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December 28, 2024 1:31 PM

PM Modi’s Delhi Parivartan Yatra rescheduled amid national mourning for Dr. Manmohan Singh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Parivartan Yatra, originally scheduled for December 29 in Rohini, Delhi, has been rescheduled due to the seven-day national mourning announced to honour the legacy of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. Dr. Singh...

December 28, 2024 6:58 PM

Former PM Manmohan Singh laid to rest with full state honours at Delhi’s Nigambodh Ghat

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was cremated with full state honours at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi's Kashmere Gate on Saturday, in the presence of his family, friends, colleagues, and government dignitaries. President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Ministe...

December 28, 2024 5:16 PM

A true statesman and dedicated public servant: US President Biden on the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh

US President Joe Biden expressed condolences on the passing of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, recognizing his contributions to US-India relations and global cooperation. "Jill and I join the people of India in grieving the loss of form...

December 28, 2024 10:04 AM

Unrelenting rain improves Delhi’s AQI to ‘moderate’

Incessant rain has significantly improved Delhi's air quality, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 179 on Saturday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. The AQI scale categorizes air quality as follows: 0-50 (good), 51-100 (sat...

December 28, 2024 9:45 AM

Mortal remains of Dr. Manmohan Singh brought to AICC headquarters

The mortal remains of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh were brought to the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in Delhi from his residence on Saturday. They will be kept at the AICC headquarters for party workers to pay their las...

December 27, 2024 10:26 PM

Manmohan Singh’s last rites to be held at Nigambodh Ghat tomorrow

Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who passed away on December 26, will be accorded a state funeral tomorrow at Nigambodh Ghat, Delhi. The last rites will take place at 11:45 AM on Saturday, as announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs. In a ...

December 27, 2024 8:53 PM

Delhi’s air quality improves; GRAP stage III measures withdrawn

The Centre's air quality monitoring panel revoked Stage III measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on Friday, citing a notable improvement in Delhi’s air quality. Favourable weather, including persistent rainfall, has played a pivot...

December 27, 2024 8:05 PM

Rural consumption growth narrows urban-rural gap in India: survey

India’s rural consumption is showing sustained growth, leading to a shrinking gap between urban and rural expenditure, according to the latest Household Consumption Survey released by the Ministry of Statistics. The survey highlights that the urba...

December 27, 2024 7:21 PM

Global tributes pour in for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh

Tributes from across the globe continued to pour in following former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's death in Delhi on Thursday, acknowledging his distinguished career as an economist and politician. Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli expre...

December 27, 2024 5:27 PM

Share market ends in green, Sensex closes at 78,699

The Indian stock market concluded Friday's session with gains across multiple sectors. Pharma, auto, IT, financial services, FMCG, media, and private banks on Nifty saw active buying, boosting the overall sentiment. The Sensex rose by 226.59 points,...

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