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Historical Event on 8/25/1917

The first significant step towards the Indianization of the Army was initiated when seven selected Indians, serving in the Army, were granted King's Commission in the Infantry and the Cavalry. Before the World War ended, two more Indians, who previously held temporary commissions, were granted King's Commission.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/17/1953Sadanand Swaminathan, famous journalist, passed away.
6/24/1961Indian Manufactured Supersonic fighter HF24 flew took to air for the first time.
11/3/1997American Consulate General in Chennai starts issuing visitor's visa with 10-year validity.
7/3/1991Kailash Sethi was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed this office till 22-07-1996.
7/10/1999The Delhi police arrest Mohammad Javed alias Babu Bhai, an accused in the Jain Hawala case.
8/11/1954Yashpal Barburam Sharma, cricketer (Indian right-handed batsman early 80'), was born in Ludhiana.
2/11/1818Britishers captured the 'Ajinkyatara' fort which belonged to the Marathas.
11/9/1871Padmnath Gohain, litterateur of modern Assamia Barua, was born.
7/20/1990GOI notifies restrictions on liberal import policy announced earlier. The restrictions will cut the import bill by about Rs. 1000 crore.
9/30/1963The USSR openly louded Indian view on Kashmir issue. This was against Pakistan's motives.