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Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who instituted economic reforms, cremated in New Delhi

Dec. 28, 2024 08:35 AM EST

NEW DELHI (AP) — Manmohan Singh, the former Indian prime minister widely regarded as the architect of the country’s economic reform program, was cremated after a state funeral on Saturday as politicians and the public mourned his death. The veteran leader, who was also credited...

Leaders and politicians pay homage to India’s former prime minister, Manmohan Singh

Dec. 27, 2024 02:46 AM EST

NEW DELHI (AP) — Authorities in India have declared a seven-day mourning period to honor Manmohan Singh, officials said Friday, as politicians and public paid tributes to the country’s former prime minister widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program. ...

India's former prime minister Manmohan Singh, architect of economic reforms, dies at 92

Dec. 26, 2024 18:42 PM EST

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program and a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, has died. He was 92. Singh was admitted to New Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical...