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Historical Event on 8/25/1997

Forest outlaw Veerappan seeks more time to decide on his surrender as per the terms of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka government.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/5/1993The Left and Democratic Front earns two third majority at the Tripura Assembly elections.
3/29/1942Britain offered dominion status to India after the war if it cooperated now.
10/29/1964Priceless and irreplaceable gems, including the famed 'Star of India' of 563.35 carats and 2.5 inches in diameter, were stolen from the American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA, in a daring burglary. An alarm system was discontinued years ago as was the all-night guard in the gem hall, both for reasons of economy. The jewels were uninsured due to high-priced premiums. There were other jewels too that were also robbed during this time.
11/7/1975Indian Supreme Court validates election of Indira Gandhi at New Delhi.
4/17/1799Srirangapatnam was surrounded by British Army in the fourth and last Mysore war which began in 1798. Tipu Sultan' was killed in the battle on 4th May. The East India Company announced the Seringapatanam Medal (1799).
8/12/1997Bar Council of India debars full-time law teachers from practising as lawyers.
11/29/1999Delhi HC dismisses the CBI plea against Jain brothers in Hawala case.
3/10/1998B. B. Lyngdoh of the United Democratic Party is sworn in Chief Minister of Meghalaya. The 12-day-old Congress(I) Ministry resigned following the failure of the party nominee to be elected as Speaker.
11/24/1952Brijesh Parsuram Patel, cricketer (Indian batsman 1974-77), was born in Baroda.
11/17/1947Rajendra Prasad elected the President of Indian National Congress.