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Former prime minister Manmohan Singh, the architect of India's economic reforms, died here on Thursday night. He was 92.
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. An Aiims bulletin said "he was treated for age related medical conditions and had sudden loss of consciousness at home" on December 26. "Resuscitative measures were started immediately at home. He was brought to medical emergency at Aiims Delhi at 8.06 pm. Despite all efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 9.51 pm," said the bulletin.
Manmohan Singh was admitted to Aiims Delhi on Thursday evening after his health deteriorated, reported PTI citing sources. The 92-year-old Singh was brought to the emergency department of the hospital, they said. The reason for his hospitalisation was not immediately known.Amid the raging row over 'Pushpa-2 'stampede case, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy met Telugu actors and filmmakers in Hyderabad today. In a statement on X, Japan Airlines stated it was hit by a cyberattack, which resulted in delays to some domestic and international flights and the suspenson of ticket sales. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Wednesday and discussed key issues related to the state. Naidu, whose Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is a key ally of the BNP-led NDA government at the centre, highlighted the financial challenges faced by the state, including the previous government's diversion of funds from 94 centrally sponsored schemes, a few of which have been relaunched.
During the meeting, the TDP chief thanked PM Modi for extending financial support for the resumption of the Polavaram and Amaravati projects. The Chief Minister also presented the Swarnandhra Vision 2047 document, aligning with India's Viksit Bharat program. He also detailed plans for the upcoming foundation stone laying ceremonies and project inaugurations. The Chhattisgarh government has cancelled the process of recruitment of police constables in Rajnandgaon district amid allegations of irregularities and set up an SIT for a probe into it, an official said. State Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, who holds the home portfolio, gave an order to this effect on Wednesday afternoon, he said.
"Irregularities came to light in the ongoing recruitment process in the 8th battalion of Rajnandgaon and a case was registered in this connection at Lal Bagh police station on December 17," the official said. Since November 16, candidates from Rajnandgaon, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai, Kabirdham (Kawardha) and Mohla-Manpur-Ambagadh Chowki districts have been participating in the recruitment process here, he said.
Amid the raging row over 'Pushpa-2 'stampede case, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy met Telugu actors and filmmakers in Hyderabad today. 11:44 PM
Dr Manmohan Singh’s last rites to be conducted with full state honours: GoI sources
All Government programs scheduled tomorrow are to be cancelled. National mourning of 7 days to be declared. Cabinet is to meet tomorrow at 11 am. Dr Manmohan Singh’s last rites to be conducted with full state honours: GoI sources
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Rising from humble origins, Manmohan Singh rose to become a respected economist: PM Modi
"India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr Manmohan Singh," says PM Modi.
10:46 PM
Ex-PM Manmohan Singh, architect of India's economic reforms, dies at 92
Former prime minister Manmohan Singh, the architect of India's economic reforms, died here on Thursday night. He was 92.
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. An Aiims bulletin said "he was treated for age related medical conditions and had sudden loss of consciousness at home" on December 26. "Resuscitative measures were started immediately at home. He was brought to medical emergency at Aiims Delhi at 8.06 pm. Despite all efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 9.51 pm," said the bulletin.
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Former Prime Minister #ManmohanSingh admitted to emergency dept of Aiims Delhi
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Congress to launch nationwide public outreach campaign 'Sanvidhan Bachao Rashtriya Padayatra'
Congress to launch nationwide public outreach campaign 'Sanvidhan Bachao Rashtriya Padayatra' from villages, townships in relay form
8:25 PM
Mahatma Gandhi's legacy under threat from those in power in Delhi, says Sonia Gandhi
Asserting that Mahatma Gandhi has been and will continue to be the fundamental source of inspiration, Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chief Sonia Gandhi on Thursday said his legacy is under threat from those in power in Delhi and the ideologies and institutions that have nurtured them. In her message read out at the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting here, Sonia Gandhi lashed out at the Modi government and the RSS, and called for fighting the forces which she claimed had created a toxic atmosphere that led to Mahatma Gandhi's assassination.
5:12 PM
Economy to grow at around 6.5% in FY25, says FinMin
India's economy is expected to grow at around 6.5 per cent in real terms in financial year 2025, according to the government's monthly economic report for November published on Thursday.
4:58 PM
Massive fire breaks out at Bangladesh Secretariat, official documents damaged
A massive fire broke out at a major building of the Bangladesh Secretariat in Dhaka on Thursday, damaging official documents that prompted authorities to form a high-powered investigation committee amid suspicions that it could be an act of sabotage.
The fire broke out in Building 7 of the Bangladesh Secretariat and it was brought under control after nearly six hours of firefighting efforts.
A massive fire broke out at a major building of the Bangladesh Secretariat in Dhaka on Thursday, damaging official documents that prompted authorities to form a high-powered investigation committee amid suspicions that it could be an act of sabotage.
The fire broke out in Building 7 of the Bangladesh Secretariat and it was brought under control after nearly six hours of firefighting efforts.
4:56 PM
DU set to introduce PhD in Hindu Studies from new academic session
Delhi University is planing to introduce a PhD programme in Hindu Studies form the 2025-26 academic session. The Governing Body of the Centre for Hindu Studies has recommended that the PhD programme be introduced in 2025-26. The programme was earlier intended to begin in the current academic session but was postponed.
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Shutdown in J-K against ropeway project enters second day, protestors launch hunger strike
A shutdown in Katra, the base camp for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage in Jammu and Kashmir, against a proposed ropeway project entered its second day on Thursday, with the protesters sitting on a hunger strike to press for the release of those detained by police the day before. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti has called for a 72-hour shutdown, which commenced on Wednesday.
4:19 PM
Heated sleeper coaches, tight security: 5 new trains from Delhi to Kashmir
Nearly 30 years after the project was first sanctioned, Indian Railways is set to introduce five new trains that will connect the Kashmir region with the rest of the country. The trains will be furnished with sleeper AC coaches, along with heating systems to ensure passenger comfort. Read here for more details.
4:10 PM
In major judgement, SC rules banks can charge over 30% interest on credit card dues
Setting aside a sixteen-year-old judgement, the Supreme Court has ruled that banks can now charge over 30 per cent on credit card dues from customers. The court said the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission ruling was contrary to the legislative intent of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
3:55 PM
RBI sets up panel to look into ethical use of AI
The Reserve Bank on Thursday announced the setting up of an eight-member committee to develop a framework for responsible and ethical enablement of artificial intelligence (FREE-AI) in the financial sector. The panel will also review regulatory and supervisory approaches on AI with focus on the financial sector globally.
3:51 PM
BSP chief Mayawati accuses Congress of disrespecting Ambedkar, supporting capitalists
Bahujan Samaj Party Supremo Mayawati on Thursday hit out at the Congress party, accusing it of disrespecting Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar and his followers while promoting the interests of capitalists. In a post on X, Mayawati criticised political parties for relying on the financial support of capitalists and big businesses, and adopting a "pro-rich" and "anti-poor and anti-farmer" stance.
3:42 PM
Uddhav begins exercise to review position of Sena (UBT) in Mumbai
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday started a three-day exercise to assess his party's position in Mumbai, where civic polls are likely to be held next year, one of his close aides said. After the split in the Bal Thackeray-founded Shiv Sena in 2022, the recently concluded assembly elections were seen as a litmus test for Uddhav's party, which is a constituent of the opposition bloc Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).
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First Published: Dec 26 2024 | 5:00 PM IST
