Valentine’s Day is named after Saint Valentine, a Catholic priest who lived in Rome in the 3rd Century. There are many stories about St Valentine and over time these stories grew into the legend we know today. At the time of Valentine’s life, many Romans were converting to Christianity, but the Emperor Claudius II was …
The 2019 Pulwama attack occurred on 14 February 2019, when a convoy of vehicles carrying Indian security personnel on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway was attacked by a vehicle-borne suicide bomber at Lethapora in the Pulwama district of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. The attack killed 40 Indian Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel as well as the perpetrator—Adil Ahmad Dar—who was a local Kashmiri youth …
Surajkund Mela 2025 The Surajkund Mela 2025 is a vibrant cultural festival celebrating India’s rich crafts, culture, and traditions. Attracting global visitors, it offers a unique opportunity to explore diverse art, food, and performances. The Surajkund Mela 2025, one of India’s most popular and colorful annual events, is set to attract visitors from all over …
Rose Day 2025 History, Significance: The long-awaited Valentine’s week has begun. During this time, the world turns a vibrant shade of red, symbolising love. Celebrated with the ones who hold a special place, people often make a lifelong commitment to each other around this week, showcasing the value of love. Rose Day is celebrated annually with …
The Delhi Assembly elections are set to take place in a single-phase voting process across 70 constituencies. The term of the 70-member Delhi Assembly is ending on February 23. The Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is pushing hard for a third consecutive term, while the BJP has gone all out to turn the tables. …
Vasant Panchami, a festival marking the arrival of spring, will be celebrated on Sunday, February 2, 2025. This auspicious occasion is dedicated to a Goddess Saraswati, the embodiment of wisdom, knowledge, music, arts, and science. The festival, also known as Shri Panchami or Saraswati Panchami, is a day of devotion and celebration across India. The most …
Union Budget 2025 Live Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting a record eighth consecutive budget, which is expected to contain measures that ease the burden on the middle class struggling with high prices and stagnant wage growth while being fiscally prudent. As per the Economic Survey tabled on Friday, the Indian economy is expected to grow at 6.3-6.8 percent …
Indian Coast Guard to celebrate 49th Raising Day on 1st February 2025 Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is a maritime law enforcement and search and rescue agency of India with jurisdiction over its territorial waters including its contiguous zone and exclusive economic zone. It was started on 1 February 1977 and formally established on 18 August 1978 by the Coast Guard Act, 1978 of the Parliament of India It …
Indian Newspaper Day is celebrated on 29 January every year, commemorating the day the first Indian newspaper was published in 1780 called the ‘Hicky’s Bengal Gazette’ or the ‘Calcutta General Advertiser’. Published in Kolkata at that time, the newspaper became the first newspaper to be printed in Asia, earning it cultural, historical, and social significance. …
Though India became a free nation on August 15, 1947, it declared itself a Sovereign, Democratic and Republic state with the adoption of the Constitution on January 26, 1950. A salute of 21 guns and the unfurling of the Indian National Flag by Dr. Rajendra Prasad heralded the historic birth of the Indian Republic on …
