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Published 22:49 IST, December 26th 2024 Manmohan Singh was appointed as the prime minister in 2004 after the Lok Sabha elections and resumed office again in 2009. New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who was also a renowned economist and scholar, was appointed as the 14th Prime Minister of India in the year 2004. However, his appointment followed a dramatic turn of political events consisting of long negotiations within the party and the political alliances. Amidst massive demands from the Congress leaders seeking the appointment of Congress leader Sonia Gandhi as the prime minister of India, Singh eventually stepped forward and took charge of the office. On Thursday, he passed away at the age of 92 years at the Delhi AIIMS, at 9.51 pm. Manmohan Singh was appointed as the prime minister in 2004 after the Lok Sabha elections and resumed office again in 2009. Here we will discuss the turn of events and political negotiations that led to his appointment and earning him the title of the “accidental Prime Minister”. Manmohan Singh Appointed PM After Sonia Gandhi Stepped Back Notably, after the 2004 general elections, the Indian National Congress (INC) emerged as the largest party, but it fell short of a majority. The Congress, led by Sonia Gandhi, formed an alliance with several other parties to create the United Progressive Alliance (UPA). However, Sonia Gandhi's decision to decline the prime ministerial post due to opposition from various parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiv Sena, led to a power vacuum. The opponents, while questioning Sonia Gandhi’s citizenship, opposed her appointment as the prime minister. The massive protest against Gandhi led her to back out from stepping ahead to take charge of the office and promote someone else for the role. As the UPA struggled to find a suitable candidate, the party’s Veteran leader Manmohan Singh emerged as a consensus choice. His reputation as a skilled economist and his experience in the government, including his stint as finance minister from 1991 to 1996, made him a suitable option. During the consideration, two former finance ministers, Pranab Mukherjee and Manmohan Singh, emerged as the front-runners, and Singh was appointed as the Prime Minister. Singh's appointment as prime minister was seen as a surprise by many, as he was not a member of the Lok Sabha at the time. However, he was a member of the Rajya Sabha, and his academic and professional credentials made him an ideal candidate for the post. As prime minister, Manmohan Singh went on to lead the UPA government for two consecutive terms, from 2004 to 2014. His tenure was marked by significant economic reforms, including the implementation of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) and the Right to Information Act (RTI). Get Current Updates on India News , Entertainment News along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world. Updated 22:49 IST, December 26th 2024

While the rest of the Notre Dame community figures out whether it's worth paying four figures for a ticket to the College Football Playoff first-round home game against Indiana, the men's basketball team continues to figure out how to survive without Markus Burton. Notre Dame (5-5) hosts its next-to-last nonconference game Wednesday night against Dartmouth (4-4), which plays its sixth contest of a seven-game road trip. The Fighting Irish took a promising step -- and snapped a five-game losing streak -- on Saturday by edging Syracuse 69-64 in their ACC opener. "We needed to be in a close game and we needed to win a close game so our guys can build some belief back," head coach Micah Shrewsberry said. "We can't take any steps back on Wednesday." Without Burton -- the stat sheet-stuffing sophomore point guard who injured the medial collateral ligament in his knee Nov. 26 against Rutgers -- the Irish are struggling to find someone to run the offense, as evidenced by their seven assists versus 15 turnovers against Syracuse. At the same time, players are filling the scoring void. Braeden Shrewsberry poured in a career-high-tying 25 points versus the Orange while hitting 6 of 11 3-point attempts. Tae Davis averaged 12.4 points and 7.2 shots per game when Burton was healthy, but he has upped his mean production to 16.6 points and 12.2 shots in the past five games. Micah Shrewsberry, though, prefers to measure progress on a possession-by-possession basis. "Just the toughness," he said. "There have been times when we haven't gotten the key stop. We haven't gotten the bucket when we quite need it. It gets deflating sometimes." Dartmouth knows that feeling. On Sunday, the Big Green took a one-point lead with 4:03 left in overtime at UIC -- and then failed to score on their final six possessions to suffer a 69-68 loss. The Big Green, who haven't posted a winning season since 1998-99, believe whole-heartedly in launching 3-pointers as they take 48 percent of their shots from behind the arc. Senior Cade Haskins (13.6 ppg) has hit a team-high 28 of 68 3-pointers this season, though fellow senior Ryan Cornish stacks up as the team's top scorer (14.3 ppg), passer (3.0 assists per game) and defender (2.3 steals per game). In its only previous game against a power-conference opponent, Dartmouth upset Boston College 88-83 on Nov. 29. --Field Level Media

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It was a long and mostly miserable season for Toronto’s veteran reliever Jordan Romano in 2024. He was coming off two All-Star seasons as the Blue Jays closer, had accumulated 95 saves over the previous three seasons, but but as the season trickled through the late spring it became obvious this season wasn’t going to turn out like those other two. He first encountered elbow inflammation issues during spring training, delaying his season start until mid-April. He seemed to pick up where he’d left off in 2023, accumulating four saves in a couple of weeks, but his velocity dropped significantly during a stretch in May and his ERA ballooned to 6.59 before he was finally pulled from action at the end of the month. But before his injury troubles really began to set in on him, there was the memory of the day that he managed his fifth save of the season, coming on May 8 on the road in a day game at Citizens Bank Park. “The place was absolutely sold out,” Romano said Tuesday, recalling the surprise of what even a workday baseball game in South Philadelphia was like. “The atmosphere was electric, and kind of coming off that series, I thought that if I get a chance to play here, I think I’d really enjoy it.” Romano will indeed get that chance, after he was signed Monday to a one-year, $8.5 million contract by Phillies president Dave Dombrowski. While some critics thought the signing was a bit of a gamble with what today is almost like a pocket-change free agent contract, Dombrowski sees in Romano a 31-year-old premier reliever almost back to full health and still in the prime of his career. Before departing the Winter Meetings in Dallas, Dombrowski praised Romano, calling him “one of the best back-end, high-leverage guys in baseball. Our medicals on him have been very good.” On a Zoom call with media members Tuesday, Romano said he was excited to keep progressing in his efforts to recapture his form from a couple of seasons ago. “Last Friday I got off the mound, felt great, mid-90s, for the first bullpen, which i was really excited about,” said Romano. He added that after another few weeks of “deloading” and strength training, he’ll get back to throwing bullpens in January. But he thinks he’s well on his way to full recovery before spring training starts. It was a long road. Romano, 31, would go on IL on June 1, and after another setback during rehab finally underwent elbow surgery in July. His rehab after that didn’t go well, either, and after initial optimism that he’d be returning sometime in August, the call was made to let him continue to rehab while the Blue Jays were quickly playing themselves out of contention. “The whole plan last year was never really to come back at the end of the year. We were just going to take it a little bit ... not even slower, just follow the timeline with that,” said Romano, a native of Markham, Ontario. “I want to get back on track, I’m feeling healthy and good now so I just want to have the one year to get back out there and prove my worth.” Before meeting any of his teammates, Romano can feel comfortable knowing that his manager, Rob Thomson, is a fellow Ontarian. But Thomson isn’t being provincial in his thinking about Romano’s role here – there were no fast promises of giving a closer role to Romano. Thomson doesn’t like to use that “closer” term anyway. Instead, the plan for Romano is to help in “high-leverage” situations, especially since both Jeff Hoffman and Carlos Estevez are currently on the free agency market themselves. The Phillies now have Romano to go with fellow right-hander Orion Kerkering and left-handers Matt Strahm and Jose Alvarado as back-end bullpen weapons. “I’m just kind of going in and wherever I can, help,” Romano said. “If they want me to throw the ninth, you know, I do love closing. I have experience there and I’m happy to do it. But if they need me in other spots, too, I’m happy to do that. “I’m kind of just there to help get big outs wherever they need them.”Raiders and Saints meet with prominent players nearing statistical milestonesNEW YORK , Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report on how AI is redefining market landscape - The global functional food ingredients market size is estimated to grow by USD 53.14 billion from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of almost 7.38% during the forecast period. The report provides a comprehensive forecast of key segments below- Segmentation Overview Get a glance at the market contribution of rest of the segments - Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! 1.1 Fastest growing segment: The probiotics and prebiotics segment is the largest product category in the global functional food ingredients market in 2023. Probiotics, such as Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and Enterococcus, are live microorganisms found in fermented dairy products like yogurt, buttermilk, and Greek yogurt. Prebiotics are non-digestible fibers that nourish probiotic bacteria and promote their growth. The increasing consumer awareness about health benefits of probiotics is driving market growth. For instance, Wildwonder, a new prebiotic + probiotic beverage, was launched in June 2023 . This light-carbonated drink, available at Sprouts and online, has five grams of prebiotic fiber, one billion live probiotic organisms, and only six grams of sugar. Probiotics also reduce the risk of diarrhea and colon cancer, while prebiotics offer benefits like calcium and magnesium absorption and improved food quality. Both have significant advantages, making the probiotics and prebiotics segment a key growth area in the functional food ingredients market. Analyst Review The Functional Food Ingredients Market encompasses various processing technologies like High-hydrostatic pressure, Ultrasound-assisted extraction, Microwave-assisted extraction, Pulsed electric field, and Radio-frequency drying, which are used to extract and preserve nutrients and functional compounds from natural sources. These ingredients include Carotenoids such as Beta-carotene, Lutein, and Zeaxanthin, as well as Flavonoids like Quercetin, Kaempferol, Catechins, and Anthocyanidins. Fortified foods have gained popularity due to the rising incidence of Chronic diseases and Micronutrient deficiencies. Technological conditions and Legislative regulations play a significant role in market growth. Supercritical fluids and Probiotic strains are other key components of this market. Middle class consumers and Government fortification programs are major drivers. Minerals, Fiber, Vitamins, and Conjugated linolenic acid are other essential functional food ingredients. International food regulations ensure safety and quality standards are met. Market Overview The Functional Food Ingredients Market encompasses various bioactive components such as Prebiotics and Probiotics, Carotenoids, Vitamins, Minerals, Fiber, and Flavonoids, among others. These ingredients cater to the growing demand for food and beverages that offer health benefits beyond basic nutrition. Chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, obesity, Alzheimer's disease, and diabetes are driving market growth. Technological advancements in extraction methods, including high-hydrostatic pressure, ultrasound-assisted extraction, microwave-assisted extraction, pulsed electric field, radio-frequency drying, and supercritical fluids, are enhancing the production of functional food ingredients. Nutrigenomics and legislative regulations are key factors influencing market trends. Probiotic strains, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and fiber are popular functional ingredients. The market includes various applications such as fortified food, beverages, dietary supplements, animal feed, and pharmaceuticals. Health-conscious consumers, clean labels, and personalization are key market drivers. Functional food ingredients are used in various food categories, including energy drinks, sports drinks, yogurt, kefir, sauces, soups, gravies, frozen desserts, baked goods, and low-fat or calorie-reduced products. Functional food ingredients are also used as texturizing, binding, and thickening agents. The market is expected to grow due to the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, micronutrient deficiencies, and the middle class's growing demand for healthier food options. Government fortification programs and international food regulations are also impacting market growth. Probiotic ingredients, plant-based proteins, and microorganisms are emerging trends in the market. The market is also influenced by the increasing popularity of e-commerce platforms and the growing demand for organic food and plant-based products. Functional food ingredients offer various health benefits, including cancer risk reduction, cognitive function improvement, and immune system support. Omega-3 supplements and vitamin D supplements are popular functional ingredients in the pharmaceutical segment. The market is expected to grow due to the increasing focus on personalization and precision medicine, as well as the genetic makeup and lifestyle factors. The animal feed industry is also a significant market for functional food ingredients due to the growing demand for animal health and productivity. To understand more about this market- Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! Key Topics Covered: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Venodr Landscape 11 Vendor Analysis 11.1 Cargill 11.2 Incorporated (US) 11.3 BASF SE ( Germany ) 11.4 ADM (US) 11.5 International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (US) 11.6 Arla Foods amba ( Denmark ) 11.7 Kerry Group plc ( Ireland ) 11.8 Ajinomoto Co., Inc. ( Japan ) 11.9 DSM ( Netherlands ) 11.10 Ingredion (US) 11.11 Tate & Lyle (UK) 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. 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SHOPPERS are rushing to their nearest store after a major supermarket slashed the price of festive fizz to less than a fiver. Just in time for Christmas, Aldi is selling one of its Prosecco brands for just £4.75 but you'll have to be quick as the deal is only for a limited time. 2 Aldi has slashed the price of one of its festive drinks Credit: Getty 2 The Costellore Prosecco Spumante, which usually retails for £5.45, has been reduced to £4.75 Credit: Aldi Shoppers were treated to the exciting news via Aldi’s official Facebook page. The supermarket giant shared: "Another cracking Christmas offer?..Don’t mind if we do! Grab a bottle of fizz for even less in store now." The promotion, which is valid until December 31, 2024, offers shoppers a chance to stock up on the Costellore Costellore Prosecco Spumante at an unbeatable price. The drink, which usually costs £5.45, has now been reduced to just £4.75. Read more on Aldi WINE NOT Aldi launches range of cheap rose wines for Xmas including Whispering Angel dupe SWEET DEAL Supermarket giants selling retro Quality Street tins bigger & cheaper than tubs However, Aldi reminds customers that the Minimum Unit Price (MUP) may vary by location, so it’s worth checking with your local store. Prosecco has become a festive essential over the holiday season, often seen as the perfect drink to toast special moments with family and friends. Whether it's a Christmas gathering, New Year’s Eve celebration, or just a seasonal treat, a glass of bubbly has become synonymous with Christmas cheer. Aldi has built a reputation for offering quality products at affordable prices, and this latest deal is no exception. Most read in Money HOUSE THAT? Scotland's most affordable places to buy a home - where cost is 4 times salary PIZZA THE ACTION US chain famed for legendary kids parties to launch first Scots branch ROYAL REIGN Exactly how much of Scotland is owned by Royals shown in new interactive map BYE BYE Cineworld to close SIX more locations - see the full list Customers flock to the store year after year for its seasonal offerings, from gourmet food items to affordable wine and spirits. The supermarket's ability to keep prices low while maintaining quality has earned it a loyal following, especially during the festive season when shoppers are looking to stretch their budgets further without compromising on taste. Aldi launches 'high-end baubles' based on wacky items including air fryers, chainsaws and pressure washer Under Aldi’s Facebook post, shoppers have shared their excitement about the prosecco offer, with many praising the great value. One commented, “I love this – it’s the best great value." Another customer suggested stocking up on the Zerozecco, a popular non-alcoholic sparkling wine, writing: "Make sure you have plenty of white and pink Zerozecco in! It’s lovely." Meanwhile, one shopper shared a funny picture of their pup playing with their shopping bag and joked: "Coming to buy some when I get my bag back!" Aldi replied to them, saying: "Don't rush them, they waited their turn!" A fourth one even tagged a friend, saying: "Will get another 2 next week," showing just how popular this festive fizz offer is with Aldi’s customers. With the Christmas season in full swing, Aldi’s latest offer is sure to be a hit, making it even easier for customers to enjoy a bubbly toast without breaking the bank. Aldi wine dupes WHY fork out for an expensive bottle of wine when you can virtually get the same taste, but for less? Whispering Angel, £17 Aldi dupe: Chassaux Et Fils Atlantique Rosé, £4.99. Or Aldi's Sainte Victoire Provence Rosé, £12.49. Cali Red by Snoop Dogg, £12/£13 Aldi dupe: The Reprobates Californian Red, £9.99. Dark Horse Merlot, £10 Aldi dupe: Beachfront Malbec, £6.99 Laurent Perrier Rose champagne, £80 Aldi dupe: Crémant Du Jura, £8.99 Aperol Spritz, £17 Aldi dupe: Aperini Aperitif, £6.99

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