Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister and senior Congress leader, transformed India’s economy, serving as an economic advisor, Finance Minister, and PM.
The Regional Weather Forecasting Centre (RWFC) in Delhi predicted light to moderate rain, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, gusty winds, and shallow fog for the evening and night. Similar weather conditions are expected to persist tomorrow, December 28.
Karnataka declared December 27 a holiday and announced seven days of mourning for former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh, who passed away at 92. Admitted to AIIMS, Delhi, he succumbed to a prolonged illness. National mourning was also declared, with tributes pouring in.
A viral video shows Santa Claus traveling in a Mumbai local train on Christmas, spreading cheer. Dressed in his iconic red and white costume, he waved to passengers. The video, posted by Unexplored_Vasai, has gained over 1 million views and sparked joyful reactions.
The BJP has accused the DMK of shielding Gnanasekaran, arrested in a sexual assault case at Anna University, due to his alleged political ties. The DMK denies these claims, insisting that justice will be served. The incident has sparked a political row over law enforcement in Tamil Nadu.
This development comes amid dense fog in the region, which has been disrupting transportation across multiple sectors. On December 25, Delhi Airport cautioned that flights not compliant with CAT III standards could face delays or cancellations.
The recently announced “Mahila Samman Yojana” and “Sanjeevani Yojana” by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal have been called into question. Delhi's Health Department and Women and Child Welfare Department issued an official notice stating that these schemes do not currently exist under the Delhi Government.
During a discussion on the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak in the Rajya Sabha, Chadha passionately spoke about the challenges faced by air passengers, including inflated ticket prices, overcrowded terminals, high baggage fees, and steep food prices.
Russia confirmed that several countries, including Belarus, Bolivia, and Indonesia, have agreed to join BRICS as partner states, with the new status set to take effect in 2025. Invitations were sent to 13 nations, and responses from additional countries are expected soon.
The recent notification has formalised the end of the policy for Kendriya Vidyalayas, Sainik Schools, and other centrally governed institutions. Students who fail their year-end exams will no longer be automatically promoted. Instead, they will have a chance to improve their performance through additional instruction and re-examinations.
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