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1974 India conducted its first nuclear tests on May 18, 1974, in Pokhran, Rajasthan, as part of the 'Smiling Buddha' operation.

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1974 India conducted its first nuclear tests on May 18, 1974, in Pokhran, Rajasthan, as part of the 'Smiling Buddha' operation.

Parantaka I, who reigned as a Chola king from approximately 907 CE to 955 CE, is historically recognized for his significant military achievements. He successfully invaded the Pandya kingdom and captured its capital, Madurai, a pivotal victory that greatly expanded the Chola empire southwards. To commemorate this triumph, he adopted the titles "Madurantakam" (meaning "Destroyer of Madurai") and "Maduraikonda" (meaning "Conqueror of Madurai"), which are frequently mentioned in his inscriptions and signify his dominance over the Pandyas.

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Parantaka I, who reigned as a Chola king from approximately 907 CE to 955 CE, is historically recognized for his significant military achievements. He successfully invaded the Pandya kingdom and captured its capital, Madurai, a pivotal victory that greatly expanded the Chola empire southwards. To commemorate this triumph, he adopted the titles "Madurantakam" (meaning "Destroyer of Madurai") and "Maduraikonda" (meaning "Conqueror of Madurai"), which are frequently mentioned in his inscriptions and signify his dominance over the Pandyas.

Ambikagiri Roychoudhury, an Assamese poet and writer, wrote the patriotic drama Bandini Bharat. The play was written in the early 20th century and was aggressive in its opposition to the British rulers. In 1906, the British Police intercepted the script and put Roychoudhury under police surveillance for eight years.

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Ambikagiri Roychoudhury, an Assamese poet and writer, wrote the patriotic drama Bandini Bharat. The play was written in the early 20th century and was aggressive in its opposition to the British rulers. In 1906, the British Police intercepted the script and put Roychoudhury under police surveillance for eight years.

1982 National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is an apex development financial institution in India, headquartered at Mumbai with regional offices all over India. NABARD was established on the recommendations of B.Sivaraman Committee, on 12 July 1982.

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1982 National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is an apex development financial institution in India, headquartered at Mumbai with regional offices all over India. NABARD was established on the recommendations of B.Sivaraman Committee, on 12 July 1982.

Sulphur Dioxide

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Sulphur Dioxide

Venice

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Venice

The road was constructed by Gohain Kamal, the engineer brother of Koch king Naranarayan. The road was used by the Koch general Chilarai for his invasion of the Ahom kingdom. Gohain Kamal Ali is a 380-mile highway that was constructed between 1546 and 1547. The road starts at Koch Bihar in the west and ends at Narnarayanpur of North Lakhimpur in the east.

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The road was constructed by Gohain Kamal, the engineer brother of Koch king Naranarayan. The road was used by the Koch general Chilarai for his invasion of the Ahom kingdom. Gohain Kamal Ali is a 380-mile highway that was constructed between 1546 and 1547. The road starts at Koch Bihar in the west and ends at Narnarayanpur of North Lakhimpur in the east.

Rebati Mohan Dutta Choudhury, popularly known as Sheelabhadra, was a noted Assamese writer and academician. He is best known for his novel "Madhupur Bahudur," which won the Sahitya Akademi Award.

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Rebati Mohan Dutta Choudhury, popularly known as Sheelabhadra, was a noted Assamese writer and academician. He is best known for his novel "Madhupur Bahudur," which won the Sahitya Akademi Award.

India first hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010. The event, officially known as the XIX Commonwealth Games, was held in Delhi from October 3–14, 2010. It was the first time the Games were held in a Commonwealth republic and only the second time in Asia, after Kuala Lumpur in 1998.

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India first hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010. The event, officially known as the XIX Commonwealth Games, was held in Delhi from October 3–14, 2010. It was the first time the Games were held in a Commonwealth republic and only the second time in Asia, after Kuala Lumpur in 1998.

Karbi Anglong district in Assam is known as the 'Land of Red Rivers and Blue Hills' due to its picturesque landscape featuring the red-colored Kopili River and the lush green hills.

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Karbi Anglong district in Assam is known as the 'Land of Red Rivers and Blue Hills' due to its picturesque landscape featuring the red-colored Kopili River and the lush green hills.

Warren Hastings became the first Governor-General of Bengal in 1773. First governor general of British India was Lord William Bentinck. Charter act of 1833 made the Governor General of Bengal as the Governor General of India. Lord William Bentinck was the first official Governor-General of British India. Lord Mountbatten was the first Governor-General of the Dominion of India. Lord Canning was the first Viceroy of India.

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Warren Hastings became the first Governor-General of Bengal in 1773. First governor general of British India was Lord William Bentinck. Charter act of 1833 made the Governor General of Bengal as the Governor General of India. Lord William Bentinck was the first official Governor-General of British India. Lord Mountbatten was the first Governor-General of the Dominion of India. Lord Canning was the first Viceroy of India.