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World leaders, including those from the US, Maldives, and Afghanistan, paid tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh after his passing on Friday. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken hailed him as a key champion of US-India relations, emphasizing his role in the Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement and India’s economic growth.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade today, December 27, 2024. The Sensex started trading today at 78607.62, up 135.14 points or 0.17%, and the Nifty was at 23801.40, up 51.20 points or 0.22%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 85.34 against the dollar.
Tollywood Megastar Chiranjeevi condoled the death of former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh. The star actor expressed, “Dr. Manmohan Singh’s death is a great loss for the country. I was fortunate to serve as a MP during Manmohan’s tenure.” Chiranjeevi also served as the Union Minister of State for Tourism from October 2012 to May 2014.
The Australian media criticized Virat Kohli following his clash with Sam Konstas in the 4th Test, calling him a “clown” in a headline and labeling him a “sook.” Despite match referee Andy Pycroft’s decision to fine Kohli 20% of his match fee and issue a demerit point, the media demanded harsher punishment.
The last rites of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will be held on Saturday, with an official announcement expected on Friday, said Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal. Security has been increased outside his Delhi residence, and Singh will be cremated with full state honors.
The temple town of Ayodhya has surpassed Agra as the top tourist destination in the country in terms of visitor numbers this year. It has confirmed that more people have visited the Ram temple in Ayodhya than the Taj Mahal. As per the UP Tourism Dept, 13.55 crore domestic and 3,153 international devotees have visited […]
SS Rajamouli’s “RRR” documentary, “RRR Behind and Beyond,” showcasing the film’s making, is now streaming on Netflix. The 1 hour 38-minute film highlights key moments like Charan’s introduction and “Komuram Bheemudo” song. After its theatrical release, the documentary is set to reach a wider global audience through Netflix.
Former Prime Minister and senior Congress leader Dr. Manmohan Singh, renowned for his role in India’s economic reforms, passed away at 92 on Thursday at AIIMS, New Delhi. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi on Thursday night visited his residence in New Delhi following his demise.
Former PM Manmohan Singh introduced several key reforms during his 10-year tenure. The mobile technology revolution gained momentum under his leadership with the launch of 3G and 4G services. The UPA govt also initiated the process of direct cash transfers (DBT) into Aadhaar-linked bank accounts of beneficiaries under various schemes.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to Faizal Hasamali Mirza, an alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba operative, citing his extended pre-trial custody. Arrested in May 2018, Mirza’s case has faced delays due to a heavy court workload. The court ordered his release on a ₹50,000 bond, with strict conditions, highlighting the need for a speedy trial.
