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Who is Abhishek Ghosalkar, Sena UBT leader shot dead in Borivali?

February 9, 2024 14:16 IST

A sena leader, Abhishek Ghosalkar, joined the UBT team after the party split into its two current factions.

Who is Rachit Kaushik, the YouTuber arrested by Punjab Police for inciting hate

February 7, 2024 22:59 IST

Ludhiana police commissioner Kuldeep Singh Chahal said that Kaushik was arrested after a case was registered against him under the offences of hurting religious sentiments and promoting enmity between different groups on the basis of religion.

Who was Sameer Kamath, the Indian-origin student found dead in US?

February 7, 2024 17:39 IST

Sameer Kamath's death underscores the broader challenges faced by Indian students studying in the US, with numerous reports highlighting the alarming frequency of such incidents.

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‘Who is’ Syed Mazahir Ali, Indian IT student brutally attacked in Chicago?

February 7, 2024 14:54 IST

Syed Mazahir Ali was pursuing a master's degree student at Indiana Wesleyan University in the United States when the incident occurred.

Senator Ghosh is the first ever Australian Senator sworn in on the Bhagavad Gita.

Who is Varun Ghosh, the Indian-origin Australian Senator who took oath on Bhagavad Gita?

February 7, 2024 12:23 IST

Varun Ghosh was welcomed to the team by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Affairs Minister and Senate leader Penny Wong, who took to X to share snaps from the ceremony.

Who is Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal, IUML Kerala chief facing backlash over pro-Ram Temple comments?

February 5, 2024 15:50 IST

Thangal’s remarks, made at a public meeting in Malappuram on January 24, have been widely shared on social media, triggering debate over the issue.

From Swayamsevak to the man behind the rise of BJP in India: The journey of LK Advani

July 4, 2024 12:29 IST

On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that LK Advani will be conferred with the prestigious Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award.

Who is Vijay Shekhar Sharma, the Paytm founder?

February 2, 2024 18:38 IST

The central bank's order has added to the worries of both customers as well as digital payment service provider, given the move will have huge implications on company's financials. A day after the RBI announcement, Sharma took to his X account to assure users that the multinational fintech company will continue to work as usual.

Who is Shreyas Reddy Benigeri, Indian-origin student found dead in Ohio?

February 2, 2024 14:29 IST

Shreyas Reddy Benigeri was a student of the Lindner School of Business, Cincinnati.

Who is Champai Soren, proposed as new chief minister of Jharkhand?

February 1, 2024 20:43 IST

Champai Soren was serving as the Transport, Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Caste & Backward class welfare minister under the Hemant Soren government, before being chosen as the new leader of the JMM Legislative party.

Who is Neel Acharya, Indian student confirmed dead after he went missing in US university

January 30, 2024 17:17 IST

Acharya was a double major in computer science and data science in the John Martinson Honors College, according to the university post.

Anil Kumar Lahoti appointed new TRAI Chairman: All about the new chief

January 30, 2024 15:30 IST

Before working in the Railway Board, Lahoti served under various capacities in Northern, Central, North Central, Western and West Central Railways. He has served in the Indian Railways for 36 long years.

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Among the invitees at Ram Temple consecration ceremony was Sadhvi Ritambhara. Who is she?

January 23, 2024 14:44 IST

Ritambhara was named by the Liberhan Commission in its 2009 report, stating that she along with Bharti had become "belligerent and militant" on the day of the Babri Masjid demolition.

On his death anniversary, a look at who Maharana Pratap was

January 19, 2024 19:34 IST

Known by his people as Mewari Rana, he passed away as a hero for his people. Even though centuries have been passed since his death, Rajasthan still honours the Mewar ruler as a hero for all of his bravery, sacrifice, and determination.

Singapore Transport Minister resigns amid rare corruption case – who is he?

January 18, 2024 13:32 IST

The 61-year old Indian-origin leader was first elected as a Member of Parliament in 1997, and has been serving in the Parliament ever since.

Who is Preesha Chakraborty — named in the world’s brightest students list

January 16, 2024 18:10 IST

Preesha became a lifetime member of the universally renowned Mensa Foundation, the oldest high-IQ society in the world, at the age of six.

Who is Anil Menon: Indian-origin Nasa astronaut candidate

January 15, 2024 14:36 IST

This is not his first brush with outer-space, as Dr Anil Menon has served with Nasa as well as SpaceX for multiple outer space programmes.

Who is Mohamed Muizzu and how have New Delhi-Male relations fared after his takeover as Maldivian President?

January 11, 2024 19:55 IST

Muizzu came to power riding on the Opposition’s ‘India Out’ campaign, and defeated President Ibu Solih who was viewed as friendly to India.

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Who is Lloyd Austin and why is he under fire?

January 10, 2024 14:48 IST

The US Secretary of Defence's health issue caught public attention after it emerged that US President Joe Biden and other White House officials learned about the same much later, triggering controversy over Lloyd Austin's lack of transparency.

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Who is Suchana Seth, the Bengaluru-based CEO arrested for ‘murdering’ her 4-year-old son in Goa

January 13, 2024 09:46 IST

Suchana Seth was on the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics List in 2021 and has been a fellow (2017-18) and affiliate (2018-19) at the Berkman Klein Centre at Harvard University.

‘Captain’ Vijayakanth passes away: Who was the actor-turned-politician?

December 28, 2023 13:21 IST

Affectionately known as ‘Captain’, Vijayakanth's journey was initially marked by a successful career in the Tamil film industry, starring in 154 movies before transitioning into the realm of politics.

Who is Sai Varshith Kandula, arrested for crashing truck near White House?

May 24, 2023 10:07 IST

According to the charges, Kandula later told the Secret Service that he had flown from St. Louis on a one-way ticket the night of the incident. He wanted to “get to the White House, seize power, and be put in charge of the nation".

BJP’s ex-Chhattisgarh chief, tribal face joins Congress: Who is Nand Kumar Sai?

May 1, 2023 13:26 IST

The 77-year-old leader is a former two-time Lok Sabha MP and three-time MLA, who served as the BJP's state president in both Chhattisgarh and undivided Madhya Pradesh, between the years 1997 and 2005.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu speaks to the media as he arrives to cast his vote during the South African election in Cape Town May 7, 2014. REUTERS/Mark Wessels

Who was Archbishop Desmond Tutu?

December 26, 2021 14:11 IST

Deshmond Tutu was one of the driving forces behind the movement to end racial segregation and discrimination by the white minority government in South Africa from 1948 till the year 1991.

Newly appointed Gujarat Congress president Jagdish Thakor being welcomed by party workers at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport in Ahmedabad on Friday. Express photo by Nirmal Harindran

Who is Jagdish Thakor, the ex-MP appointed as Gujarat Congress chiefSubscriber Only

December 4, 2021 08:11 IST

Congress Working president Hardik Patel welcoming the decision, told The Indian Express, “the appointment is 10 years late. The party should have used his potential long back”.