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Manmohan Singh's wife, daughter pay last respects at AICC headquarters

Meanwhile, the preparations for the funeral procession are underway at Nigam Bodh Ghat in Delhi's Kashmere Gate in honour of Manmohan Singh

28 December,2024 11:23 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Manmohan Singh funeral: Former PM's final journey begins from AICC headquarters

The flower-bedecked vehicle carrying the mortal remains of Singh left the Congress headquarters in a procession amid chants of "Manmohan Singh amar rahe"

28 December,2024 11:04 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Joe Biden hails Manmohan Singh's pivotal role in strengthening US-India ties

The outgoing US President said he had the chance to meet Prime Minister Singh as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in 2008 and as Vice President during his Official State Visit to the United States in 2009

28 December,2024 10:43 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Govt to allocate space for Manmohan Singh's memorial" Union Home Ministry

In a late-night release titled "Facts of the matter regarding a memorial for Former Prime Minister Late Dr Manmohan Singh", the ministry said the government received a request to allocate space for a memorial for Singh from the Congress chief

28 December,2024 10:32 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Mid-Day Top News at this hour: India bids farewell to Manmohan Singh and more

Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today

28 December,2024 10:24 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Manmohan Singh funeral: Mortal remains of former PM brought to AICC headquarters

Several politicians including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Rajesh Thakur and others have reached the AICC HQ in Delhi to pay their final respects to the former Prime Minister

28 December,2024 09:51 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Traffic advisory issued ahead of funeral of former PM Manmohan Singh in Delhi

His tenure is particularly remembered for his steady leadership during economic crises and his contributions to modernising India's economy

28 December,2024 09:35 AM IST | IANS
World News

Russia declares emergency over Black Sea oil spill

The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations said in a statement that a severe storm hit the two tankers on December 15, causing one to split in half and the other to run aground

28 December,2024 08:33 AM IST | Agencies
World News

China launches new amphibious assault ship

Developed by Chinese researchers, it’s also equipped with an “arrestor technology” which allows fighter jets to land on its deck

28 December,2024 08:32 AM IST | Agencies
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Japan Cabinet OKs record defence budget

The Cabinet-endorsed draft defence budget marks the third year of Japan’s ongoing five-year military buildup under the national security strategy adopted in 2022

28 December,2024 08:31 AM IST | Agencies
World News

South Korean Assembly votes to impeach acting President

A motion to impeach Han Duck-soo passed unanimously in a 192-0 votes, marking the first time South Korea’s acting president was impeached by parliament

28 December,2024 08:30 AM IST | Agencies
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Pakistan-based LeT’s deputy leader dies

Makki, the brother-in-law of JuD chief Hafiz Saeed, was handed down six months-imprisonment in a terror financing case in 2020 by an anti-terrorism court

28 December,2024 08:28 AM IST | Agencies
Manmohan Singh passes away: India bids farewell to visionary economist

Manmohan Singh passes away: India bids farewell to visionary economist

Ex-PM Manmohan Singh’s mortal remains kept at AICC headquarters for public viewing; sources say ‘last darshan’ scheduled for Saturday

28 December,2024 08:24 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Manmohan Singh's last rites to be held at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat

Manmohan Singh's last rites to be held at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat

The Ministry of Defence will make arrangements for state funeral will full military honours, the government informed

27 December,2024 11:00 PM IST | Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Surat bank heist: 8 held for robbing cash, jewellery worth Rs 1.05 crore

Surat bank heist: 8 held for robbing cash, jewellery worth Rs 1.05 crore

The thieves managed to break six lockers and steal 1.47 kilogrammes (kg) of gold and 4 kg of silver ornaments, a release from Surat Police stated

27 December,2024 10:43 PM IST | Surat | mid-day online correspondent
Delhi: Ward boy dies after committing suicide at hospital

Delhi: Ward boy dies after committing suicide at hospital

The victim used to work at the hospital as a ward boy and was a resident of the staff quarters at the hospital campus, an official said

27 December,2024 10:39 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
One dead, three injured in explosion at scrap centre in Pune

One dead, three injured in explosion at scrap centre in Pune

A fire brigade official said the blast took place when an empty cylinder was being broken by workers at the scrap centre

27 December,2024 10:31 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Three boys booked for raping child in anganwadi in Uttar Pradesh

Three boys booked for raping child in anganwadi in Uttar Pradesh

According to police, the family alleged that the accused, aged six to seven, sexually assaulted the three-year-old when she was alone at an aanganwadi on Thursday evening

27 December,2024 10:03 PM IST | Basti | mid-day online correspondent
Delhi election: Modi to launch BJP's campaign with 'Parivartan Rally' on Dec 29

Delhi election: Modi to launch BJP's campaign with 'Parivartan Rally' on Dec 29

Another rally of Prime Minister is scheduled to be held on January 3, 2025, sources said

27 December,2024 09:12 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Beed Sarpanch murder: Marathas hold 'Akrosh Morcha', seek justice for victim

Beed Sarpanch murder: Marathas hold 'Akrosh Morcha', seek justice for victim

The sarpanch was abducted and killed in Beed district on December 9. He is alleged to have been tortured before the murder

27 December,2024 08:16 PM IST | Latur | mid-day online correspondent
Manmohan Singh was my friend, philosopher and guide: Sonia Gandhi

Manmohan Singh was my friend, philosopher and guide: Sonia Gandhi

In her message on Manmohan Singh's demise, Sonia Gandhi said he leaves a void in the national life that can never be filled

27 December,2024 07:22 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Gandhi family pays tribute to former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh

    Gandhi family pays tribute to former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh

    Former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh’s mortal remains were brought to the AICC headquarters in Delhi. Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and party president Mallikarjun Kharge paid heartfelt tributes to Singh. Surrounded by senior party leaders and supporters, they honored the late leader's legacy and contributions to the nation with solemn respect. Late Dr. Manmohan Singh, passed away on December 26 aged 92. A visionary leader and economist, he was known as the 'Accidental Prime Minister' and 'Finance Minister.'

    28 December,2024 12:13 PM IST
    Israel claims 5 journos killed were terrorists

    Israel claims 5 journos killed were terrorists

    Says precise attack was carried out based on list of terror operatives found during Gaza ops

    28 December,2024 08:28 AM IST | Tel Aviv | Agencies

    India concerned over China’s Brahmaputra dam

    The dam will be built at a huge gorge in the Himalayan reaches where the Brahmaputra River makes a huge U-turn to flow into Arunachal Pradesh

    28 December,2024 08:25 AM IST | Beijing | Agencies

    Manmohan Singh passes away: World leaders pay tributes to former Indian PM

    Condolences have poured in from across the globe, including from the US, Canada, France, Malasiya, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, etc

    27 December,2024 05:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    27 December,2024 07:35 AM IST | New York | Agencies
    27 December,2024 07:35 AM IST | Houston | Agencies
    27 December,2024 07:35 AM IST | Jerusalem | Agencies
    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    In India, the festive season begins early in December, with cities and towns across the country adorning their streets with Christmas lights, decorations, and Christmas trees

    26 December,2024 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Christmas 2024: Heartfelt wishes and greetings to send to your loved ones

    As the holiday season approaches in 2024, it's the perfect opportunity to send heartfelt wishes and greetings to your loved ones, letting them know just how much they mean to you

    26 December,2024 07:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Over 30 lakh devotees make pilgrimage to Badrinath and Kedarnath in 2024: Report

    The Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee reported a record-breaking 30,87,417 pilgrims visiting Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams during the 2024 Yatra season, highlighting the success of temple and local administration efforts

    18 November,2024 10:03 AM IST | Dehradun
    Recognising the right to relax

    Recognising the right to relax

    In order to genuinely rest, we must shake off the idea that we have to earn our breaks and resist toxic work cultures that reinforce the notion that most of our waking hours should be spent working

    27 December,2024 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Rosalyn D'mello
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