historical figures

New Delhi, April 11 Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar paid tributes to social reformer Jyotirao Phule on his birth anniversary, remembering his contribution to women's education and the eradication of untouchability.Kumar said Phule's efforts for the upliftment of...

Bhubaneswar, March 31 – The controversy over alleged disrespectful remarks made by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey against the legendary leader Biju Patnaik rocked the Odisha Assembly on Tuesday, as members of the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Congress created a major uproar in the House over the...

New Delhi, March 30 – A political controversy has erupted after BJP MP Nishikant Dubey made remarks about the late Odisha Chief Minister, Biju Patnaik, prompting BJD MP Sasmit Patra to resign from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and IT in protest.The controversy began...

New Delhi, March 24 The "martyrdom" of freedom fighters during the freedom struggle, including Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru, is "a fact" and is not dependent on the presumed presence or absence of official records, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.In a written reply to a query seeking...

Patna, March 23 – Amid significant political developments in Bihar, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary has made a significant statement about Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, indicating that his influence in the state's governance will continue.Addressing a gathering during the 'Samriddhi...

Jammu, March 22 – The Jammu and Kashmir Lok Bhavan celebrated Bihar Diwas on Sunday to honor great revolutionaries and prominent figures from Bihar.An official statement said, "The Jammu and Kashmir Lok Bhavan hosted a vibrant celebration of Bihar Diwas in Jammu today."The cultural evening...

New Delhi, March 22 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on the occasion of Bihar Day, extending his greetings and highlighting the state's rich historical and cultural legacy, as well as its growing contribution to India's development.In his letter dated...

Los Angeles, February 24 – Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks is set to portray former President Abraham Lincoln in the upcoming film adaptation of "Lincoln in the Bardo," produced by Starburns Industries.Hanks will also produce the project, based on George Saunders' bestselling novel, through his...

Thane, February 23 More than 51 lakh students from across the Konkan region of Maharashtra participated in a mass singing program on Monday as part of events to mark the 350th anniversary of the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur, according to a Thane district official.In a press release, the...

February 23, New Delhi - President Droupadi Murmu today unveiled the bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, the first and only Indian Governor-General of independent India, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking a symbolic shift in the nation's historical narrative. The installation replaces the bust of...

New Delhi, February 23 President Droupadi Murmu unveiled the statue of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, the first and only Indian Governor-General of independent India, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Monday.The initiative is part of a series of steps being taken towards shedding colonial...

New Delhi, February 23 – President Droupadi Murmu graced the ‘Rajaji Utsav’ at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on Monday and unveiled the bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, India’s first and only Indian Governor-General, at Rashtrapati Bhavan.In a post on X, the President stated, “The...

February 19, New Delhi – On the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the visionary leader, exceptional administrator, strategic thinker, and champion of Swarajya.The Prime Minister stated that Shivaji Maharaj's courage continues to...

Mumbai, February 19 – Bollywood actors Sonali Bendre and Vicky Kaushal commemorated Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the occasion of Shiv Jayanti on February 19, expressing their respect and admiration.Sharing a picture of the revered Maratha warrior king's statue, Sonali wrote a powerful...

Mumbai, February 16 – The controversy surrounding the display of Tipu Sultan's portrait in the office of the Malegaon Deputy Mayor intensified on Monday, with Maharashtra Samajwadi Party chief Abu Azmi defending the former ruler of Mysore as a "freedom fighter" who "bravely fought" against the...

Mumbai, February 16 – The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray entered a heated political debate on Monday regarding Tipu Sultan, unequivocally rejecting any comparison between the 18th-century Mysore ruler and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.In a scathing editorial in its mouthpiece, 'Saamana'...

Mumbai, February 15 Maharashtra Congress leader Sachin Sawant accused the BJP of "double standards" and pursuing a divisive agenda on Sunday, after his party's state chief, Harshwardhan Sapkal, faced criticism for equating Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with Tipu Sultan.In a statement, the...