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In 1856, a 23-year-old widow became America’s first female private detective. Five years later, she helped protect former US president Abraham Lincoln- In 1916, Jeannette Rankin from Montana became the first woman elected to Congress. Four years before women won voting rights nationwide
- In 1863, an American actress went behind enemy lines as a union spy. Her mission ended with a death sentence
- Himanta Biswa Sarma visits Assam Regimental Centre in Shillong, pays tributes at War MemorialRecalling the sacrifices of the soldiers who laid down their lives to safeguard the freedom and territorial integrity of the country, the C...29 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
- In 1866, a woman disguised herself as man to join US Army. A routine medical examination eventually exposed her secretCathay Williams made history by serving nearly two years in the US Army while disguised as a male soldier named William Cathay. Her success...29 Aug, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
- World War I dogs had jobs that could save a soldier’s life — from finding wounded troops to warning of mustard gasDuring World War I, military dogs displayed unwavering bravery in the trenches. Tasked with lifesaving duties, they rescued injured soldier...28 Aug, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
- In 1944, a whole village in France was destroyed in World War 2. Instead of rebuilding the haunting ghost village, the country has turned the ruins into a memorialA French village destroyed during a 1944 World War II massacre was deliberately never rebuilt. Instead, its ruined streets, homes and churc...28 Aug, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
- Himanta Biswa Sarma blames Congress for delay in implementing Uniform Civil CodeAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Congress was responsible for the delay in granting women equal rights and implementing a Unif...28 Aug, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
- How a Ukrainian commander sped through the 'kill zone' to save wounded troopsA Ukrainian commander rescued two wounded soldiers stranded on a battlefield. He drove into a mine-filled kill zone without protective gear...26 Aug, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
- ‘Ukraine wants peace, not surrender’: Zelenskiy draws red line with RussiaUkraine's President Zelenskiy marked Independence Day with a defiant speech, emphasizing peace without surrender. Foreign leaders visited K...24 Aug, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
- Alpha OTT release date new details: When and where to watch Alia Bhatt, Sharvari's action movie from YRF's spy universeThe highly anticipated action thriller Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, is set for digital debut. This film represents a major mile...24 Aug, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
- Abraham Lincoln died in 1865, but many say America’s 16th president never really left the White HouseMore than 160 years have passed since Abraham Lincoln's assassination, yet ghost stories related to him continue to thrive. Both visitors a...23 Aug, 2026, 10.23 PM IST
- This pigeon once carried messages for Germany in WWI. After being captured by America, his offspring served the US in WWII and received 32 medals for saving the lives of nearly 1000 soldiersOnce a German pigeon named Kaiser flew bravely during World War I, capturing the hearts of American forces upon his capture. His significan...20 Aug, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
- In 1850, a widowed mother moved to Colorado and claimed a homestead. 15 years later, she was helping build one of the state's first communities where women could voteAdeline Hornbek, a Massachusetts native, became a successful Colorado rancher. She faced significant loss, including her husband and a deva...20 Aug, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
- Israel opens criminal probes into troop conduct over killing of five-year-old Hind RajabIsrael's military announced criminal probes into troop conduct in Gaza. These investigations focus on the deaths of Hind Rajab and Palestin...20 Aug, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
- Earned just $1 a day. Rejected by Marine Corps for being short. How Audie Murphy became America’s most decorated soldier and a huge film star, playing himself in a blockbuster that earned over $10 millionHonoured and decorated army veteran who slayed many enemy soldiers singlehandedly, successful movie star to popular songwriter. Though he d...19 Aug, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
- In 1778, Polly Cooper traveled 186 miles with an Oneida delegation to bring white corn to George Washington's starving troops at Valley Forge. 248 years later, the woman preserved mainly through oral tradition is honored on the 2026 American $1 coinPolly Cooper Native American $1 coin: Polly Cooper, an Oneida woman, is honored on a 2026 dollar coin for her aid. She traveled with warrio...17 Aug, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
- Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing, capturing US soldiersIran's army announced a bounty for capturing or killing American soldiers. The reward offered is thirty thousand US dollars for each succes...17 Aug, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
- Indian envoy leads celebration of Independence Day in SingaporeIndian High Commissioner Shilpak Ambule celebrated India's 80th Independence Day with diaspora members. He read President Murmu's address a...15 Aug, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
- Independence Day 2026: When Nazi Germany feared its women will fall for magnetic IndiansIndia's Independence Day: Subhas Chandra Bose’s Indian Legion in Nazi Germany during World War II reveals a complex alliance shaped by shar...14 Aug, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
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