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Illogical to assume that freedom struggle was led by a single leader or organisation: How Madras HC opened a can of worms in one...

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Madras HC outlined Tamil Nadu's important role in the freedom struggle to assert how independence was a collective effort.
Culture and History

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi highlights 2,000-year-old Buddhist site in Kashmir’s Zehanpura, explains how an old photo in a French museum led to the...

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PM Modi praised the discovery as evidence of the region's rich cultural heritage and a source of pride for the country.
News Reports

Gujarat HC ends Danta royal family’s Ashtami Puja privilege at Ambaji Temple, upholds legality of Trust: What was the dispute and what the court...

મેઘલસિંહ પરમાર -
The present case stems from an appeal filed in the High Court by the royal family of Danta. In this petition, a 2008 judgment of the Banaskantha District Court has been challenged.
OpIndia Explains

The Dhurandhars that helped make Bangladesh: How RAW played a crucial role before the 1971 war, and ensured India’s decisive victory

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RAW predicted that the Pakistani forces might resort to violence, which may trigger a revolt and give strength to demands for East Pakistan’s independence.
Culture and History

UNESCO adds Hindu festival Deepavali to the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during its session at Delhi’s Red Fort

OpIndia Staff -
The UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) on 10th December announced that Deepavali, the Hindu festival of lights, have been added to...
News Reports

Major Buddhist complex found in Baramulla: Read about the breakthrough and how Modi govt is working to revive the cultural and historical heritage of...

Rukma Rathore -
It is the first large-scale cooperation project in Jammu and Kasmir to be officially approved under ASI guidelines.
News Reports

Who was Major Mohit Sharma, the Indian Army Braveheart who infiltrated terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen and killed dreaded terrorists

Aditi -
In his famous covert operation, Major Mohit Sharma successfully infiltrated a Hizbul Mujahideen group in 2004 and eliminated two dreaded terrorists.
Culture and History

Madhya Prdaesh: ASI seizes Goddess Vagdevi’s painting from devotees amid Bhojshala row, Hindu activists charge discrimination, threaten protests

OpIndia Staff -
The Hindu devotees asserted that the arrangements for Urs are in full progress within the Bhojshala without permission.
News Reports

Kashi-Tamil Sangamam reborn: How the Modi government is revitalising ancient civilisational ties to strengthen national unity

Shraddha Pandey -
The fourth edition of Kashi-Tamil Sangamam is set to commence on 2nd December 2025, in Varanasi at the Namo Ghat and BHU. The event will run for around two weeks and conclude on 15th December.
Culture and History

Droughts that lasted generations: Scientists may have found the real reason behind the fall of the Indus Valley Civilisation 

OpIndia Staff -
The researchers spotted four massive droughts between 2425 and 1400 BCE, each dragging on over 85 years.
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