As the rest of the country lit diyas and celebrates Diwali with family and friends, Indian Army soldiers stood guard along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, far from their homes and loved ones. (PICS/ PTI)

In a major boost to indigenous defence capabilities, the Indian Army successfully deployed homegrown artillery systems under the "Atmanirbhar Bharat" initiative during Operation Sindoor along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. (Pics/AFP)