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TopicShivaji

Topic: Shivaji

Long before Op Sindoor, Marathas first carried out ‘surgical strike’. NCERT Class 8 book is proof

NCERT introduces the Delhi Sultanate, Marathas & Mughals in Class 8 Social Science textbook, highlighting differences between Shivaji and Babur or Akbar.

‘Symbol of resistance’: Army unveils Shivaji statue on shore of Pangong Tso near LAC

The event celebrates the unwavering spirit of the Indian ruler, whose legacy remains and source of inspiration for generations, Army’s 14 Corps says.

In Ajit Pawar-led NCP’s protests against own govt over Shivaji statue collapse, a Shiv Sena flashback

While there has been ample friction between all three Mahayuti parties, the statue collapse has especially caused cracks between the NCP and the other two Mahayuti parties to widen.

Navy to ‘Indianise’ non-officer ranks, fashion epaulettes after legacy of Shivaji

Prime Minister Modi made announcements during Navy Day address in Sindhudurg. He also said Govt of India is looking to increase representation of women in armed forces.

Shivaji ‘tiger claw’ coming to India for 3 yrs. But is it the one he used to kill Afzal Khan?

After it arrives on Indian soil, the wagh nakh will be on display in four of Maharashtra’s top museums.

Sambhaji protected his father Shivaji’s legacy while Mughals, Portuguese eyed Maratha kingdom

Sambhaji installed capable administrators, formed a council of eight ministers, and put in place a strong legal system to promote good governance.

Aurangzeb almost drank wine to prove his love for a courtesan

In ‘The World: A Family History’, British historian Simon Sebag Montefiore tells the story of humanity through the one thing we all have in common: families.

Gujarat HC asks civic body to decide on waqf plea against renaming locality after ‘Shivaji’

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has proposed to change the name of a locality from ‘Afzal Khan no Tekro’ to ‘Shivaji no Tekro'.

Why Shivaji’s son came back from Aurangzeb’s Mughal army in less than a year

In ‘Shivaji’, Vaibhav Purandare writes about the rebellion that sent shock waves through the Maratha kingdom.

A ‘Dabang Sansad’ & a ‘gentleman’ — Shivaji descendants & BJP MPs out to lead Maratha protests

Udayanraje Bhosale and Sambhajiraje Chhatrapati have traditionally been cold to each other. But both are now demanding political action in the Maratha quota issue.

On Camera

India has 30 days to pull off fast reform. Hold crash meeting of Centre & state

In India, we are accustomed to glacial change. We love appointing Committees to ‘look into’ reform. Unfortunately for us, the rest of the world moves fast.

A Rs 33,000 cr ‘banking fraud’: ED’s case against Arvind Dham, Amtek’s web of ‘500 shell companies’

ED has accused Amtek promoter Arvind Dham of controlling web of nearly 500 shell companies operating as a layered structure, with up to 15 levels of indirect ownership, to divert funds.

‘Real-time, all-climate’ explosives detector could enhance airport & border security—no dogs, no swabs

Bengaluru-based CeNS designs accurate, portable, and cheap sensor using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. It could significantly reduce risks at vulnerable choke points. 

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.