Birth Anniversary of Shaheed Mangal Pandey: The Prime Minister paid tribute to the great freedom fighter Mangal Pandey on his birth anniversary on 19th July.Mangal Pandey was born on 19th July, 1827, in the Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh. He joined the 34th Bengal Native Infantry of the East India Company’s army at the age […]
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Sheesh Mahal : Restored
Sheesh Mahal : Restored A Mughal-era palace, Sheesh Mahal, located in Shalimar Bagh, North Delhi, was restored and unveiled by the Union Culture and Tourism minister. Sheesh Mahal was built in 1653 by Izz-un-Nisha Begum, wife of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. This monument was a tribute and a replica of the Shalimar Bagh in Kashmir. […]
Girmitiyas
Girmitiyas: The Prime Minister recently said the descendants of Girmitiyas are no longer defined by struggle but by their “success, service, and values”. “Girmitiyas” were Indian indentured labourers who left India in the mid to late 19th century to work in British colonies, where many eventually settled. The word ‘girmitiya’ is etymologically derived from ‘girmit’, […]
Alluri Sitarama Raju
Alluri Sitarama Raju: Union Defence Minister, at the 128th birth anniversary celebrations of Alluri Sitarama Raju, praised his contributions to India’s freedom struggle and reaffirmed the government’s goal to eliminate Maoist insurgency by August 2026.Alluri Sitarama Raju was a fearless revolutionary and freedom fighter known for leading a tribal uprising against British colonial rule. Though […]
Hul Diwas
Hul Diwas: The Prime Minister paid a heartfelt tribute on Hul Diwas (30th June), commemorating the start of the Santhal uprising and honoring the legacy of Sido-Kanhu, Chand-Bhairav, Phulo-Jhano, and other tribal martyrs who resisted colonial oppression.Santhal Hul was a tribal revolt and India’s first structured war against British oppression, launched in 1855, two years […]
51st anniversary of Jayaprakash Narayan’s historic “Total Revolution”
51st anniversary of Jayaprakash Narayan’s historic “Total Revolution”: The 51st anniversary of Jayaprakash Narayan’s historic “Total Revolution” call (June 5, 1974) is being marked, highlighting its enduring influence on Indian politics.A holistic non-violent movement for socio-political transformation based on Gandhian ideals. Launched by: Jayaprakash Narayan (JP). Announced on June 5, 1974, at Gandhi Maidan, Patna. […]
Sree Narayana Guru : In News
Sree Narayana Guru: In News Prime Minister will inaugurate the centenary celebration of the historic 1925 conversation between Sree Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi.Sree Narayana Guru (1856–1928) was a saint, philosopher, poet, and social reformer from Kerala. A key figure in the movement against the caste system and untouchability in India. His reformist ideals inspired […]
Captain James Cook
Captain James Cook: After 250 years, the long-lost ship of Captain James Cook, HMS Endeavour, has finally been discovered off the coast of Newport Harbour, Rhode Island. James Cook (1728-1779) was a British naval captain, navigator, and explorer. James Cook was born on October 27, 1728, in Marton, Yorkshire, England. At age 18 he became […]
Servants of India Society
Servants of India Society: Tensions between the Pune-based Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) and parent Servants of India Society (SIS) have flared again, with both trading allegations over control of a key bank account. The Servants of India Society (SIS) was founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, along with K. Devadhar, A.V. Patwardhan, and […]
Keeladi Excavation Findings
Keeladi Excavation Findings: Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has stated that the report on the Keeladi excavations, submitted by archaeologist Amarnath Ramakrishna, is not yet “technically well-supported” and requires further scientific studies. Keeladi is a village in Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu, situated along the Vaigai River, about 12 km southeast of Madurai. Excavations began […]
