Filmmaker <keyword id="18994" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="kabir-khan">Kabir Khan</keyword>'s debut web series "<keyword id="4425510" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="The-Forgotten-Army">The Forgotten Army</keyword>" has created <keyword id="62551" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Guinness-World-record">Guinness World Record</keyword> for being the biggest team of musicians to perform live ever.The team of <keyword id="8647080" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="amazon-prime-videos-the-forgotten-army">Amazon Prime Video's "The Forgotten Army"</keyword> paid tribute to the unsung heroes of the '<keyword id="411032" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Azad-Hind-Fauj">Azad Hind Fauj</keyword>' at a musical event on Friday night at a suburban hotel here. The live operatic musical event saw 1000 singers and instrumentalist coming together to perform three songs from the show's album, which has been composed by Pritam. Guinness World Record adjudicator Swapnil Dangarikar announced that "The Forgotten Army" now holds the record for the largest indian cinematic music band. "It was a spectacular performance with the highest level of proficiency. It's my great pleasure to be present here to be able to see and listen to the largest indian cinematic music band," he added. Present at the event were musician Pritam, Kabir and the cast including Sunny Kaushal, Sharvari Wagh, Rohit Bharadwaj, and TJ Bhanu. Kabir hailed the performance and said it was able to "capture the very spirit of the Azad Hind Fauj". Pritam said he was excited to have witnessed a "unique live performance". "This Republic Day, let's all take a moment to understand the forgotten history and the sacrifice of the Indian National Army," he added. "The Forgotten Army" started streaming on Amazon Prime Video from Friday

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<keyword id="19895045" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Singapore" source="keywords">Singapore</keyword>, September 5 (ANI): <keyword id="2504197" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="India-and-Singapore" source="Orion">India and Singapore</keyword> elevated their <keyword id="20009959" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="bilateral-relations" source="keywords">bilateral relations</keyword> to the level of <keyword id="20564653" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Comprehensive-Strategic-Partnership" source="keywords">Comprehensive Strategic Partnership</keyword>, on Thursday, during the visit of <keyword id="19898052" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Prime-Minister-Narendra-Modi" source="keywords">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</keyword>. Prime Minister Modi and Singapore PM <keyword id="20610066" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Lawrence-Wong" source="keywords">Lawrence Wong</keyword> met at the Parliament House in Singapore on Thursday. The two leaders, along with their delegations, held the bilateral meeting. Following this, the two sides exchanged four MoUs in the areas of digital technology, semiconductor, skill development and healthcare. Prime Minister Modi invited PM Lawrence Wong to visit India, which he accepted. At their talks, both leaders reviewed the progress of India - Singapore bilateral relations. "Given the breadth and depth of bilateral ties and immense potential, they decided to elevate the relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This would also give a major boost to India's Act East Policy," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. Taking stock of the robust progress in <keyword id="20900218" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="economic-ties" source="keywords">economic ties</keyword>, the leaders called for further expanding <keyword id="20344229" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="trade-and-investment" source="keywords">trade and investment</keyword> flows between the two countries. Prime Minister highlighted that Singapore, with an investment of around USD 160 billion in the Indian economy, is a leading economic partner for India. He further noted that rapid and sustained growth in India has opened up immense investment opportunities for Singaporean entities. The two leaders also reviewed existing cooperation in the fields of defence and security, maritime domain awareness, education, AI, Fintech, new technology domains, science and technology, and knowledge partnership. They further called for strengthening connectivity between the countries to enhance economic and people-to-people ties. They also called for acceleration in green corridor projects. PM Modi and PM Wong also discussed the outcome of the 2nd India - Singapore Ministerial Roundtable held in Singapore in August 2024. "Noting that the Ministerial Roundtable is a unique mechanism, the leaders appreciated the work done by senior ministers from both sides in deliberating and identifying a new agenda for bilateral cooperation. The leaders called for accelerated action under the pillars of cooperation identified during the Ministerial Roundtables - Advanced Manufacturing, Connectivity, Digitalisation, Healthcare &amp; Medicine, Skills Development and Sustainability," the release stated. The leaders underscored that the cooperation under these pillars, particularly in the areas of semiconductors and critical and emerging technologies, opens a new chapter in bilateral relations, making our ties future-orientated. The discussion also covered celebration of 60th anniversary of bilateral relations in 2025. Highlighting that cultural connect between the two countries is an important component of these ties, Prime Minister announced that India's first Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre would be opened in Singapore, the release added. The leaders also exchanged views on important regional and global issues of mutual interest, including India - ASEAN relations and India's vision for the Indo-Pacific Terming Singapore an "important anchor" of India's Act East Policy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated the elevation of ties. He further emphasised that the two nations are connected by shared belief in democratic value, and also appreciated the increased cooperation in the field of skilling, defence, connectivity. Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi stated, "The discussions with my friend, PM Lawrence Wong continued today. Our talks focused on boosting cooperation in areas like skilling, technology, healthcare, AI and more. We both agreed on the need to boost trade relations." <div type="twitter" handle="narendramodi" handlename="narendramodi" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1831541591275651268"></div> Speaking at the meeting, PM Modi, "Singapore is also an important anchor of our Act East policy. Shared belief in democratic values connects us to each other. I am happy that I have got the opportunity to visit Singapore at the beginning of my third term." The Prime Minister highlighted that the trade between the two countries has more than doubled in the last 10 years. He also noted that 17 satellites of Singapore have been launched from India in last 10 years. "A decade of our strategic partnership is being completed. Our trade has more than doubled in the last ten years. Mutual investment has increased almost three times to cross USD 150 billion. Singapore was the first country with which we launched the Person to Person payment facility of UPI," PM Modi said. "In the last ten years, 17 satellites of Singapore have been launched from India. Our cooperation has gained momentum from skilling to defence sector. The agreement between Singapore Airlines and Air India has strengthened connectivity. I am happy that today we are together giving our relations the shape of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership," he added.. Recalling age-old ties between the two nations, PM Modi thanked Singapore for the respectful treatment of freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose. He added that the bilateral ties will complete 60 years in 2025. "The 3.5 lakh people of Indian origin living in Singapore are the strong foundation of our relations. We are forever grateful to the whole of Singapore for the place and respect that Subhash Chandra Bose, Azad Hind Fauj and Little India have received in Singapore. Our relations are going to complete 60 years in 2025. To celebrate this with pomp and show, work should be done to create an Action Plan in both the countries," the Prime Minister said. He also announced that India's first Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre will be opened in Singapore soon, while appreciating the teachings of Saint Thiruvalluvar. "I am very happy to inform you that India's first Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre will soon be opened in Singapore. The great saint Thiruvalluvar has given guiding thoughts to the world in the most ancient language, Tamil. His composition Tirukkural was written almost 2 thousand years ago, but the ideas given in it are still relevant today. He has said, 'Nayanodu nnnri purinnd payanudaiyar panbu parattum ulagu', that is 'The world praises those who are known for justice and service to others'. I believe that millions of Indians living in Singapore are also inspired by these ideas and are contributing to strengthening the relationship between the two countries," he further stated. PM Modi said that the two nations will continue to work together for regional peace, stability and prosperity.

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Underlining the importance of <keyword id="73024" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="andaman" source="Orion">Andaman</keyword> and Nicobar islands, Prime Minister <keyword id="6354477" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="narendra-modi" source="Orion">Narendra Modi</keyword> on Monday said that Andaman is the land where the tricolour was hoisted for the first time and where the government of independent India was formed for the first time. Prime Minister <keyword id="6354642" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="modi" source="Orion">Modi</keyword> was addressing a virtual programme to name 21 islands of Andaman and Nicobar Islands after Param Vir Chakra awardees. "This land of Andaman is the land where the tricolour was hoisted for the first time. Where the government of independent India was formed for the first time. Today is the birth anniversary of <keyword id="6441343" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="netaji" source="Orion">Netaji</keyword> Subhash Bose. The country celebrates this day as <keyword id="6919109" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="parakram-diwas" source="Orion">Parakram Diwas</keyword>," said <keyword id="2238662" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="pm-modi" source="Orion">PM Modi</keyword>. PM Modi also highlighted that <keyword id="541340" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="veer-savarkar" source="Orion">Veer Savarkar</keyword> and many other heroes who fought for the country were incarcerated in this land of the Andamans. "Veer Savarkar and many other heroes who fought for the country were incarcerated in this land of the Andamans. When I visited Port Blair 4-5 years ago, I dedicated Indian names to the 3 main islands there," he said. Addressing the virtual program, PM Modi said that Netaji's memorial in the Andaman and Nicobar islands will now infuse yet more patriotism in the hearts of the people. "I pay my tributes to Neta Ji Subhas and Param Vir Chakra Awardees. The land, where Neta Ji first unfurled the flag of India is all praises today for the Parakram of Azad Hind Fauz," said PM Modi. "The place where Netaji first hoisted the tricolor in Andaman, there today the skyscraper tricolor is praising the might of the Azadi Hind Army. Seeing the tricolor waving on the seashore, the thrill of patriotism increases among the people coming here," PM Modi added. Born on January 23, 1897, Netaji played a crucial role in India's freedom movement. Subhash Chandra Bose established the Azad Hind Fauj. While there is a controversy over Bose's death in a plane crash in Taipei on August 18, 1945, the Central government had in an RTI (Right to Information) in 2017 confirmed that he had died in the incident. Last year, on the occasion of Netaji's 125th birth anniversary, the Prime Minister unveiled the hologram statue of the freedom fighter at India Gate in Delhi. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/full-dress-rehearsal-of-republic-day-parade-held/articleshow/97251791.cms">Full dress rehearsal of Republic Day Parade held</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/transition-to-net-zero-should-be-inclusive-to-avoid-accentuation-of-social-inequality-says-itc-cmd-puri/articleshow/97251935.cms">Transition to net-zero should be inclusive to avoid accentuation of social inequality, says ITC CMD Puri</a>

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<ul><li>Netaji <keyword id="100207" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Subhas-Chandra-Bose">Subhas Chandra Bose</keyword> was born 123 years before on this same day. </li><li>He is India’s most famous as well as controversial freedom fighter who founded Azad Hind Fauz. </li><li>He continues to intrigue curious minds after his mysterious disappearance on a cold winter morning. </li></ul>Netaji Subhas Chandra <keyword id="6371315" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bose">Bose</keyword> is the creator of the slogan, Jai Hind which has become a popular Indian chant today. And, he was born 123 years before on January 23. He is India’s most famous as well as controversial freedom fighter who founded Azad Hind Fauz. He continues to intrigue curious minds after his mysterious disappearance on a cold winter morning. Kabir Khan’s The Unforgettable Army Azaadi Ke Liye on Amazon Prime Video which will be released on January 24, will pay homage to his heroics. The story will revolve around the formation of Bose’s National Army after British failed to defeat Singapore in World War II. Here’s a look back at his life: Bose had always been a fighter — he quit a lucrative job to liberate India 
 
 
 
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 Bose was born in Cuttack, Odisha on January 23, 1897. He was a brilliant student who went to England to study — where he was also preparing for Indian Civil Services. He got selected in the ICS in 1920, but chose not to work for an alien government. He came back to India at the time when the country was fighting for freedom against the British government. He met Deshbandu Chitranjan Das, the editor of newspaper ‘Forward’, and Bose became the editor later. For Bose, the meaning and purpose of life was very simple: to seek freedom from bondage of every kind. From journalist to congress president 
	
 
 
 
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 Credits: IANS After becoming the editor of Forward, apart from writing against the Raj, he organised a boycott in Calcutta during Prince of Wales’ visit. This landed him in prison. A year later, he criticised Mahatma Gandhi for cancelling the non-co-operation movement after the Chauri Chaura incident. During the incident, Indians set fire to a police station killing many Indians and Britishers alike. Bose kept moving from jail to jail between 1924 and 1938. In 1930, Bose became the mayor of Calcutta even as he was jailed. He was released after he got sick and needed to travel abroad for treatment. That is when he took his call for freedom to other shores. The most controversial political leader of his time 
 
 
 
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 In January 1938, he became the president of the Indian National Congress. And at Tripuri session 1939, he defeated Gandhi’s candidate, Patabi Sitharam Iyer, to win a second term. However, he distanced himself from Congress after the party’s ideology didn’t match his own. He formed the Forward Bloc to carry on his struggle. He started looking for allies outside India — and for that he escaped his house arrest in Calcutta and fled to Europe again. He met a Nazi leader who is known to have promised him assistance to weaken the British in India. Bose believed India could attain freedom if they fought against Britain during World War II. Following his idea, he freed several Indian freedom fighters in Europe to form a Mukti Sena. The Azad Hind Fauj and Bose 
 
 
 
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 The Azad Hind Fauz was formed in 1941 in Berlin and comprised of Indian prisoners of war from Europe and North Africa. In December, Japan marked the beginning of World War II in Asia after it attacked Pearl Harbour. The fall of Singapore during that time shook the foundation of British Raj across the world. Meanwhile, the Indian freedom struggle was at its final round after Gandhi called for the Quit India Movement in 1942. In 1943, Bose became the commanding officer for Azad Hind Fauz — the army which attacked Britishers a year later. His army was able to free several Indian areas including Parel and Tihim from the British. In September 1944, his famous dialogue “Tum mujhe khoon do mein tumhe azadi dunga” (Give me your blood, I’ll give you your freedom) triggered a new wave of patriotism. He established a provisional government of Azad Hind in 1944 with a slogan ‘Chalo Delhi’. Mysterious death and controversy behind it 
 
 
 
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 Amidst all this melee, just a few years before India became independent, Bose vanished. Japanese Domei news agency said Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose died on August 18 in a plane crash at the Japanese-controlled Matsuyama military airport in Taihoku (now Taiwan). The incident left many Indians in a state of shock and disbelief. Even after 75 years, the controversy surrounding the death of Bose refuses to die down. A few believe that he did not die during the accident. Other theories say that he spent his last days in Uttar Pradesh while some say he lived abroad. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/personalities/news/delhi-chief-minister-arvind-kejriwal-achievements-ahead-of-delhi-elections-2020/articleshow/73145839.cms">Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal⁠— the man with a knack for Carpe Diem</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/savitribai-phule-19th-century-indian-feminist-didnt-just-educate-women-she-helped-rape-victims-and-pregnant-women/articleshow/73071238.cms">This 19th century Indian feminist didn't just educate women— she helped rape victims and pregnant women</a>

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and the mystery of his death lives even after 75 years

<ul><li><keyword id="3658" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="India">India</keyword> and Japan’s defence ministers finalised on holding the first ever <keyword id="6359526" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="military">military</keyword> exercise between the two nations. </li><li>While countering <keyword id="1334" type="COUNTRY" weightage="20" keywordseo="China">China</keyword>’s regional territorial ambitions, the move also hedges against the United States failing to contain China’s expansion. </li><li>The two nations will also be initiating a project in robotics and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs),</li></ul>A transition of power is unfolding within the Asian continent and the growing relations between India and Japan are evidence of that. It’s not that India and Japan haven’t conducted strategic exercises before, but now they’ve collaboratively taken up a new initiative to embark on their <a href="https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-japan-resolve-to-deepen-maritime-cooperation-5316314/">first-ever joint military exercise</a> that will happen later this year. While, on the surface, it may look like the move comes to counter the rise of China, but it’s also because of United States shifting its regional policy to ‘rebalance Asia’. It doesn’t take away from the fact that territorial nationalism in Asia has definitely served as a catalyst to intensify relations between the two nations. A lot of the credit goes to the Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, for revising Article 9 of its constitution earlier this year. The revision allows Japan’s military forces to operate more along the lines of a conventional army. Addressing China Both countries are grimly aware of China’s military budget shooting up, which is a cause of concern to India because of Arunachal Pradesh and to Japan because of Shenkaku Island. China’s territorial hunger is even more evident because of the recent incursions into Demchok, Ladakh, Chumar and Depsang. Looking at the numbers alone, while in 2010 China already accounted for 28% of Asia’s military spending, it skyrocketed to 38% in 2014. It has been <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/The-15-countries-with-the-highest-military-budgets-in-2017/15-Turkey/slideshow/64007628.cms">increasing</a> ever since. It’s a major concern because China’s DF-21d <keyword id="417287" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="anti-ship-ballistic-missile">anti-ship ballistic missile</keyword> can go as far as to target parts of the Arabian Sea and most of the Bay of Bengal aside from the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/A-new-Chinese-anti-ship-ballistic-missile-is-bad-news-for-US-aircraft-carriers/articleshow/49487860.cms">entirety</a> of the South China Sea. That being said, the military exercise between the two countries can be seen as a multilateral hedge in case the United States fails to control China’s rising influence in, not only regional but also international institutions. It’s about more than the military During the dialogue between India’s defence minister <keyword id="129243" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nirmala-Sitharaman">Nirmala Sitharaman</keyword> and her Japanese counterpart, <keyword id="1435328" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Itsunori-Onodera">Itsunori Onodera</keyword>, more than the military exercise were on the agenda. The two countries also initiated a project in robotics and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), which also a first for bilateral relations between the two nations. The project will involve the Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency from Japan and the Defence Research and Development Organization from India’s side. The issue of the US-2 ShinMaywa amphibious aircraft was also discussed. Though nothing concrete was decided on that front, efforts made by both countries in pushing it forward were noted. The strategic alliance between India and Japan actually goes back as far as the days of Subhas Chandra Bose when Japanese sponsorship was the lynchpin that helped form the Azad Hind Fauj, more commonly known as the Indian National Army (INA). Even with <keyword id="49446" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Pokhran-II">Pokhran-II</keyword> inviting sanctions from Japan that lasted for three whole years, the bilateral ties between the countries are so complementary to each other, that they always resurge after a point. One of the reasons being the shared values towards democracy, open society, human rights, pluralism, and the rule of law.

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