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Mukesh Khanna speaks out on the forgotten Jallianwala Bagh genocide in India's history books
Mumbai, April 22: Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna recently spoke out about the often-overlooked tragedy of the Jallianwala Bagh genocide, urging the nation to reflect on this dark chapter of India's history.
Insult to nation, Muslims of India: Rajnath Singh on political parties 'glorifying' Aurangzeb
Sambhaji Nagar, April 18: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday criticised political parties that praise historical figures like Babur, Timur, Aurangzeb, and Ghaznavi, who are often associated with invasions and conquests in India.
His life epitomises courage and selfless service: PM Modi pays tribute to Guru Tegh Bahadur
New Delhi, April 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, on his birth anniversary, lauding his courage and selfless service.
Akshay Kumar: In 'Kesari 2', I'm not acting as an artist, but as an Indian
Mumbai, April 18: As “Kesari Chapter 2” released on Friday, actor Akshay Kumar said that he’s not merely acting as an artist, but as an Indian in the film.
Tamil Nadu CM pays tribute to freedom fighter Dheeran Chinnamali on his birth anniversary
Tamil Nadu, April 17: Tamil Nadu CM and DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) leader, MK Stalin, paid a floral tribute to freedom fighter Dheeran Chinnamali on his birth anniversary on Thursday.
Akshay Kumar thanks PM Modi for remembering C Sankaran Nair
Amritsar, April 14: Bollywood star Akshay Kumar thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for honouring lawyer-nationalist C Sankaran Nair's legacy during a public gathering in Haryana.
Akshay Kumar, Ananya visit Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh to remember martyrs
Amritsar, April 14: : Karan Singh Tyagi’s upcoming directorial, "Kesari Chapter 2," is set to release this Friday. Ahead of the film's release, its lead actor Akshay Kumar, along with others, offered prayers at the Golden Temple, Amritsar.
Foreign invaders exploited internal divisions in Indian society, says Mohan Bhagwat
Kanpur, April 14: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief, Dr Mohan Bhagwat, on Monday said that foreign invaders exploited internal divisions in Indian society and took advantage of it.
Amit Shah pays tribute to Jallianwala Bagh victims, calls massacre a 'dark chapter'
New Delhi, April 13: Union Minister Amit Shah, in a post on X on Sunday, remembered the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, calling it "a dark chapter" in India's freedom struggle that shook the entire nation.
PM Modi carrying forward Shivaji Maharaj's struggle for Swaraj, Swadharma and Swabhasha: Amit Shah
Raigad, April 12: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is carrying forward Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's struggle for 'Swaraj, Swadharma and Swabhasha.'
UP gears up for grand Ambedkar Jayanti celebration with full state honours
Lucknow, April 12: The 134th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R.
'Vikramotsav' at Red Fort is beginning of new chapter between Delhi and MP: CM Yadav
Bhopal/New Delhi, April 12: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Saturday that staging of the mega-drama Samrat Vikramaditya at Delhi's iconic Red Fort will be a historic event, and it would be the beginning of a new chapter in the relationship between New Delhi and Madhya Pradesh.
A child with indomitable courage gave mantra of Swaraj to entire country: Amit Shah praises Chhhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Raigad, April 12: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday praised Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, saying that he was a child who, with his indomitable courage and determination, gave the mantra of Swaraj to the entire country.
Maha govt to take action against those insulting national heroes: CM Fadnavis
Raigad Fort, April 12: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday announced that the state government will frame strict rules to take stern action against those who insult national heroes and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
PM Modi leads nation in paying tribute to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule on his birth anniversary
New Delhi, April 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule on his birth anniversary on Friday, lauding his lifelong efforts to uplift the marginalised and promote social equality.
India International Center hosts discussion on Abhay K's book 'Nalanda: How it Changed the World'
New Delhi, April 9: The India International Center in New Delhi hosted a discussion on author Abhay K's new book Nalanda: How it Changed the World, with Abhay K in conversation with William Dalrymple, moderated by Arpan Tulsyan.
BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi derides LoP Rahul over 'thousand-year-old' Constitution remarks
New Delhi, April 8: As Leader of the Opposition (LoP) stated that the Constitution was "thousands of years old", BJP Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi derided Rahul Gandhi, questioning whether his remarks stem from ignorance or a lack of knowledge about the Constitution drafted by Dr B.R. Ambedkar.
Tributes paid to seventh Nizam on birth anniversary
Hyderabad, April 6: Rich tributes were paid to the seventh Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan on his 139th birth anniversary on Sunday.
Our history books are written from perspective of 'angrez'; I wanted to bring the actual history: Akshay Kumar on Kesari Chapter 2
New Delhi, April 3: Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar shared his inspiration for working in 'Kesari Chapter 2' and said that he wants to highlight the real history of India through his films.
'Kesari Chapter 2' trailer: Akshay Kumar battles for justice on Jallianwala Bagh massacre
Mumbai, April 3: Actors Akshay Kumar and Ananya Panday, unveiled the much-anticipated trailer for 'Kesari Chapter 2' in the national capital on Thursday, offering a powerful glimpse into a poignant chapter of Indian history.
Karnataka CM urges PM Modi to declare Rani Chennamma's Samadhi a national monument
Bengaluru, March 29: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting the declaration of Veera Rani Kittur Chennamma's Samadhi in Bailahongala taluk, Belagavi district, as a nationally important monument under The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958.
Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari Chapter 2' to be released this April
Mumbai, March 22: Bollywood star Akshay Kumar on Saturday announced the release date of his film 'Kesari Chapter 2'.
Maharashtra announces plans to build memorial in Agra to honour Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Mumbai, March 21: The Maharashtra government on Friday announced plans to build a grand memorial in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, to honour the legendary Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
No items belonging to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Dutt lying in Delhi police station: Shekhawat
New Delhi, March 17: No historically significant artefacts, including belongings of freedom fighters Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt, are lying in the strongroom of Delhi Police’s Parliament Street Police Station, the Parliament was informed on Monday.
Actor Gopichand's next film with director Sankalp Reddy to be a historical epic!
Chennai, Mar 10: Director Sankalp Reddy's next film, a historical epic featuring actor Gopichand in the lead, was launched with much fanfare at a grand event that was held on Monday.
None of our literature has used the word 'Aryan' as a race, says TN RN Ravi
Chennai, March 3: Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Monday participated in the inaugural session of the two-day National Conference on "Indus Civilisation: Its Culture & People - Archaeological Insights," organized by the Centre for South Indian Studies.
Will overthrow ideologies that insult Chhatrapati Shivaji from cliff of Takmak Tok: Maha Congress
Mumbai, Feb 27: The Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshwardhan Sapkal on Thursday said that his party is resolved to overthrow those ideologies -- which insult Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj -- from the cliff of Takmak Tok.
Gujarat: President Murmu visits Statue of Unity, pays tribute to Sardar Patel
Gandhinagar, February 27: President Droupadi Murmu visited the 182-meter Statue of Unity, the world's tallest statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, located in Ekta Nagar of Narmada district, said a press statement from Gujarat CMO on Thursday.
Trailer of Ram Madhvani's 'The Waking of a Nation' unveiled
Mumbai, February 24: Ace filmmaker Ram Madhvani's upcoming project 'The Waking of a Nation' is based on the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
Riteish Deshmukh pays tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 395th birth anniversary
Mumbai, February 19: Actor Riteish Deshmukh paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the occasion of his 395th birth anniversary.
'Return of Swami Vivekananda': Eastern Railway celebrates Kolkata Pratyavartan Diwas
Kolkata, Feb 19: Eastern Railway (ER) celebrated Kolkata Pratyavartan Diwas on Wednesday, marking Swami Vivekananda’s return to the city in 1897 after his visit to China, Japan and the US.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj inspires us in building strong, self-reliant, prosperous India: PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 395th birth anniversary.
Inspires us in building strong, self-reliant India: PM Modi pays homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
New Delhi, February 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 395th birth anniversary.
Rajasthan CM, Governor pay tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 395th birth anniversary
Jaipur, February 19: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Governor Haribhau Bagde on Wednesday paid floral tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Raj Bhavan in Jaipur on the occasion of his 395 birth anniversary.
Vivek Agnihotri calls for Hindu representation in Bollywood with 'The Delhi Files: Bengal Chapter'
Mumbai, Feb 12: In a recent thought-provoking post, filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri has highlighted the need for more Hindu voices in Bollywood that actively contribute to the preservation and promotion of Hindu civilization.
Diplomat's book 'Nalanda: How it Changed the World' sparks engaging discussion
By Nishant Kumar, New Delhi, February 10: A significant discussion on the book Nalanda: How It Changed the World, written by author and diplomat Abhay Kumar, was held in Delhi on Monday.
'Bangabandhu, Bangladesh and Britain': Book launch at New Delhi World Book Fair explores Bangladesh's history, diplomacy
New Delhi, February 5: The 2025 New Delhi World Book Fair played host to a remarkable event - the launch of 'Bangabandhu, Bangladesh and Britain', a book that delves into the pivotal life of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh's founding father, and the story of its independence.
Abhay K's new book 'Nalanda: How It Changed the World' launched at Jaipur Literature Festival
Jaipur, January 30: Author Abhay K's latest book titled 'Nalanda: How It Changed the World' was launched at the Jaipur Literature Festival by well-known historian William Dalrymple, Professor Shailendra Raj Mehta. and author-historian Narayani Basu at Jaipur Literature Festival on Thursday.
Iron Age in Tamil Nadu began over 5,300 years ago: CM Stalin
Chennai, Jan 23: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin announced on Thursday that the Iron Age in Tamil Nadu began over 5,300 years ago.
Emergency public review: Fans calls Kangana's political drama a must-watch
Mumbai, January 17: Actress and Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kangana Ranaut's much-awaited film 'Emergency' hit theatres today on January 17. While the political drama had a slow opening at the box office as per early estimates, it has received positive feedback from viewers.