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December 28, 2024

An unlikely leader, Manmohan Singh rose to the highest echelons of Indian politics

2004: First term as PM, from HT's front page Manmohan Singh was nominated leader of the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) on Wednesday. Later, he went to Rashtrapati Bhavan and was invited to form the government. He is likely to be sworn in as Prime Minister on Saturday.

Congress president Sonia Gandhi is likely to go to Sriperumbudur on Friday, the anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi's assassination and return in time for the ceremony.

Sonia will be the chairperson of the CPP. Its constitution was amended at Wednesday's meeting making provisions for a chairperson to be elected by all MPs. Following the amendment, Sonia was unanimously elected chairperson and a resolution was passed authorising her to name the leaders of the two Houses and other office-bearers. Sonia then made a statement committing herself to the party and asking her party men to give their unstinting support to Manmohan Singh. "I am not going anywhere. I am still very much in politics," she said.

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Cocktail 2 cast gears up for Delhi shoot amid high AQI

Actors Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna are gearing up for the Delhi leg of Cocktail 2, which kicks off this month. We have learnt that the production team has made special arrangements for the outdoor schedule, with the Capital's AQI crossing 300.

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‘India’s heritage mix of ancient wisdom, science’

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday said that the integration of ancient Vedic knowledge with cutting-edge scientific research and the spirit of universal brotherhood is advancing India’s knowledge tradition in contemporary times.

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November 03, 2025

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Mahhi Vij calls Jay Bhanushali family, dismisses taking ₹5cr alimony amid divorce rumours

Actor Mahhi Vij (43) has broken her silence on speculations of divorce from husband, actor Jay Bhanushali (40) in a new vlog.

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November 03, 2025

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India’s reforms moment in science and technology

The global landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. Geopolitical alliances are being redrawn, economic borders are tightening and tariffs, technologies, and entire supply chains are being weaponised with impunity. In this new world order, national sovereignty has become synonymous with technological sovereignty.

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Xi won’t invade Taiwan in my term: Trump

President Donald Trump says that Chinese President Xi Jinping has given him assurances that Beijing would take no action toward its long-stated goal of unifying Taiwan with mainland China while the Republican leader is in office, AP reported.

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November 03, 2025

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'Cannot link J&K statehood to Pak's terrorism strategy'

Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that the region’s demand for the restoration of statehood should not be linked to Pakistan's terror activities, saying that the aspirations of the people cannot be held hostage to cross-border violence.

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November 03, 2025

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Shein removes child sex dolls from portal after France’s plaint

PARIS: France’s consumer watchdog said on Saturday it had reported Chinese e-commerce and fashion giant Shein for selling what it described as “sex dolls with a childlike appearance’, Reuters, AFP and Le Parisien reported.

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November 03, 2025

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Ratan Tata’s sisters express worry on Tata Trusts turmoil

Sisters of the late industrialist Ratan Tata have voiced distress over the turmoil at Tata Trusts, describing last week's removal of Mehli Mistry as a retaliatory action by other trustees.

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November 03, 2025

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Canada signs defence pact with Philippines

Canada and the Philippines, both staunch critics of China's increasingly coercive actions in the disputed South China Sea, signed a key defence agreement on Sunday to boost combat drills and expand security alliances to deter aggression, officials said.

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November 03, 2025

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INDIA LIFT CUP OF DREAMS

Deepti's fifer, Shafali's show with bat and ball help the women's team win its first ODI World Cup in its third appearance in final

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November 03, 2025

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