Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray passed away on November 17, 2012. On his 12th death anniversary, we present some rare photos from his political and personal life (Pics/Atul Kamble, Ashish Rane).

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday conferred Bharat Ratna, the country`s highest civilian honour, on Bharatiya Janata Party stalwart and former deputy prime minister L K Advani at his residence (Pics/PTI)