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China’s foreign ministry on Friday expressed heartfelt condolences over the passing of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, acknowledging his positive contributions to India-China relations. Singh, who served as India’s prime minister from 2004 to 2014, passed away on Thursday at the age of 92.
Hafiz Abdul Rahman Makki, brother-in-law of Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed and deputy chief of banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), passed away on December 27 in Pakistan due to a heart attack. Makki, who had been unwell with high diabetes, was receiving treatment at a private hospital in Lahore.
Bangalore University postponed its second-semester MBA exam, initially set for December 27, after the Karnataka govt declared a public holiday to honor ex-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s passing. Registrar Srinivas C confirmed a revised exam date would soon be announced, aligning with the state’s tribute to Dr. Singh.
Japanese “Black Widow” Chisako Kakehi, 78, died in detention. Convicted of using cyanide to kill three elderly lovers, including her husband, she amassed $9 million in payouts. Her arrest followed her husband’s poisoning, exposing a decade-long pattern of calculated murders. Cause of death remains undetermined, officials stated.
Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov warned that Moscow is considering steps on nuclear testing due to Donald Trump’s radical stance on the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty during his first term. He criticized US policies as extremely hostile amidst a challenging international situation, Kommersant newspaper reported.
A key meeting between Tollywood representatives and Telangana CM Revanth Reddy saw 36 members, but no women included. Former actress Poonam Kaur criticized, “No women was considered important enough to be taken for a meeting with CM, women have absolutely no issues, industry stands up when a hero has a issue or trade matters.”
A key meeting between Tollywood representatives and Telangana CM Revanth Reddy saw 36 members, but no women included. Former actress Poonam Kaur criticized, “No women was considered important enough to be taken for a meeting with CM, women have absolutely no issues, industry stands up when a hero has a issue or trade matters.”
AP CM Chandrababu is preparing for a reshuffle of the state cabinet. It is confirmed that Jana Sena leader Konidela Nagababu will be appointed as a minister. Reports also suggest that TDP state president Palla Srinivas will be included in the cabinet. Both Nagababu and Palla will be sworn in as ministers on January 8, […]
Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai flogged himself six times as part of his atonement for the state government’s inefficiency. Wearing a green mundu and shirtless, he performed the act in front of media and supporters. Annamalai later explained that it was a traditional Tamil practice and it is not against any person or not […]
China launched its largest amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, on Friday. Weighing 40,000 tons, it features an electromagnetic catapult for launching fighter jets. The 076-type ship is designed to deploy ground troops in landing crafts while providing air support, enhancing the navy’s capabilities for distant sea operations.
PM Narendra Modi paid his respects to former PM Manmohan Singh at his Delhi residence on Friday, accompanied by Amit Shah and JP Nadda. Singh, 92, passed away on Thursday. Modi praised Singh as a distinguished leader and economist, highlighting his significant contributions to India’s economic policies and public welfare.
Richard Parsons, a prominent Black executive who led Time Warner and Citigroup, passed away at 76 on Thursday at his Manhattan home. Diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2015, Parsons had reduced his work due to complications from the disease. His death was confirmed by Lazard, and cancer was cited as the cause.
Ex-RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan praised Manmohan Singh as a visionary economist with great integrity. Rajan highlighted Singh’s economic reforms, especially liberalization, which shaped modern India. He admired Singh’s ability to attract top minds to his team and his political acumen in implementing transformative changes.
Bollywood actor Anupam Kher condoled the death of former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh. “The death of Manmohan has hurt me so much. I lived like him for almost a year and a half. I read his personality. A very good and honest person. Singh listened very carefully to what others had to say, and that […]
US President-elect Donald Trump has accused Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino of imposing excessive taxes on ships passing through the Panama Canal. Mulino, however, stated that there was no need to discuss Trump’s threats and emphasized that the taxes collected from the ships were fair and in accordance with regulations.