The Times of India Manmohan Singh's demise: Govt to declare 7-day mourning, Cong cancels meets

Former PM Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday night. The central government will declare seven days of national mourning with his last rites conducted with full state honours. The Union Cabinet will meet on Friday to discuss further arrangements. The Congress party has also canceled all official programs and will fly flags at half-mast during this period.

The Times of India Manmohan Singh: Gentle, but ready to take risks on vital national issues

Dr. Manmohan Singh, despite his frail health, remained sharp and engaged, reflecting on his tenure as PM and the challenges he faced, including the economic reforms of 1990 and the India-US nuclear deal. His ability to handle differing opinions with grace and strategic wisdom earned him high international respect.

The Times of India Manmohan Singh's demise: The phone call that changed a nation

In June 1991, Manmohan Singh was unexpectedly appointed as India's Finance Minister by PV Narasimha Rao. Singh, along with Rao, initiated major economic reforms that transformed India's economy from a low-growth state to the fastest growing major economy. Singh's first budget abolished the licence-permit raj, liberalized industries, and focused on fiscal consolidation, significantly boosting India's economic outlook.

The Times of India Manmohan Singh's demise: RTI, RTE, NREGA, Nuclear deal landmarks in his legacy

Under PM Manmohan Singh’s tenure, landmark social sector initiatives were introduced by the UPA, including RTI, NREGA, RTE, and the Right to Food. These initiatives originated from Sonia Gandhi-led National Advisory Council and were crucial in policy reforms, including OBC quotas and a significant farm loan package.

The Times of India Konstas' 'self-talk' trick while facing Bumrah

Sam Konstas, a 19-year-old debutant, impressed with a 60-run knock against India in the fourth Test at the MCG. His unique self-talk and aggressive batting style rattled the Indian bowlers. A controversial shoulder bump with Virat Kohli added drama, as umpire Michael Gough intervened. Australia’s decision to field Konstas for the final two matches of the Border-Gavaskar series proved to be a tactical masterstroke. The fearless teenager overcame a few early jitters to play a scintillating knock of 60 off 65 balls on debut.

The Times of India 49 years on, girl lost to lure of fair reunites with family

Phoolmati, 57, reunited with her brother Laldhar after 49 years, thanks to the efforts of a school headmistress and police. Abducted and sold into marriage in 1975, she was located in Vedpur village, Azamgarh, using the limited childhood memories she retained.

The Times of India Twist in Hathras case: 13-year-old boy held for killing fellow student

The Times of India States with high malaria burden dip from 10 in 2015 to 2 in 2023: Government

India has seen a significant decline in high malaria-burden states/UTs, dropping from 10 in 2015 to only two in 2023 according to the health ministry data. Mizoram and Tripura remain in the high-burden category, while others like Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand have shifted to lower burden categories.

The Times of India From Rs 20,000 in 1882, Maha Kumbh cost in 2025 soars to Rs 7.5k crore

Prayagraj is preparing to host the largest-ever Maha Kumbh with an expenditure of Rs 7,500 crore and an anticipated 40 crore devotees. Historical records show significant growth in the event's scale, from 8 lakh devotees in 1882 to millions more in recent years, highlighting its importance and continued relevance.

The Times of India In 2024, US deported one desi every 6 hours: Report

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported a significant increase in Indian deportations, with one Indian deported every six hours in 2024, rising by 400% since 2021. Contributing to this rise are changes in US immigration policies and enforcement priorities, with nearly 18,000 undocumented Indians currently on the deportation list.

The Times of India No law & order compromise: Revanth to Telugu film stars

Several prominent Telugu film industry figures met with Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy to resolve issues around the Pusha-2 stampede. The CM pledged full support for developing Hyderabad into an international film hub but emphasized strict law enforcement. He announced a future conclave to promote the industry while reiterating that benefit shows would be prohibited.

The Times of India Women voters clocked 65.8%, men 65.6% in '24 Lok Sabha polls: Election Commission

Women had a higher turnout than men in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, with 65.8% participating compared to men's 65.6%. Despite increased female voter participation, only 9.5% of the total candidates were women, with 74 elected. The electorate grew to nearly 98 crore, with 64.6 crore casting votes, 66.1% turnout recorded overall.

The Times of India Slugfest over Tamil Nadu rape intensifies as BJP neta vows to walk barefoot till DMK government ousted

Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai vows not to wear footwear until the DMK government is ousted and plans to publicly flog himself to protest the police's handling of the Anna University rape case. He accuses the police of revealing the survivor's identity and questions the absence of safety measures on campus.

The Times of India BJP attacks Congress for displaying 'distorted' Indian map at meet

BJP criticizes Congress for displaying a distorted map of India at an event in Karnataka's Belagavi, showing Kashmir as part of Pakistan. They accuse Congress of engaging in appeasement politics and suggest potential foreign influence in this action, specifically mentioning billionaire investor George Soros.

The Times of India 'Rohit has four innings to save his Test career': Panesar

Rohit Sharma faces a crucial juncture in his cricket career, with the Melbourne Test possibly determining his future as India's Test captain. Former England spinner Monty Panesar asserts that these four innings could either save Rohit's career or lead to his retirement, amid a string of poor performances and India facing intense competition from Australia.