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Pervez Musharraf was born in Delhi on 11 August 1943 to Urdu-speaking parents who migrated to Pakistan after the partition in 1947. (Photo: File)

Here is why Pervez Musharraf was sentenced to death in high treason case

The treason case against Pervez Musharraf was initiated by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in 2013.

18 Dec 2019 3:03 PM

He had earlier served as the 18th Cabinet Secretary of India in 1989. In 1996, he won the Ramon Magsaysay Award. (Photo: Twitter)

T N Seshan: A strict and bold man, known for cleaning up India's electoral system

Seshan took the job to revamp whole system when Indian elections were flooded with booth rigging and misuse of the government machinery.

11 Nov 2019 2:43 PM

Let’s take a look at the various important dates over centuries leading up to the Supreme Court verdict in the Ayodhya dispute on November 9.(Photo: PTI)

Ayodhya dispute, a timeline: A historical, political and socio-religious perspective

With this verdict, one of the longest-standing issues in the history of medieval-modern India will be resolved.

09 Nov 2019 8:26 AM

As a literary enthusiast like his grandfather, Aditya is also a published author. He published his first book ‘My Thoughts in Black and White’ in 2007. (Photo: Social Media)

Aaditya, the first Thackeray to contest, rides Shiv Sena wave to win

At the age of 29, he is currently serving as the president of the Yuva Sena, the youth wing of Shiv Sena.

24 Oct 2019 1:01 PM

In 2018, Dushyant Chautala formed the JJP under the guidance of his father Ajay Chautala, who is serving a 10-year sentence in a corruption case. (Photo: Social Media)

JJP’s Dushyant Chautala mops up the Jat vote, emerges kingmaker

Currently, the BJP is leading 38 seats, Congress in 32 seats and JJP in 10.

24 Oct 2019 12:56 PM

Fadnavis was the youngest Mayor of Nagpur Municipal Corporation. His tenure was between 1997 and 2001. (Photo: File)

The 2nd Maharashtra CM to run full term, Fadnavis readies his next game plan

On the political chessboard of Maharashtra, Fadnavis today is both the king and kingmaker.

12 Oct 2019 1:20 PM

And before he became Asim Umar, he was Sana-ul-Haq, a peasant’s son from Uttar Pradesh, who disappeared from his home in 1995 to begin his new life in Pakistan. (Photo: ANI)

South Asia Qaeda chief and India-born terrorist killed on joint US-Afghan raids

Before he became one of the world’s most dangerous terrorists, Umar was the author of several best-selling jihadist fantasies.

11 Oct 2019 2:56 PM

The United Nations has an overall annual operating budget of several billion dollars, covering everything from humanitarian work to disarmament. (Photo: File)

United Nations may run out of money in October. Why?

The UN operations in New York, Geneva, Vienna and Nairobi and at regional commissions will be affected.

09 Oct 2019 12:23 PM

In this photo released by China's Xinhua news agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech at a parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, at the Tiananmen Square in Beijing. (Photo: AP)

Communism in China at 70 --- success and excess

At 70, China’s Communist Party becomes the second-longest ruling party in history, about a year behind its neighbour, North Korea.

01 Oct 2019 10:36 AM

A transcript of the conversation released by the White House showed that Trump repeatedly pushed Zelensky to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter. (Photo: File)

A whistleblower, a transcript... the many players in Trump's impeachment drama

Here is the timeline of recent key events and stories surrounding Trump, Ukraine and the intelligence whistleblower.

30 Sep 2019 4:07 PM

Here are the key players of the Donald Trump-Ukraine controversy

This controversy has triggered the commencement of the formal process of impeachment inquiries against Trump on September 24, 2019.

30 Sep 2019 12:56 PM

The Supreme Court handed victory to 34 people from across India who challenged Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, a British-era law that criminalised consensual, adult, same-sex relationships and fostered a climate of fear and discrimination against the entire Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community. (Photo: File)

377 anniversary: ‘People have started accepting us, but king way to go’

Talking to this correspondent, two members of the community share how their lives have changed since the judgement.

06 Sep 2019 7:04 PM

And when the deaths occur at war – defending one’s country – then those memories are proudly cherished and shared with great fondness. (Photo: File)

20 years of Kargil: Remembering their brave husbands

On the 20th anniversary of the Kargil War, the family of two brave soldiers told us about that fateful May in 1999.

26 Jul 2019 3:44 PM

With this latest mission of ISRO, India would become the fourth country to land spacecraft on the Moon. (Photo: ISRO | Twitter)

Chandrayaan-2: Everything you need to know about India's maiden Moon mission

To accomplish the voyage, it would take 54 days to land on the Moon through meticulously planned orbital phases.

22 Jul 2019 12:07 PM

He gained international acclaim for his activism, receiving more than 250 honours including the Nobel Peace Prize. (Photo: AP | File)

Celebrating Nelson Mandela International Day, his legacy

In 1994 general elections, Mandela became South Africa’s first black president after the African National Congress emerged victorious.

18 Jul 2019 2:22 PM

Hafiz Muhammad Saeed holds two master's degrees from the University of Punjab and a specialization in Islamic Studies and Arabic Language from King Saud University. (Photo: File)

Hafiz Saeed: From professor to the face of terror

Hafiz -- a title bestowed upon people who know the Quran by heart -- was born to a conservative family in Pakistan Punjab in 1950.

17 Jul 2019 4:08 PM

But June has been the month of LGBTQ pride marches and celebrations in commemoration of the Stonewall Inn riots since 1970, the year after the riots commenced. (Representational Image)

50 years of Stonewall Inn: A raid that exposed the colours of Pride

The colourful symbol of LGBTQ pride and its national month have come a long way since the social movement of the 1970s.

29 Jun 2019 4:01 PM

If one goes by a rough estimate, the no of casualties suffered during Kargil war were equivalent to the total casualties suffered in both the wars of 1965 and 1971. (Photo: PTI)

20 years of Kargil War: How Indian soldiers retaliated and won

Going back to 1999, India and Pakistan battled one of fiercest, yet limited war in many respects and restrictions in Indian history.

28 Jun 2019 3:50 PM

It is observed in the remembrance of recapturing the towering hills in Kargil district in Ladakh division subsequent the occupancy of Pakistani troops. (Photo: File)

20 years of Kargil War: Facts about the 1999 India-Pakistan conflict

The Indian Army named the mission ‘Operation Vijay’ while the Air Force called it ‘Operation Safed Sagar’.

24 Jun 2019 1:28 PM

To become the first pilot, she realised that she wouldn't be able to use all the traditional controls. (Photo: www.JessicaCox.com)

Meet Jessica Cox: The world’s first pilot without arms

If you think her achievement list is limited, then you are wrong.

10 Jun 2019 3:38 PM

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