Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was honored with a 'Bhog' ceremony for the 'Akhand Path' at his residence, attended by several dignitaries including Congress leaders and family members. Singh, who passed away at 92, is remembered for his influential economic reforms. His funeral, held with full state honors, saw national leaders paying their respects.
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Alok Kumar Singh, a 35-year-old software developer, was arrested by UP STF for masterminding a toll tax fraud spanning across 42 toll plazas in 14 states, causing significant daily losses to NHAI. Singh developed illicit software diverting toll collections to private accounts, with the help of collaborators. The operation was uncovered after a detailed investigation.
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