Jeopardy! champ Laura Faddah blows fans away with ‘improbable’ winning streak after ‘getting lucky’ with game advantagesManmohan Singh, the former Indian prime minister whose economic reforms made his country a global powerhouse, has died at the age of 92, current leader Narendra Modi said Thursday. India "mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders," Modi posted on social media platform X shortly after news broke of Singh's passing. "As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people's lives." Singh was taken to a hospital in New Delhi after he lost consciousness at his home on Thursday, but could not be resuscitated and was pronounced dead at 9:51 pm local time, according to a statement by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Singh, who held office from 2004 to 2014, is credited with having overseen an economic boom in Asia's fourth-largest economy in his first term, although slowing growth in later years marred his second stint. "I have lost a mentor and guide," opposition Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said in a statement, adding that Singh had "led India with immense wisdom and integrity." "Millions of us who admired him will remember him with the utmost pride," said Gandhi, a scion of India's powerful Nehru-Gandhi dynasty and the most prominent challenger to Modi. Mallikarjun Kharge, leader of the opposition in parliament's upper house, said "India has lost a visionary statesman, a leader of unimpeachable integrity, and an economist of unparalleled stature." President Droupadi Murmu wrote on X that Singh will "always be remembered for his service to the nation, his unblemished political life and his utmost humility." - 'Mr Clean' - Born in 1932 in the mud-house village of Gah in what is now Pakistan, Singh studied economics to find a way to eradicate poverty in India and never held elected office before taking the vast nation's top job. He won scholarships to attend both Cambridge, where he obtained a first in economics, and Oxford, where he completed his PhD. Singh worked in a string of senior civil posts, served as a central bank governor and also held various jobs with global agencies including the United Nations. He was tapped in 1991 by then Congress prime minister P.V. Narasimha Rao to reel India back from the worst financial crisis in its modern history. In his first term Singh steered the economy through a period of nine-percent growth, lending India the international clout it had long sought. He also sealed a landmark nuclear deal with the United States that he said would help India meet its growing energy needs. Known as "Mr Clean", Singh nonetheless saw his image tarnished during his decade-long tenure when a series of corruption cases became public. Several months before the 2014 elections, Singh said he would retire after the polls, with Sonia Gandhi's son Rahul earmarked to take his place if Congress won. But Congress crashed to its worst-ever result at that time as the Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, led by Modi, won in a landslide. Singh -- who said historians would be kinder to him than contemporary detractors -- became a vocal critic of Modi's economic policies, and more recently warned about the risks that rising communal tensions posed to India's democracy. bjt/mlm Originally published as India's former PM Manmohan Singh dies aged 92 Breaking News Don't miss out on the headlines from Breaking News. Followed categories will be added to My News. More related stories Environment ‘Size of Singapore’: Massive bushfire warning More residents have been told it is too late for them to flee as raging bushfires grow to “the size of Singapore”. Read more Sport New details on Sydney to Hobart tragedy Organisers have vowed the Sydney to Hobart yacht race will continue after two sailors died and another was flung overboard on its first night. Read moreA revocable living trust is a frequently used estate planning document, providing probate avoidance, efficient estate settlement, and privacy. However, an important and often overlooked step is “funding” your trust. Common assets like IRAs, 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and other types of retirement accounts transfer without probate and can bypass the written terms of your estate plan because these accounts pass by beneficiary designation. Generally, you should not transfer the ownership of these accounts to your revocable trust. Also, before designating your revocable trust as a beneficiary of a retirement account, review the terms of your trust with your attorney to avoid potential unintended accelerated income tax recognition for your loved ones. Your trust may need to be amended to include special planning provisions that optimize income tax deferral of benefits within the trust. The SECURE Act, effective January 2020, changes the way people receive money from inherited retirement accounts. However, not all beneficiaries are impacted in the same way. Eligible designated beneficiaries If an IRA beneficiary is not considered an “eligible designated beneficiary,” they must fully withdraw inherited IRA funds within 10 years following the year of death of the original IRA owner (for IRA owners dying after Dec. 31, 2019). Eligible designated beneficiaries include spouse, minor children, disabled/chronically ill beneficiaries, and beneficiaries less than 10 years younger than the original IRA owner. Hence, all other beneficiaries, like adult children and grandchildren, must fully distribute IRA assets within 10 years following the death of the original IRA owner. A difficult decision: What about a trust? Some individuals name their revocable living trust as a contingent beneficiary of IRA assets with the goal of protecting IRA assets in trust for their children and grandchildren post death. Because of the SECURE Act rule changes, you may be faced with an increasingly difficult decision: What do I value more, asset protection or income tax minimization? Conduit trusts Before the SECURE Act, this decision was much easier. You could get the best of both worlds by including “conduit trust” provisions in your trust document. A conduit trust provision allowed you to both hold IRA funds in trust for your beneficiaries and maximize opportunities for your beneficiaries to stretch IRA RMDs over the eldest trust beneficiary’s life expectancy. However, this strategy had one catch: The trustee of a conduit trust is required to withdraw the RMD amount from the IRA and then distribute it directly to the trust beneficiary. Thus, under the new SECURE Act rules, a trustee of a conduit trust is now required to fully withdraw IRA funds and distribute those amounts directly to a trust beneficiary within 10 years following your death. This means that trust principal may be distributed to young beneficiaries earlier than you intended. For example, if you intended principal to be held in trust for your beneficiaries until age 45, under the new rules, the trustee of a conduit trust is required to fully distribute IRA funds held in trust directly to a 21-year-old beneficiary within 10 years, by age 31. Accumulation trusts It is still possible to protect IRA funds in trust for beneficiaries beyond 10 years by structuring your trust as an “accumulation trust,” which gives the trustee discretion on how to make distributions. However, there is a major downside. With an accumulation trust, the trustee is still required to fully withdraw IRA funds within 10 years following the year of your death, but if the funds stay in trust, the IRA distributions are taxed at trust and estate income tax rates. In many cases, this means that the IRA distributions will be taxed at the highest marginal federal tax rate of 37% (because the 37% rate starts at $15,200 for a trust). This conflict between asset protection and income tax savings can put you in a difficult situation post-SECURE Act. Which trust is best? Does a conduit trust or accumulation trust make sense for me? The answer depends on several factors. What do you value more, minimizing income taxes for the next generation or providing asset protection through a trust so the money is prudently managed? Additional factors include how many trust beneficiaries you have, what principal distribution ages are set forth in your trust, the current age of your trust beneficiaries, the size of your IRA balances in relation to the rest of your estate, your trust beneficiaries’ individual tax rates, and the importance you place on asset protection planning for multiple generations. No one-size-fits-all solution Given the rule changes and a multitude of factors, it is critically important to coordinate with your attorney, tax adviser, and financial adviser. Your team of professionals should review your trust documents, net worth, and IRA/qualified account balances and revisit the design of your overall estate plan to weigh the tax costs of leaving IRAs in trust against your asset protection goals. This is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized legal, tax, or financial advice. Please consult your own legal, tax, or financial professional regarding your unique circumstances. Are you worried about how much taxes you'll owe in retirement? Don't be! In this video, we'll show you 3 brilliant ways to reduce taxes in retirement so you can enjoy your golden years without worrying about the IRS. The explosive growth in America's senior population reflects increased longevity and health. Driven by baby boomers who began hitting senior status in 2011, Census Bureau data showed the 65 and over demographic grew by nearly 40% from 2010 to 2020. That's compared to an overall population growth of just 7.4%, the most growth seniors have seen in a century. If the trend continues, Americans aged 65 and over will comprise 22% of the population by 2040. The average life expectancy for a 65-year-old in 2022 was another 18.9 years , according to the National Council on Aging. That's a lot of good years to enjoy, which presents one problem: Seniors need to figure out where to live to best enjoy those golden years. For many seniors, factors like exercise and activity level impact lifestyle decisions, including where to live. Florida often comes to mind as a top option, with the cliche of snowbirds moving south to enjoy warmer weather. Although sweltering and sunny states like Arizona, Nevada, and Florida are top destinations for individuals to live, Idaho and Maine are becoming increasingly popular as active seniors retire in places known for their outdoor cultures. Caring.com looked at Census data to find which states have had the biggest increase of residents aged 65 and over from 2010 to 2023. Read on to learn more about the top five states where seniors are most likely to move—the results may surprise you! In the last decade and a half, there have been surprising trends among where older adults are choosing to call home. Census data shows a major migration West between 2010 and 2023, with seniors favoring states like Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado. There are also shifts to the Northeast and the South, with Georgia, South Carolina, and Vermont among the states attracting seniors. Several factors are driving these regional trends. The lower living costs in rural areas compared to major metropolitan centers allow retirees to stretch their pensions and retirement savings. A temperate or warm climate can draw seniors to states like South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, especially those tired of cold, harsh winters up north. Some older adults move to be near certain amenities and services or to be closer to family support, while others are looking for a new adventure in a new place. Many seniors value a healthy lifestyle. According to a 2018 Harvard University study, there are five key lifestyle factors : healthy diet, consistent exercise, healthy weight, not smoking, and moderate alcohol consumption. Moving to states with a culture of active, outdoor-oriented lifestyles helps promote this healthy longevity. - Residents 65 or older: 219,318 - Growth since 2010: 69.6% With beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean from Rehoboth and Lewes beaches and its proximity to New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C., Delaware is a great place for seniors to stay busy. The state offers many financial benefits for older adults living on fixed incomes: no state or local sales tax, no estate or inheritance tax, lower property taxes, and no Social Security tax. In July 2024, Delaware also launched the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program, a five-year, $5 million effort to improve the state's senior health care system through research and professional training. - Residents 65 or older: 555,709 - Growth since 2010: 71.3% Las Vegas offers many perks for those living on a budget of less than $50,000 per year—including a lower cost of living than the U.S. average and no state income tax. There's plenty to do beyond hitting the slots. Lake Mead and Red Rock Canyon offer a picturesque backdrop for outdoor activities like boating and hiking. Reno is another popular retirement option, with a similar blend of casinos and entertainment and proximity to outdoor adventures in Lake Tahoe and the nearby California border. - Residents 65 or older: 943,015 - Growth since 2010: 71.6% Known for low rates of poverty and social isolation, as well as being home to some of the country's best geriatric hospitals, Colorado offers a great environment to support both the mental and physical health of its older residents. A generous deduction on retirement income, along with low property taxes, helps outdoor enthusiasts save money to enjoy over 20 million acres of public recreation space and 33 ski resorts across the state. Whether you prefer the small-town charm of Fort Collins, the resort lifestyle in Aspen, or the bustling big-city energy of Denver, there's something for everyone. - Residents 65 or older: 341,130 - Growth since 2010: 75.2% Idaho is another state that may not be top-of-mind for retirement, but the capital of the Gem State shines with over 200 days of sunny weather each year. Property and sales taxes are relatively low, and there is no tax on Social Security benefits, making Idaho an affordable option for residents 65 and older. The state is also full of opportunities for active living, including waterfalls higher than Niagara at Shoshone Falls, skiing and snowboarding at Boise's Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, and a soothing resort at Lava Hot Springs. - Residents 65 or older: 105,311 - Growth since 2010: 91.7% Older adults willing to brave Alaska's notoriously harsh winters are rewarded by some of nature's greatest wonders: colossal glaciers; the tallest mountain in North America, Mount Denali, which stands over 20,000 feet; and a nearly 700-inch annual snowfall at the Alyeska Resort outside Anchorage. There are unique financial incentives that come with calling the Last Frontier home, including Alaska's Permanent Fund Dividend, which offers an annual payment of up to $1,500 to full-time, permanent residents. The state also has a Senior Benefits Program, which provides monthly income-based assistance to seniors with low or moderate incomes. Story editing by Alizah Salario. Additional editing by Kelly Glass. Copy editing by Paris Close. This story originally appeared on Caring.com and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. Kingston Parillo Kevin Kingston, CLU, Chartered Financial Consultant, is managing director and financial adviser at Savant Wealth Management; savantwealth.com . Dominick J. Parillo, CFP(r), JD, is director of wealth transfer at Savant. The business news you need Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly.KUALA LUMPUR: Five years, five leaders. After a period of rapid government turnover from 2018 to 2022, many Malaysians see the current Madani administration’s two-year birthday as the mark of relative political stability. “If the government keeps on changing, how are policies going to stick? Who would want to invest in the country?,” said Mr Mohd Asrul Nizam. The 39-year-old automobile technician was speaking to CNA at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre this weekend, at an event to mark the government’s second anniversary. It has been two years since its leader, Mr Anwar Ibrahim, took the helm of the country in 2022. Thousands flocked to the event on Friday (Nov 22) where, as well as an opportunity to settle outstanding traffic fines issued by the police with a 60 per cent discount, there were booths promoting health screenings, a free helmet exchange programme, a job fair and sales of essential goods. Mr Asrul himself was there, not only to mark the political anniversary, but also to pay off his company’s eight summonses, most of them which were for speeding. He said that he is not surprised by the fact that the government is still intact. But given the country's recent history of political instability, some experts consider the administration reaching this two-year mark to be an achievement in itself. “When the unity government was formed, no one thought that it would be able to last this long. There are 18 parties in the coalition with different agendas, but it has held on,” said Dr Azmi Hassan, senior fellow at the Nusantara Academy for Strategic Research. Some political analysts told CNA that Mr Anwar’s biggest achievement to date was to keep the government - made up of 18 different parties - running this long, adding that economic concerns were of a higher priority than institutional reform for most people. “For the majority, the main concern is economic related. Institutional reforms are a lower priority compared to livelihoods,” said Mr Ibrahim Suffian, co-founder and programs director of the Merdeka Center for Opinion Research. But there are some, especially those from civil society organisations, who are unhappy with the pace of reform and say that the government should not assume that it has the luxury of time to implement the reforms that were promised in their election manifestos. “D GRADE” IN REPORT, DESPITE NEW INITIATIVES Last month Mr Anwar told members of his PKR party that the unity government has helped the country to achieve political stability that enabled the federal administration to set clear policies on industry, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, green technology, and semiconductors. However, the CSO platform for reform - a coalition of 70 organisations – said that excitement for reform is fading as the pragmatism of realpolitik takes precedence. “Delays, excuses, and a slow pace hinder progress. It is essential to maintain a sense of urgency and not allow fear of identity politics or opposition pressures to derail the momentum for reforms,” said its chairman, Mr Jerald Joseph. He acknowledged several reforms Mr Anwar’s government has initiated or pledged support for, such as the removal of the mandatory death penalty, the subsidy rationalisation of things such as petrol and education and the engagement over the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) which seeks to restore the rights of Sabah and Sarawak. He also said that several new initiatives were similarly promising, such as the vetting of high-profile appointments in government-linked companies (GLCs), forming additional Parliamentary Special Select Committees (PSSC), and raising the minimum salary to RM1,700 (US$380) a month. However, he said that comprehensive reforms in key governance areas are still lacking. “It is time to create a clear, public roadmap that conveys the urgency and scope of the institutional changes Malaysians need. Without this, the government risks eroding public trust and confidence,” he said. The executive director of the Coalition of Free and Fair Elections (BERSIH) Mr Ooi Kok Him told CNA that there were two trains of thought when it came to the pace of reforms – some who said time was needed and others who were “impatient” for reforms. “We believe that time is running out. You may believe that you have three more years just like how Pakatan Harapan leaders believed they had more than 22 months to govern. So you cannot take time for granted and you must implement reforms when you have the opportunity to do so,” he said. BERSIH is well known for its organisation of protests against the government in the past. On Tuesday, it revealed its report card for the government, with the Madani administration getting 45.8 per cent or a D grade. BERSIH said the grade reflected significant gaps between its reform promises and actual implementation. Mr Anwar’s political secretary Kamil Abdul Munim said in a post on X on Wednesday that reforms as well as the political, economic and administrative change agenda were still ongoing. He also said that they should learn from their past experiences and that changes cannot be rushed. “They also have to be done based on priority according to the context and current situation,” he said. Their report card looked at three aspects – electoral reforms, institutional reforms, and civil liberties with the assessment looking at the fulfilment of manifesto commitments and a comparative evaluation of progress relative to previous administrations. It did not consider aspects such as the economy. The report said that when it came to electoral reforms there had been no meaningful progress on key issues such as constituency malapportionment, gerrymandering, or the introduction of absentee voting for outstation voters, despite campaign promises to address these. On institutional reforms, the report said the government achieved incremental progress, including passing the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act and strengthening Parliamentary Special Select Committees. It noted however that major reforms to safeguard institutional independence, such as separating the roles of the attorney general and public prosecutor, or institutionalising fair Constituency Development Funds (CDF), remain stalled or unfulfilled. It added that critical appointments, such as those of the attorney general and the heads of key institutions such as the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) and Election Commission (EC), continued to lack parliamentary oversight. On civil liberties, BERSIH said that while the government had abolished the mandatory death penalty, it had failed to repeal or amend laws such as the Sedition Act, the Communications and Multimedia Act, and the Peaceful Assembly Act. The Malaysian Cabinet agreed to review the Sedition Act last year so that it can only be applied to provocations towards the royal institution. In March this year, it agreed to start the process of amending the act. However, in the meantime, activists have still been arrested under the Sedition Act for incidents unrelated to royalty. “Activists and opposition figures continue to face harassment under these laws, contradicting the government’s reformist rhetoric,” said the report. The report even claimed that comparative analysis showed that Mr Anwar lagged behind his predecessors in implementing reforms within the first two years of coming into power, coming in third behind Mr Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Dr Mahathir Mohamad. Muhyiddin Yassin and Najib Razak were ranked fourth and fifth respectively in the report. “Leaders such as Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Mahathir Mohamad made more substantial progress within similar time frames,” said the report, adding that Mr Anwar even underperformed compared to Najib in his first term, although Najib’s subsequent actions in undermining key institutions for his political benefit during his second term meant his administration ranked bottom. “The Unity Government’s cautious and incremental approach has slowed reform momentum and diminished public confidence,” added the report. Mr Ooi said that a post-election coalition government should not be an excuse to abandon all reform promises, pointing out that BN and PH shared four major promises that have not been fully implemented. He said that one of the common promises made by both coalitions in their manifestos was that major appointments at public institutions such as the MACC and EC would go through parliamentary scrutiny, but this has not happened so far. Mr Azam Baki was reappointed as the chief commissioner of MACC in May this year without undergoing parliamentary scrutiny. Economy minister Rafizi Ramli in Jan 2022 said that some of MACC actions against PH were political persecution and that he would be called up for questioning if they formed the government. “Election manifestos remain binding even when parties enter coalitions. Coalitions should be formed to advance and fulfil these agendas, not to set them aside,” said Mr Ooi. Mr Anwar was sworn in as prime minister on Nov 24, 2022, after the 15th General Election failed to produce a clear winner and resulted in a hung parliament. He leads a unity government comprising Pakatan Harapan (PH), previous ruling coalition Barisan Nasional (BN), Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) and Parti Warisan (Warisan) among others. The government has also faced criticisms over some of its plans and proposals. Ms Sophie Lemière, an adjunct fellow with the Southeast Asia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said that several planned reforms, such as the Malaysian social media licensing plans, amendments to its citizenship bills and the “Mufti bill”, are stirring Malaysia “backward”. “The stability of the government and the current desperate need for economic recovery are the recurrent political arguments used to justify the necessity to cooperate with existing power structures while satisfying the most conservative sections of society even if that means compromising civil liberties,” she said in an article on Nov 1. The “Mufti Bill” aims to define the role and responsibilities of the Islamic jurors in the Federal Territories, which include Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putrajaya. In a response to BERSIH’s grading, Mr Anwar told the parliament on Thursday that the government was still new and could perform better over time. “About BERSIH's (rating), it's okay if they want to give us a 'D'. At least it's not an 'F'. (If in UPSR) we get a 'D', later during SPM we should get an 'A'. (Because) we are still very new,” he was quoted as saying by news portal Malaysiakini. The UPSR refers to the now discontinued public exam for primary students while the SPM is the equivalent of the O-levels examination taken by fifth year secondary school students. ANWAR “COMMITTED TO REFORMS” BUT MORE CHANGES NEEDED In a public forum held last week by the CSO platform for reform, Deputy Law Minister M. Kulasegaran said that he also wanted to see more changes in the country although there were many challenges they had to overcome, including pushback from the civil service. “I also want to see the changes (happening),” he said, giving the example of wanting more power to be given to the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) which he described as being “toothless”. He also said that the appointment of the MACC chief for example was something that he believed should be brought to the parliament. “This is what we said when we were there (as opposition) ... We should empower it. If you refer to our speeches in parliament, many of us would have said that. I feel very wrong about it,” said Mr Kulasegaran. He however claimed that Mr Anwar is committed to reforms. “He has given a fair leeway to the ministries and ministers ... and that changes must come from within (the ministries). He has no time to look into any particular matter,” he said. Dr Wong Chin Huat, a political scientist from Sunway University in Kuala Lumpur told CNA that the government was stable and could complete its full term. He said that while it had delivered some reforms, he asked if they were trying to co-opt the opposition into the coalition. “This government claimed that it cannot implement a lot of reform for fear of backlash. That’s true when you look at certain things such as the Sedition Act but fair treatment of the opposition is certainly not something that will get you backlash anywhere. Not from the society or not from the opposition,” he said, in reference to the CDF. He said the reason why Malaysia ended up being embroiled in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal for instance was because there were not enough checks and balances. “Ultimately you don’t have opposition on the pretext of nation-building, stability and harmony but eventually what you are doing is undermining democracy,” he added. Dr Wong said that for some voters, the reforms mattered, and they used it to measure if the government kept to its promises. “If the government acts like these things didn’t matter, there is a section of voters who would simply not go out and vote and this government would pay the price heavily,” he said. He believes that even a 10 per cent drop of votes from non-Malays and liberals would be enough to see PH lose half of their seats. But he added that the vote drop would affect other parties and coalitions as well. “If PH goes down, BN probably wouldn’t be doing much better,” he said. KEEPING GOVERNMENT INTACT: THE BIGGEST REFORM In a press conference on Friday the Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the government would examine the views of various parties and strive to improve the quality of services besides efforts to improve, change and make institutional reforms. He said that the Minister of Law and Institutional Reform Azalina Othman Said would be introducing several bills in the parliament soon, reflecting the Government's efforts and ideas to bring about reforms to the institutions. “Many bills are being planned and are in the process (of being introduced) including the Malaysian Media Council Bill. This is the government’s commitment to improvement, including the ecosystem for media practitioners,” he said to a question about BERSIH's views on the government when it came to reform. Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said that he welcomed feedback from the different stakeholders and that as a cabinet member, he didn’t look at it negatively. “We need to find the most harmonised way to carry out these reforms,” he was quoted as saying by news platform Free Malaysia Today (FMT). “Some of the major reforms have been initiated, but it will take a while (for others),” he said on Wednesday when asked about the BERSIH report on the government. Dr Azmi told CNA however that Anwar’s biggest reform was to make sure there was political stability in the country and government. “Considering what we have been through over the past few years, it is the best reform for the last two years. I don’t think the opposition can topple the government,” he said. Since PH defeated BN in the 2018 general elections, there has been political instability in Malaysia, said Dr Azmi. In 2020, the “Sheraton Move” crumbled the Mahathir Mohamad administration from within. Part of this plot was reportedly hatched in the Sheraton Hotel in Petaling Jaya. The move saw more than 30 MPs in the ruling PH alliance defect, bringing it down after it had been in charge for just 22 months. This led to the appointment of Muhyiddin as prime minister, as Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) and BN joined hands to form a new ruling coalition. However, Muhyiddin’s tenure only lasted until August 2021 when some MPs from BN’s main component party, the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) pulled their support for him and put forth party vice-president Ismail Sabri Yaakob to replace Muhyiddin as prime minister. “When he formed the unity government, no one thought that he (Mr Anwar) would be able to last this long. There are 18 parties in the coalition with different agendas, but he has held on,” said Dr Azmi. Mr Anwar has served longer as prime minister than all three of his predecessors since the May 2018 general elections. Dr Azmi believed that Mr Anwar has been doing his best to rid the country of corruption and that reforms could come from this effort. He also pointed to the subsidy rationalisation plan as one of the toughest things any Malaysian prime minister could do. “That requires political will and is one of the most difficult and sensitive things to do,” he said. He said that most people were concerned with the high cost of living, but that problem was not unique to Malaysia and that Mr Anwar couldn’t be blamed for it. Mr Ibrahim of the Merdeka Centre said that while it has been a bumpy road so far with doubts about the government's ability to stay intact, how it is perceived has improved over time. “The government has proven itself to be stable and functional and people are appreciating efforts made by the government to to attract foreign investment. There has been a positive impact and the mood is changing gradually,” he said. When asked about the lack of institutional reforms, Mr Ibrahim said that it was understandable as the government was still trying to learn the lessons from before, citing the PH government that was brought down in 2020. “They want to address bigger concerns such as jobs, wages and government efficiency. That is needed to be addressed first to secure legitimacy from the majority of voters. They are aware that they didn’t get cross-cutting support (from voters) and the number one issue is the economy. “They have to seize on that first and the priority is bringing in investments and part of improving efficiency to approve applications and projects,” he said. He however said that certain things such as Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s acquittal from a corruption charge last year are hanging over Mr Anwar’s head. He added that those who cared about institutional reforms were from the upper middle-class group who would have voted for PH. Mr Ibrahim also said there were quiet reforms such as the civil service reforms where the position of Chief Secretary to the Government went to Mr Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, a low-profile civil servant. “The dissatisfaction remains but ultimately it is a smaller segment of the crowd that the government has to attend to,” he said. The stability of the government is the most important and people believe it is needed to create economic growth. The majority of people don’t want to go back to the volatile period between 2018 and 2022.”
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(CBS DETROIT) - Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter , has requested to be released from prison pending the outcome of her appeal. Crumbley's attorney, Michael Deszi, filed a motion in the Oakland County Circuit Court on Thursday, arguing that Crumbley is not a "flight risk" and "poses no danger to the public." "This case has been bungled starting with the prosecution's overreaching charge of involuntary manslaughter of a parent for the intentional criminal acts of her son who was charged and treated as an adult in the eyes of the law," Deszi wrote in the court filing. He later wrote, "It would be grossly unfair and unjust to keep Mrs. Crumbley locked up for years while this matter proceeds slowly (likely for years) before the appellate courts," Deszi wrote in the court filing. Jennifer Crumbley and her husband, James, were convicted of four counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the Nov. 30, 2021 shooting that killed four students and injured six others and a teacher. The Crumbleys made history as the first parents to be convicted. for a mass shooting committed by their child. The couple's son, Ethan Crumbley, was sentenced in December 2023 to life in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including murder and terrorism. His appellate attorney filed a motion seeking to withdraw his guilty plea and grant resentencing. However, Judge Kwame Rowe denied that request . Earlier this month, Jennifer Crumbley asked the court to overturn her conviction or grant her a new trial. On Thursday, Deszi also accused prosecutors of arranging "secret agreements" with two star witnesses. "The suppression of these secret agreements violates the most basic, well-understood duties of a prosecutor to turn over all evidence that is favorable to the defense or could be used for impeachment purposes," he said. He argued that Crumbley's sentencing guidelines recommended 43-86 months in prison but was instead given 10 to 15 years . Shortly after sentencing, Jennifer Crumbley initially requested to be housed at her attorney's guest home , but was sent to the all-female Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Ypsilanti. The Crumbleys will be in prison until December 2036 but could be released as early as December 2031 after already serving more than two years. Oxford High School shooting Jennifer Crumbley Michigan DeJanay Booth-Singleton is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She covers various topics such as crime, business and politics.
Johnson's 22 help Winthrop take down Mercer 102-97EDITORIAL The disturbing and dark content Kiwi kids are being exposed to online has again hit headlines. And again, it has signalled the need for both billion-dollar social media companies and parents to step up and take greater responsibility. It also raises questions regarding whether New Zealand should follow Australia’s strong lead and ban children under 16 from the platforms to protect them from any online harm. Documentarian Nadia Maxwell conducted an experiment to see how quickly things took a sinister turn by setting up a TikTok account for a “13-year-old girl”.
Mikel Arteta is hoping Gabriel Martinelli can help to fill the void created by , with the England forward likely to miss key fixtures including the north London derby next month. Arteta confirmed on Monday that Saka was expected to be absent for “many weeks” after tearing a hamstring during the first half of . That would rule him out of Premier League fixtures including Arsenal’s game with Tottenham on 15 January, the Carabao Cup semi‐final first leg against Newcastle and an FA Cup third‐round tie with Manchester United. With Raheem Sterling also facing an extended spell on the sidelines with a knee injury, Martinelli is likely to start on the right when Arsenal host Ipswich on Friday after switching flanks at Palace and providing a goal and an assist. The Brazilian scored 15 Premier League goals in 2022‐23 but has only 10 since, however Arteta believes Martinelli is capable of stepping up while Saka is unavailable. “I think so. Gaby loves it: you give him a challenge and he wants to do it today if he can. He’s a player that likes responsibility and likes having a bigger role. But it’s for all the players to take responsibility. I think it’s something collective. Everybody is going to have to add something else because Bukayo, who we rely a lot on, is not going to be with us.” Arteta has played down suggestions that Arsenal could bring in reinforcements in January after Gabriel Jesus made a timely return to form against Palace by scoring five times in two matches. With Sterling, signed on loan from Chelsea to provide backup for Saka, due to have more tests to discover the extent of his knee injury, it could provide more opportunities for Ethan Nwaneri. The 17-year-old has yet to start a league game but has made 10 league substitute appearances this season and scored three goals in the Carabao Cup, although Arteta remains cautious about rushing him. “He needs to understand a few things,” he said. “Obviously again for Ethan there’s been a massive step in the last 12 months. But he’s on the journey with us and every time he plays I think he changes games for the better, so that’s a really good sign.”Tennessee 32, Houston 27Florida knocks No. 9 Ole Miss out of College Football Playoff contention
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Austin Seibert missed his second extra point of the game with 21 seconds left after Washington’s Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin connected on an 86-yard touchdown, Dallas’ Juanyeh Thomas returned the ensuing onside kick attempt for a touchdown, and the Cowboys pulled out a 34-26 victory Sunday that extended the Commanders’ skid to three games. Seibert, who missed the previous two games with a right hip injury, was wide left on the point-after attempt following a low snap. Thomas then took the kick back 43 yards as the Cowboys (4-7) ended their losing streak at five in improbable fashion. Part of that was the play of backup Cooper Rush, who threw for 247 yards and two TDs in his third start in place of starter Dak Prescott. Part was also the defense forcing two turnovers, as Chauncey Golston ripped the ball out of Brian Robinson Jr.’s hands for what was called an interception of Daniels in the second quarter, and Donovan Wilson stripped John Bates midway through the fourth. KaVonte Turpin provided the fireworks with a spinning, 99-yard kickoff return TD seconds after Daniels found Zach Ertz in the end zone and scored on a 2-point conversion to cut the deficit to three with 3:02 left. In the final three minutes alone, the Commanders (7-5) scored 10 points and allowed Thomas' TD. All that after the score was 10-9 through three quarters before madness ensued. Washington's playoff hopes that looked solid not long ago are now in serious jeopardy after losing to Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Dallas. Before the scoring outburst late, much of this defeat had to do with Daniels and the offense not being able to find any kind of a rhythm. The Cowboys did, despite playing without their two best offensive linemen, top cornerback and starting tight end. Rush's 6-yard pass to Jalen Tolbert was Dallas' first third-quarter TD of the season, and his 22-yarder to Luke Schoonmaker came after Wilson's forced fumble. Daniels finished 25 of 38 for 274 yards, including his second interception of the game on a failed Hail Mary as the clock expired. Rico Dowdle ran 19 times for 86 yards to spring the upset for the Cowboys, who were 10 1/2-point underdogs on BetMGM Sportsbook. Cowboys: LG Tyler Smith was inactive with ankle and knee injuries. ... RG Zack Martin (ankle), CB Trevon Diggs (groin/knee) and TE Jake Ferguson (concussion) were ruled out prior to game day and did not travel for the game. Commanders: RB Austin Ekeler was injured on a kickoff return in the final seconds. ... Robinson left with an ankle injury in the first half, returned and then left again. ... RT Andrew Wylie was concussed in the third quarter and did not return. ... C Tyler Biadasz was evaluated for a concussion in the fourth. ... (hamstring) missed a third consecutive game at the trade deadline from New Orleans. Cowboys: Host the New York Giants on Thursday in the traditional Thanksgiving Day game in Dallas. Commanders: Host the Tennessee Titans next Sunday in Washington’s final game before its late bye week. AP NFL:9-Year-Old Becomes CEO of Gabb, Kid-Safe Tech Company
NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Zona's 15 points off the bench led Fordham to an 87-83 victory over Albany (NY) on Saturday. Zona shot 5 for 7, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc for the Rams (8-5). Jahmere Tripp added 14 points while shooting 5 of 7 from the field and 3 for 3 from the line while they also had six rebounds and three steals. Jackie Johnson III shot 4 for 14 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line to finish with 13 points. The Great Danes (7-7) were led by Amar'e Marshall, who recorded 24 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals. Albany (NY) also got 19 points, eight rebounds and two steals from Justin Neely. Byron Joshua finished with 16 points and five assists. Josh Rivera scored 11 points in the first half for Fordham, who led 46-35 at halftime. Fordham took the lead for good with 12:53 left in the second half on a 3-pointer from Zona to make it a 57-54 game. Fordham's next game is Tuesday against Saint Louis at home. Albany (NY) hosts Stony Brook on Sunday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .None
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Mikel Arteta says Gabriel Martinelli is relishing the prospect of stepping up to replace Bukayo Saka . Arsenal fear they will be without England winger Saka for the next two months. Saka tore a hamstring in Saturday's 5-1 win at Crystal Palace and that was a huge blow to the Gunners' title hopes. With Raheem Sterling also a long-term injury absentee, Arteta is set to turn to Martinelli for Friday's visit of struggling Ipswich. The Brazil forward, 23, was switched from the left when Saka was hurt at Selhurst Park and ended the game with a goal and an assist. Gunners manager Arteta said: "Gabi loves it - you give him a challenge and he wants to do it today if he can. He’s a player that likes responsibility and likes having a bigger role. "He had a big impact in the Palace game and like other players everybody is going to have to add something else because Bukayo, who we rely a lot on, is not going to be with us." Arteta has been accused of over-playing Saka to the point of breakdown. But the Gunners boss insisted there had been no sign of that before Saturday. He said: "When you look at his history in six years, it is incredible. It is very difficult to find a more robust player in the league, especially at his age when the load goes up. "Nobody knows. Maybe you think ‘I am doing everything perfect’ and ‘perfect’ is not what that muscle needs, that muscle needs something else that we cannot control." Arteta has other options to fill the Saka void as Leandro Trossard and teenager Ethan Nwaneri can also play on the right. Gunners fans are excited about 17-year-old Nwaneri's potential but Arteta was cautious. He said: "He needs to understand a few things. Obviously for Ethan there’s been a massive step in the last 12 months. But he’s on the journey with us and every time he plays he changes games for the better, so that’s a really good sign." The Gunners are having to play catch-up in their title tussle with leaders Liverpool and second-place Chelsea . The Christmas period was where it went wrong last season - they lost to West Ham and then Fulham in the last days of December. Arteta said: "Against West Ham we had the most touches in the opposition box in the history of the Premier League and lost 2-0. "You go home and you cannot believe it but it was the reality. Then Fulham, which was also very different. There was a lot to learn from it." And what exactly had Arteta learned? "That the ball has to be in the net!" he said. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Amazon's Prime Video is broadcasting the Premier League Boxing Day round of fixtures on December 26-27. Each match can be streamed free with an Amazon Prime subscription or by signing up for an Amazon Prime 30-day free trial .
Chinese hackers breached 8 US telecom providers, White House saysNoneOTTAWA - A Liberal MP says his committee colleagues are wasting time by launching a third inquiry into the former employment minister instead of focusing on important legislation for Indigenous Peoples. Read this article for free: Already have an account? As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed. Now, more than ever, we need your support. Starting at $14.99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website. or call circulation directly at (204) 727-0527. Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community! OTTAWA - A Liberal MP says his committee colleagues are wasting time by launching a third inquiry into the former employment minister instead of focusing on important legislation for Indigenous Peoples. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? OTTAWA – A Liberal MP says his committee colleagues are wasting time by launching a third inquiry into the former employment minister instead of focusing on important legislation for Indigenous Peoples. Jaime Battiste, who is Mi’kmaq, said there has been an “attack” on fellow Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault, who left his position as employment minister on Wednesday after allegations of shifting claims of Indigenous identity and questions around his past business dealings. Boissonnault has been the subject of two parliamentary probes, and Battiste said a third one by the Indigenous and northern affairs committee is “a waste of time, and it seems to be the Conservatives’ way of ensuring that nothing gets done in the House of Commons.” The Conservatives, NDP and Bloc Québécois all supported pushing ahead with the third study, even after Boissonnault left cabinet. Though Liberal MPs did not object to the motion Thursday, Battiste said the committee’s time would be better spent studying legislation on important issues such as First Nations policing, a modern treaty commissioner and clean water for First Nations. “It’s very much my fear and frustration that politics is now becoming more important at the Indigenous and northern affairs committee than actually Indigenous Peoples that we’re there every day to try to make life better for,” he said. Boissonnault came under intense scrutiny after the National Post reported that a company he previously co-owned described itself as wholly Indigenous-owned in order to apply for government contracts set aside for Indigenous businesses. He has been described as Indigenous multiple times in communications from the Liberal party, and in 2018 referred to himself as “non-status adopted Cree” — a statement he has repeated on other occasions. He also said his great-grandmother was a “full-blooded Cree woman.” He has since clarified that his adoptive mother and brother are Métis, and he apologized for his shifting claims last Friday. The House ethics committee has separately investigated Boissonnault’s past business dealings after media reports alleged he remained involved in the company he co-founded after he was re-elected in 2021. Opposition MPs on the Indigenous and northern affairs committee passed a motion on Tuesday — a day before Boissonnault left cabinet — for the employment minister to appear as a witness to discuss his claims to Indigenous identity. But because Boissonnault is no longer in cabinet, the Liberal chair of the committee ruled Thursday that newly minted Employment Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor is technically the person the motion called to testify. “I figured this might happen,” said Conservative MP and committee member Jamie Schmale. “If there are games to be played here and we have Minister Petitpas Taylor attend, I don’t think that goes to the spirit of the House order. I don’t think it would be very responsible to go against that ... It’s Randy Boissonault that the House determined it needs and is ordered to appear along with several other witnesses. That’s who we expect to be in that seat.” A new motion from the Conservatives calls directly for Boissonnault to appear at the committee. One of the key concerns raised about Boissonnault in recent weeks is related to the government’s Indigenous business procurement strategy. A directory provides the federal government with names of businesses it could consider using to meet its Indigenous procurement target, which states a minimum five per cent of the total value of government contracts should be held by Indigenous-owned businesses. Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu told a House of Commons committee on Tuesday that the company Boissonnault founded was not listed on that directory. Battiste suggested the committee will now be in a position of determining who is eligible for Indigenous programming and determining who is Indigenous, and as a First Nations person he does not agree with that. “I have a lot of concern because no First Nations, Métis or Inuit in this country are asking committees — who are filled with non-Indigenous Peoples — to determine our identity, who we are.” Schmale, NDP MP Lori Idlout and Bloc MP Sebastian Lemire, who are all members of the committee, did not immediately respond to requests for comment. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 21, 2024. Advertisement Advertisement
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KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Police arrested a 16-year-old student after he allegedly brought a gun to his high school in Kenosha, the second time in less than a month that someone has apparently tried to bring a firearm into one of the southeastern Wisconsin city's schools. Indian Trail High School and Academy's resource officer learned Monday that a photo of the student with a gun had been posted on social media, police said in a statement Wednesday. The student was located, escorted to an office, arrested and taken to the police department. Investigators later determined that the student had hidden a gun in a “sensitive area," making it difficult for officers to locate the weapon initially. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Yukinari Sugawara's handball results in a penalty, where Mohamed Salah completes his brace to give Liverpool a 3-2 lead over Southampton late in the second half at St. Mary's. A moment of madness from Alex McCarthy allows Mohamed Salah to tuck away Liverpool's second goal of the match to make it 2-2 in the second half at St. Mary's. St. Mary's is rocking as Mateus Fernandes finishes off the Southampton counter attack in style to give the Saints a shock 2-1 lead over Liverpool. Adam Armstrong's penalty is saved by Caoimhin Kelleher, but he gets his own rebound to tuck away Southampton's equalizer against Liverpool at St. Mary's. A comedy of errors from the Saints results in Dominik Szoboszlai slotting home Liverpool's opener at St. Mary's. Jon Champion and Graeme Le Saux preview Manchester United's Matchweek 12 showdown against Ipswich Town, where Ruben Amorim will manage the Red Devils for the first time. David Ornstein joins Rebecca Lowe to share the latest news regarding the on-going investigation into Premier League referee David Coote's comments and potential violations stemming from viral social media videos. David Ornstein joins Rebecca Lowe to unpack Manchester City's struggles so far this season and if there is a light at the end of the tunnel for Pep Guardiola's side. Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim sits down with Gary Neville to discuss his start at the club and the vision he has for the Red Devils moving forward. Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle, and Tim Howard discuss the state of Manchester City following their fifth-straight loss in all competitions and their chances of competing with Liverpool in the title race. Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle, and Tim Howard reflect on a busy Saturday slate, including Spurs' shock win over Man City, Arsenal's 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest, Chelsea's victory over Leicester City, and more. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola speaks to the media following his side's shock 4-0 loss to Spurs at the Etihad in Matchweek 12. Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle, and Tim Howard have a roundtable discussion regarding the job Pep Guardiola has to do to fix Manchester City's issues before they fall too far behind Liverpool in the title race.
Verdence Capital Advisors LLC lifted its position in Alphabet Inc. ( NASDAQ:GOOGL – Free Report ) by 4.9% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 72,779 shares of the information services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,389 shares during the period. Alphabet accounts for 1.0% of Verdence Capital Advisors LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 17th largest position. Verdence Capital Advisors LLC’s holdings in Alphabet were worth $12,070,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd. lifted its stake in Alphabet by 70.6% in the 1st quarter. China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 101,230 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $15,279,000 after purchasing an additional 41,880 shares in the last quarter. Quent Capital LLC increased its holdings in shares of Alphabet by 3.6% in the first quarter. Quent Capital LLC now owns 31,171 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $4,705,000 after purchasing an additional 1,072 shares during the last quarter. Cumberland Partners Ltd lifted its position in Alphabet by 14.3% during the first quarter. Cumberland Partners Ltd now owns 144,393 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $21,793,000 after buying an additional 18,104 shares in the last quarter. Wintrust Investments LLC boosted its stake in Alphabet by 5.8% during the first quarter. Wintrust Investments LLC now owns 32,780 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $4,947,000 after buying an additional 1,803 shares during the last quarter. Finally, TCTC Holdings LLC grew its holdings in Alphabet by 0.3% in the 1st quarter. TCTC Holdings LLC now owns 63,255 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $9,547,000 after buying an additional 194 shares in the last quarter. 40.03% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Alphabet Stock Performance Shares of Alphabet stock opened at $164.76 on Friday. Alphabet Inc. has a one year low of $127.90 and a one year high of $191.75. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $167.64 and a 200-day simple moving average of $170.36. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04, a quick ratio of 1.95 and a current ratio of 1.95. The company has a market cap of $2.02 trillion, a PE ratio of 21.85, a P/E/G ratio of 1.27 and a beta of 1.03. Alphabet Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, December 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 9th will be paid a $0.20 dividend. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.49%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 9th. Alphabet’s dividend payout ratio is presently 10.61%. Analysts Set New Price Targets Several research analysts have recently commented on the company. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $210.00 price target on shares of Alphabet in a report on Wednesday, October 30th. Scotiabank raised shares of Alphabet to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, October 11th. Wedbush reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $205.00 price target on shares of Alphabet in a research note on Thursday, October 24th. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $190.00 price target on shares of Alphabet in a research report on Wednesday, October 30th. Finally, Tigress Financial upped their price objective on Alphabet from $210.00 to $220.00 and gave the company a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, September 26th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, thirty-one have assigned a buy rating and five have assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Alphabet has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $205.90. Check Out Our Latest Research Report on GOOGL Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, CEO Sundar Pichai sold 22,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $176.67, for a total value of $3,975,075.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 2,061,806 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $364,259,266.02. This represents a 1.08 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink . Also, CAO Amie Thuener O’toole sold 682 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $160.44, for a total transaction of $109,420.08. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer now directly owns 32,017 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,136,807.48. The trade was a 2.09 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders sold 206,795 shares of company stock valued at $34,673,866 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 11.55% of the company’s stock. About Alphabet ( Free Report ) Alphabet Inc offers various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments. 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New Delhi: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday expressed grief over the demise of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh who passed away here in the AIIMS at the age of 92, and offered condolences to the late ex-PM's family. Taking to X, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha wrote: "Manmohan Singh Ji led India with immense wisdom and integrity. His humility and deep understanding of economics inspired the nation. My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Kaur and the family. I have lost a mentor and guide. Millions of us who admired him will remember him with the utmost pride." Manmohan Singh Ji led India with immense wisdom and integrity. His humility and deep understanding of economics inspired the nation.My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Kaur and the family.I have lost a mentor and guide. Millions of us who admired him will remember him with the... pic.twitter.com/bYT5o1ZN2R The news of Dr Singh's demise was confirmed by AIIMS New Delhi. "With profound grief, we inform the demise of former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh aged 92. He was being treated for age related medical conditions and had sudden loss of consciousness at home on December 26. Resuscitative measures were started immediately at home. He was brought to the medical emergency at AIIMS. Despite all efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 9.51 p.m.,” said the hospital in a statement. Dr. Singh, who served as the country's Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, was known for his transformative role in steering India’s economy through a period of significant liberalisation. He is survived by his wife, Gursharan Kaur, and their three daughters. Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced soon, with the nation’s leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expected to participate in honouring his memory. Dr. Singh's death marks the end of an era in Indian politics. His leadership and legacy will continue to inspire future generations. In April this year, Manmohan Singh retired from Rajya Sabha, with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge praising his long parliamentary career. Manmohan Singh shot to prominence as the country's Finance Minister in the government headed by P.V. Narasimha Rao during 1991-96, having brought in sweeping reforms that transformed the economy.Title: Doctors Director: Sahir Raza Cast: Sharad Kelkar, Harleen Sethi, Aamir Ali, Viraf Patell, Vivaan Shah Where: Streaming on Jio Cinema Rating: 3.5 Stars This series peels back the surgical mask to reveal the messy, beating heart beneath the clinical white coats. This 10-episode medical drama strides into the ER on day one, eschewing orientation for adrenaline as its rookie residents- are thrust into chaos. The stage is set at the Elizabeth Blackwell Medical Centre, a prestigious hospital that's as much a battlefield of egos, ethics, and emotions as it is a beacon of healing. At its core is Dr. Nitiya Vasu (Harleen Sethi), a woman on a mission not of medicine but of vengeance. Blaming her mentor, the revered neurosurgeon Dr. Ishaan Ahuja (Sharad Kelkar), for her brother’s derailed medical career, Nitiya’s vendetta promises fireworks. Yet, as she locks horns with Ishaan amidst the relentless pace of the hospital, her convictions waver, and the carefully stitched-up boundaries between hatred and understanding begin to fray. The expected revenge arc morphs into an emotionally nuanced narrative that stitches together themes of ambition, love, and redemption. The series deftly toggles between the cacophony of emergency wards and the quieter corridors of personal lives. Through its characters, it poses timeless questions about the cost of choices. Lines like, “It’s not the crisis that defines you but your choices,” aren’t just dialogue—they're the series’ ethos. The exploration of Euthanasia, Huntington’s disease, and the relentless grip of cancer injects a dose of hard-hitting reality, proving that the stakes aren’t confined to the operating room. A post shared by The Free Press Journal (@freepressjournal) Visually, “Doctors” boasts state-of-the-art special effects as polished as the surgical instruments it depicts. Every frame gleams with precision, immersing viewers in a hyper-realistic medical world. But for all its technological wizardry, the show never loses sight of its humanity. The doctors aren’t deified saviours but flawed mortals fighting their own battles. Harleen Sethi and Sharad Kelkar anchor the narrative with performances that feel lived-in. Sethi captures Nitiya’s simmering intensity and gradual unravelling, while Kelkar lends Ishaan a layered gravitas that transcends the archetype of the infallible mentor. Yet, it is the supporting cast that often steals the show. Faezeh Jalali as the quirky and fiercely competent Dr. Sabeeha Bannerwala, Viraf Patel as the enigmatic Dr. Abhijat Gupta, and Max Fernandes as the pragmatic Dean, Dr. Nakul Puri, leave indelible marks. Teena Singh’s portrayal of Ishaan’s fiancée, Dr. Lekha Singh, introduces unexpected twists that enrich the narrative. Among the junior doctors, Niharka Lyra Dutt as Dr. Keyuri, Abhishek Khan as Dr. Ridhun, Vvansh S. Sethi as Dr. Neil, Vivaan Shah as Dr. Roy, and Sarah Hashmi as Dr. Nahida stand out, their arcs are deftly woven into the tapestry of hospital life. They deliver performances that ensure the residents’ camaraderie and conflicts feel authentic and engaging. While the series occasionally veers into melodrama and overly dramatic moments, these are minor incisions in an otherwise well-executed narrative. The final episode- with its cliffhanger, ensures viewers are left with their minds racing with possibilities for the next season. Overall, the series reminds us that even in the sterile halls of a hospital, the human spirit—messy, flawed, and beautiful—reigns supreme.Chip trade oversight 'inadequate'