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From UN delegate to PM: A six-decade view of Manmohan

Few can claim to have witnessed former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's journey from a young UN delegate to India's top office as close as Inderjit Singh Chadha, former Indian Foreign Service officer and ambassador, did with an association that spans nearly six decades.

World leaders mourn loss of 'a true friend'

Tributes poured in from across the world on Friday for former prime minister Manmohan Singh for his major contributions towards India and its international ties.

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 a scholar, economist and a leader dedicated to reforms.

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.

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.

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

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 liberalisation and a transformative leader whose policies revolutionised the nation's business landscape.

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.

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.

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

Village in Pakistan recalls fond memories of 'Mohna'

To the older residents of Gah Begal, a nondescript village 80km south of Pakistan's capital Islamabad, he was \"Mohna\", the bright and industrious kid who studied in the local Urdu-medium primary school before moving to Peshawar.

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.

Four Cops Found Guilty of Selling 'Stolen Jewellery' Worth ₹25 Lakh

A senior police officer and three more cops in Kanpur have been found guilty of selling stolen jewellery worth Rs 25 lakh they had recovered from a thief and a jeweller, in the preliminary investigation.

U.P.'s 'aspirational dev blocks' shine

KAUSHAMBI SECURES SECOND RANK IN JUNE 2023, SHRAVASTI'S JAMUNHA BLOCK ACHIEVES FIRST RANK IN MARCH THIS YEAR

Aligarh node attracts Rs 3,421 cr investment

The Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) is all set to propel the state to the national stage of defence production with Aligarh emerging as the most favourite destination for investors due to its strategic location closer to New Delhi.

Be wary of rising attacks on Sanatan culture: Naqvi

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi here on Friday warned against a \"syndicate\" subverting the 'Sanatan sanskar and culture'.

Empowerment Scope Widened, Govt Releases ₹4.48 Crore

Taking another step towards women empowerment, the U.P. government has launched a comprehensive programme for leadership, ability and life skills education of Meena Manch and Power Angels.

Notification Issued For Yamuna Demarcation Work In 17 Dists

To check illegal soil mining and construction activities near the Yamuna, the UP irrigation and water resources department has issued a notification demarcating the flood plain zone of the river in 17 districts.

District Plan Panels Likely To Have A Say In Local Projects

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SEER'S DIVINE RESOLVE FOR SHAHI SNAN

Artists are leaving their creative impressions on walls, overbridges, trees, and boundary walls

Acquitted accused's counsel sends notice to Rahul, seeks ₹50 lakh compensation

The counsel of one of the accused in the 2020 Hathras gang rape and murder case accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of making derogatory statement against his client for \"political gains\" and served a legal notice on the latter, asking him to pay Rs 50 lakh compensation.

UK link to pro-Khalistan network in Terai region

Haryana youth in England called 2 Pilibhit youths to arrange hotel room for 3 militants gunned down in encounter: UP Police

Digital Arrest Scam: STF Nabs Another Accused for Duping LKO Doc

The Special Task Force (STF), Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, arrested another member of a gang involved in the digital arrest scam and duping a doctor of Rs 48 lakh in Lucknow.

Delay in approval for funds halts Shakti Forest Project

The long-awaited development work at Shakti Forest, along the Kukrail river, remains halted, months after the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) was instructed to commence the project.

Tiger Moving Away From Rehmankheda?

Fresh pugmarks of an elusive tiger, which has been prowling Rehmankheda and its nearby areas on the outskirts of the city since the past 26 days, found on Friday suggested that it was crossing a highway across the railway line in the region, confirmed divisional forest officer Sitanshu Pandey.

How to crack CA exam? Stay away from social media, be consistent

What is the mantra to success? For the five students who topped Lucknow Centre in the recent chartered accountancy (CA) exam, it is time management, long study hours and sobriety from social media.

NGT issues notices to Union, state ministries, Office of PCCF

No illegal felling of trees till next hearing on April 21, 2025, says Tribunal

India: Question of self-confidence

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

Committee to oversee return of recovered valuables to owners

The only accused in the recent bank heist in the state capital who was still out of police bounds was arrested Friday from near Chinhat, police officials said, adding cash and valuables worth Rs 11.79 lakh were recovered from him.

Statesman's Two Stints in Top Office

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