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Historical Event on 2/11/1997

India and Russia agree on a package of trade and economic cooperation measures, following Foreign Minister I K Gujral's discussions in Moscow.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/1/1947Mahatma Gandhi undertakes a fast for unity among Hindus and Muslims. He breaks the fast after 73 hours when peace is restored.
11/29/1947The Nizam of Hyderabad said that he would not consider acceding to either dominion, but would agree to a 'standstill arrangement' with India. The agreement is accepted by the Indian government.
7/17/1974J.P. Narain leads an agitation for dissolution of the Bihar Assembly.
8/18/1993The Transport Development Council decides to abolish Pathkar (entry tax) and increase the fee for national permit from Rs. 1500 to Rs. 5000.
6/1/1786Madras General Post Office started functioning.
5/19/1992Arjuna award for Tennis star Leander Paes and Hockey champion Jagbir Singh.
2/6/1949India to nationalize the estate of Nizam, the world's richest man, from Hyderabad.
5/25/1995Voting on the Criminal Law Bill differed again in Rajya Sabha.
6/18/1879Venketeshwar Bachhali, famous physics scientist, was born.
3/11/1999Indian Davis Cup player and Asian Games gold medallist Gaurav Natekar announced in Mumbai his retirement from competitive tennis.