From India's 1st Film To 1st Missile, Know Firsts Of The Country!
By Jasreet Kaur11, Jul 2024 08:00 AMjagranjosh.com
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India has many notable firsts in various fields. These achievements highlight the country’s progress and innovation. Tap to read about the firsts of India.
First Film
Raja Harishchandra (1913) by Dadasaheb Phalke is considered India's first full-length feature film.
First Bank
The Bank of Hindustan, established in 1770 in Calcutta, is considered the first bank in India.
First Railway
The first passenger train ran between Bombay (Mumbai) and Thane on April 16, 1853.
First Metro
The Kolkata Metro, which began operations in 1984, was India's first metro rail system.
First Olympic Medal
Norman Pritchard won two silver medals in athletics at the 1900 Paris Olympics.
First Cricket World Cup Victory
India won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 1983 under the captaincy of Kapil Dev.