Death Anniversary of VD Savarkar: The Prime Minister paid tributes to VD Savarkar on his death anniversary on 26th February 2025. He passed away in Mumbai on 26th February 1966.VD Savarkar was a nationalist, revolutionary, and writer who played a key role in India’s independence and shaped nationalist ideology .Founded Abhinav Bharat Society (Young India […]
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94th Martyrdom Day of Chandra Shekhar Azad
94th Martyrdom Day of Chandra Shekhar Azad: Political leaders across parties paid heartfelt tributes to freedom fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad on his 94th martyrdom day on 27th February 2025.Chandra Shekhar Azad was a revolutionary freedom fighter known for his bravery, and his commitment to never being captured alive by the British.He was deeply impacted by […]
Birth Anniversary of Sant Guru Ravidas
Birth Anniversary of Sant Guru Ravidas: The Prime Minister paid tribute to Sant Guru Ravidas on his 648th birth anniversary, celebrated on Purnima Tithi of Magha Month (which falls on 12th February in 2025).Sant Guru Ravidas Born in 1377 CE in Seer Goverdhanpur (UP), he was a Bhakti movement saint, poet, and social reformer. Also […]
Death Anniversary of Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya
Death Anniversary of Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya: The Prime Minister has paid tributes to Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya on his death anniversary (punya tithi). He passed away on 11th February 1968. Since 25th September 2014, his birth anniversary is observed as Antyodaya Diwas to honor his contributions to the nation. Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya: Born on 25th of […]
Veer Savarkar Marseille Escape
Veer Savarkar Marseille Escape: Prime Minister of India recalled Veer Savarkar’s attempted escape from the British custody in Marseille, France, during his visit to the port city.The Marseille escape attempt was an unsuccessful bid by Veer Savarkar to flee British custody while being transported to India for trial in July 1910.He jumped from the porthole […]
Sheikh Mujibur Rehman
Sheikh Mujibur Rehman: India strongly condemned the vandalism of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman’s historic residence in Bangladesh, emphasizing its symbolic importance in the country’s freedom struggle. Sheikh Mujibur Rehman Led the independence movement and became its first President and Prime Minister. Initially associated with the All-India Muslim League, later founded the Awami League, advocating for Bengali […]
Fort William : Renamed
Fort William: Renamed Fort William in Kolkata, the headquarters of the Eastern Army Command, has been renamed Vijay Durg recently. It was built by the British in 1773 and was named after King William III of England. It is located on the eastern bank of the river Hooghly in Kolkata, West Bengal. Today, it is […]
Devi Ahilyabai Holkar
Devi Ahilyabai Holkar: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)in collaboration with Lokmata Ahilyabai Trishatabdi Samaroh Samiti, hosted a special lecture, ‘Devi Ahilya – Empress Renunciate,’ to mark the 300th birth anniversary of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar. Born on May 31, 1725, in Chondi village, Maharashtra.Ruled the Holkar dynasty of Indore within the Maratha Confederacy […]
Martyrs’ Day 2025
Martyrs’ Day 2025:: Martyr’s Day, observed on January 30 each year, holds deep significance in India as it marks the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the country’s nonviolent freedom struggle. This day is dedicated to remembering not only Gandhi’s sacrifice but also the countless others who gave their lives for India’s independence. […]
Iron Age and and Urbanization
Iron Age and and Urbanization: A report titled ‘Antiquity of Iron: Recent Radiometric Dates from Tamil Nadu’, claims that use of iron in Tamil Nadu dates back to the first quarter of the 4th millennium BCE. The Iron Age is a prehistoric period that followed the Bronze Age, characterized by the widespread use of iron […]
