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"Biggest water crisis since 1966": Surjewala blames Centre, Punjab govt fo
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Congress MP Randeep Surjewala on Wednesday accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government at the Centre and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab of pushing Haryana into a severe water crisis.
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Former Australia opener Keith Stackpole passes away at 84
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Stackpole began his career against England in 1966 as a middle-order batsman who bowled leg spin, but in early 1969, he was promoted to open, where he teamed up with Bill Lawry.
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Congress leader Malikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and other leaders pay flor
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Born on November 19, 1917, to India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Kamala Nehru, she served as the first and only woman prime minister from January 1966 to March 1977 and again from January 1980 until her assassination in October 1984.
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Pranlal Bhogilal Enters FIVA's Hall of Fame
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 13: Within the world of classic cars, FIVA (the Federation Internationale des Vehicules Anciens) is a global preserver committed to promote, protect and restore historic vehicles. FIVA was founded in 1966 and has since grown to become a global network of enthusiasts
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Meghalaya: BSF's 1st Battalion celebrates 58th Raising Day in Garo Hills
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Initially established at Tekenpur on March 1, 1966, as the 1st Battalion of the BSF, this remarkable force has left an indelible mark through its outstanding service, particularly during the 1971 war with Pakistan on the Western front.
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India to host Miss World pageant after 28 years
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Reita Faria Powell became the first Indian woman to win the Miss World crown in the year 1966. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan brought home the Miss World crown in 1994 while Diana Hayden was crowned the title in 1997. Yukta Mookhey became India's fourth Miss World in 1999 and Priyanka Chopra Jona
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IAF replaces MiG 21 fighter squadron at Uttarlai, re-equipped with Su-30 M
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Number 4 Squadron known as "Oorials" of the Indian Air Force (IAF) based at Air Force Station Uttarlai (Barmer), Rajasthan is converting from the MiG-21 to the Su-30 MKI, marking a watershed moment in the history of the squadron which was operating the MiG-21 since 1966.
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Manchester United and England football legend Sir Bobby Charlton dies at 8
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Manchester United legend and 1966 FIFA World Cup winner for England Sir Bobby Charlton died at 86 on Saturday. Charlton is considered one of Manchester United's greatest-ever players. He scored 249 goals in 758 appearances. Charlton also won the European Cup with United in 1968, as well as t
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"This date is dearest to my heart" : Saira Banu reminisces about her engag
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Veteran actor Saira Banu recalled getting engaged to legendary star Dilip Kumar on October 2, 1966. She said that it was the day when her “dream of becoming Dilip Sahib’s wife stepped onto the threshold of coming true.”
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Asian Games: Indian men's hockey aims for gold
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Indian Men's Hockey Team have a rich history in the Asian Games as they have clinched three Gold medals (1966, 1998, 2014), nine Silver medals (1958, 1962, 1970, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1990, 1994, 2002), and three Bronze medals (1986, 2010, 2018) so far in the marquee tournament.
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"BJP should apologise over its false claims on Rajesh Pilot...": Rajasthan
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Rajasthan Minister Pratap Khachariyawas on Thursday slammed the BJP over its allegations on Congress leader Rajesh Pilot flying the Indian Air Force aircraft which bombed the Mizoram on March 5, 1966, and said that BJP should issue an apology over the matter.
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Jairam Ramesh slams PM Modi’s remark on Mizoram aerial bombing, says he tw
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, over his remarks on Indira Gandhi regarding the aerial bombing in Mizoram in 1966, alleging him of "twisting decisions out of political and historical context".
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