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Article 17 of the Constitution of India abolishes "untouchability" and forbids its practice in any form. It also states that enforcing any disability arising from "untouchability" is an offense punishable by law. Article 17 ensures that all forms of social disability are done away with. The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the continuance of the practice of "untouchability" and held that it is an indirect form of slavery and only an extension of the caste system.

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Article 17 of the Constitution of India abolishes "untouchability" and forbids its practice in any form. It also states that enforcing any disability arising from "untouchability" is an offense punishable by law. Article 17 ensures that all forms of social disability are done away with. The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the continuance of the practice of "untouchability" and held that it is an indirect form of slavery and only an extension of the caste system.

Madhya Pradesh

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Madhya Pradesh

The Digboi Oil Refinery is situated in the Tinsukia district of Assam, India. It holds the distinction of being the oldest operating refinery in the country, having commenced operations in 1901.

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The Digboi Oil Refinery is situated in the Tinsukia district of Assam, India. It holds the distinction of being the oldest operating refinery in the country, having commenced operations in 1901.

25 January

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25 January

In 1498, Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese sailor, found a sea route directly from Europe to India by going around Africa. After Vasco da Gama's discovery of the new sea route to India, other countries of Southeast Asia and China came on the trade radar.

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In 1498, Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese sailor, found a sea route directly from Europe to India by going around Africa. After Vasco da Gama's discovery of the new sea route to India, other countries of Southeast Asia and China came on the trade radar.

Copper

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Copper

The 1857 revolt, also known as the Indian Mutiny or India's First War of Independence, began on May 10, 1857, in Meerut. The revolt was a major threat to Britain's colonial power in India and marked the beginning of India's struggle for independence.

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The 1857 revolt, also known as the Indian Mutiny or India's First War of Independence, began on May 10, 1857, in Meerut. The revolt was a major threat to Britain's colonial power in India and marked the beginning of India's struggle for independence.

Assam Medical College (AMC) in Dibrugarh, Assam, was the first medical college in Northeast India, renamed on November 3, 1947. The college was formerly known as Berry White Medical School, named after Dr. John Berry White, a British surgeon who initiated the college in 1900.

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Assam Medical College (AMC) in Dibrugarh, Assam, was the first medical college in Northeast India, renamed on November 3, 1947. The college was formerly known as Berry White Medical School, named after Dr. John Berry White, a British surgeon who initiated the college in 1900.

Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is an international airport serving Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located at Babatpur, 26 km northwest of Varanasi. Formerly known as Varanasi Airport, it was officially renamed after Lal Bahadur Shastri, the 2nd Prime Minister of India, in October 2005.

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Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is an international airport serving Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located at Babatpur, 26 km northwest of Varanasi. Formerly known as Varanasi Airport, it was officially renamed after Lal Bahadur Shastri, the 2nd Prime Minister of India, in October 2005.

In 1874 September, Shillong was made the capital of the Non-Regulation Province of Assam . On 7th February the British included the six districts of Brahmaputra valley namely Kamrup, Darrang, Nagaon, Sibsagar, Goalpara and Lakhimpur.

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In 1874 September, Shillong was made the capital of the Non-Regulation Province of Assam . On 7th February the British included the six districts of Brahmaputra valley namely Kamrup, Darrang, Nagaon, Sibsagar, Goalpara and Lakhimpur.

The vice president of India is the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha, who presides over its sessions. The deputy chairman, who is elected from amongst the house's members, takes care of the day-to-day matters of the house in the absence of the chairman.

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The vice president of India is the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha, who presides over its sessions. The deputy chairman, who is elected from amongst the house's members, takes care of the day-to-day matters of the house in the absence of the chairman.