Muthulakshmi Reddy: Trailblazer for Women’s Rights and Medical Pioneer*
Muthulakshmi Reddy, born on July 30, 1886, in Tamil Nadu, was a pioneering female doctor, social worker, and India’s first female MLA. Influenced by Swami Vivekananda and Gandhi, she championed women’s and children’s welfare, fought for women’s rights, and played a key role in abolishing the Devdasi system and preventing child marriage and trafficking. After her sister’s death from cancer, she founded the Adyar Cancer Institute in 1954, now one of the world’s largest cancer hospitals. A Padma Bhushan recipient, she passed away on July 22, 1968, leaving a lasting legacy in social reform and healthcare.
Muthulakshmi Reddy was born on July 30, 1886 in Tamil Nadu
– She was the first woman MLA of India
– She was a famous female doctor, social worker and Padma Bhushan recipient of India
*Satyendranath Bose: Revolutionary Freedom Fighter*
Born on July 30, 1882, in Midnapore, West Bengal, Satyendranath Bose was a fervent freedom fighter influenced by Arvind Ghosh, Jatin Banerjee, and Swami Vivekananda. He founded the ‘Chhatra Bhandar’ organization to promote Swadeshi and recruit young men into the revolutionary movement. Inspired by Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Arvind Ghosh, he motivated Khudiram Bose to assassinate British official Kingsford. Arrested for illegal arms possession, Bose was imprisoned in Alipore Jail, where he killed a British informer. For this act, he was sentenced to death by the British government on November 21, 1908, cementing his legacy as a radical revolutionary.
Today is the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Satyendranath Bose
– The British government hanged Bose on November 21, 1908
– Bose was greatly influenced by Arvind Ghosh and Swami Vivekananda
*Triple Talaq Bill: Landmark Legislation for Muslim Women’s Rights*
On July 30, 2019, the Indian Parliament passed the Triple Talaq Bill, which became law upon receiving the President’s approval. This law declares the practice of triple talaq, whether oral, written, or electronic, as illegal and void. It imposes a penalty of up to three years imprisonment and a fine for offenders. The law grants the victim the right to maintenance for herself and her children, as well as guardianship of minor children. Victims or their relatives can report the incident to the police, and the accused can be granted bail by a magistrate only after hearing the victim. Additionally, a settlement can be reached with mutual consent before the magistrate. The bill aims to protect Muslim women’s rights and eliminate the abuse associated with triple talaq.
On July 30, 2019, the Indian Parliament passed the Triple Talaq Bill
– Under this law, the practice of giving triple talaq in any form has been declared illegal
– There is a provision of imprisonment of up to three years and fine for the husband giving triple talaq
*Massive Power Outage in Northern India: July 30-31, 2012*
On July 30, 2012, a power grid failure disrupted electricity in six states and one union territory, affecting 360 million people across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Himachal Pradesh. Power was restored after 15 hours, but the grid failed again the next day, affecting 22 states and halting many trains. A report by the electricity department’s standing committee cited abnormal electricity distribution as the cause, with some states receiving 24-hour power, leading to increased load and grid failure. The report highlighted that only four substations were operational during the outage, causing overloading and the subsequent grid collapse.
On July 30, 2012, electricity supply in seven states was disrupted simultaneously
– 36 crore people were affected due to the simultaneous power outage
– Electricity supply was disrupted due to power grid failure
*Attack on Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in Sri Lanka: July 30, 1987*
On July 30, 1987, Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was attacked by a Sri Lankan Navy soldier, Wijemuni Vijitha Rohana, during the Guard of Honor in Colombo. This incident marked the only attack on an Indian Prime Minister on foreign soil. Rajiv Gandhi was in Sri Lanka at the invitation of President J.R. Jayewardene for the India-Sri Lanka Peace Agreement, signed on July 29, 1987. The soldier, angry at what he saw as Indian interference due to the deployment of the Indian Peace Force in conflict with the LTTE, struck Rajiv Gandhi on the head with a rifle butt. Fortunately, Gandhi survived without serious injuries. Rohana was immediately arrested and faced legal action for the attack.
Rajiv Gandhi was attacked in Sri Lanka on July 30, 1987
– This was the only attack on an Indian Prime Minister on foreign soil
– Gandhi was on a visit to Sri Lanka at the invitation of Sri Lankan President J.R. Jayewardene
*Inaugural FIFA World Cup Final: July 30, 1930*
The first FIFA World Cup final took place on July 30, 1930, at Centenario Stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay’s capital. Organized by FIFA, the tournament featured 13 teams: 7 from South America, 4 from Europe, and 2 from North America. In the final, Uruguay triumphed over Argentina with a 4-2 victory, establishing Uruguay as a football powerhouse and elevating the FIFA World Cup to a prestigious global event. Prior to this, football was primarily featured in the Olympic Games, but demands for a dedicated World Cup grew around 1920. Following football’s exclusion from the 1932 Olympics, FIFA announced on May 26, 1928, that the inaugural World Cup would be held in 1930.
The first final of the FIFA World Cup was played on July 30, 1930
– This final match was played between Uruguay and Argentina
– Uruguay achieved a historic victory by defeating Argentina 4-2
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