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Former PM's life a reflection of India's resilient spirit: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday recalled his predecessor Manmohan Singh as not just a leader but as a remarkable human being whose journey from Partition-era displacement to India's highest office embodied the nation's resilient spirit as he delivered a eulogy recounting the Congress leader's achievements as scholar, economist and a leader dedicated to reforms.

It will be a long wait to find someone like MMS

MANMOHAN'S PERSONALITY PROVES THAT OXYMORONS ARE ALIVE AND KICKING IN INDIAN POLITICS AND THAT SEEMING PARADOXES CAN SUCCEED BEYOND IMAGINATION

Sonia pays tribute to 'friend, philosopher, guide'

Congress Parliamentary Party chief Sonia Gandhi on Friday described former prime minister Manmohan Singh's death as a \"deeply personal loss\", calling him her \"friend, philosopher and guide\" who transformed India with his wisdom and compassion.

Cong seeks cremation at memorial spot

The Congress on Friday sought that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh be cremated at a site where a memorial could be established, with its leaders opposing the government's proposal to conduct Singh's last rites at Nigambodh Ghat.

Leaders pay last respects to former PM

Political leaders across party lines gathered at 3, Motilal Nehru Road in New Delhi on Friday to pay their last respects to former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away at 92 the previous day.

India Inc Mourns Reforms Architect

The Indian business community united in grief on Friday as industry leaders paid heartfelt tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, remembering him as the architect of India's economic liberalization and a transformative leader whose policies revolutionized the nation's business landscape.

Madras HC takes up Anna varsity assault

We want to request all students to come forward and tell us if they know anything more Madras HC Bench

BJP's Annamalai Flogs Himself to Protest Assault

Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president K Annamalai flogged himself six times on Friday to protest against the alleged sexual assault of a second-year student at Anna University.

One person could be responsible: Report

The Multi Institutional Medical Board (MIMB) has indicated that a single person could have been responsible for the rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, offering a counter to claims by doctors who alleged multiple perpetrators were involved.

Issued Over 1 Million Non-Immigrant Visas to Indians for 2nd Year: US

External affairs minister S Jaishankar reviewed India-US relations and discussed regional and global issues at meetings with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and secretary of state Antony Blinken during his ongoing visit to the US.

Wayanad landslides: Kerala HC clears way for govt to take over properties for rehabilitation

The Kerala High Court on Friday ruled that the state government can take over land from Harrisons Malayalam Limited and Elstone Tea Estate Limited for setting up a model township for rehabilitation of the survivors of the July 30 Wayanad landslide.

Arjun files regular bail plea in stampede case

Tollywood actor Allu Arjun on Friday filed a petition in the Nampally criminal courts in Hyderabad seeking regular bail in connection with the case related to the death of a 35-year-old woman in a stampede-like situation during the premiere of his latest film Pushpa-2 on December 4, people aware of the matter said.

YSRCP Leaders Stage Stir Over Power Tariff Hike Across AP

The opposition party in Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP, on Friday took out state-wide protests and rallies opposing power tariff hikes in the southern state under the TDP-led NDA government.

HC Extends Relief to KTR From Arrest Till Dec 31 in Formula-E Race Case

The Telangana high court on Friday extended relief granted to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao from being arrested by one more day in connection with the case filed by the anti-corruption bureau (ACB) in the alleged financial irregularities of ₹55 crore in the conduct of Formula-E car race in Hyderabad.

CPI leader attacks LDF-backed Thrissur mayor for meeting Kerala BJP president

K Surendran did not offer cakes to any other mayor...He should continue in his role, but not at the cost of the Left Front VS SUNIL KUMAR, CPI leader

Madras HC takes up Anna Varsity assault

The Madras high court on Friday took suo motu cognisance of the case in which a 19-year-old student was sexually assaulted inside the Anna University campus in Chennai earlier this week.

3mn Pilgrims Visit Sabarimala as Mandala Pilgrimage Concludes

The Sabarimala Mandala pilgrimage concluded on Thursday, with over 3.25 million pilgrims visiting the temple.

Man beaten to death in Haveri, 9 held: Cop

Nine people, including two women, have been arrested for allegedly beating a 40-year-old man to death in Haveri district over extra marital affairs, police said on Friday.

A family affair in Shivajinagara

The bylanes of Shivajinagara are a good way to energise for shopping in the commercial street area.

Muda complainant urges Prez, PM to grant him security

RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna, complainant in the Mysore Urban Development Authority (Muda) land allotment case, has sought intervention from President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Union home minister Amit Shah for his and his family's safety.

2 More Succumb To Injuries, Toll Rises To Four In Hubballi Blast

Two Ayyappa devotees died on Friday due to the LPG gas cylinder explosion at Ishwara Temple in Hubballi district earlier this week, taking the toll to four, officials familiar with the matter said.

'24: Year when B'luru faced severe water crisis and recurring floods

The capital city experienced a year of stark contrasts in 2024, oscillating between a severe water crisis and recurring floods.

State Council Chairman Offers to Resolve Hebbalkar-Ravi Dispute

Amid the ongoing row over alleged derogatory remarks between minister Laxmi Hebbalkar and BJP MLC CT Ravi, state legislative council chairman Basavaraj Horatti on Friday offered to mediate the ongoing conflict and said that his intervention would only occur if both parties agreed to respect his decision.

B'luru Varsity to Get Research Centre in Honour of Late PM

Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Friday announced the establishment of a research and study centre at Bangalore University to honour the legacy of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

India: Question of self-confidence

The world you will enter is a different one from the one I walked into when I graduated.

Statesman's Two Stints in Top Office

An unlikely leader, Manmohan Singh rose to the highest echelons of Indian politics

Monthly Spend Increased In Both Rural And Urban Areas: NSO Data

The average Indian's monthly spending increased 9.2% to ₹4,122 in rural areas and 8.3% to ₹6,996 in urban regions during 2023-24 compared to the previous year, with food driving rural growth while non-food items propelled urban expenditure, according to official data released on Friday.

Showers drench Delhi on 'cold day' with 14.6°C max

Sharp rain lashed the national capital throughout Friday, with a single day's showers enough to give Delhi its wettest December since 1997, even as the maximum temperature plunged to 14.6°C, the lowest in the month since 2019, according to records from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Konstas shows an outrageous way to tackle Bumrah

50 off 52 was the third fastest fifty on debut for an Aussie. Only Adam Gilchrist (46 balls v Pakistan, 1999) and Ashton Agar (50 balls v England, 2013) had reached the mark quicker. 2nd youngest batter at 19 to score a fifty for Australia in Tests, Konstas is behind Ian Craig (17 years, 240 days v SA, 1953)

Bumrah keeps hope alive after fireworks by sensational Sam

Three quick wickets by the pacer help India peg back the hosts from 237/2 to 311/6 on Day 1 of the fourth Test at MCG