Martyrs
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Martyrs’ Day 2026: History, significance, dates, and ways children can observe it
Events | Jan 29, 2026, 10:58 PM ISTMartyrs’ Day 2026 honours the sacrifices that shaped India’s freedom. Observed on January 30 and March 23, the day remembers Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev, while teaching children the values of courage, honesty, and standing up for what is right.
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami fulfills his promise, Agniveer reservation rules notified
India | Sep 02, 2025, 09:48 PM ISTDhami said to honour the military heritage of the state, the construction of the Sainya Dham in Dehradun, designated as the fifth dham, has been completed. He said this dham will be a symbol of bravery and sacrifice, aiming to connect future generations with the heroic legacy of the state.
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How Punjab govt honours sacrifice of brave soldiers by providing 1 crore to martyrs' families
India | Feb 12, 2025, 02:19 PM ISTThe Punjab Government's initiative reflects its unwavering commitment to the welfare of the armed forces and their families. The families of the martyrs have expressed their gratitude for the timely financial assistance.
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'Insult to the state': Rahul Gandhi on PM Modi's Parliament remarks on Telangana
Hyderabad | Sep 19, 2023, 05:04 PM ISTReacting to the PM Modi's comments, Telangana Minister and BRS Working President KT Rama Rao described them as "disparaging" and accused the Prime Minister of showing utter "disregard" for historical facts.
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Pulwama attack: Bus driver Jaimal Singh wasn't on original roster, says book
India | Feb 13, 2022, 04:24 PM ISTIPS officer Danesh Rana, who is currently an additional director general of police in Jammu and Kashmir, has come out with a definitive account of the Pulwama attack titled 'As Far as the Saffron Fields' piecing together the conspiracy behind the strike that snuffed out the lives of 40 CRPF personnel.
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Maharashtra government approves over Rs 138 crore aid for kin of police COVID martyrs: RTI
India | Sep 29, 2021, 04:42 PM ISTNagpur resident Sanjay Thul had sought details under RTI Act about the total number of deaths in the police force due to the coronavirus and assistance provided by the govt to the families of the deceased.
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Renaming govt schools after security personnel killed in action begins in JandK
News | Sep 03, 2021, 07:43 PM ISTThe renaming of government schools in Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir, after security personnel who were killed in action, has begun. Following this, the Government Higher Secondary School Chandwan was renamed Shaheed Sepoy Bua Ditta Singh School.
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Army pays trubites to martyrs of Galwan Valley clash
India | Jun 15, 2021, 11:56 AM ISTThe Indian Army on Tuesday paid glowing tributes to its fallen soldiers at Galwan Valley on the first anniversary of their martyrdom.
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India owes great debt to police martyrs: Amit Shah at National Police Memorial
India | Jun 02, 2019, 03:47 PM IST"I visited the National Police Memorial and paid tributes to our martyrs of the central and state police forces who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. I salute their valour and courage. A grateful nation is indebted to them for their supreme sacrifice," Amit Shah tweeted.
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India owes great debt to police martyrs: Amit Shah at National Police Memorial
India | Jun 02, 2019, 03:40 PM IST"I visited the National Police Memorial and paid tributes to our martyrs of the central and state police forces who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. I salute their valour and courage. A grateful nation is indebted to them for their supreme sacrifice," Amit Shah tweeted.
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10 years of Mumbai terror attacks: PM salutes brave-hearts; Maha CM pays tribute at Martyrs' memorial
India | Nov 26, 2018, 10:31 AM ISTThe attack had claimed the lives of at least 165 people, including civilians and 17 security personnel, who had gunned down nine terrorist and captured one - Ajmal Kasab.
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Kejriwal hands over cheque of Rs 1 crore to kins of Delhi Police martyrs
India | Nov 25, 2018, 09:10 AM ISTOnly a few Delhi Police officers are politically motivated and everyone in the force should not be treated in the same manner, the chief minister said.
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Indian Army pays tribute to martyrs of Gurez encounter
India | Aug 08, 2018, 12:54 PM ISTIn a solemn ceremony at BB Cantt, Lt Gen AK Bhatt, Chinar Corps Commander and all ranks, paid homage to the martyrs on behalf of a proud nation. DGP Jammu and Kashmir Police, SP Vaid and representatives from other security also joined in to pay their respects.
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Kurukshetra: Why Hindu-Muslim differentiation even in martyrs?
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Kurukshetra: Why PDP MLA branded terrorists as martyrs?
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BJP MP Nepal Singh insults martyrs of J-K, says they are meant to die
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JK: Army major among four soldiers martyred in Pak firing on LoC
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Lata Mangeshkar Birthday Special: When the ‘Melody Queen’ brought tears in Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru’s eyes
Celebrities | Sep 28, 2017, 04:08 PM ISTLata Mangeshkar sang the song 'Ae Mere Watan Ke Logo' at New Delhi's Ramlila Maidan in 1963
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Vande Matram IndiaTV: Kumar Vishwas soulful poetry on martyrs
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Wreath laying ceremony of martyrs who lost their lives in terrorist attack in JK
News | Jun 17, 2017, 11:14 AM IST