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Historical Event on 5/17/1775

Marathas were badly mauled in the battle of Arras by Col. Keating in the first Anglo - Maratha war.

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11/1/2000T. R. Prasad was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He holds this office till date.
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9/25/1984Indian Army withdraws from the Golden Temple; repair of Akal Takht complete.
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5/19/1990S. R. Bommai unanimously elected President of JD.