Modi paid tribute to Kargil War heroes and inaugurated the Shinkun La Tunnel Project, which will be the world’s highest tunnel and improve connectivity to Leh. This project aims to boost military logistics and stimulate development in Ladakh.
