Today in History-23 July

National Broadcasting Day is celebrated annually in India on July 23 to commemorate the beginning of radio broadcasting in the country. On this day in 1927, the Indian Broadcasting Company launched the first radio broadcast from Bombay (now Mumbai), marking a historic milestone in Indian media. Over the years, radio evolved into All India Radio (Akashvani), becoming one of the country's most trusted sources of news, education, entertainment, and public service information. Even in the digital era, radio continues to play a vital role by reaching millions of people, especially in remote areas, making it an important medium of communication.