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Historical Event on 4/18/1917

Gandhi saw one of his testing grounds of Satyagraha in Champaran. He defied section 144 of Criminal Act.

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11/14/1998Prominent Indian Government and private entities are targeted in the Clinton Administration Entities List. American Companies are barred from trading with the listed companies.
6/8/1936Akashwani Radio was later changed into All India Radio (AIR) in 1958.