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Kharge asks for memorial to be built at site of Manmohan Singh's funeral

The Congress chief said Dr Manmohan Singh holds a highly revered place in the psyche of the country and the people of this nation, and his contributions and achievements were phenomenal

Kharge asks for memorial to be built at site of Manmohan Singh's funeral
Updated On : 27 Dec 2024 | 8:52 PM IST

Manmohan Singh's life, work profoundly shaped India's destiny: CWC

In the condolence resolution passed at the meeting, the CWC mourned the loss of a "true statesman" whose life and work have profoundly shaped the destiny of India

Manmohan Singh's life, work profoundly shaped India's destiny: CWC
Updated On : 27 Dec 2024 | 7:27 PM IST

Assam govt announces 7-day mourning in honour of former PM Manmohan Singh

Saikia's son and Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Assembly Debabrata Saikia said that he is on his way to Delhi from Belgaum to pay respects to the former prime minister

Assam govt announces 7-day mourning in honour of former PM Manmohan Singh
Updated On : 27 Dec 2024 | 7:14 PM IST

He was my friend, philosopher, and guide: Sonia Gandhi on Dr Manmohan Singh

"In Dr Manmohan Singh's passing, we have lost a leader who was the epitome of wisdom, nobility, humility," Sonia Gandhi remembers Dr Manmohan Singh

He was my friend, philosopher, and guide: Sonia Gandhi on Dr Manmohan Singh
Updated On : 27 Dec 2024 | 7:02 PM IST

'As PM, can't let any Indian go without food', recalls Dr Singh's agri secy

Nanda Kumar also fondly remembered Singh's discussions with C Rangarajan, who was the Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the PM, on food and agriculture policy

'As PM, can't let any Indian go without food', recalls Dr Singh's agri secy
Updated On : 27 Dec 2024 | 6:43 PM IST

Delhi BJP chief Sachdeva claims 50% cut in PPAC, power bills to drop 25%

Sachdeva said the PPAC was 38.12 percent for BYPL, 35.83 percent for BRPL and 36.33 percent for TPDDL which will reduce to 13.62 percent, 18.19 percent, and 20.52 percent, respectively

Delhi BJP chief Sachdeva claims 50% cut in PPAC, power bills to drop 25%
Updated On : 27 Dec 2024 | 4:55 PM IST

YSRCP leaders, cadres protest over power tariff hike in Andhra Pradesh

YSRCP leaders and cadres protested at several places across the state, including Nellore, Chittoor, Krishna, Tirupati, Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, Kurnool and others

YSRCP leaders, cadres protest over power tariff hike in Andhra Pradesh
Updated On : 27 Dec 2024 | 3:01 PM IST

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

Manmohan Singh, India's reformist leader and former PM, passes away at 92
Updated On : 27 Dec 2024 | 10:19 AM IST

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

Former PM Manmohan Singh passes away: Tributes pour in from all quarters
Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 11:13 PM IST

AAP accuses Cong of colluding with BJP for polls, threatens alliance split

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and Rajya Sabha MP of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Sanjay Singh alleged at a press conference here that the actions of the Congress are damaging the unity of INDIA alliance

AAP accuses Cong of colluding with BJP for polls, threatens alliance split
Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 10:49 PM IST

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

Former PM Manmohan Singh, architect of modern India's economy, passes away
Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 10:37 PM IST

Cong announces 13-month campaign on 'attack on Constitution', price rise

The party also called for a major organisational overhaul based on accountability and capability starting immediately and running through the next year

Cong announces 13-month campaign on 'attack on Constitution', price rise
Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 9:05 PM IST

From Ram Mandir inauguration to Gukesh's chess glory: India's 2024 rewind

Year ender 2024: This year India saw historical milestones, political showdowns, sporting triumphs, and tragedies. Here's a look back on key moments that made headlines in 2024

From Ram Mandir inauguration to Gukesh's chess glory: India's 2024 rewind
Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 8:58 PM IST

CWC meet: Cong deliberates on 2025 roadmap, vows to protect Gandhi's legacy

The meeting, steeped in historical contexts, began at the same venue where Mahatma Gandhi had assumed the presidency of the party 100 years ago

CWC meet: Cong deliberates on 2025 roadmap, vows to protect Gandhi's legacy
Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 6:19 PM IST

Congress putting up banners with 'distorted' map of India, alleges BJP

BJP charge came after its Karnataka unit posted on X pictures of a banner and a welcome flex allegedly put up by the Congress in Karnataka ahead of its working committee meeting

Congress putting up banners with 'distorted' map of India, alleges BJP
Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 2:25 PM IST

Priyanka Gandhi slams BJP over police action against job seekers in Patna

Job seekers claimed that several protesters were injured during the police action but a senior officer denied the charge

Priyanka Gandhi slams BJP over police action against job seekers in Patna
Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 12:32 PM IST

From Somnath to Sambhal, battle for knowing historical truth: Organiser

RSS chief Bhagwat expressed concern last week over the resurgence of several temple-mosque disputes in the country

From Somnath to Sambhal, battle for knowing historical truth: Organiser
Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 11:52 AM IST

Delhi CM Atishi inaugurates flyover between Anand Vihar and Apsara Border

The flyover is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion, benefiting lakhs of commuters daily

Delhi CM Atishi inaugurates flyover between Anand Vihar and Apsara Border
Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 7:13 AM IST

NDA leaders meet at BJP chief's residence to discuss political strategy

Sources said NDA leaders discussed the Congress' recent political attack on the ruling alliance and emphasised to speak in a united voice to counter fake narrative

NDA leaders meet at BJP chief's residence to discuss political strategy
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 11:39 PM IST

Delhi govt depts disown Kejriwal's 'mahila', elderly welfare schemes

Under Mahila Samman Yojana, AAP promises Rs 2,100 monthly allowance, and under Sanjeevani free treatment to voters above 60

Delhi govt depts disown Kejriwal's 'mahila', elderly welfare schemes
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 9:13 PM IST