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Historical Event on 02/25/1510

Portuguese Catholics conquer Goa under Albuquerque, the then Governor, to serve as capital of their Asian maritime empire beginning conquest and exploitation of India by Europeans.

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7/11/1994Delhi IG (prisons) Kiran Bedi wins Magsaysay Award for public service.
1/24/1966Gulzarilal Nanda stepped down from the position of acting Prime Minister of India. He held his position till January 11, 1966 (Acting).
8/14/1947Pakistan was partitioned from India. Gandhiji hailed the following day as one of rejoicing for deliverance from British bondage.
6/28/1857Nana Sahib proclaimed himself as the Peshwa and called for the total extermination of the British power of India at Bithoor.
1/8/1906Howrah Railway Station, Calcutta, was inaugurated.
8/17/1985Rajiv Gandhi announces Punjab state elections in India.
6/30/1993AN-12 phasing out marked the end of a glorious chapter of transport operations in the IAF.
4/20/1930The Viceroy imposes an ordinance for the suppression of terrorism, following a series of attacks.
8/1/1997Viswanathan Anand wins the Credit Suisse Masters chess tournament in Beil.
12/23/1954Tito, Nehru reject plan for neutral third bloc, yet insist on peaceful co-existence.