Jallianwala Bagh Massacre 1919 A Tragic Event in Indian History: The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre of 1919 is one of the most pivotal and tragic events in the history of India’s struggle for independence. On April 13, 1919, British troops under the command of General Reginald Dyer opened fire on an unarmed crowd of Indian civilians, […]
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Daulatabad Fort : Fire
Daulatabad Fort : Fire A fire at Daulatabad Fort in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district has prompted the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to initiate damage assessment and plan disaster management.Originally called Devgiri (Hill of Gods), it was renamed Daulatabad by Muhammad bin Tughlaq when he shifted his capital there in the 14th century.It served as […]
Sangama Dynasty : Copper Plates Unveiled In Bengaluru
Sangama Dynasty : Copper Plates Unveiled In Bengaluru A set of rare copper plates dating back to the early 15th century, from the reign of Devaraya I of the Sangama Dynasty, has been unveiled in Bengaluru by Falcon Coins Gallery in collaboration with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). These copper plates are written in […]
Rana Sanga : Lok Sabha Discussion
Rana Sanga : Lok Sabha Discussion The Lok Sabha witnessed discussions about 16th century Rajput King Rana Sanga. Maharana Sangram Singh (1484–1527), popularly known as Rana Sanga, was the Rajput ruler of Mewar and a successor of the Sisodia clan. Ruling from 1508 to 1528, he expanded his kingdom across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and […]
Postage Stamp on Mata Karma Bai
Postage Stamp on Mata Karma Bai: The Department of Posts released a commemorative postage stamp on Mata Karma’s 1009th birth anniversary. Mata Karma Bai was a 11th century saint and Krishna devotee, born in 1017 AD in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. She is revered for her unwavering devotion and is best known for offering khichdi to […]
The Great Conciliator A Book On Lal Bahadur Shastri
The Great Conciliator A Book On Lal Bahadur Shastri: Sanjeev Chopra’s latest book, The Great Conciliator: Lal Bahadur Shastri and the Transformation of India, offers a comprehensive look at India’s second Prime Minister, a leader often overshadowed in history books. Chopra, a historian and former IAS officer, explores Shastri’s political, social, and administrative journey, from […]
Vikramshila University : In News
Vikramshila University: In News A decade after Nalanda University came up in the foothills of Rajgir, work is on to revive another ancient centre of learning in Bihar — Vikramshila. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is currently developing the ancient site of Vikramshila University to boost tourism. The Bihar government has identified 202.14 acres […]
Tren de Aragua
Tren de Aragua: The US President invoked the Alien Enemies Act (1798) for the first time since World War II to deport suspected members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA). Tren de Aragua (TdA) Gang Founded in 2014 inside Tocorón Prison, Aragua state, Venezuela. Spread across Colombia, Peru, Chile, and the US, exploiting […]
129th Birth Anniversary of Morarji Desai
129th Birth Anniversary of Morarji Desai: Lok Sabha Speaker paid tributes to Morarji Desai, former Prime Minister of India, on his birth anniversary.He resigned as Deputy Collector in 1930 after 12 years in British service to join India’s independence movement. He was detained during Individual Satyagraha (1941) and arrested during Quit India Movement (1942). He […]
Dholavira : Visit Of President Of India
Dholavira : Visit Of President Of India President Droupadi Murmu visited the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Dholavira in Gujarat, appreciating the conservation efforts of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).It is Situated on Khadir Bet Island in the Great Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. Lies within the Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary and on the Tropic […]
