Operation Polo: On 13th September, 1948, India’s military action known as “Operation Polo” was launched to integrate the princely state of Hyderabad, a significant event in Indian history. The Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Shah, had hesitated to join India or Pakistan after Independence, capitalizing on the Indian government’s preoccupation with the Kashmir conflict. […]
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Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Bahadur
Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Bahadur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Bahadur on his 115th birth anniversary. Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Bahadur : Birth: August 19, 1908. Dynasty: Maniyaka He was the last King of Tripura. He was a prominent royal figure who played a pivotal role in the modernization […]
Death Anniversary Of Madan Lal Dhingra
Death Anniversary Of Madan Lal Dhingra: On the 114th death anniversary of Madan Lal Dhingra, a massive memorial was inaugurated in Amritsar, where he hailed from. Madan Lal Dhingra was an Indian revolutionary freedom fighter. He was born on 18 February 1883 in Amritsar. He received his early education in Amritsar and later moved to […]
Matangini Hazra And Kanaklata Barua
Matangini Hazra And Kanaklata Barua: President Droupadi Murmu, during her address on the eve of Independence Day, paid tribute to women freedom fighters. She mentioned two notable figures: Matangini Hazra and Kanaklata Barua ,exemplified the spirit of India’s struggle for independence and their contributions continue to be honoured and remembered. Matangini Hazra: Born in 1869 […]
Quit India Movement Day 2023
Quit India Movement Day 2023: Every year Quit India Day is observed on August 8 to commemorate the occasion. This year marks the 81st anniversary of the event. The Quit India Movement, also known as the August Movement or Bharat Chodo Andolan, was a significant civil disobedience movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian […]
Remembering Hazrat Imam Hussain
Remembering Hazrat Imam Hussain: On the occasion of Ashura, PM Narendra Modi remembered the sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain. He praised his courage and commitment to the ideals of justice and human dignity. Hazrat Imam Hussain (626 to 680 AD) was a grandson of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and a son of Ali ibn […]
Chandra Shekhar Azad Birth Anniversary
Chandra Shekhar Azad Birth Anniversary: On July 23rd, we commemorate the birth anniversary of Chandra Shekhar Azad, an iconic and fearless freedom fighter of India. He was Born in Bhabhra village ,now in Alirajpur District of Madhya Pradesh in 1906, Azad joined Mahatma Gandhi’s non-cooperation movement at a young age of 15 and adopted the […]
Bal Gangadhar Tilak Birth Anniversary
Bal Gangadhar Tilak Birth Anniversary: The Prime Minister of India has paid tributes to Bal Gangadhar Tilak on his Jayanti on 23rd July,2023. Bal Gangadhar Tilak, born on 23rd July 1856, was a freedom fighter, lawyer, and educationist known as Lokmanya Tilak. Founder of the Deccan Education Society in 1884, he also established the Fergusson […]
Cam Ranh Bay
Cam Ranh Bay: Indian Naval Ship Kirpan will soon be handed over to Vietnam People’s Navy (VPN) at the strategic military port of Cam Ranh Bay. Cam Ranh Bay is a deep-water bay located in Khánh Hòa Province, Vietnam, on the South China Sea. It is approximately 20 miles (32 km) long from north to […]
Dharma Chakra Day : Buddha’s First Teaching
Dharma Chakra Day : Buddha’s First Teaching President of India (at the Dharma Chakra Pravartan Divas celebrations) highlighted the importance of Buddha’s teachings and called upon the youth to draw inspiration from them. Key highlights: The president emphasized the significance of following Sheel, Sadhachar, and Pragya to empower the younger generation and create a positive […]
