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(Search results - 45)WorldDec 17, 2019, 1:43 PM IST
In a first, Pakistan court awards death sentence to Musharraf in high treason case
Former President of Pakistan, Pervez Musharraf, had been living in a self-imposed exile in Dubai for "seeking medical treatment" and has not returned to the country since.
WorldNov 18, 2019, 1:50 PM IST
Sri Lanka Presidential elections: Gotabaya Rajapaksa to be sworn-in today
Earlier, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, a former defence secretary and brother of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, based his campaign on providing strong leadership on national security issues.
IndiaOct 18, 2019, 6:19 PM IST
Was Kamlesh Tiwari targeted for his active involvement in Ram Mandir issue?
The murder of former president of Hindu Mahasabha is the latest in the long list of Hindu activists being done to death. Though one can have any political views, in favour of against anything, none deserves to be murdered.
IndiaOct 15, 2019, 7:51 PM IST
From Abdul Kalam's birth anniversary to PM Modi's election rally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, used the occasion of Haryana election campaign to eulogise the state for realising his dreams of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao. Incidentally, the Prime Minister was speaking at Charkhi Dadri, the constituency from which Babita Phogat is being fielded on a BJP ticket. Watch MyNation in 100 seconds for the top news from across the country.
IndiaOct 15, 2019, 7:41 PM IST
Missile man of India: 5 lesser-known facts about Abdul Kalam
Here are five lesser-known facts about former President of India, scientist Abdul Kalam, on his 88th birth anniversary
IndiaOct 15, 2019, 9:07 AM IST
APJ Abdul Kalam’s birth anniversary: Remembering ‘Missile Man’ on World Students' Day
The United Nations Organisation (UNO) had declared the former President APJ Abdul Kalam’s birth anniversary as World Student Day. APJ Kalam was the 11th President of India and was a motivational figure to many.
IndiaSep 22, 2019, 2:09 PM IST
Evolution of Indian election campaigning explained in book; Pranab Mukherjee writes foreword
Former President Pranab Mukherjee has written the foreword to the book, The Game of Votes: Visual Media Politics and Elections in the Digital Era, published by SAGE, and terms it as a reflection on the mood swings of the "unpredictable but very intelligent" Indian voter.
TrendingSep 5, 2019, 10:21 AM IST
Teachers' Day 2019: 6 inspiring quotes of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
We celebrate Teachers' Day on September 5, the birthday of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, scholar, a philosopher, exemplary teacher and politician. Here are six inspiring quotes of former President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
IndiaAug 24, 2019, 7:18 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi, other opposition leaders sent back to Delhi from Srinagar
Congress leader and former president Rahul Gandhi and 11 other opposition leaders were sent back to New Delhi from Srinagar. The 12 people were heading to Jammu and Kashmir to take note of the situation at ground zero after the abrogation of Article 370.
IndiaAug 8, 2019, 8:15 PM IST
President Kovind confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab Mukherjee, Bhupen Hazarika, Nanaji Deshmukh
The highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna, was conferred on former President Pranab Mukherjee and was posthumously awarded to music maestro Bhupen Hazarika and Nanaji Deshmukh
IndiaJul 27, 2019, 5:16 PM IST
APJ Abdul Kalam’s family members pay tribute at memorial in Rameswaram; youngsters to take his vision forward
APJ Abdul Kalam’s brother and relatives paid their respects to the former President (fondly known as Missile Man) at his memorial in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. The memorial was decorated with flowers and people gathered around it to remember Kalam on his death anniversary.
WorldJul 19, 2019, 7:14 PM IST
Pakistan's anti-graft body files new case against former president Zardari
According to the National Accountability Bureau, Zardari is being investigated for his alleged involvement in extending loans and other misappropriation by Parthenon Private Limited and others
WorldJul 2, 2019, 9:33 AM IST
Pakistan’s former President Asif Ali Zardari arrested in Park Lane case
Pakistan's ex-president Asif Ali Zardari is already in the custody of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) till July 2 in a multi-million dollar money laundering case along with his sister Faryal Talpur
IndiaMay 21, 2019, 11:48 AM IST
Despite opposition’s tampering claims, Pranab Mukherjee calls election ‘perfect’
The former president praised the Election Commission and added that the institutions in the country have been built over time and are good. A good workman, he said, knows how to work well with the tools.
MyNation Election Video ParlourApr 16, 2019, 2:25 PM IST
PM Modi's brother campaigns in Tamil Nadu; says AIADMK-BJP alliance will win over 30 seats
PM Narendra Modi's brother Pankaj Modi is campaigning for the BJP in Rameswaram and other parts of Tamil Nadu. He is confident of PM Modi being re-elected