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International Day for Universal Access to Information: TheGlobal Fight for Transparency
September 28, 2026
#OnThisDay: On September 28,International Day for Universal Access to Information is observed to highlight the public’s right to seek, receive and impart information held by governments and other public authorities. #MIG
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World Rivers Day: The Lifelines Of The World
September 27, 2026
#OnThisDay: On September 27, World Rivers Day is observed to highlight the importance of rivers and the ecosystems, communities and economies that depend on them. #MIG
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Stanislav Petrov: The man Who Averted A Nuclear Holocaust
September 26, 2026
#OnThisDay: On September 26, 1983, Soviet Lieutenant Colonel Stanislav Petrov was monitoring the Oko early-warning system when it reported a nuclear missile launch by US. #MIG
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MS Dhoni: The Captain With Hattrick of ICC Championships
September 25, 2026
#OnThisDay: On September 25, 2018, Mahendra Singh Dhoni became the first Indian and only the third cricketer to captain a team in 200 ODIs, reaching the milestone against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup in Dubai. #MIG
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Norodom Sihanouk: Cambodian King Who Abdicated Twice
September 24, 2026
#OnThisDay: On September 24, 1993, Norodom Sihanouk was restored as King of Cambodia, returning to a throne he had first occupied in 1941 and left nearly four decades earlier.#MIG
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From Butch Cassidy to The Weight: World of Western Film
September 23, 2026
#OnThisDay: On September 23, 1969 marked the world premiere of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford.#MIG
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Gurugram biker hit-and-run puts spotlight on India’s two-wheeler riders
September 22, 2026
On September 13, 2026, Delhi-based biker Shivani Chauhan, known as Sia, was allegedly chased and rammed by a car while riding on Gurugram’s Golf Course Road. The incident, that was captured on her helmet camera and also of a fellow biker, went viral. In a police complaint, Chau...
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National Geography: From Geography Journal to Global Storytelling Powerhouse
September 22, 2026
#OnThisDay: On September 22, 1888, the first issue of National Geographic magazine was published, beginning the journey of one of the world’s best-known names in geography, exploration and science. #MIG
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September 21, 2001: The Biggest Market Crashes in History
September 21, 2026
#OnThisDay: On September 21, 2001, the Dow Jones Industrial Average recorded its biggest weekly percentage loss since the Great Depression, falling 14.3 percent in the week following the September 11 attacks. #MIG
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With Olympic Bronze, Karnam Malleswari Makes Weightlifting History
September 19, 2026
#OnThisDay: On September 19, 2000, weightlifter Karnam Malleswari became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal, taking bronze in the women’s 69 kg category at Sydney. #MIG
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Hyderabad’s historic accession to the Indian Union
September 18, 2026
#OnThisDay: On September 18, 1948, Hyderabad, the largest princely state in pre-independence India formally joined the Indian Union following the surrender of Hyderabad State forces at the end of Operation Polo.#MIG
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