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Alexei Navalny: Russian Opposition Leader Who Defied, Leaving Lasting Legacy

Alexei Navalny: Russian Opposition Leader Who Defied, Leaving Lasting Legacy

Agence France-Presse | Friday March 01, 2024, Moscow

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was so loathed by President Vladimir Putin that the Kremlin leader refused to say his name in public.

Who Is Anupama Singh, IFS Officer Who Gave A Fitting Reply To Pak In UN

Who Is Anupama Singh, IFS Officer Who Gave A Fitting Reply To Pak In UN

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Thursday February 29, 2024

Anupama Singh, India's first secretary, stood firm at the 55th Regular Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), countering Pakistan's recent allegations regarding Jammu and Kashmir.

Who Was Avtar Saini, Former Intel Head Who Died In A Tragic Accident

Who Was Avtar Saini, Former Intel Head Who Died In A Tragic Accident

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Thursday February 29, 2024, New Delhi

Avtar Saini had a lengthy career at Intel, spanning from 1982 to 2004.

Pankaj Udhas, "Ghazal King", Leaves Behind A Musical Legacy For The Ages

Pankaj Udhas, "Ghazal King", Leaves Behind A Musical Legacy For The Ages

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Monday February 26, 2024, New Delhi

Ghazal maestro Pankaj Udhas died at the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai today after a prolonged illness, he was 72. The singer left behind a legacy that will forever resonate in the hearts of music lovers.

Meet Ashok Veeraraghavan, Indian-Origin Techie Honoured With Top Texas Award

Meet Ashok Veeraraghavan, Indian-Origin Techie Honoured With Top Texas Award

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Monday February 26, 2024

Indian-origin computer engineer Ashok Veeraraghavan has been felicitated with one of the highest academic honours in Texasthe Edith and Peter O'Donnell Award. He is also a professor at George R. Brown School of Engineering at Rice University.

Who Was Lasya Nanditha? Young BRS Lawmaker Killed In Road Accident

Who Was Lasya Nanditha? Young BRS Lawmaker Killed In Road Accident

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Friday February 23, 2024

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) legislator Lasya Nanditha was killed in a road accident in Hyderabad this morning.

Fali Sam Nariman: The Lawyer Who Blended Ethicality, Intellect In Judiciary

Fali Sam Nariman: The Lawyer Who Blended Ethicality, Intellect In Judiciary

Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 21, 2024, New Delhi

The judiciary's moral compass who blended ethicality with intellect, constitutional jurist Fali Sam Nariman will go down in legal history for his pivotal contribution to cases that have shaped India.

Chaudhary Charan Singh, Champion Of Farmers, To Get Bharat Ratna

Chaudhary Charan Singh, Champion Of Farmers, To Get Bharat Ratna

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Friday February 09, 2024

The Government of India has announced the posthumous bestowal of the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian honour in the country, upon former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh.

Imran Khan: From Cricket To Jail With Layover At Prime Minister's Office

Imran Khan: From Cricket To Jail With Layover At Prime Minister's Office

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Wednesday February 07, 2024

Pakistan is all set to hold a crucial national election tomorrow, to form a new government for the next five years. Of the 241 million people, 128 million Pakistanis are above 18 years of age and eligible to vote.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, 3rd Generation Politician, Is Pakistan PM Candidate

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, 3rd Generation Politician, Is Pakistan PM Candidate

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Wednesday February 07, 2024

As Pakistan prepares for national elections, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and Nawaz Sharif have emerged as the top contenders for the position of Prime Minister.

Exploring Sunita Williams' Life And Her Remarkable Journey To Space

Exploring Sunita Williams' Life And Her Remarkable Journey To Space

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Monday February 05, 2024

Sunita L Williams, an accomplished NASA astronaut and retired US Navy Captain, has left an indelible mark on the world of space exploration.

From Grassroots To Serving Nation, LK Advani's Long Journey Explained

From Grassroots To Serving Nation, LK Advani's Long Journey Explained

NDTV News Desk | Saturday February 03, 2024, New Delhi

BJP leader LK Advani will be honoured with the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced today in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

Flipkart Co-Founder Binny Bansal Resigns From Board: 5 Facts About Him

Flipkart Co-Founder Binny Bansal Resigns From Board: 5 Facts About Him

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Saturday January 27, 2024

Binny Bansal, co-founder of Flipkart, has officially resigned from the board of the e-commerce giant, drawing to a close the chapter he started alongside Sachin Bansal 16 years ago.

Oscar Pistorius: Olympian Hero Turned Disgraced Killer

Oscar Pistorius: Olympian Hero Turned Disgraced Killer

Agence France-Presse | Friday January 05, 2024, Johannesburg, South Africa

At the 2012 London Olympics, before 80,000 roaring fans and a constellation of camera flashes, it took Oscar Pistorius 45.44 seconds to become a global icon.

5 Facts On Vijayakanth, 'Captain' Who Wore Many Caps

5 Facts On Vijayakanth, 'Captain' Who Wore Many Caps

Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday December 28, 2023, New Delhi

Captain Vijayakanth, DMDK founder who died today, played many roles in his long public life, from a hero performing captivating stunts and taking on a crowd of villains alone, to surprising political pundits by humbling bigger political forces