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In 2012, Manmohan underwent operations, never quite recovered physically
Mani Shankar Aiyar reveals in his book how Dr. Manmohan Singh, after undergoing multiple coronary bypasses in 2012, never fully recovered, affecting his governance. Aiyar suggests that Pranab Mukherjee should have taken over as PM, with Singh elevated to President in 2012. Singh's key achievements include MGNREGA, RTI Act, and National Food Security Act.
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AIMIM slams resumption of sales of Satanic Verses, seeks ban
Resumption of sales is an act of provocation, says former MLA Warish Pathan
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26th edition of Shaastra, hosted by IIT-Madras, to be held from January 3-7, 2025
Over 60,000 people are expected to participate in India’s largest student-run techno-entertainment festival
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Pawan Hans seeks Centre’s approval to acquire 23 more helicopters
Recent 10 year tie-up with ONGC includes acquiring four first-ever civil helicopters from HAL
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'I feel I have done reasonably well': Top quotes of former PM Manmohan Singh
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at 92 due to age-related conditions. Singh, who retired from Rajya Sabha after 33 years, is remembered for his pivotal role in India's economic reforms. Known for his integrity, he expressed confidence that history would treat him kindly despite criticism during his tenure.
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Manmohan Singh: A life in pictures
A look at the astute politician’s life in pictures.
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Former PM Manmohan Singh death reactions LIVE: Allies, former colleagues pay rich tributes
Dr Singh had retired as member of the Rajya Sabha, representing Rajasthan, in February this year.
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A global polio resurgence and the need to reevaluate the basics
Eternal vigilance is the price we pay to inhabit a planet with the range of biodiversity that earth has. Any letup, and it’s quite likely that years of achievement might be threatened. As in the case of polio, which is seeing a resurgence world wide, with environmental samples and human cases throwing up both wild polio virus as well as vaccine derived polio virus.
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'Tendulkar always answered with bat': Basit slams Kohli
Former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali condemns Virat Kohli's physical altercation with Australian debutant Sam Konstas during the fourth Test at the MCG. Basit criticizes Kohli for intentionally colliding with Konstas, contrasting his behavior with Sachin Tendulkar's. The ICC fines Kohli with a 20% match fee and a demerit point, raising debates on disciplinary consistency.
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Manmohan Singh, gentleman politician who opened up India’s economy in 1991
High point of his 10-year-long Prime Ministership was his handling of the Indo-U.S. nuclear deal; under him, there was also a gradual departure from the Nehruvian approach to foreign policy; before he became India’s Finance Minister, he had held every top economic job, including RBI Governor and Union Finance Secretary
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'An extraordinarily distinguished life': Tributes pour in for Manmohan Singh
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Watch: Focus Tamil Nadu | Five big developments that made headlines in 2024
The DMK-led front swept the parliamentary polls, but that was overshadowed by the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy
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1991 reforms that reshaped India: Highlights from Manmohan Singh's career
Manmohan Singh, ex-Prime Minister and veteran Congress leader, passed away at 92 in Delhi. Singh, known for his central role in India's economic reforms, served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014. He also held significant positions like Governor of the Reserve Bank and Chief Economic Adviser, leaving behind a legacy of economic transformation.
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Manmohan Singh, architect of India's economic reforms, bids farewell at 92
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at 92. Singh, who served as PM from 2004 to 2014, made significant contributions like the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, Right to Information Act, and National Food Security Act. A distinguished economist, Singh's legacy includes roles as Finance Minister and receiving the Padma Vibhushan in 1987.
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Former PM and Congress veteran Manmohan Singh passes away at 92
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, aged 92, passed away in New Delhi. He was admitted to AIIMS hospital and is recognised for being a key architect of India's economic reforms during his tenure as finance minister (1991-1996). Tributes from leaders highlight his significant contributions to the nation's governance.
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MHA asks Assam Rifles to share list of villages in Myanmar; facial recognition planned to track border residents
Assam Rifles has stated that if at all the compilation of names of villages is based on ‘open sources’ and Myanmar’s map available in public domain
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BMTC’s NICE Road-Electronics City route completes a year with more than ₹1 crore profit
The NICE-10 buses operate between Madavara on Tumakuru Road and Electronics City, utilising the Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprise (NICE) Road to connect Tumakuru Road with Hosur Road.
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