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Historical Event on 9/17/1948

The Nizam of Hyderabad, in a broadcast, announced ceasefire to his troops and accession into Indian Union, which was settled earlier to the announcement.

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3/24/1992Congress (I) strength goes up by six seats in the Rajya Sabha on account of biennial polls.
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8/25/1960Olympics opened at Rome.