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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

Stop telling South Indians to learn Hindi. In Hyderabad, languages coexist without imposition

I was surprised when Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan advocated for Hindi—at a time when states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are opposing its imposition.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

3 top ULFA-I leaders ‘killed’ in Myanmar, Indian Army denies role as insurgent group alleges involvement

The banned group claimed their leaders & cadres were killed in ‘drone strikes’ by the Indian Army. Guwahati Defence PRO denies any such operation.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.