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History is the study of past events. It shapes our understanding of the present. It includes significant moments, influential figures, and cultural developments. In India, history reflects a rich tapestry of empires, invasions, and independence movements. It informs our laws and constitution. Understanding history fosters a sense of identity. It connects us to our heritage and influences our future.

Byzantine Stronghold Identified at El Monastil

A fortified hilltop complex at El Monastil in southeastern Spain has been identified as a rare Byzantine stronghold from the late sixth century. The discovery suggests direct Eastern...

 April 17, 2026

India Marks 173 Years of First Passenger Train

India marked the 173rd anniversary of its first passenger train, which ran between Bori Bunder in Mumbai and Thane on 16 April 1853. The occasion brought into light...

 April 17, 2026

India Post, PM Museum Sign MoU

India Post and the Prime Minister’s Museum and Library have signed a Memorandum of About to deepen collaboration in preserving and presenting India’s democratic and national journey. The...

 April 15, 2026

Roman Ship Cargo Found in Lake Neuchâtel

A major underwater archaeological discovery in Lake Neuchâtel, Switzerland, has uncovered more than 1,000 Roman artefacts from a shipwreck believed to date to around 20–50 AD. The find...

 April 15, 2026

Champaran Satyagraha Marks 108th Anniversary

The 108th anniversary of the Champaran Satyagraha marks a turning point in India’s freedom struggle. Launched in 1917 in Champaran district of Bihar, it was Mahatma Gandhi’s first...

 April 11, 2026

Watan Ko Jano Youth Delegation Meets Vice President

A 250-member youth delegation from Jammu and Kashmir met Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan at Uprashtrapati Bhavan as part of the ‘Watan Ko Jano’ initiative. The programme, run...

 April 10, 2026

Piprahwa Relics Return to Ladakh

The sacred Piprahwa relics are set to arrive in Leh on Buddha Purnima, marking a major moment of cultural and civilisational significance. The relics include bone fragments, reliquary...

 April 8, 2026

Rongali Bihu Preparations Begin in Assam

Rongali Bihu preparations have begun across Assam as the state moves towards its assembly elections. The festival, which marks the Assamese New Year and the arrival of spring,...

 April 6, 2026

Sumitra Juanga Drives Change in Odisha Village

A teenage girl from Talabaruda village in Odisha’s Keonjhar district has emerged as a local changemaker by challenging child marriage, poor hygiene practices and weak awareness of maternal...

 April 6, 2026

7th National Sub-Junior Boxing Championship Begins in Nagpur

The 7th National Sub-Junior (Under-17) Boxing Championship has begun in Nagpur, bringing together nearly 600 young boxers from across India. The week-long event was inaugurated in the presence...

 April 6, 2026

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