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  How did India liberate Goa from the Portuguese rule, and who led the Indian forces?

  India | December 19, 2025 14:17 IST

  Though India was freed from British rule in 1947, Portugal did not grant Goa independence or allow it to join India. Portugal contended that Goa was culturally and religiously different from the rest of India and that it was an integral part of Portugal rather than merely a colony.

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  Goa Liberation Day: Who all were behind Goa's independence from Portuguese rule?

  India | December 19, 2025 8:13 IST

  Portugal did not grant Goa independence or allow it to join India at the same time that the majority of the subcontinent was freed from British rule in 1947. Portugal contended that Goa was culturally and religiously different from the rest of India.

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  Kargil Vijay Diwas: Who were the four heroes awarded with Param Vir Chakra after 1999 war? READ here

  India | July 26, 2024 12:43 IST

  India is celebrating the 'Silver Jubilee' (25th anniversary) of the 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in the 1999 war to retake the strategic position in J-K. At least 543 Indian soldiers made the supreme sacrifice and four received the Param Vir Chakra in 1999.

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  Remembering Operation Vijay: Armed Forces have a special place in Modi's heart

  India | July 26, 2014 9:37 IST

  New Delhi: 26th July is a day that will remain edged in the memory of a nation for years to come. It was on this day, 15 years ago that India marked the success of