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From devastatingly poignant drama about unforgettable events to ghost Diana and a breakdancing Prince Charles – the royal saga has been a rollercoaster ride. Here are the highs and lows

A deluge of royal dramas is now being unleashed on screen and stage – with scant regard for accuracy. Is this The Crown’s legacy? As the lavish hit returns, we look at how it finally destroyed deference

Following the recapture of escaped terror suspect Daniel Khalife, there will no doubt be an inquiry into the prison system and how an inmate managed to apparently strap himself to a van and be driven out under the noses of prison security. But whether another inquiry prompted by a prison…

It marks a day of celebrations for Indians remembering their fight for liberation from British colonial rule

“It is an occasion to remember the Indians who lost their lives during the partition. This day is also a reminder of the tribulation and struggle of those who were forced to migrate,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.

Andrew Lownie, a historian seeking access to diaries and documents, claims his activities have been monitored

The BJP’s claim that the ‘Sengol’ was a symbol of transfer of power from the British to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru has been exposed, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on June 9 citing an interview with The Hindu quoting a Tamil Nadu-based religious body’s chief.

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Sri La Sri Ambalavana Desika Paramacharya Swamigal, the 24th pontiff of Thiruvavaduthurai Adheenam, said that there was no clear information whether the Sengol was given to Lord Mountbatten before it was presented to Jawaharlal Nehru

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India got its bearings and moorings right by placing the Sengol in the new Parliament building, says R.N. Ravi