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Here is the list of top dignitaries to attend for ex-PM Manmohan Singh’s funeral. There are the President, Vice President, PM Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker, Defense Minister, Cabinet Secretary, Chief of Defense Staff, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, Chief of Air Staff and several others will pay their last respects.
An Israeli raid near Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza left the facility out of service, WHO said. Key departments were destroyed, leaving 60 health workers and 25 critical patients stranded. Hamas denied militant presence in the hospital, accusing Israel of targeting civilians. WHO called for a ceasefire amid Gaza’s deteriorating health system.
Police rescued 5,000 tourists stranded at Solang Nala, Kullu, amid heavy snowfall on December 27. Around 1,000 vehicles were stuck as Himachal Pradesh faced severe cold and snowfall. An orange alert is issued for December 27-28, with severe cold waves expected across six districts. Travel disruptions and further temperature drops are anticipated.
Zelensky revealed several captured, wounded North Korean soldiers died, accusing Russia of deploying them with minimal protection. Nearly 3,000 North Korean troops have been killed or wounded supporting Russia. The White House confirmed Pyongyang’s troops face high casualties and suicides amid fears of reprisals for surrendering to Ukrainian forces.
The last rites of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will be performed with official ceremonies. The Union Home Ministry announced that the rites will take place at 11:45 am at Nigam Bodh Ghat in Delhi. His mortal remains will be kept at the AICC headquarters till 9:30 am. Several Union Ministers will also attend […]
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal paid heartfelt tributes to former PM Manmohan Singh, who recently passed away at the age of 92. In a message on X, he expressed his condolences to Singh’s family, highlighting former PM’s visionary leadership and significant economic reforms that transformed India. Kejriwal emphasized Singh’s humility and profound impact he had on […]
Heavy traffic gripped Manali as thousands of tourists flocked to the snow-covered hill station ahead of New Year. Areas in Lahaul-Spiti and upper reaches of Manali received snowfall on December 27. This attracted numerous tourists to Solang Valley, Rohtang Pass, and Atal Tunnel regions. Over 30,000 people visited Manali in the past week, with around […]
India’s ex-PM Manmohan Singh’s last rites will be held in Delhi on Saturday with full state honors. His final journey will commence from Congress headquarters at 9.30 am. Scores of leaders, including President Droupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi, Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge, CMs, and foreign leaders, paid homage to Singh […]
Kannada television actor Charith Balappa was arrested on charges of sexual harassment, assault, extortion, and criminal intimidation. He is known for his role in a popular regional serial “Muddulakshmi” and appearances in Telugu serials. He was arrested after a complaint filed by a 29-year-old actress, who works in both Telugu and Kannada serials. She said […]
China imposed sanctions on seven US companies in response to Washington’s approval of a $571.3 million military aid package to Taiwan, which Beijing views as a violation of its sovereignty. The Chinese foreign ministry condemned the US actions, including its 2025 defense budget and security cooperation with Taiwan, accusing Washington of interfering in China’s internal […]
US mission in India said it issued more than one million non-immigrant visas for the second year in a row. This includes a record number of visitor visas, underscoring the huge demand of Indians. Washington is also working to formally establish a US-base to renew H-1B visas in that country in 2025. In the past […]
Fan Weiqiu, who killed 35 people in a car attack in Zhuhai on November 11, was sentenced to death on Friday. The 62-year-old deliberately drove through people exercising outside a sports complex, making it China’s deadliest attack since 2014. Fan, who pleaded guilty, cited personal frustrations, a broken marriage, and dissatisfaction with divorce settlements as […]
Congress approached center seeking a separate memorial place for former PM Manmohan Singh. He died at 92 on Thursday. Congress leader Avinash Pandey said that the party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Manmohan Singh’s family are in talks with the government. Kharge wrote to PM Narendra Modi, seeking a memorial space for Singh’s funeral, which will […]
Madras High Court took suo motu cognizance of Anna University sexual assault case. It also directed Tamil Nadu government and police to file a detailed report on the incident. This came after an advocate, R Varalakshmi, noted lapses in the police investigation. This includes the exposure of survivor’s identity through a reportedly leaked FIR. She […]
Rescue operations for three-year-old Chetna, who fell into a borewell in Rajasthan five days ago while playing were halted due to heavy rains. She was trapped at a depth of 150 feet without food or water. Her rescue efforts were hampered by heavy rain on Friday. Rescuers are dug a parallel pit to reach her. […]