Juneteenth 2026: History, significance and everything you need to know about the holiday marking the end of slaveryJuneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the US. This federal holiday, officially recognized in 2021, marks th...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
PM Modi receives Slovakia’s highest civilian honour during Bratislava visitPrime Minister Narendra Modi received Slovakia's highest civilian honour, the Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class), during his histo...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
On This Day, June 4: Iran's supreme leader elected, women's suffrage bill passed, ATM patent approved, D-Day delayed, first shopping cart introduced, Henry Ford's first car ride and National Hug Your Cat DayJune 4 marks a day of global historical significance. Major events include the Tiananmen Square crackdown, the liberation of Rome in World ...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
- Russia, North Korea agree 'long-term' military cooperation
Russia and North Korea have taken a bold step in reinforcing their military ties, as Moscow's defense minister convened with North Korean a...
26 Apr, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Bangladesh to confer Mujib Scholarship to descendants of Indian soldiers killed, injured in 1971 warThe award is named after Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Hasina's father. According to reports, a total of 200 family members of Indian ...
06 Sep, 2022, 06.31 PM IST
Assam government to honour soldiers who fought in 1971 Bangladesh Liberation WarCM Sarma held meetings with ministers and official on this regard. He added, “Several people do not know about the bravery and deeds of sol...
19 Apr, 2022, 09.04 PM IST
Bangladesh observes one-day state mourning in memory of its 'real friend' Pranab MukherjeeBangladesh on Wednesday observed state mourning in honour of its "real friend" Pranab Mukherjee, recalling the former Indian president's "o...
02 Sep, 2020, 03.13 PM IST
Bangladesh posthumously honours Indian bravehearts of 1971 warThe Bangladesh government has decided to honour over 1,600 Indian Armed Forces personnel who laid down their lives in the eastern theatre d...
16 Dec, 2018, 04.59 PM IST
Bangla PM fulfilling Sheikh Mujibs dream with India's support: EnvoyThe envoy told the seminar that the Bangladesh premier during her last visit to India in April 2017 honoured members of families of the Ind...
06 Dec, 2018, 12.26 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hands over Bangladesh Liberation War Honour to VajpayeeBangladesh has conferred its prestigious liberation war honour on Vajpayee for his "active role" in its independence struggle.
11 Jun, 2015, 01.00 PM IST
Bangladesh confers Award of Liberation War Honour on Atal Bihari VajpayeeFormer prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was conferred Award of Bangladesh Liberation War Honour for his "active role" in the country's i...
07 Jun, 2015, 05.15 PM IST
Bangladesh to honour Indian soldiers killed in 1971 warAs many as 1,984 Indian Army men were killed in the war, according to the Bangladesh government.
02 Jun, 2015, 05.25 AM IST
Vajpayee to be honoured with 'Friends of Bangladesh Liberation War Award' by BangladeshBangladesh decided to honour the 1971 "foreign friends" soon after the ruling Awami League was elected to power in 2008.
01 Jun, 2015, 01.28 PM IST
- IK Gujral, Jagjivan Ram among 61 foreigners honoured by Bangladesh
Former Prime Minister I K Gujral, late Defence Minister Jagjivan Ram and Colonel (Retd) Ashok Tara were among 61 "foreign friends" honoured...
20 Oct, 2012, 05.09 PM IST
- Bangladesh's highest state honour for ex-Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
Bangladesh will honour former Indian PM Indira Gandhi with its highest state award for her outstanding contribution to the country's 1971 '...
19 Jul, 2011, 07.15 PM IST
- Bangladesh to honour former Indian PM Indira Gandhi
Bangladesh plans to honour late Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi for her key role in the country's 1971 'Liberation War'.
04 Apr, 2011, 10.03 PM IST
- Bangladesh to honour 226 Indians for role in 1971 'Liberation War'
Bangladesh will honour some 500 foreigners, including 226 Indians, for their crucial support to the country's 1971 'Liberation War', as it ...
14 Dec, 2010, 08.22 PM IST