On March 10th, various significant events are commemorated globally, among them, two noteworthy celebrations in India stand out: The CISF Foundation Day and National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) observes its foundation day on this date yearly, marking the establishment of a crucial entity aimed at enhancing the security and protection of the nation's industrial sectors. Concurrently, National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is dedicated to enlightening women on safeguarding themselves and their partners from HIV, emphasizing the importance of awareness and prevention in the fight against this global epidemic.

Here is the list of major events on March 10 over the years
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
1 | 10 March, 1897 | Death of Savitribai Phule, social reformer and educationist, while trying to save a plague victim. |
2 | 10 March, 1922 | Mahatma Gandhi was arrested and tried for treason, receiving a six-year prison sentence. |
3 | 10 March, 1923 | Birth of Ranjit Lal Jetley, Indian soldier and scientist. |
4 | 10 March, 1929 | Birth of Mangesh Padgaonkar, renowned Marathi poet. |
5 | 10 March, 1932 | Birth of Udupi Ramachandra Rao, former ISRO Chairman and key contributor to India's space exploration. |
6 | 10 March, 1933 | Birth of Perunchithiranar, Tamil poet and nationalist advocating for the Pure Tamil Movement. |
7 | 10 March, 1939 | A devastating hailstorm struck Hyderabad, causing extensive damage to 17 villages. |
8 | 10 March, 1945 | Birth of Madhavrao Scindia, Indian politician and minister in the Indian National Congress. |
9 | 10 March, 1970 | Birth of Omar Abdullah, youngest 11th Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. |
10 | 10 March, 1977 | Discovery of the rings of Uranus, marking a significant milestone in astronomy. |
11 | 10 March, 1984 | Death of I.S. Johar, Indian actor, writer, producer, and director. |
12 | 10 March, 1999 | Death of Kusumagraj, eminent Marathi poet, playwright, novelist, and short story writer. |
13 | 10 March, 2011 | Death of Baliram Kashyap, member of the 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th Lok Sabha of India. |
14 | 10 March, 2025 | CISF Foundation Day is observed to mark the establishment of the Central Industrial Security Force. |
15 | 10 March, 2025 | National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is observed to promote awareness and prevention of HIV among women. |
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Story first published: Saturday, March 8, 2025, 11:22 [IST]


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