Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at 92. Singh, who served as PM from 2004 to 2014, made significant contributions like the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, Right to Information Act, and National Food Security Act. A distinguished economist, Singh's legacy includes roles as Finance Minister and receiving the Padma Vibhushan in 1987.
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Navdeep Singh has faced deportation from the US for the second time in eight months, resulting in a financial loss of Rs 55 lakh for his family. His father, Kashmir Singh, expressed deep distress over their situation, and the family is awaiting Navdeep's return to Punjab, unsure of the full details of his recent ordeal.
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