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37 stories for “History” · April 2026
Clear filtersSheetal Devi: The Extraordinary Journey of an Armless Champion In a historic recognition of human spirit and talent, 19-year-old Sheetal Devi from Jammu & Kashmir has been named the 'Para Archer of the Year 2025' by Worl...
Underwater Archaeology: Tracing Early Humans in the Great Lakes Archaeologists have discovered a 9,000-year-old submerged settlement beneath Lake Huron in North America. Located on the Alpena–Amberley Ridge, this ancient...
ZSI Study Confirms Holocene-Era Fossil Bed in Thoothukudi’s Panaiyur In a significant paleontological breakthrough, a study by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has confirmed that the fossil assemblage discovered at P...
The foundation stone of India's first Petroglyph Conservation Park has been laid in Ladakh, on the banks of the Indus River.What are petroglyphs: Prehistoric carvings made on rock surfaces.Location: Banks of the Indus Ri...
Historic High: Tamil Nadu Achieves 85.15% Voter Turnout in 2026 The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections have set a new benchmark in India’s electoral history. According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), the state...
A Historic Day for Democracy: Tamil Nadu Records 84.69% Polling in 2026 The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections have etched a new chapter in India's electoral history. On April 23, 2026, the state witnessed an unprecedent...
Ancient Burial Traditions: Discoveries at Virli Khandar A new archaeological excavation at Virli Khandar in the Bhandara district of Maharashtra has revealed unique 2,500-year-old megalithic burial structures and pricele...
Trump v. Barbara: The Landmark Battle Over Birthright Citizenship On April 1, 2026, Donald Trump made history as the first sitting U.S. President to personally attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court of the United Sta...
Civil Services Day is observed on 21 April to recognise the role of civil servants in governance and nation-building. The 2026 theme is "Holistic Development – Saturation of Government Schemes".History: On 21 April 1947,...
The United Nations marks Chinese Language Day every year on 20 April. The observance celebrates multilingualism and cultural diversity within the UN system.Date: 20 April, annually.Purpose: To promote equal use of all of...
April 21, 1526: The Battle that Changed Indian HistoryApril 21, 2026, marks the 500th anniversary of the First Battle of Panipat. Fought between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi, this battle saw the collapse of the Delhi Sultanate...
Nadendla Bhaskar Rao: A Key Figure in Andhra's Political History Former Chief Minister of united Andhra Pradesh Nadendla Bhaskar Rao passed away at the age of 90 in Hyderabad. A founding member of the Telugu Desam Party...
