External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Oman, emphasising India's commitment to regional cooperation and stability. He engaged with Oman's foreign minister to review bilateral relations and launched a logo marking 70 years of diplomatic ties. Jaishankar also met with other regional foreign ministers to discuss security, trade, and cooperation.
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India's tallest buildings in Mumbai exemplify luxury living and advanced architectural designs. These skyscrapers, like Palais Royale and Lokhandwala Minerva, feature high-end amenities and innovative construction techniques. As India urbanizes, these structures will remain highly sought after for modern high-rise living. They set new standards for comfort and elegance in urban residential spaces.
Sikh leaders in post-Independence India, including Jagjit Singh Dallewal, have used hunger strikes as a form of protest with varying success. While Dallewal demands legal MSP, previous fasting leaders like Master Tara Singh, Sant Fateh Singh, and Darshan Singh Pheruman also undertook similar protests for state-related issues with mixed results.
Ahead of the Delhi assembly elections, AAP's Manish Sisodia accuses BJP of failing to manage law and order in Delhi. Sisodia claims BJP poses the biggest threat to slum dwellers, alleging BJP’s plans to demolish slum clusters. Meanwhile, ED receives authorization to prosecute AAP leaders in an alleged liquor scam.
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The Anti-Corruption Bureau visited Arvind Kejriwal's residence after he accused the BJP of offering large sums to AAP MLAs to switch parties. This move follows a directive from Delhi's Lieutenant Governor, who ordered an investigation into these serious allegations.
Security forces intensified operations in Jammu's Akhnoor sector to track suspected terrorists near the LoC ahead of PM Modi's visit to inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel in Ganderbal. The operation followed reports of suspicious movements in Jogiwan forest. Alert levels have been heightened in Doda due to the presence of terrorist groups spotted there.
Mughal emperor Aurangzeb sparks political clash between BJP and SP after SP leader Abu Azmi praised him. Azmi was suspended from the Maharashtra assembly, with UP CM Yogi Adityanath calling for his expulsion. Azmi's controversial remarks were criticized as an attempt to rewrite history, while opposition claims BJP scripted the controversy to divert attention from key issues.
India and Bangladesh agreed to a mutual exchange of 185 fishermen and their vessels amid discord in ties. Dhaka will hand over 95 Indian fishermen, while India will release 90 Bangladeshi fishermen. The exchange, focusing on humanitarian concerns, involves two Bangladeshi and six Indian boats, concluding on January 6.
Manmohan Singh initially joined a pre-medical course due to his father's wishes but dropped out after a few months, as he lost interest in the subject. Instead, he found a passion for economics, a subject that genuinely appealed to him. His daughter Daman Singh reveals this in her 2014 book, highlighting his sense of humor and personal anecdotes.