NEW DELHI: The combination of monetary policy stance and macroprudential measures by the central bank, and structural factors, may have contributed to slowdown in demand, a finance ministry report said on Thursday in the latest sign of divergent views between North Block and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) over growth and inflation. This is…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military courts sentenced another 60 civilians on Thursday to prison terms ranging from two to 10 years for their alleged involvement in violent attacks on military installations during the nationwide protests on May 9, 2023 following the brief arrest of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on graft charges.The latest sentences were announced…
NEW DELHI: The Union government on Thursday declared a seven day-day national mourning of Manmohan Singh.According to officials, the Union cabinet will meet at 11 am Friday to pat tributes to the veteran Congress leader. Singh’s last rites will be conducted with full state honours, the officials added.Meanwhile, Congress also announced that all party official…
NEW DELHI: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday, will be remembered for steering India through a transformative decade of economic growth and development.From 2004 to 2014, under his leadership, India achieved an average growth rate of 7.7%, evolving into a nearly two trillion-dollar economy and solidifying its position as a global…
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, 92, suffered sudden loss of consciousness at his home and was taken to the emergency department of AIIMS Delhi at 8.06 pm on Thursday evening. In a statement released by the hospital, he was being treated for age-related treatments and was declared dead at 9.51 pm.Here’s the full statement from…
Manmohan Singh (File photo) NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar recalled in his book how Dr Manmohan never quite recovered physically after undergoing operations for multiple coronary bypasses in 2012.In his book “A Maverick in Politics”, Ayiar wrote that the operations slowed Manmohan down which also showed up in governance, veteran Congress leader…
NEW DELHI: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday night at the age of 92 due to age-related medical conditions. He was admitted to AIIMS Delhi after his health deteriorated.The veteran Congress leader was brought to the emergency department of the hospital. “With profound grief, we inform the demise of former Prime Minister…
Basit Ali and Virat Kohli (Photo Credits: PTI / X) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali has opened up on the fresh debate, the recent altercation between Virat Kohli and Australian debutant Sam Konstas during the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday. The incident occurred when Kohli, seemingly frustrated, collided…
NEW DELHI: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at AIIMS Delhi on Thursday at the age of 92. Tributes poured in from across the nation, honoring his legacy and contributions to India’s development.President Draupadi Murmu paid tribute to former prime minister, highlighting his role in transforming India’s economy through his various public service positions.“Former…
NEW DELHI: Former Prime Minister and veteran Congress leader Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday in Delhi. He was 92.As an economist, policymaker, and leader and ultimately the prime minister, he played a central role in shaping India’s economic trajectory, steering the country through challenging times, and implementing reforms that have had lasting effects. His…
