Chief of the Naval Staff visited the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat: The Chief of the Naval Staff visited the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat. National Maritime Heritage Complex is an ambitious cultural and tourism project in Lothal, Gujarat that aims to highlight India’s rich and diverse 4,500-year-old maritime […]
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100 years of the Self-Respect Movement launched in Tamil Nadu in 1925
100 years of the Self-Respect Movement launched in Tamil Nadu in 1925: This year (2025) marks 100 years of the Self-Respect Movement launched in Tamil Nadu in 1925 by Periyar E.V. Ramasamy. Self-Respect Movement is a radical social reform movement against caste oppression, patriarchy, and religious orthodoxy. Emphasised rationalism, equality, and dignity of individuals over […]
350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji: Indian Railways will commemorate the 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji with special trains, cultural programs, and heritage initiatives.Guru Tegh Bahadur was Ninth Guru of Sikhism (1621–1675), remembered as Hind Di Chadar (Protector of India). Martyred in Delhi in 1675 for opposing forced conversions under […]
Two-day Conference On Vithalbhai Patel
Two-day Conference On Vithalbhai Patel: The Delhi Legislative Assembly held a two-day conference on ‘Vithalbhai Patel: His Role in Shaping India’s Constitution and Legislative Institutions’ in New Delhi recently. Vithalbhai Patel, born on 27 September 1873, was an Indian legislator and political leader, co-founder of the Swaraj Party, and elder brother of Sardar Patel. Much […]
100 Years of the Kakori Train Action
100 Years of the Kakori Train Action: The Kakori Train Action, which took place in August 1925 near Kakori village close to Lucknow, holds a significant place in India’s freedom struggle. On 9th August 1925, Indian revolutionaries carried out the Kakori train action on the Number 8 Down train from Shahjahanpur to Lucknow, aiming to […]
Birth Anniversary of Shaheed Mangal Pandey
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 […]
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 […]
