Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away on December 17th, and today his funeral will be held at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi. Manmohan Singh, who served as the country's Prime Minister for two terms, was respected by all political parties for his leadership skills and contributions to the nation. Heavy rain and snowfall have been recorded in Delhi and nearby states, creating challenging weather conditions for the funeral ceremony. Despite this, many political and public figures are expected to pay their respects to the former Prime Minister as he is cremated today.
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday at AIIMS Delhi. His death was confirmed by AIIMS in their bulletin, which led to an outpouring of condolences from leaders across the political spectrum. Singh, known for his role in shaping modern India with economic reforms, retired to his iconic bungalow in Lutyens' Delhi after stepping down from office in 2014.
The passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the age of 92 due to age-related health issues has left the nation in mourning. Singh, who was admitted to AIIMS Delhi on Thursday evening, is being remembered for his economic revolution and progressive changes during his tenure. Political figures, including Priyanka Gandhi's husband Robert Vadra, have expressed their condolences for Singh's family and praised his service to the country. This is a developing story, stay tuned for updates.
National Mathematics Day, celebrated on December 22 each year, honors the birth anniversary of the Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. With its theme "Mathematics: The Bridge to Innovation and Progress," this day not only celebrates Ramanujan's contributions to mathematics but also highlights the vital role of mathematics in advancements in science and technology. The day was officially launched in 2012 by the then Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, to inspire and encourage young minds to develop problem-solving skills through mathematics. Despite Ramanujan's tragically short life, he continues to inspire generations with his remarkable findings in number theory and continued fractions.
As the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia unfolds, the discussion shifts to a different kind of contest - the impact of Indian Prime Ministers on the country's economy. With the likes of Narendra Modi, Manmohan Singh, and Indira Gandhi at the forefront, this debate has been ongoing for decades. With newcomers Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy making their Test debuts, the question arises - which Indian PM has made the biggest impact on the economy? This analysis delves into the policies and actions of past Indian leaders and the impact on the country's economic growth.
The state unit of the BJP has criticized the previous BJD government for corruption that was recently unveiled by the Vigilance department. BJP spokesperson Anil Biswal alleged that during BJD's rule, lower-level staff were targeted and higher-ranking officials like Sunil Kumar Rout, who was linked to VK Pandian and Naveen Patnaik, were spared. However, BJD MLA Prashant Behera defended Naveen Patnaik's clean image and development achievements during his 24 years of rule, stating that even Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have acknowledged it.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has surpassed his predecessor, Manmohan Singh, by hoisting the national flag for the 11th time from the Red Fort. This puts Modi at the third spot for the most number of times the tricolour has been hoisted by a prime minister, behind Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi. Only two prime ministers, Gulzarilal Nanda and Chandra Shekhar, did not get a chance to hoist the flag during their brief terms in office.
An image of the 2007 T20 World Cup winning team, including former Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, has resurfaced on social media claiming that only she was photographed with the team and not then-PM Manmohan Singh. However, fact-checkers have found multiple photos of Singh interacting and posing with the team, along with his wife and other Congress leaders. This proves the claim to be misleading and false.
After being sworn in for his third consecutive term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with former President Pratibha Patil and former PMs Manmohan Singh and HD Deve Gowda to seek their blessings. The newly formed Modi government 3.0 held its first cabinet meeting, which was attended by many of the 72 ministers assigned to their respective portfolios. The cabinet includes notable minority representatives and sees familiar faces retaining top ministries, while also assigning new ministers to important roles.
As the BJP gears up to select Odisha's next Chief Minister, speculations are rife over the potential candidates, including Baijayant Panda, Manmohan Samal, Girish Chandra Murmu, and Suresh Pujari. The party has appointed observers Rajnath Singh and Bhupender Yadav to facilitate the decision, which will be made at a legislative party meeting on June 11. In the midst of this suspense, Pujari has urged everyone to wait for the official announcement, while Tomar dismissed the rumored name of GC Murmu for the CM post. The process of selecting the CM will be based on consensus and will involve talks with the newly-elected MLAs, with PM Modi also thanking the people of Odisha in a mega roadshow on June 12.