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At 15, Xi Was Sent To Countryside. He Slept In Cave Homes For Years

Agence France-Presse | Friday March 10, 2023, Beijing

Xi has shown himself to be ruthless in his ambition, intolerant of dissent, with a desire for control that has infiltrated almost every aspect of life in modern China.

Will Eric Garcetti Be Next US Ambassador To India? All You Need To Know About Him

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Thursday March 09, 2023

The US Senate's foreign relations committee on Wednesday voted 13-8 to advance the nomination of Eric Garcetti as US ambassador to India. A former Mayor of Los Angeles was nominated by US President Joe Biden for the diplomatic position in July 2021.

Li Qiang: 5 Points On China's Next Likely Premier

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Tuesday March 07, 2023

With Xi Jinping tightening his grip on power in China, his close aide Li Qiang is set to be the next premier. His name is doing the rounds since Li Keqiang resigned in October 2022.

How Surgeon-Turned-Politician Manik Saha Rose In Tripura Politics: 5 Facts

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Monday March 06, 2023

Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Manik Saha will be the new Chief Minister of Tripura. The announcement was made after the party's legislature party meeting on Monday.

Qavi Khan, Legendary Pakistani Actor, Dies: 5 Points On Him

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Monday March 06, 2023

Veteran Pakistani actor Qavi Khan died on Monday at the age of 80. He was undergoing treatment in Canada for a kidney-related disease, according to Dawn.

Meghalaya's Conrad Sangma Claims Support Of 32 MLAs: 10 Points About Him

NDTV News Desk | Friday March 03, 2023, Shillong

National People's Party chief Conrad K Sangma has staked claim to form a new government in Meghalaya. He met Meghalaya Governor Phagu Chauhan today and gave his resignation. His National People's Party (NPP) won 26out of the 59 seats.

5 Facts On BJP MLA Madal Virupakshappa Whose Son Was Caught Taking Bribe

Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni | Friday March 03, 2023, New Delhi

BJP leader Madal Virupakshappa's son was caught accepting a Rs 40 lakh bribe to clear a deal for raw materials needed to manufacture soaps and detergents. A day later, over Rs 6 crore cash was found at the residence of the Karnataka BJP MLA's son.

Who is Vijayapriya Nithyananda? All About 'Kailasa' Rep At UN Meet

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Thursday March 02, 2023

Nithyananda left India years ago after facing several cases, including rape and sexual assault.

'Bhindranwale 2.0': Radical Khalistan Sympathiser Amritpal Singh Active In Punjab

Press Trust of India | Friday February 24, 2023, Amritsar, Punjab

Often escorted by armed supporters and donning a flowing white 'chola' and a navy-blue turban, radical preacher and Khalistan sympathiser Amritpal Singh has been very active for some time in Punjab.

David Malpass: From Trump's Campaign Advisor To World Bank President

Agence France-Presse | Thursday February 16, 2023, Washington

In his four years as World Bank President, David Malpass oversaw its response to crises ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and food and energy shortages.

Paula Hurd: All You Need To Know About Bill Gates' Rumoured Partner

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Thursday February 09, 2023

Bill Gates and Melinda Gates separated in May 2021 after being married for 30 years

Odisha Health Minister, Who Was Shot, Played Crucial Role During Covid: 5 Facts

Edited by Supriti David | Sunday January 29, 2023, New Delhi

Odisha Health Minister Naba Kishore Das died of bullet injuries on Sunday, hours after an assistant sub-inspector shot him in the chest. He was airlifted to the Apollo Hospital in Bhubaneswar where he succumbed to his injuries.

Indian-Origin Professor To Lead "Best And Brightest" Scientists In US's Texas

Press Trust of India | Thursday January 26, 2023, Houston

Ganesh Thakur, an Indian-origin professor in US, has been appointed as vice president of the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology (TAMEST), an organisation of the state's top scientists and researchers.

Indian-American Succeeds Another Indian-American As NASA Chief Technologist

Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 10, 2023, Washington

An Indian-American aerospace industry expert has been appointed as NASA's new chief technologist to serve as principal advisor to Administrator Bill Nelson on technology policy and programmes at the space agency's headquarters.

Supreme Court's Justice Nazeer, Part Of Ayodhya, Aadhaar Verdicts, Retires

Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 04, 2023, New Delhi

Justice S Abdul Nazeer, who is set to retire as a judge of the Supreme Court on Wednesday, has been part of several pathbreaking verdicts including the politically sensitive Ayodhya land dispute.