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5 Facts About K Krithivasan, TCS's New CEO

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Friday March 17, 2023

K Krithivasan, the current Global Head of the (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) business of Tata Consultancy Services, has been appointed as the CEO designate after current CEO Rajesh Gopinathan resigned.

Sameer Khakhar Dies: 5 Points On The Veteran Actor

Edited by Ritu Singh | Wednesday March 15, 2023

Veteran actor Sameer Khakhar, best known for his role in the iconic television show 'Nukkad' died on Wednesday at a hospital in Mumbai. He was 71.

Japan's Kenzaburo Oe, Novelist Who Won Nobel With "Poetic Force", Dies

Agence France-Presse | Monday March 13, 2023, Japan

Nobel-winning Japanese novelist Kenzaburo Oe, a leading liberal voice who defended the disenfranchised and challenged the conformity of modern society, has died aged 88.

Military 'Kill List' To Comic Book Author: A Pak Journalist's Story In Exile

Agence France-Presse | Monday March 13, 2023, Paris

He barely escaped Pakistan with his life after angering its powerful military with his journalism. Now his story has become a comic book.

Infosys President Mohit Joshi Resigns: 5 Facts About Him

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Saturday March 11, 2023

Mohit Joshi served as the Chairman of Edgeverve Systems Ltd, a subsidiary of Infosys

Actor Robert Blake Dies: From Hollywood To Murder Accused - His Life In 5 Points

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Friday March 10, 2023

Robert Blake, the controversial actor who won Emmy Award before a murder trial ended his career, died on Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 89.

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.