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Windscale: Global Nuclear Disasters
October 10, 2026
#OnThisDay: On October 10, 1957, a fire broke out in Reactor No 1 at Windscale nuclear plant in England, becoming one of the world’s first major nuclear accidents and the worst in British nuclear history. #MIG
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World Post Day: The Changing Postal Landscape
October 9, 2026
#OnThisDay: On October 9, World Post Day is observed to raise awareness about the role of postal services in connecting people, businesses and communities and their contribution to social and economic development. #MIG
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Umar Khalid among five global human rights defenders honoured by Front Line Defenders
October 8, 2026
Six years behind bars have not prevented Indian student activist Umar Khalid from being recognised for his human rights work. Khalid, who has been in prison for his alleged role in the 2020 Delhi riots, is one of five recipients of the 2026 Front Line Defenders Award for Human Ri...
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From Wangari Maathai to Malala, women who won Nobel Prizes
October 8, 2026
#OnThisDay: On October 8, 2004, Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai became the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize for her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace. #MIG
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Embraer, Mahindra Group identify Nagpur for C-390 Millennium assembly factory
October 7, 2026
Embraer, a leading Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, and Mahindra Group, an Indian industrial conglomerate, have jointly zeroed into Nagpur as the location of the potential assembly plant for the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft in India, as the companies jointly pursu...
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Hamas Attack: 3 Years of War, Deaths & Devastation
October 7, 2026
#OnThisDay: On October 7, 2023, Hamas-led militants launched a surprise attack on southern Israel, killing around 1,200 people & abducting 251 others, triggering Israel’s military campaign in Gaza & the deadliest phase of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in decades. #MI...
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National Defence Academy: India’s Premier Tri-Service Military Academy
October 6, 2026
#OnThisDay: On October 6, 1949, the foundation stone of the National Defence Academy at Khadakwasla in Pune was laid by then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. #MIG
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World Architecture Day: Legacy of Architectural Icons
October 5, 2026
#OnThisDay: On October 5, World Architecture Day is celebrated to highlight the role of architecture in shaping cities, communities and everyday life. #MIG
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Sputnik 1: From the First Artificial Satellite to India’s Space Programme
October 4, 2026
#OnThisDay: On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the world’s first artificial satellite, from the Baikonur launch site in present-day Kazakhstan, marking the beginning of the Space Age. #MIG
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India’s First Test Tube Baby: Ignominy Instead Of Fame
October 3, 2026
#OnThisDay: On October 3, 1978, India’s first test-tube baby, Kanupriya Agarwal, nicknamed Durga, was born in Kolkata through pioneering In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) work of physician and reproductive biologist Dr Subhash Mukhopadhyay. #MIG
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Mahindra tractor sales fall 23 pc in September
October 2, 2026
The Farm Equipment Business (FEB) of automotive giant Mahindra & Mahindra has reported sale of 50,208 domestic tractors in September, compared with 64,946 units in September 2025, registering a 23 pc year-on-year decline. The business is part of Limited. In a press statement,...
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After Ajnar River, ‘Bittu Tabahi’ moves cleaning campaign to NCR
September 28, 2026
Earlier in September, social media and media reports across India were abuzz with the story of a youth who reportedly undertook the massive and thankless task of cleaning up a small river near his hometown in Madhya Pradesh. On January 26 this year, Surendra Singh Choudhary, a 20...
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