- India
Throwback to PM Singh saying ‘People of India deeply love you’ to Bush
New Delhi: “The people of India deeply love you.” This was how visiting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh spoke of US President George W Bush while praising him effusively after their 40-minute meeting…
- India
UP Police setting up outpost outside Sambhal Jama Masjid
Sambhal: Following the violence that erupted in Sambhal on November 24, the Uttar Pradesh Police efforts to set up a permanent police outpost, commenced in the field opposite Shahi Jama Masjid, officials…
- Photos
Photos: National flag to fly at half-mast following Manmohan Singh’s death
New Delhi: A seven-day state mourning will be observed throughout the country as a mark of respect to former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away last night, and during this period,…
- Sports
Kohli not let off lightly, says Gavaskar
Melbourne: Virat Kohli was not extended any special treatment, asserted Indian great Sunil Gavaskar but some former Australian players felt the batting superstar got away lightly for his physical altercation with debutant…
- India
SC notice to Punjab govt on contempt plea
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday expressed concern over the life and safety of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on an indefinite hunger strike, and directed the Punjab government…
- Business
Raghuram Rajan remembers Manmohan Singh as visionary economist with integrity
New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was a brilliant economist with a visionary outlook on India’s potential, combined with a fine sense of political feasibility, former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan said…
- World
Climate change led to 41 additional days of extreme heat in 2024: Report
New Delhi: The world experienced an average of 41 more days of extreme heat in 2024 due to climate change, a new report said on Friday. According to the European climate agency…
- Business
Rupee falls to hit new record low against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee slid for the fourth straight session, depreciating 8 paise to hit a new all-time low of 85.35 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday due to strengthening…
- Stock Market
Markets trade higher in early trade on buying in bank stocks, rally in Asian peers
Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Friday amid buying in bank stocks and a largely firm trend in the Asian markets. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex climbed…
- India
Manmohan Singh preferred his Maruti 800 over BMW: UP minister
Lucknow: Even when serving as prime minister, Manmohan Singh preferred his modest Maruti Suzuki 800 over a luxury BMW as it reaffirmed his connection with the middle class and commitment to work…
- Sports
3rd test: Steve Smith’s 140 takes Australia to 474, Bumrah bags 4
Melbourne: Steve Smith’s century propelled Australia to 474 in their first innings on day two of the Boxing Day Test against India here on Friday. Resuming at their overnight score of 311…
- India
Manmohan Singh ‘tried very hard’ for peace with Pakistan: Ex dy NSA
New Delhi: During his tenure as prime minister, Manmohan Singh “tried very hard” to establish “some kind of peace” with Pakistan, but it didn’t work, former deputy NSA and his then close…
- Andhra Pradesh
Andhra CM Naidu expresses sadness over Manmohan Singh’s death
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday expressed deep sadness over the passing away of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Singh, the architect of India’s economic reforms, died in…
- India
Manmohan Singh: Architect of 1991 reforms and new economic era
New Delhi: Manmohan Singh, who is credited with successfully anchoring the sinking ship of the Indian economy by ushering in bold economic reforms under Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao, died at…
- India
Bus carrying 49 passengers falls off bridge into dry riverbed; 5 injured
Akola: Five persons suffered minor injuries after a private bus carrying 49 persons fell off a bridge into a dry riverbed in Akola district of Maharashtra on Thursday evening, police said. The…
