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Direct Action Day

Direct Action Day was observed on 16 August 1946. It marked a turning point in Indian history. The day was called by the All-India Muslim League. It aimed to demand the establishment of Pakistan. Widespread communal riots erupted in Kolkata. Thousands lost their lives. The event highlighted the growing tensions between Hindus and Muslims. It underscored the urgency for independence and partition.

Direct Action Day and Attlee’s Declaration

Direct Action Day occurred on 16 August 1946. It was a very important event in British India’s history....

April 8, 2025

Cauvery Water Dispute: Karnataka Directed to Release 2,600 Cusecs for 15 Days

In a recent development in the ongoing Cauvery water dispute, the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) has directed...

October 31, 2023

Draft Reserve Bank of India (Government Securities Lending) Directions, 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the Draft Reserve Bank of India (Government Securities Lending) Directions,...

February 22, 2023

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is observed annually on February 6th to...

February 8, 2023

British-Indian Treaty

A British-Indian Treaty will be negotiated between the'Constituent Assembly (our own use of the term here) and'the United...

October 23, 2022

World Day Against Child Labour Highlights COVID-19 Impact

Beginning Paragraph In a recent observance of World Day Against Child Labour on June 12th 2020, the world...

June 12, 2020

World Environment Day Focuses on Biodiversity, Urban Forests

Every year on the 5th of June, World Environment Day is observed to inspire a worldwide call to...

June 4, 2020

Indian Red Cross Society Celebrates World Red Cross Day

World Red Cross Day is a significant event in the global humanitarian calendar, marked annually on May 8....

May 8, 2020

Prime Minister to Chair 32nd PRAGATI Interaction

On 22nd January 2020, the Prime Minister's 32nd interaction through PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) is set...

January 21, 2020

World Soil Day Emphasizes Sustainable Management

Annually held on December 5, World Soil Day (WSD) underscores the vital importance of healthy soil. The day...

December 4, 2019

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