Morning news brief: India mourns death of ex-PM Manmohan Singh; Russia blamed for Azerbaijan plane crash, and more
Morning news brief: India mourns death of ex-PM Manmohan Singh; Russia blamed for Azerbaijan plane crash, and more
The Indian government has announced seven days of national mourning as a mark of respect to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died on Thursday.Singh, who served as the Indian PM from 2004 to 2014, is renowned for his modern economic policies. His contributions to foreign policy also left a lasting impact, forming the groundwork for India's external relations under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Russia’s anti-aircraft system may have downed the passenger aircraft that crashed in Azerbaijan, claimed a US official. The crash had killed at least 38 of the 67 people aboard.
Meanwhile, the Indian government is reportedly considering a major relief for middle-class taxpayers, especially for those who are earning up to INR 10.5 lakh annually (US$ 12,300).
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Singh, who served as India’s Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, is remembered for his role in shaping the country’s modern economic policies. Before becoming Prime Minister, he played an important role as Finance Minister, driving economic reforms that opened up India’s economy.
Russia’s anti-aircraft system shot down Azerbaijani jet over ‘mistaken identity’, US claims
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Russia’s anti-aircraft system may have downed the passenger aircraft that crashed in Azerbaijan Wednesday (Dec 25), a US official has claimed. The Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 crash-landed near the city of Aktau, killing at least 38 of the 67 people aboard.
Major relief for Indian middle class, govt considering tax cut amid economic challenges: Reports
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Amid uproar over high taxation, the Indian government is reportedly considering a major relief for middle-class taxpayers, especially for those earning up to INR 10.5 lakh annually (US$ 12,300). Indian media reports highlight that the move can be announced in the budget for 2025 on February 1, aimed at boosting consumer spending amid a slowing economy.
India to observe seven-day national mourning to honour ex-PM Manmohan Singh: Reports
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The Indian government is likely to announce seven days of national mourning as a mark of respect to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who died at the age of 92 here on Thursday, according to sources.
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