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Prime minister, great economist, a greater ethicist

Manmohan Singh showed that honesty could be at home in politics, and politics in honesty

CBI on the lookout for ED official accused of bribery

CBI became involved in the case after a man who was under investigation of the ED reported to the federal criminal investigation agency of the bribe demand

8 Killed, 26 Injured After Bus Plunges Into Drain

Eight people were killed and 26 were injured after a private bus they were travelling in plunged into a drain in Bathinda district on Friday afternoon.

Punjab Minister Slams Centre for Failing to Address Farmers' Issues

Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema lashed out at the BJP-led Union government for failing to initiate a dialogue with the protesting farmer unions.

'Mistakenly gone twice': Nitish rules out alliance talks with RJD

Terming his earlier move to ally with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) a \"mistake\", Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has once again ruled out any possibility of joining hands with the opposition party in the future.

Over 3k killed in 26 'extreme weather events'

Climate change contributed to the loss of at least 3,700 lives and the displacement of millions of people in just 26 out of 219 that met the criteria of \"extreme or impactful\" weather events across the world in 2024, according to an analysis by two climate research organisations.

Average Indian's monthly spend rises, finds survey

THE MONTHLY SPENDING ROSE 9.2% TO ₹4,122 IN RURAL AREAS AND 8.3% TO ₹6,996 IN URBAN REGIONS, SHOWS NSO'S HOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION EXPENDITURE SURVEY

60-Year-Old Killed, Body Thrown in Burning Pyre in Jharkhand: Cops

A 60-year-old man was killed and his body was thrown into a woman's burning pyre in Gumla district of Jharkhand, police said on Friday, adding that one of the two accused has been arrested.

Two injured in gunfight between security forces, militants in Manipur

At least two people, including a police commando, suffered bullet injuries on Friday in a gunfight with armed militants in Imphal East district as tension escalated in the ethnic strife-torn Manipur, police said.

SC Raps Punjab Govt Over Dallewal's Health Status

The Supreme Court on Friday reprimanded the Punjab government for failing to shift farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death for over a month, to a hospital despite repeated medical advice.

Allu Arjun Files Regular Bail Plea in Theatre 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.

Akasa Air's directors suspended following lapses found in audit

The civil aviation regulator on Friday suspended Akasa Air's directors of operations and flight training for six months each after an audit found lapses.

Tales of former PM's humility echo in the corridors of power

It was July 2003 and the Congress brass had gathered in Shimla for a party chief ministers' conference.

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.

At Delhi School of Economics, Singh's legacy lives on

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died on Thursday, was an economist who held several key government posts including India's highest political office. But first, he was a teacher at the Delhi School of Economics (DSE) from 1969-1971 and was named as an honorary professor by the institution in 1996.

Assam remembers a diligent tenant, true representative

For 28 years, a two-room rented space in Sorumotopia locality in Guwahati had the distinction of being the residence of Manmohan Singh, the 13th prime minister of India who died at 92 of age-related illnesses in New Delhi on Thursday.

A Lasting Imprint on National Life: Cabinet Honours Ex-PM as State Mourning Begins

The Union Cabinet on Monday condoled the death of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, hailing him as an eminent statesman, a renowned economist and a distinguished leader who left an imprint on the national life.

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.

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.

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.

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 established, with its leaders opposing the government's proposal to conduct Singh's last rites at Nigambodh Ghat.

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.

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.

Issued Over 1 Mn Non-Immigrant Visas To Indians For 2Nd Year: US

The US mission in India on Friday said it issued more than one million non-immigrant visas for the second year in a row, including a record number of visitor visas, underscoring the huge demand of Indians for travel to the US.

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

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.

In US, EAM Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties

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.

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.