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Historical Event on 10/31/1997

Autonomous Prasar Bharati with enough muscle to get Government off its back is promised by Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Jaipal Reddy, while announcing changes to Prasar Bharati Act in New Delhi.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/1/1942No. 4 Squadron of the IAF was born in the war at Peshawar. The Squadron was first equipped with Lysander aircraft. The Second World War was in its third year and Japanese forces were advancing towards India's eastern frontiers.
5/17/1974Durgadas, famous Indian journalist, passed away.
12/17/1970Judge Jayantilal Chhotalal Shah became the Chief Justice of India. He helded this office till 21/01/1971.
4/14/1891Dr. Bhimrao Ramji 'Babasaheb' Ambedkar, India's great social reformer, politician, author, architect, lawyer and agitator, was born in Maharashtra.
4/4/1991Gujarat CM Chimanbhai Patel JD (Gujarat)-to contest the elections with poll understanding with Congress (I).
5/6/2000Saurav Ganguly wins the Ceat International Cricketer of the Year award 1999-2000.
11/8/1990Congress (I) extends support to Chandrasekhar to form Government, even as BJP and Left parties decline the request of President R. Venkataraman to form Government. Rajasthan BJP CM Bhairon Singh Shekhwat wins confidence motion with the help of Janata Dal rebels (116-80).
1/31/1958First Earth Satellite Explorer I was launched from Cape Kennedy.
2/3/1929The ""Times of India Illustrated Weekly"" was renamed as ""The Illustrated Weekly of India"".
7/20/1969Varahagiri Venkatagiri retired from the post of President.