India – First World War Centenary News Archive

March 1, 2013 CN Editorial Team

First World War memorial in Tiruchirappalli, India, to be restored

The Hindu reports that five shops blocking access to the war memorial in Gandhi Market, Tiruchirappalli, India, have been closed and the memorial is set to be restored.

May 16, 2013 CN Editorial Team

UK Foreign Office seeks to commemorate Indian soldiers who fought for Britain during the First World War

The Times of India reports that the UK Foreign Office has called for help in identifying the families of Indian soldiers who fought for Britain during the First World War.

June 17, 2013 CN Editorial Team

India’s role in the First World War and its perception in 21st century India

The Hindustan Times publishes an article assessing India's contribution to the First World War and how it is perceived in the 21st century.

July 12, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Residents of Rajasthan’s Pali district, India, oppose plans for Turkish First World War memorial

The Hindustan Times reports that residents of Sumerpur in Rajasthan’s Pali district in India are opposing plans by the Turkish Government to establish a First World War memorial in the area.

August 4, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Britain’s Faith and Communities Minister says that First World War Indian soldiers “deserve to be remembered”

The British Minister for Faith and Communities, Baroness Warsi, writes for The Daily Mail about the role of Indian soldiers during the First World War.

August 4, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Britain’s Faith and Communities Minister says that First World War Indian soldiers “deserve to be remembered”

The British Minister for Faith and Communities, Baroness Warsi, writes for The Daily Mail about the role of Indian soldiers during the First World War.

August 19, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Indian village seeks recognition from British Government during Centenary

Daily News & Analysis India reports relatives of soldiers who fought for Britain during the First World War from Apshinge Military village, in India’s Satara district, are trying to contact the British Government.

October 6, 2013 CN Editorial Team

President of India pays tribute to First World War soldiers on visit to Belgium

President Pranab Mukherjee of India laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Brussels, Belgium, in memory of soldiers who fought during the First World War.

November 5, 2013 CN Editorial Team

‘India and the Great War’ Centenary commemoration project & conference

The United Services Institution, Centre for Armed Forces Historical Research, has launched a project with the Indian Ministry of External Affairs to highlight India’s contribution during the First World War.

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November 12, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Delhi War Cemetery marks Remembrance Day 2013

A Remembrance Day Ceremony was held at Delhi War Cemetery on the 10th November 2013.