Today in Indian History 2

Today in Indian History On March 14th in Indian history, several notable events occurred: In 1947, the Indian government announced the establishment of a National War Memorial in New Delhi, dedicated to Indian soldiers who had died in World War I and World War II. In 1950, India and Pakistan signed the Nehru-Liaquat Pact, which aimed to protect the rights of minorities in both countries. In 1962, India and China signed an agreement on the peaceful use of the border areas, but tensions between the two countries would continue to escalate, ultimately leading to the 1962 Sino-Indian War. In 1980, the Indian National Congress (I) party won the general elections, with Indira Gandhi returning as Prime Minister. In 2001, the Indian parliament was attacked by terrorists, leading to the death of 14 people, including the five attackers. The attack was attributed to the Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba. In 2012, Indian scientist and academician Yash Pal passed away. He was known for his contributions to the field of science, particularly in the areas of cosmic rays and high-energy physics. In 2013, the Indian government unveiled a new series of currency notes, which featured enhanced security features and a new design. In 2014, the Indian cricket team won the Asia Cup, defeating Pakistan in the final match. In 2015, Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, recognizing his contributions to the sport. In 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, which would go on to have a significant impact on India and the rest of the world. The Indian government subsequently implemented a nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of the virus. 1860, the first train in India ran from Bombay (now Mumbai) to Thane. This marked the beginning of the Indian railway system, which would go on to become one of the largest in the world. In 1951, the first census of independent India was conducted. The census revealed that India had a population of over 360 million people. In 1972, Indian athlete Milkha Singh set a new world record in the 400 meters at the National Games in Calcutta (now Kolkata). In 2008, Indian actress and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai gave birth to her first child, a daughter named Aaradhya. In 2017, the Indian space agency ISRO successfully launched 104 satellites into orbit, setting a new world record for the most satellites launched by a single rocket. In 1991, the Indian government announced its new economic policy, which aimed to liberalize the economy and reduce government control over industries. In 2004, the Indian National Congress (INC) party won the general elections, with Manmohan Singh becoming the Prime Minister. In 2018, veteran Bollywood actress Sridevi passed away due to accidental drowning in a hotel bathtub in Dubai. In 2019, the Indian Air Force carried out airstrikes on terrorist training camps in Pakistan in response to a terrorist attack on Indian soldiers in Pulwama, Jammu, and Kashmir. In 2021, the Election Commission of India announced the schedule for the assembly elections in four states (Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal) and one union territory (Puducherry). In 1931, Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary Bhagat Singh was hanged by the British colonial authorities at the age of 23. In 1971, Indian troops captured the town of Sylhet in what is now Bangladesh, during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. In 1999, the Indian cricket team won the ICC Cricket World Cup, defeating Pakistan in the final match. In 2016, Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams was inducted into the US Astronaut Hall of Fame for her contributions to space exploration. In 2022, India successfully test-fired a new version of the BrahMos cruise missile, which is jointly developed with Russia and is one of the fastest missiles in the world.