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Balidaan Diwas

On 19th December, the Union Home Minister of India paid tribute to Pandit Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaqulla Khan, and Thakur Roshan Singh on their Balidaan Diwas, commemorating their supreme sacrifice in the Kakori Train Action. Their martyrdom is remembered as a defining moment in India’s revolutionary struggle against British colonial rule. Overview of the Kakori Train Action The Kakori Train Action, carried out on 9th August 1925, was a landmark revolutionary act by members of the

05 February, 2026 Modern India
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Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti

Recently, the Supreme Court of India declined to grant an urgent hearing on a petition challenging the practice of state-sponsored ceremonial honours, specifically the offering of a ‘Chadar’ by the Prime Minister at the Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer. The matter has brought renewed attention to the historical and spiritual significance of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. Who was Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti? Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti was one of the most revered Sufi saint

31 January, 2026 Personalities
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Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

The family of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the author and composer of “Vande Mataram”, recently appreciated the Prime Minister’s gesture to commemorate 150 years of India’s national song. The occasion highlighted Bankim Chandra’s enduring contribution to India’s freedom movement and cultural nationalism. About Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay Introduction Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, also known as Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, was one of the greatest n

06 January, 2026 Modern India
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International Arya Mahasammelan 2025

The Prime Minister recently addressed the International Arya Mahasammelan 2025 in New Delhi. The event marks two important milestones— the 150th foundation year of the Arya Samaj and the 200th birth anniversary of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati. Organised as part of the Jy?na Jyoti Festival, the Mahasammelan celebrates Dayanand Saraswati’s reformist legacy and highlights “150 Golden Years of Service.” The event aims to reaffirm the values of Vedic knowledge, Swade

01 December, 2025 Modern India
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Kakori Train Action

The Kakori Train Action, which took place on August 9, 1925, marks one of the most iconic acts of resistance against British rule in India. It was a daring revolutionary act orchestrated by the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA), aimed at striking a blow at the British colonial system. The action involved the seizing of a train carrying government treasury funds from Shahjahanpur to Lucknow at the Kakori station, near Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Key Features of the Kakori Train Action:

08 October, 2025 Significant Events
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National Handloom Day and the Swadeshi Movement

National Handloom Day Date: Celebrated every year on 7th August in India. Significance: Marks the launch of the Swadeshi Movement on 7 August 1905, which promoted indigenous industries, especially handloom weaving, as a form of economic resistance to British colonial rule. Official Declaration: Instituted by the Government of India in 2015 to honour the handloom community’s contributions. Theme 2025: “Weaving Innovation into Tradition” &mdas

26 August, 2025 Modern India
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Quit India Movement (QIM)

India commemorates 8th August every year as Quit India Movement Day (also known as August Kranti Diwas) to honor the historic movement that demanded the immediate end of British colonial rule in India. It remains a defining moment in India's journey towards independence. About the Quit India Movement? Launch and Purpose: The Quit India Movement (QIM) was launched by Mahatma Gandhi on 8th August 1942 during the All-India Congress Committee session in Bombay (now Mumbai).

23 August, 2025 Modern India
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Parakram Diwas

PM to participate in programme marking Parakram Diwas (Day of Valor) at Red Fort. The programme will commemorate the legacy of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and the Azad Hind Fauj. January 23, 2024 was commemorated as the 126th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

04 February, 2024 Significant Events
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Savitribai Phule & Rani Velu Nachiyar

Savitribai Phule Savitribai Phule (1831 - 1897) was a social reformer, poet in Maharastra. She is considered the 1st female teacher in India and is known as the mother of Indian feminism. Rani Velu Nachiyar Rani Velu Nachiyar was the 1st queen to fight against the British colonial power in India. She is known by Tamils as Veeramangai, who was the princess of Ramanathapuram.

09 January, 2024 Personalities
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The Kharsawan massacre of 1948

The Kharsawan massacre occurred on January 1, 1948 in the town of Kharsawan, which is now part of Jharkhand. The massacre was similar to the Jallianwala Bagh incident in 1919. The massacre occurred during a protest against the merger of Kharsawan with Odisha. Police opened fire on a crowd of Adivasis, killing hundreds or possibly thousands.