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Making policy for the last man in the queue

I was finance secretary in Delhi when I was appointed governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in September 2008.

Seoul: N Korea soldier captured in war dies

A North Korean soldier who was captured while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine has died of his wounds, South Korea's spy agency said on Friday.

An emblem for the India story

Manmohan Singh's life and work are entwined with post-Independence India's transformation from a poor country to a global power

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

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.

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.

Allu Arjun Files Regular Bail Plea in Theatre Stampede Case

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.

60-YR-OLD KILLED, BODY THROWN IN BURNING PYRE IN JHARKHAND: COPS

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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

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. Senior leaders were lodged at a five-star hotel close to the venue.

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.

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.

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 scholar, economist and a leader dedicated to reforms.

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.

Issued Over 1 Million 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.

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.

BJP's Annamalai Flogs Himself to Protest Assault

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

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.

Gurugram: 4 held for murdering 19-year-old

Four men aged between 19 years and 22 years were arrested for allegedly murdering their 19-year-old friend after he snatched one of their phones when they refused to lend him money to purchase liquor, police said on Friday.

B'DESHI WOMAN STAYING ILLEGALLY FOR 6 YRS IN INDIA DEPORTED BY COPS

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that he would not have faced corruption charges and gone to jail if he had become a \"part of the system to use power to make money and use money to get power.\"

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