‘Outstanding statesman’: Putin mourns demise of Manmohan Singh
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday mourned the demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, describing him as an “outstanding statesman”. Dr. Manmohan Singh died of age-related illnesses at Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Thursday night. He was 92. In a condolence message, President Putin […]
Global leaders pay tribute to former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Global leaders paid tribute to India’s former Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh. Leaders from across the globe, including neighbouring nations like the Maldives and Afghanistan, have shared heartfelt condolences, remembering his exceptional contributions to economic progress and diplomacy. Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai, in a post on X, described Dr […]
Dr Singh played key role in elevating US-India ties, modernising relationship: USIBC
Washington, Dec 27 (IANS) The US-India Business Council (USIBC) on Friday said that former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh played a significant role in strengthening the US-India ties. In a statement, the USIBC which represents hundreds of top global companies operating across the United States, India and the Indo-Pacific, said Dr Singh was “rightly regarded” […]
German President dissolves parliament, snap elections due in Feb
Berlin, Dec 27 (IANS) German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday dissolved the Bundestag, the lower house of parliament, paving the way for early federal elections. Steinmeier announced in Berlin that the snap elections will be held on February 23, as previously agreed by major political parties. On Friday, Steinmeier stressed that a capable government with […]
Brazilian Prez recalls former PM Manmohan Singh’s role in building ‘a fairer world’
Brasilia, Dec 27 (IANS) Brazilian President Lula da Silva paid glowing tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, recalling his contribution in setting up of IBSA (India, Brazil, South Africa) Dialogue Forum and the BRICS grouping. “My condolences on the passing of my friend, former Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh. We were government contemporaries […]
Netherlands plans to provide 6 billion euros in additional military aid to Ukraine
Kiev, Dec 27 (IANS) The Netherlands is planning to provide an additional 6 billion euros (some $6.24 billion) in military aid to Ukraine, Dutch Ambassador to Ukraine Alle Dorhout has said. Over the past three years, the Netherlands has delivered 3.8 billion euros (about $3.96 billion) in defence support for Ukraine, including F-16 fighter jets, […]
Greatest champion of US-India partnership: US, other nations mourn passing of Dr Singh
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken on Friday expressed his heartfelt condolences on the demise of former Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. Remembering Dr. Singh as a pivotal architect of Indo-US ties, Blinken stated that he was one of the greatest champions of the US-India strategic partnership. Dr. Singh’s […]
Business lobbies express concerns over impeachment-driven uncertainties
Seoul, Dec 27 (IANS) South Korea’s business lobby groups expressed grave concerns over growing uncertainties after the opposition-controlled National Assembly voted on Friday to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo despite strong opposition by ruling party lawmakers. Han’s impeachment comes less than two weeks after he took over for President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached […]
EAM Jaishankar meets Antony Blinken, US NSA Sullivan in Washington
Washington, Dec 27 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has held his last round of meetings with his counterpart in the outgoing Joe Biden-led administration, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. “Delighted to meet @SecBlinken yesterday evening in Washington D.C,” EAM Jaishankhar wrote on X on Friday. “Reviewed the advancement […]
Osamu Suzuki was a legendary figure in global auto industry: PM Modi
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed deep grief over the demise of Suzuki Motor Corp’s patriarch and long-time chairman Osamu Suzuki and extended his condolences to his family and colleagues. The Prime Minister, in a message on social media platform X, said: “Deeply saddened by the passing of Mr […]
