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Who is Robert Fico, the Slovak PM shot at after government meeting?
May 15, 2024 22:36 IST
Fico, a third-time premier, and his leftist the Direction – Social Democracy (Smer) party, won Slovakia’s September 30, 2023 parliamentary elections, staging a political comeback after campaigning on a pro-Russian and anti-American message.
Who is Russia’s new defense minister Andrei Belousov?Subscriber Only
May 15, 2024 18:46 IST
When Belousov served as deputy prime minister, he strongly advocated for Russia to build up a domestic drone industry.
Col Waibhav Anil Kale: Ex-Indian Army officer, ‘first international casualty’ for UN in Israel-Hamas conflict
May 16, 2024 09:21 IST
Col Waibhav Anil Kale, 46, who took premature retirement from the Indian Army in 2022, joined the UN as a Security Coordination Officer in the United Nations Department of Safety and Security recently.
Who is Zhang Zhan, the Chinese journalist ‘missing’ on day of expected release from prison?
May 14, 2024 20:53 IST
Zhang Zhan is a Chinese citizen journalist, who gained international attention for her courageous reporting during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Who is Manahel al-Otaibi, the Saudi fitness influencer jailed for her choice of clothing?
May 3, 2024 19:37 IST
Al-Otaibi, who posted fitness videos on Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat, faced charges of “defaming the kingdom at home and abroad, calling for rebellion against public order and society’s traditions and customs, and challenging the judiciary and its justice.
Who is Hind Rajab, the 6-year-old girl behind the unofficial renaming of Hamilton’s Hall?
May 1, 2024 22:10 IST
Hind Rajab's story came to light after a phone recording went viral on social media platforms. The recording was the final moment of her interaction with her family before she was killed by Israeli forces.
Meet Shyam Rangeela, the 29-year-old comic taking on PM Modi in RajasthanSubscriber Only
May 2, 2024 21:18 IST
Rangeela's decision stems from a desire to uphold the principles of democracy, asserting that his candidacy is not merely symbolic but a genuine effort to contribute to the political process.
Who is Tarun Ghulati, the London mayoral candidate challenging Sadiq Khan?
April 29, 2024 14:25 IST
63-year-old Tarun Ghulati is the only Indian-origin candidate among the 13 individuals competing for the position of the mayor
Who was Max Azzarello, man who set himself on fire outside court hearing Trump’s hush-money trial?Subscriber Only
April 20, 2024 15:02 IST
Azzarello, who had a history of bizarre outbursts and conspiracy theories.
Who is Priyamvada Natarajan, Indian-origin astrophysicist featured in TIME’s 100 most influential list?
April 18, 2024 12:39 IST
Priyamvada Natarajan is a Joseph S. and Sophia S. Fruton Professor and Chair of Astronomy and professor of physics in Yale’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
Who was O J Simpson, ex-NFL star and celebrity murder defendant who died after battling cancer?
April 11, 2024 21:38 IST
Simpson was acquitted in the 1995 trial of murdering his former wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ronald Goldman in Los Angeles. However, he was found responsible for his ex-wife's death in a civil lawsuit.
Who is Aroh Barjatya, Indian-origin researcher who led NASA’s sounding rockets mission during solar eclipse
April 11, 2024 21:05 IST
Aroh Barjatya is a professor of Engineering Physics and Director of Space and Atmospheric Instrumentation Lab at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU)
Who is Srinivas Pallia, Wipro’s new CEO and MD?
April 8, 2024 13:37 IST
Srinivas Pallia, an alumnus of Bengaluru's Indian Institute of Science (IISc), joined Wipro in 1992 as a Product Manager.
Who is Gourav Vallabh, the latest leader to resign from Congress and join BJP?
April 4, 2024 15:07 IST
Congress spokesperson Gourav Vallabh resigned citing the party's lack of direction and stand on issues such as the caste census, the Ram Temple, and Sanatan Dharma.
Who is Supriya Shrinate, Cong leader at centre of row with Kangana Ranaut?
March 28, 2024 14:21 IST
Shrinate assumed the role as chairperson of the social media and digital platforms in Congress' communication department in 2022.
Who is Cheistha Kochhar, former NITI Aayog employee run over by truck in London
March 25, 2024 21:08 IST
Cheistha Kochhar, who was a Doctoral Candidate studying behavioural research since she moved to London from Gurugram, Haryana, last September.
Who is Dhananjay, JNUSU’s first Dalit president in nearly 30 years
March 25, 2024 16:19 IST
Dhananjay, who belongs to the All India Students Association (AISA), received 2,598 votes out of a total of 5,656, beating ABVP's Umesh Chandra Ajmeera by 922 votes.
Who is Ajay Rai, the Congress leader pitted against PM Modi in Varanasi?
March 24, 2024 11:10 IST
Although he's best known for facing the PM in Lok Sabha elections, Rai began his political career in the Bharatiya Janata Party years ago.
Who is Rose Hanbury, a key figure in buzz around Prince William and Kate?
March 20, 2024 14:05 IST
Lady Rose Hanbury is a prominent member of Britain’s aristocratic circle and a close confidante of William and Kate.
Admiral Alexander Moiseev: Russia’s new navy chief served on nuclear submarines for 29 years
March 19, 2024 22:22 IST
Alexander Moiseev was born on April 16, 1962 in Kaliningrad, graduated from a film college in the region and was drafted into the Soviet Army in 1981.
Who was Marwan Issa, the Hamas commander killed by Israel?Subscriber Only
March 19, 2024 20:08 IST
Michael Milshtein, a former Israeli military intelligence officer and an expert on Palestinian affairs, said Issa’s death was a significant blow to the Qassam Brigades, although he conceded it wasn’t “the end of the world” for Hamas.
Admiral Ramdas passes away at 90: Who was the former Indian Navy chief?
March 15, 2024 14:08 IST
The admiral took over the reigns of the Indian Navy on 30 November, 1990 and served as the Navy Chief for over 40 years.
Who is Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, new Election Commissioner appointed ahead of LS polls
March 14, 2024 23:38 IST
A retired IAS officer of the 1988 batch from Uttarakhand cadre, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu served as the Secretary to the Lokpal.
Who is Siddharth Jawahar, the Indian-American indicted in a Ponzi scheme in US?
March 14, 2024 16:21 IST
Siddharth Jawahar is a Texas-based former investment advisor. He ran an investment company called Swiftarc Capital LLC in Austin, Texas, according to the US Attorney's Office.
Who is Gyanesh Kumar, the Election Commissioner picked by PM Modi-led panel
March 14, 2024 15:51 IST
Gyanesh Kumar was the Parliamentary Affairs Secretary at the Centre earlier and also served as the Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs during the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.
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