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TopicPranab Mukherjee

Topic: Pranab Mukherjee

Pranab Mukherjee, one of the longest serving parliamentarians who worked with 3 PMs

Pranab Mukherjee served in Rajya Sabha for 5 terms and in Lok Sabha twice. Most of his political life was spent as a committed Congress member.

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PM Modi pays tribute to Pranab Mukherjee, says he was a ‘towering statesman’

In a series of tweets, the PM said Mukherjee made long-lasting contributions in key economic & strategic ministries and that he was an outstanding parliamentarian.

Pranab Mukherjee — ‘man who knew too much’ but was a Rahul Dravid-like ‘wall’ for Congress

Pranab Mukherjee could’ve become PM in 1984 and 2004, but didn’t. Instead, he became a Rahul Dravid-esque ‘Wall’ for the UPA, before being elected President.

Pranab Mukherjee, veteran Congressman who wanted to be PM but ended up President, dies at 84

A vital cog in UPA wheel, quintessential Congressman Pranab Mukherjee's 4-decade-long eventful political career ended on a high note with his election as President in 2012.

Pranab Mukherjee suffers septic shock, condition deteriorates, says hospital

The 84-year-old former president, who continues to be in a deep coma on ventilator support, is in septic shock due to his lung infection, the hospital said.

Pranab Mukherjee’s renal parameters have improved, still in deep coma, says hospital

Doctors said the former president's blood pressure, heart and pulse rate are stable and normal. He continues to be treated for a lung infection.

Pranab Mukherjee still in coma, renal parameters slightly deranged, says hospital

Mukherjee was admitted to Army's Research and Referral Hospital for removal of a clot in the brain and later developed a lung infection.

Condition of former President Pranab Mukherjee remains unchanged, vital parameters stable

Mukherjee was admitted to the Army's Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi on 10 August and was operated for removal of a clot in the brain the same day.

Pranab Mukherjee’s respitatory parameters show slight improvement, hospital says

The former president had developed a lung infection Wednesday and continues to be on ventilatory support. He was admitted to the Army's Research and Referral Hospital on 10 August.

On Camera

India’s think tanks double up as lobbyists, give no disclosures. Hurt policymaking

Many 'independent' reports, intended to shape policies, are sponsored by industry groups or entities with deep pockets and vested interests. This process must become transparent.

India may cancel green projects struggling to find clients

While the move could free up grid capacity struggling to keep up with rapid renewable rollout, it would be a major setback for green ambitions. India aims to double clean power capacity to 500 gigawatts by the end of the decade.

India & Israel ink agreement to share, co-develop & co-produce advanced defence tech

Agreement signed during 17th Joint Working Group (JWG) on defence cooperation. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Director General in Israeli Ministry of Defence Amir Baram Tuesday. 

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.