indian history

Motihari, April 4 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan said on Saturday that in an era marked by conflict, division, and intolerance, Mahatma Gandhi's principle of non-violence offers a powerful way forward for humanity.Addressing the third convocation of Mahatma Gandhi Central University in East...

Lucknow, April 3 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tributes to Maratha warrior-king, Chhatrapati Shivaji, on his death anniversary on Friday.In a post on X in Hindi, Adityanath said Shivaji dedicated his life to defending the motherland and restoring the Sanatan culture, and...

New Delhi, April 3 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his death anniversary (Punyatithi), describing the 17th-century Maratha ruler as an "immortal symbol of Indian pride and the protector of national honour".In a post on X, Minister Shah wrote: "I...

Bhopal, April 2 – As part of Vikramotsav-2026, a three-day mega theatrical production titled "Samrat Vikramaditya Mahanaatya" will be staged at the BLW grounds in Varanasi, starting Friday, April 3. The production aims to popularize the ideals of justice, good governance, and dharmic rule...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced today that the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gujarat will be inaugurated on the occasion of Bhagwan Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Diwas tomorrow. In a social media post, Mr. Modi stated that the museum showcases exemplary Jain culture and the...

Patna/New Delhi, March 30 Images of folios drawn from rare manuscripts, including a ninth-century Holy Quran, ancient Tibetan texts, and handwritten documents from the 1850s linked with the British Raj and freedom fighter Veer Kunwar Singh, have been displayed in Patna as part of an exhibition...

New Delhi, March 30 Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma on his death anniversary and said his life and ideals will continue to inspire every generation to serve the country.Varma was born on October 4, 1857, in the town of Mandvi in the Kutch...

New Delhi, March 30 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma on his death anniversary, remembering his immense contribution to India’s independence movement and his lasting legacy of courage and patriotism.In a post on X, the Prime Minister said...

Mumbai, March 26 – The makers of the upcoming film ‘Aakhri Sawal’, starring Sanjay Dutt, have finalized its release date. The film is set to premiere in cinemas on May 15, 2026.The makers announced the release date on social media, sharing a new and impactful poster. They wrote, "The question...

New Delhi, March 24 Buddhist scholars discussed the rise and fall of the ancient Nalanda University, while a documentary film narrated the intellectual environment the institution created as part of a day-long conference here on Tuesday.The conference, titled ‘Contribution of Nalanda...

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...

Ayodhya (UP), March 23 The Rampur Raza Library will provide 17th-century Persian manuscripts of the Ramayana to the International Ram Katha Museum here, officials said.Among the rare works is a Persian translation of the Ramayana by Mullah Masih Panipati from 1627, during the reign of Mughal...

Jammu, March 23 BJP leader Jahanzaib Sirwal on Monday appealed to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to intervene and reconsider a proposal to remove topics related to Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and Allama Muhammad Iqbal from the MA political science syllabus at the University of Jammu.A...

The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha today paid tributes to freedom fighters and revolutionaries Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev on the occasion of their Martyrdom Day.Speaking on the occasion, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that at a very young age, these brave heroes fought valiantly for the...

Kolkata, March 23 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee paid tributes to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Hari Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar on their death anniversary, observed as Shaheed Diwas.In a post on X, she said, "Remembering Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Hari Rajguru, and...

New Delhi, March 23 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday remembered the martyrdom of the heroes of India's Independence movement, Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev, and said their ideals of justice, patriotism, and fearless resistance continue to inspire countless Indians.PM Modi also said...

Lucknow, March 23 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tributes to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru on 'Shaheed Diwas', stating that their sacrifice is a golden chapter in India's history.In a post on X, Adityanath said, "The sacrifice of the...

Mumbai, March 22 – Randeep Hooda's 2024 biographical drama, "Swatantrya Veer Savarkar," completed 2 years of release on Sunday, and to commemorate the milestone, he shared a video compilation of some behind-the-scenes footage from the film's set with his Instagram users. The film is based on the...

Mumbai, March 20 The centenary celebrations of the historic Chavdar Lake Satyagraha by Dr B R Ambedkar were inaugurated in Maharashtra's Mahad on Friday, with leaders and activists emphasizing its message of equality, social justice, and fraternity.A group of people, led by Dr Ambedkar, drank...

Lucknow, March 20 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tributes to Rani Avantibai Lodhi on Friday, commemorating her death anniversary, describing her as an inspiring example of women's power and patriotism, particularly for her valiant fight against British rule."A humble tribute...