World War 1
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PM Modi to visit Mazargues War Cemetery: Historical significance and India's connection
World | Feb 12, 2025, 02:18 PM ISTThe Mazargues War Cemetery holds historical significance for India, as served as the base of the Indian troops in France during the First World War (1914-18). PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron will pay homage to Indian soldiers at the Mazargues War Cemetery later today.
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Documentary about Indian soldiers of World War I premieres on Discovery Plus
TV | Nov 11, 2020, 04:04 PM ISTAn adaptation of the book "World War Sikh: Memoirs Of An Indian Cavalryman 1913-45" by Rana TS Chhina, the film traces and documents the courage of Indian soldiers, shipped to distant shores to live and fight in deplorable conditions during the First World War.
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Indian Army's oldest artillery man, WW-II veteran bids adieu
India | May 22, 2020, 05:05 PM ISTIndian Army oldest artillery man Major (retd) Gurdial Singh Jallanwalia, who fought four wars, including World War II and two wars against Pakistan, has passed away. He was 103. The war veteran breathed his last on May 21, a senior Indian Army officer said on Friday.
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A century ago, when sports helped in unifying nations weary of war
Other Sports | Apr 02, 2020, 09:10 AM ISTAfter the war, the passion continued with ample free time among those soldiers. Hence giving rise to the Inter-Allied Games in 1919, a multi-sport event held outside Paris, where about 1500 former soldiers of the Entente took part.
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World leaders mark WWI centenary in Paris, bronze statue commemorating valour of Indian soldiers unveiled
World | Nov 11, 2018, 05:27 PM ISTMacron, whose poll ratings have fallen sharply in recent months, will be hosting dozens of leaders converging on Paris for the 100th anniversary of the end of the Great War.
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PM Modi pays heartfelt tribute to Indian soldiers on 100th anniversary of WWI, reaffirms commitment to world peace
India | Nov 11, 2018, 12:05 PM ISTHe also reiterated India's commitment towards world peace and pledged to create an atmosphere where wars do not occur.
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France to have memorial commemorating contribution of Indian soldiers during World War I
World | Oct 22, 2018, 11:45 PM ISTThe memorial is likely to be inaugurated either by President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu or Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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India vs England: Virat Kohli and Joe Root commemorate the role of Indian soldiers during the First World War
Cricket | Sep 08, 2018, 07:55 PM ISTKohli and Root on Friday became the first to wear a unique Khadi poppy.
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Indian armed forces can tackle designs of terror outfits: Pranab Mukherjee
India | Mar 10, 2015, 11:27 PM ISTNew Delhi: Admiring the courage and sacrifice of 1.5 million Indian soldiers during the World War 1, President Pranab Mukherjee today said Indian armed forces today is capable tackling the “pernicious designs” of terror outfits.Inaugurating
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Recognising contribution of Indian soldiers in World War 1
India | Jan 27, 2015, 12:23 PM ISTNew Delhi: The contribution of over seven lakh Indian soldiers who participated in the First World War comes alive through several objects and rare photographs that displayed her in an ongoing exhibition.A glimpse of the
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Exhibition to pay tribute to Indian heroes of World War I
India | Jan 07, 2015, 10:08 AM ISTNew Delhi: Compelling photographs and rare objects used by Indian soldiers which shed light on their bravery and sacrifice during World War I will be on display at an exhibition here to honour them in
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Arun Jaitley asks officials to start work on war history
National | Nov 05, 2014, 11:50 PM ISTNew Delhi: Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday directed officials to start the process of bringing out a war history of the Indian armed forces in various formats, including print, digital and celluloid.He said that
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British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon to visit Delhi on October 30
India | Oct 29, 2014, 06:37 AM ISTNew Delhi: British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon will arrive here on a one-day visit on Thursday to commemorate India's contribution to World War 1, which saw the participation of over 1.1 million Indian soldiers and
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Forgotten stories of Indian soldiers during World War I
India | Jul 10, 2014, 07:53 AM ISTNew Delhi: Heartwarming stories, including romantic ones, about Indian soldiers who fought in the First World War as part of the British Army, culled from archives and personal testimonies, feature in a new documentary.The upcoming
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Dench supports statue for World War 1 soldier
Hollywood | Jan 29, 2013, 11:41 AM ISTLondon, Jan 29: Veteran actress Judi Dench is backing a campaign to immortalise a World War I hero in his hometown.She is supporting the plan to erect a statue in Walton-on-the-Naze in Essex, England in