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 […]
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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 […]
Hague Service Convention
Hague Service Convention: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently sought assistance from the Union Law Ministry, the central authority for India under the Hague Service Convention, to effectuate summons on Gautam Adani and his associates. Hague Service Convention, formally known as the Convention on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil […]
Death Anniversary of VD Savarkar
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 […]
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 […]
