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<b><div class="itg-mosimage"><amp-img src="https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.dev?url=https%3A%2F%2Fakm-img-a-in.tosshub.com%2Fsites%2Fmedia2%2Findiatoday%2Fimages%2Fstories%2F1997October%2Fsignpost1_091012095602.jpg" alt="" height="425" width="650" class="" layout="responsive"></amp-img></div>Selected: <b>P. Chidambaram,</b><p>as Asia's best finance minister, by the London-based financial publication<i>Euromoney,</i>in recognition of his "unequivocal commitment to economic reforms". The award was presented to him at the IMF-World Bank meeting in Hong Kong.<br><br><b>Appointed: </b><b>Richard Celeste,</b>former Ohio governor, as US ambassador to India. He succeeds Frank Wisner, who completed his tenure in July. Celeste, a Cleveland-based lawyer, had served as chairman of the American National Health Care campaign in 1993-94.<br><br><b>Died: </b><b>Anoop Kumar,</b>72, Hindi film actor, following a cardiac arrest, in Mumbai. The younger brother of thespian Ashok Kumar and playback singer Kishore Kumar, he often played the hero's comic counterpart in the '50s and '60s. One of his better known roles was in the hilarious<i>Chalti ka Naam Gaadi,</i>starring the three Kumar brothers.<br><br><b><div class="itg-mosimage"><amp-img src="https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.dev?url=https%3A%2F%2Fakm-img-a-in.tosshub.com%2Fsites%2Fmedia2%2Findiatoday%2Fimages%2Fstories%2F1997October%2Fsignpost2_091012095602.jpg" alt="" height="425" width="650" class="" layout="responsive"></amp-img></div>Appointed: </b><b>Amit C. Sarkar, </b>executive vice president (industry affairs) ITC, as chairman of the Audit Bureau of Circulation for 1997-98. Formerly the deputy chairman of the bureau's Council of Management, he is also a director of the Tobacco Institute of India and a member of various CII and FICCI committees.<br><br><b>Died: </b><b>Ganesh Man Singh,</b>84, senior Nepali democratic leader, after a heart attack, in Kathmandu. One of the founders of the Nepali Congress, Singh was involved in the historic overthrow of the Rana regime in 1951.<br></p><div id="tab-link-wrapper-plugin"><div class="authors__container"><div class="authors__by"><div class="authlable">Published By: </div><div class="authdetaisl">AtMigration </div></div><div class="published__on"><div class="authlable">Published On: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Oct 6, 1997</div></div></div><div class="sendros">--- ENDS ---</div></div></b>

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<b style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><div class="itg-mosimage"><div class="itgimage"><img  title=""  class="" alt="" src="https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.dev?url=https%3A%2F%2Fakm-img-a-in.tosshub.com%2Fsites%2Fmedia2%2Findiatoday%2Fimages%2Fstories%2F1997October%2Fsignpost1_091012095602.jpg" loading="lazy" /></div></div>Selected: <b>P. Chidambaram,</b><p>as Asia's best finance minister, by the London-based financial publication<i>Euromoney,</i>in recognition of his "unequivocal commitment to economic reforms". The award was presented to him at the IMF-World Bank meeting in Hong Kong.<br><br><b style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Appointed: </b><b>Richard Celeste,</b>former Ohio governor, as US ambassador to India. He succeeds Frank Wisner, who completed his tenure in July. Celeste, a Cleveland-based lawyer, had served as chairman of the American National Health Care campaign in 1993-94.<br><br><b style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Died: </b><b>Anoop Kumar,</b>72, Hindi film actor, following a cardiac arrest, in Mumbai. The younger brother of thespian Ashok Kumar and playback singer Kishore Kumar, he often played the hero's comic counterpart in the '50s and '60s. One of his better known roles was in the hilarious<i>Chalti ka Naam Gaadi,</i>starring the three Kumar brothers.<br><br><b style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><div class="itg-mosimage"><div class="itgimage"><img  title=""  class="" alt="" src="https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.dev?url=https%3A%2F%2Fakm-img-a-in.tosshub.com%2Fsites%2Fmedia2%2Findiatoday%2Fimages%2Fstories%2F1997October%2Fsignpost2_091012095602.jpg" loading="lazy" /></div></div>Appointed: </b><b>Amit C. Sarkar, </b>executive vice president (industry affairs) ITC, as chairman of the Audit Bureau of Circulation for 1997-98. Formerly the deputy chairman of the bureau's Council of Management, he is also a director of the Tobacco Institute of India and a member of various CII and FICCI committees.<br><br><b style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Died: </b><b>Ganesh Man Singh,</b>84, senior Nepali democratic leader, after a heart attack, in Kathmandu. One of the founders of the Nepali Congress, Singh was involved in the historic overthrow of the Rana regime in 1951.<br></p><div id="tab-link-wrapper-plugin"><div class="authors__container"><div class="authors__by"><div class="authlable">Published By: </div><div class="authdetaisl">AtMigration </div></div><div class="published__on"><div class="authlable">Published On: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Oct 6, 1997</div></div></div><div class="sendros">--- ENDS ---</div></div></b>

P. Chidambaram selected&nbsp;as Asia's best finance minister, by the London-based financial publication&nbsp;<i>Euromoney,</i>&nbsp;in recognition of his "unequivocal commitment to economic reforms".

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P. Chidambaram selected as Asia's best finance minister by the London-based financial publication Euromoney.

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Economist and PM’s Economic Advisory Council member Sanjeev Sanyal has described the Union Budget 2026 as a “solid, no-nonsense” exercise, arguing that fiscal consolidation and macro stability are its core strengths. He rejected the notion that the absence of “big-bang” announcements made the budget underwhelming.

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Bird flu has been confirmed in Naugachia subdivision of Bhagalpur district after over 150 crows were found dead. Authorities have launched sanitisation and surveillance drives to contain the outbreak and prevent spread to poultry farms.

A sanitisation drive has now been launched in a 10-kilometre radius around the affected zone.

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Police said the incident involved the same group of accused whose alleged robbery and assault videos had gone viral on social media around four months ago.

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The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would win 352 seats if the Lok Sabha elections were held today, INDIA bloc 182 seats and others nine seats, according to the India Today-CVoter Mood of the Nation survey.

NDA would win 352 seats if Lok Sabha polls were held today: Mood of the Nation poll

Bands of the Army, Navy, and Air Force and paramilitary enthralled the audiences with an array of foot-tapping melodies, including 'Vande Mataram', 'Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja', 'Vijay Bharat', 'Sitare Hind' and 'Brave Warrior', at the Beating Retreat ceremony at Delhi's Vijay Chowk on Thursday.

Beating Retreat ceremony: Military bands regale audience with foot-tapping melodies

In this report, the focus is on the high-level meeting between Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The meeting aimed to address speculations regarding a rebellion and internal friction within the Kerala Congress unit. Speaking after the marathon session, Shashi Tharoor stated, 'The discussion with my two party leaders, the LOP and the Congress President and we had a very good, constructive, positive discussion.' He emphasized that the party is moving forward on the same page, dismissing rumors of a fallout. Tharoor, the MP from Thiruvananthapuram, confirmed he would continue to campaign for the party alongside the state leadership. The Congress leadership has reportedly stepped in to ensure unity ahead of upcoming elections, describing Tharoor as an asset to the party. The discussion follows Tharoor's recent absence from party meetings and reported differences with the state leadership in Kerala.

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Shashi Tharoor meets Rahul Gandhi, Kharge to resolve Kerala Congress rift

In this Special Report, the focus is on the tabling of the Economic Survey 2025-26 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at the start of the Budget Session. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the survey in the Lok Sabha, projecting a robust GDP growth of 7.4% for FY26. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, stating, 'In the beginning of this quarter, the free trade agreement between India and the European Union is a glimpse of how bright the future of the youth of India is.' The Prime Minister emphasized that the next 25 years are crucial for achieving the vision of 'Viksit Bharat 2047' and noted that India is now on the 'reform express.' The bulletin also covers the political friction in Parliament, with the opposition demanding a rollback of the G. Ramji law while the BJP accused them of disrespecting constitutional traditions. The survey highlights fiscal prudence, with the deficit met at 4.8% of GDP.

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This special report covers the final rites of Ajit Pawar being conducted at Vidya Pratishthan in Baramati. The transcript highlights the emotional scenes as the Pawar family, including Sunetra Pawar, Parth Pawar, and Jai Pawar, pay their last respects. A significant moment is noted between Supriya Sule and Sunetra Pawar, who stood together despite their past political face-off in the Lok Sabha elections. The speaker notes, 'The family, the political divide blurred by what has been deep love within the family and that void today is filled by the outpouring of grief.' The programme reflects on Ajit Pawar's legacy as a 'mercurial leader' who transformed Baramati into a model constituency. The report details the public nature of the bereavement, with a three-day mourning period announced in the region as the community gathers to say goodbye to the leader they affectionately called 'Dada'.

Final Rites: Baramati Bids Farewell To Ajit Pawar

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