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Early morning rain, lightning intensifies cold wave in Delhi; fog expected

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms, hailstorms, and moderate rainfall across northwestern and central India on December 27th and 28th

Lost a mentor and guide: Rahul Gandhi on ex-PM Manmohan Singh's demise

Manmohan Singh, the architect of India's economic reforms, died here on Thursday night

Hindu-Americans in US launch B'desh religious violence awareness campaign

Over the next three months, digital billboards at six key locations across the Bay Area, including high-traffic zones and major bridges, will display messages designed to raise awareness

Law and order has improved in UP but not 100% safe for women yet: Guv Patel

She said that she hoped a day would come when women would debate in the Parliament while their husbands would wait for them at home after preparing a meal

Manmohan Singh, India's reformist leader and former PM, passes away at 92

A Member of the Rajya Sabha from 1991 until April 2024, Singh served as Leader of the Opposition from 1998 to 2004

28% of Lok Sabha seats had no woman candidate in 2024, shows ECI report

The highlight of the 2024 LS election was again the better turnout of woman electors in percentage terms than men

Manmohan Singh: Portrait of a technocrat as a practitioner of politics

Manmohan Singh, a pioneering economic administrator and India's third-longest-serving PM, leaves behind a legacy of economic reforms, policy pragmatism, and unwavering dedication to public service

Govt declares seven-day mourning in honour of former PM Manmohan Singh

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh, the architect of India's economic reforms, died here on Thursday night. He was 92

News updates: All govt programs on Fri cancelled, 7-day mourning in honour of Dr Manmohan Singh

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'I don't believe I have been a weak PM... history will be kinder to me'

Singh, who was prime minister for two terms in the Congress-led UPA government from 2004 to 2014, had been in poor health for the last few months

A lookback at former PM Manmohan Singh's 5-decade career in public service

Singh's death was announced by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, where he was admitted in the Emergency ward around 8.30 PM in a critical condition

Former PM Manmohan Singh passes away: Tributes pour in from all quarters

The former prime minister passed away after a brief hospitalisation on December 26 at Aiims Delhi

PM Modi chairs meeting of PRAGATI, reviews projects worth over Rs 1 trn

An official statement said eight significant projects, which included six metro train projects and one project each related to road connectivity and thermal power, were reviewed in the meeting

Year-ender 2024: Disasters aplenty, but are we ready for changing climate?

Yet another year passed by with nature raising red flags about the crises unfolding before our eyes and with disasters that could have been prevented

Manmohan Singh admitted to hospital, condition critical, say reports

The condition of 92-year-old Singh is said to be critical

Former PM Manmohan Singh, architect of modern India's economy, passes away

Dr Singh, 92, was admitted to Aiims Delhi's emergency ward late Thursday and had been battling health issues for a while

Consumer court orders Rs 500K compensation for unnecessary Covid treatment

The hospital allegedly concealed the fact that she had tested negative for Covid-19 and proceeded with Covid related treatment, causing undue physical and mental distress

1992-batch IAS officer Arunish Chawla takes charge as revenue secretary

A 1992-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Bihar cadre, Chawla served as the Secretary in the Department of Pharmaceuticals in the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers

Citing constitutional violations, PIL in SC seeks abolition of TDS system

The PIL challenged the tax deducted at source or TDS framework under the Income Tax Act, which mandates the deduction of tax at the time of payment by the payer

Electric ferry boat services between Mumbai, JNP to start from next month

The new boat also prioritises passage comfort with air-conditioned seating arrangements, improving the travel experience