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Suvendu Adhikari accuses TMC of 'ration scam', urges ED to launch probe

He claimed that the rice meant to be distributed through the Public Distribution System (PDS) is sent to privately owned rice mills and further polished to sell in the open market

Suvendu Adhikari accuses TMC of 'ration scam', urges ED to launch probe
Updated On : 28 Dec 2024 | 1:38 PM IST

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

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

Manmohan Singh: Portrait of a technocrat as a practitioner of politics
Updated On : 28 Dec 2024 | 12:59 PM IST

SP, BSP caution against politics over Manmohan Singh's funeral, memorial

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge had urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to have Singh's funeral at a place where his memorial can be built

SP, BSP caution against politics over Manmohan Singh's funeral, memorial
Updated On : 28 Dec 2024 | 11:56 AM IST

From LS polls surprise to NEET protest: Key political events in 2024

From political continuity - and shifts - to landmark ceremonies, 2024 saw power struggles, protests, and symbolic moments

From LS polls surprise to NEET protest: Key political events in 2024
Updated On : 28 Dec 2024 | 1:24 AM IST

Farewell, Dr Singh: State funeral to be held at Nigambodh Ghat today

Draped in the tricolour, Singh's body was brought from AIIMS to the bungalow in Lutyens' Delhi that had been his home after he demitted the PM's office in 2014

Farewell, Dr Singh: State funeral to be held at Nigambodh Ghat today
Updated On : 28 Dec 2024 | 12:07 AM IST

Ex-PM Manmohan Singh's timeline: The man who changed India's trajectory

The timeline shows the life of the Indian politician, academician, economist, and bureaucrat who served as the Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014

Ex-PM Manmohan Singh's timeline: The man who changed India's trajectory
Updated On : 27 Dec 2024 | 11:43 PM IST

Centre declined Dr Singh's family request for funeral site, memorial: Badal

The government announced that a State funeral will be accorded to Singh and it will take place at 11:45 AM Saturday at Nigambodh Ghat

Centre declined Dr Singh's family request for funeral site, memorial: Badal
Updated On : 27 Dec 2024 | 11:12 PM IST

Not having memorial for Singh a deliberate insult to 1st Sikh PM: Ramesh

Congress raked up the issue after the Union home ministry said in a statement that Singh's last rites will be held at New Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat at 11:45 AM on Saturday with full state honours

Not having memorial for Singh a deliberate insult to 1st Sikh PM: Ramesh
Updated On : 27 Dec 2024 | 11:00 PM IST

Manmohan Singh's tenure: A lasting legacy of rights-based legislation

From MGNREGA to RTI, Manmohan Singh's policies transformed India's social welfare landscape

Manmohan Singh's tenure: A lasting legacy of rights-based legislation
Updated On : 27 Dec 2024 | 10:56 PM IST

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