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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
2/8/1986For the first time in the country, pre-paid taxi sevice scheme was established at New Delhi airport.
11/1/1985Helicopter Corporation of India, later renamed Pawan Hans Limited, started functioning.
5/17/1873Hindi daily 'Bharat Mitra' started from Calcutta.
12/6/1987MiG-29, re-christened `Baaz', inducted into the Indian Air Force.
8/2/1987Geet Sethi retains the World Amateur Billiards title.
4/20/1997Sheri Bamboat and Hamshad Bamboat win National sea-bird sailing title.
2/21/1991Nutan, famous film actress, died at the age of 56 years.
11/18/1911Free primary school education is introduced.
9/1/1915Rajindersingh Bedi, Urdu story writer and Hindi film story writer, was born.
6/9/2000The CBI-designated court frames charges against Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi and RJD president Laloo Prasad Yadav in the disproportionate assets case.