Parakram Diwas: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's birth anniversary will be observed as 'Parakram Diwas' or Courage Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to participate in the first 'Parakram Diwas' event in Kolkata.
Updated Jan 19, 2021 | 19:57 IST
News headlines for January 19, 2021: Team India scripted history on Australian soil by beating the hosts 2-1 in the Test series to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Indian players celebrate with their trophy after defeating Australia by three wickets on the final day of the fourth cricket test at the Gabba. | Photo Credit: AP
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New Delhi: It was truly a thunder Tuesday of news as Team India scripted history on Australian soil by beating the hosts 2-1 in the Test series. Also, Bharat Biotech warned people with medical conditions not to get vaccinated. Below are the day’s biggest headlines:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s birthday will be celebrated as ‘Parakram Diwas’: Centre
Centre has decided to celebrate the 125th birth anniversary year of Netaji beginning from January 2021 in a befitting manner at national and international level January 19, 2021 / 06:45 PM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party government at the Centre announced on January 19 that freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s birthday, which falls on January 23, will be celebrated as a national holiday.
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s birthday will be celebrated as ‘Parakram Diwas’ starting this year – his 125
th birth anniversary.
The Centre’s announcement comes months ahead of the Assembly elections in West Bengal, where it is hopeful of clocking a win this year.
Fact Check: Two-year-old clip of man blackening Hindi text on signboard linked to farmers’ stir
Fact Check: Two-year-old clip of man blackening Hindi text on signboard linked to farmers’ stir
A video of a turbaned man blackening the Hindi text on a signboard is circulating on social media with the claim that it is from Punjab, and the real agenda of farmers’ protest is to oppose Hindi and Hindus.
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UPDATED: January 11, 2021 15:12 IST
The signboard shows the text “NORTH ZONE CULTURAL CENTRE” written in English and Punjabi too. But the man is seen putting black paint on the Hindi text only.
Union Ministry of Culture has allowed free shooting in ASI monuments, except iconic sites including world heritage sites, till 15th August of next year, as part of celebrations to commemorate the 75th anniversary of independence.