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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.
Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved a record 8.7 trillion yen ($55 billion) defense budget for 2025, focusing on building strike-back capabilities with long-range missiles, including US-made Tomahawks. The budget is part of Japan’s 5-year military buildup strategy, aimed at countering threats from China, North Korea, and Russia.
South Korea’s intelligence agency confirmed the capture of a wounded North Korean soldier by Ukrainian special forces, marking a first of its kind. The confirmation came after Ukraine’s Militarnyi news outlet reported the soldier’s capture during operations in Russia’s Kursk region. South Korea’s agency is monitoring further developments.
South Korea’s intelligence agency confirmed the capture of a wounded North Korean soldier by Ukrainian special forces, marking a first of its kind. The confirmation came after Ukraine’s Militarnyi news outlet reported the soldier’s capture during operations in Russia’s Kursk region. South Korea’s agency is monitoring further developments.
Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president JP Nadda visited the residence of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday, who passed away on Thursday at 92 after a prolonged illness. Singh, known for his role in India’s economic liberalization, served as PM from 2004 to 2014 and played a key role in the 1991 […]
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, recognized as the architect of India’s economic liberalization, passed away on Thursday in Delhi at the age of 92 after a prolonged illness. The United States has expressed condolences following his death, honoring his significant contributions to India’s growth and global economic influence.
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra expressed deep sorrow over the death of ex-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. In a social media post, she thanked him for demonstrating that true greatness lies in nobility, integrity, and tolerance. TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee also mourned the loss, calling Singh one of India’s finest statesmen.
Sources reveal that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s daughter is on her way to India from the US. Singh, widely recognized as the architect of India’s economic liberalization, passed away on Thursday in Delhi at the age of 92 after battling a prolonged illness. His death marks a significant moment in India’s political history.
The Karnataka govt has declared a holiday on December 27 for schools, colleges, and offices to mourn the death of former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the closure, with public celebrations restricted and the national flag flown at half-mast. The banks will reopen on December 30.
Northern India is expected to experience light rain and cloudy skies on New Year, with snowfall in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. A western disturbance will bring widespread rain and snow. Cold wave conditions and dense fog are likely in parts of Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi-NCR. Delhi’s air quality remains in the ‘very poor’ […]
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence reported the detection of 5 Chinese military aircraft and 5 naval vessels operating around Taiwan until 6 a.m. Friday. The People’s Liberation Army aircraft entered Taiwan’s northern and southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone, crossing the median line. Taiwan is closely monitoring the situation.