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Protagenic Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTIXW) announced in a recent 8-K SEC filing dated November 19, 2024, that the company has received a delist determination letter from the Nasdaq Stock Market. The letter from Nasdaq stated that Protagenic Therapeutics did not meet the terms of the extension granted by Nasdaq. The situation leading to the delist determination began on May 22, 2024, when Nasdaq notified Protagenic Therapeutics that the company did not comply with the minimum $2,500,000 stockholders’ equity requirement for continued listing as per Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1). Subsequently, the company submitted a plan to regain compliance within the specified timeframe. Although Nasdaq granted an extension to Protagenic Therapeutics, the company was unable to meet the requirements by the end of the plan period on November 18, 2024. Protagenic Therapeutics has the option to request a hearing before the Nasdaq Hearings Panel. Such a hearing request is anticipated to temporarily halt the delisting process until the conclusion of the hearing and any extension granted by the Panel. While there remains a possibility for Protagenic Therapeutics to appeal the Nasdaq’s determination or receive an additional extension period, the company acknowledges that there is no guarantee of the outcome. The uncertainty persists regarding whether Protagenic Therapeutics will be able to regain compliance with all the applicable requirements for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market. The company’s Chief Financial Officer, Alexander K. Arrow, signed the filing on behalf of Protagenic Therapeutics on November 22, 2024. This article was generated by an automated content engine and was reviewed by a human editor prior to publication. For additional information, read Protagenic Therapeutics’s 8K filing here . About Protagenic Therapeutics ( Get Free Report ) Protagenic Therapeutics, Inc, a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovery and development of therapeutics to treat stress-related neuropsychiatric and mood disorders. The company's lead compound comprises PT00114, a synthetic form of teneurin carboxy-terminal associated peptide, an endogenous brain signaling peptide that can dampen overactive stress responses. Read MoreAre you tracking your health with a device? Here’s what could happen with the data
Empowered Funds LLC grew its holdings in Customers Bancorp, Inc. ( NYSE:CUBI – Free Report ) by 5.2% in the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 21,640 shares of the bank’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,072 shares during the quarter. Empowered Funds LLC’s holdings in Customers Bancorp were worth $1,005,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Ridgewood Investments LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Customers Bancorp in the second quarter valued at approximately $48,000. GAMMA Investing LLC boosted its stake in shares of Customers Bancorp by 21.7% in the third quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 1,580 shares of the bank’s stock worth $73,000 after acquiring an additional 282 shares during the last quarter. Innealta Capital LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Customers Bancorp in the second quarter worth approximately $74,000. CWM LLC boosted its stake in shares of Customers Bancorp by 14.2% in the third quarter. CWM LLC now owns 2,198 shares of the bank’s stock worth $102,000 after acquiring an additional 274 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Customers Bancorp in the second quarter worth approximately $151,000. 89.29% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Customers Bancorp Price Performance Customers Bancorp stock opened at $56.09 on Friday. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $48.31 and its 200-day simple moving average is $49.47. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78, a quick ratio of 0.92 and a current ratio of 0.93. Customers Bancorp, Inc. has a 1 year low of $42.31 and a 1 year high of $68.49. The company has a market capitalization of $1.76 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.11 and a beta of 1.61. Insider Activity at Customers Bancorp In other Customers Bancorp news, Director Robert Neil Mackay sold 4,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $53.78, for a total value of $215,120.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 4,567 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $245,613.26. This trade represents a 46.69 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link . Also, CEO Jay S. Sidhu sold 860 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $54.73, for a total transaction of $47,067.80. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 1,189,738 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $65,114,360.74. This represents a 0.07 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . In the last quarter, insiders sold 96,440 shares of company stock worth $5,425,815. Insiders own 6.92% of the company’s stock. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades CUBI has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. B. Riley lifted their price target on Customers Bancorp from $78.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, November 4th. Piper Sandler lowered their price target on Customers Bancorp from $61.00 to $55.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, November 4th. Hovde Group lowered Customers Bancorp from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating and set a $49.00 price objective on the stock. in a research note on Friday, August 9th. DA Davidson boosted their price objective on Customers Bancorp from $71.00 to $79.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, July 29th. Finally, Stephens boosted their price objective on Customers Bancorp from $53.00 to $55.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Monday, November 11th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, five have issued a hold rating, three have issued a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $61.11. View Our Latest Stock Report on CUBI About Customers Bancorp ( Free Report ) Customers Bancorp, Inc operates as the bank holding company for Customers Bank that provides financial products and services to individual consumers, and small and middle market businesses. The company provides deposit banking products, which includes commercial and consumer checking, non-interest-bearing and interest-bearing demand, MMDA, savings, and time deposit accounts. Featured Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding CUBI? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Customers Bancorp, Inc. ( NYSE:CUBI – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Customers Bancorp Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Customers Bancorp and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .I Saw the TV Glow Director Teases Next Movie as Hybrid of 2 Projects
Botafogo won the Copa Libertadores for the first time in their history with a 3-1 victory over fellow Brazilians Atletico Mineiro on Saturday. Botafogo played almost the entire match with ten men after Gregore was sent off in the first minute but they showed impressive spirit and resilience to secure victory at River Plate's Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. It is the sixth straight season that a Brazilian club has won the Libertadores, the top competition for South American clubs. The 120-year-old Botafogo, the Rio club who have twice won the Brazilian championship, have a rich history, including producing greats such as World Cup winners Garrincha, Didi, Nilton Santos and Mario Zagallo. But they have long suffered taunts from their rivals about their failure to win the continental title -- a jibe that can be made no more. Midfielder Gregore was shown a red card after a wild, high challenge on Fauto Vera, forcing Botafogo to adjust their game plan, but Atletico failed to press home their numerical advantage. Veteran forward Hulk had an effort from outside the box saved by John but the team from Belo Horizonte created little pressure. Sensing the game might not be the rearguard action they might have expected, Botafogo began to show more attacking intent and they were rewarded in the 35th minute. Marlon Freitas's shot from the edge of the box ricocheted around a crowded box before the ball fell to Luiz Henrique, who fired home from close range. To their credit, Botafogo didn't retreat to defend their slim advantage and they were able to double their lead in the 44th minute. Atletico defender Guilherme Arana attempted to shepherd the ball back to goalkeeper Everson, but Luiz Henrique snuck between the pair and went down under challenge from the keeper. After a VAR review, a penalty was awarded and Alex Telles confidently smashed home the spot kick to give Botafogo an unlikely 2-0 lead at the break. Atletico, who won the Libertadores in 2013, made a triple substitution at the interval and it paid off swiftly with Eduardo Vargas heading in from a corner. Inevitably, there was late pressure from Atletico, but Botafogo made sure of the victory when Junior Santos finished off a counter-attack deep in stoppage time. With the win, Botafogo earns the final of 32 places in next year's FIFA Club World Cup to be held in the United States. - Chance at a double - The club, owned by American businessman John Textor, also has a chance to complete a double by winning what would be their third Brazilian league title -- they currently lead Serie A by three points with two games remaining. Luis Henrique, whose fine form this season has seen him break into the Brazil squad, said the win was an emotional one for him and the team. "Many people tried to stop me, but I know that God is with me, my family is with me, and I have to keep my feet on the ground because there is still more to come," the 23-year-old striker said. "I want to thank Botafogo a lot, Botafogo needs to be at the top, because it's a club that has been working hard, that has been doing a lot on a daily basis." sev/jsCotton prices plunge to 3-year low, ginning mills sufferFianna Fail leader Micheal Martin said it “remains to be seen” whether he will be the next Taoiseach, as he predicted an outperformance of an exit poll which placed his party closely trailing in third. Mr Martin was comfortably elected on the first count after topping the poll in the Cork South Central constituency, and was hoisted into the air by his sons Cillian and Micheal Aodh. The exit poll put his party on 19.5%, behind its Civil War rival-turned coalition partner Fine Gael at 21%, and the largest opposition party Sinn Fein at 21.1%. Speaking immediately after his election, a jubilant Mr Martin predicted: “It transpires that we’ll probably exceed that exit poll prediction above the margin of error [of 1.4%] – we could be looking at 21.9% now.” He said the day following the poll had been a “rollercoaster”, reflecting that the party had been “left wondering ‘where were we?'” after the exit poll. Asked about that possibility he would become Taoiseach as the leader of the largest party in the next coalition, he told reporters he was now awaiting the national results – which could take days to finalise. He added: “That remains to be seen, obviously, in terms of the results the length and breadth of the country.” He further warned that the election remains “extraordinarily competitive” and added: “There’s going to be a lot of twists and turns.” Mr Martin thanked the people of Cork South Central for re-electing him, adding that he feels a “huge sense of responsibility”. “I will also be grateful to them for enabling me to have the honour of representing them in Dail Eireann – that is my first task, a representative of Cork South Central and advance the interests of Cork more generally.” He also thanked his family, saying: “I want to thank my wife Mary who really worked night and day when I was around the country, leading the campaign with Micheal Aodh and Aoibhe and Cillian.” Speculation has begun on what parties or independents may join with Fianna Fail – and Fine Gael – in a future coalition. Both those parties have ruled out a coalition with Sinn Fein. Turning to that process of government formation, he said he would like to see that happen faster than in 2020 – when it took several months. That process resulted in Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, two parties forged from opposing sides of Ireland’s Civil War of the 1920s, agreeing to set aside almost a century of animosity and share power. The Greens joined as a junior partner, but early indications showed the party could be facing an electoral wipeout. Mr Martin said: The Greens, to their credit, didn’t buckle over the four and a half years. “Being in government can be difficult for any political party. “It is to the credit of the Greens that they went into government. We had challenges, we had different priorities of three political parties, but this government went full term, and I think Ireland was for the better for that.” Taking the previous formation talks into consideration, Mr Martin predicted the future will involve very difficult negotiations between parties: “It will be challenging. This is not easy.” He said there has to be “real clarity” around a programme for government before forming a coalition. Asked how important it is to form a government before the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump, Mr Martin said: “I think we have to... to be honest with you, in the best interests of Ireland in the first instance.” Fianna Fail had campaigned on a message of stable financial management in the face of potential economic shocks caused by policy decisions from the next US administration. Asked why he felt Fianna Fail was underestimated in the polls, he said: “Look, I’m not going to go on about polls but I would have had a better evening last night if they had been more accurate.” He added: “I mean the polls give Fianna Fail heart attacks all the time.”
JEOPARDY! champion Laura Faddah has blown fans away with an ‘improbable’ winning streak after ‘getting lucky’ with various advantages. The game show contestant was praised for being “relatable” to at-home viewers despite her impressive knowledge giving her one of the longest winning streaks of season 41 . On Thursday’s game, the Memphis Tennessee native was looking to extend her five-day winnings of $58,400. Laura, who is a manager at the Berkeley Research Group went up against Brad Grusnick, a voice actor from Aurora, Illinois and Carole Portas Keane, an education researcher from New Jersey. The game started off on a bad note for Brad - who lost his entire $2,400 fortune on a true Daily Double despite securing an early lead. Heading into the Double Jeopardy! round, Laura already secured $4,000 while Carole was closely behind with $3,400 and Brad followed with $2,400. READ MORE ON JEOPARDY! Laura found the game’s second Daily Double as host Ken Jennings read the $1,200 clue under the category “Differing by a Letter.” “Treat with pharmaceuticals & engage in a practice to achieve calmness & enlightenment,” Ken read. Laura correctly responded with “what are mediate and meditate?” - adding $1,600 to her large lead after an impressive run at the beginning of the Double Jeopardy! round. Carole, who was now in a distant third place, found the last Daily Double and bet her entire fortune in an attempt to get her score closer to her opponents. Most read in Game shows “James Gadsden negotiated with this Mexican pres. whom Texans had met in battle; the purchase helped get him ousted from office,” Ken read under the “The Gadsden Purchase” category. She correctly answered with “Who Was Santa Anna?” - doubling her score to $6,400. Heading into Final Jeopardy!, Laura had the most amount she’s had during her run with $20,400. Brad was in a distant second with $9,200 while Carole added $6,400 to her prize pot. Ken introduced the last category “Movies & Their Soundtracks” while the players placed their wagers. “‘Catch it’ was a tagline for this film whose iconic soundtrack became one of the bestselling albums of all time,” the host read. All three players were correct with their guess of the iconic 1977 John Travolta classic, What is Saturday Night Fever? Laura, like she has done in past games, wagered very conservatively - placing her final total at $21,000. Carole ended with $9,400 while Brad bet $0, ending with $9,200. ALL BETS ARE OFF Laura is one of the few contestants of season 41 who has broken through winning five games - securing her spot at the Tournament of Champions. Fans were impressed by the manager’s winning streak - even if they partially credited “luck” being a factor as to why she’s been able to make it this far. One viewer wrote: “Laura’s run as champion is a great example of what has made the show popular over all these decades. “A regular person who, through a combination of smarts and some luck, has gone on an improbably long run where we can't wait to see what happens next. “The home viewer can easily relate to Laura and imagine themselves up there in the same position. This is Jeopardy!, and many of us will miss it when the show returns to its overblown ‘post-season.’” Jeopardy!'s next Tournament of Champions will take place this winter, midway through Season 41 (exact airdate TBA) and it's shaping up to be another showstopper. Here's who is officially eligible so far: Adriana Harmeyer (15 wins and $349,600 total) Isaac Hirsch (nine wins and $215,390) Greg Jolin (five wins and $135,002) Survivor alum Drew Basile (seven wins and $129,601) Alison Betts (5 wins and $121,500) Mark Fitzpatrick (five wins and $107,201) Dr. Amy Hummel (5 wins and $100,994) Ryan Manton (four wins and $83,179) Grant DeYoung (four wins and $81,203) Will Wallace (four wins and $79,998) Amar Kakirde (four wins and $55,899) Lisa Ann Walter (winner of Celebrity Jeopardy! 2024) The prize for winning the ToC is $250,000 and a coveted slot in Jeopardy! Masters. Jeopardy.com notes: "All 4-time and over winning players starting from 04/10/24 will be eligible for a future Tournament of Champions." "Presence on this list does NOT guarantee an invitation to compete. Other eligibility rules apply and final selection is up to the producers' sole discretion." Another agreed, insisting: “Laura continues to impress. She's caught some lucky breaks along the way, but you can't put together a 6-game win streak solely on luck. “According to the box scores, she's had more buzzer attempts than either of her opponents since her 3rd game, so she clearly knows her stuff. “And she looked relaxed and dominant in today's game (the 4th of the taping day), which takes serious stamina.” Someone else replied, adding: “100% this. Yes she’s caught some lucky breaks but you have to be good to be in a position to take advantage of those breaks!” Read More on The US Sun While one more shared a similar sentiment: “Laura is getting better. She's had some luck along the way to the ToC, for sure, but today's win was her largest prize yet. “Now that she's made it past her qualification, I wouldn't be at all surprised to see her continue improving and end up with 10+ wins.”Elon Musk hints at Ozempic-like weight loss drug use while posing as Santa on Christmas
Drop in Boxing Day footfall ‘signals return to declining pre-pandemic levels’LONDON — A woman who claimed mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her in a Dublin hotel penthouse was awarded nearly 250,000 Euros ($257,000) on Friday by a civil court jury in Ireland. The woman said the Dec. 9, 2018, assault after a night of partying left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor shook his head as the jury of eight women and four men returned the verdict after deliberating for about six hours in the High Court in Dublin. He was mobbed by cameras as he left court but did not comment. The former UFC champion later posted on his X social media account that he planned to appeal the decision . McGregor testified that he never forced the woman to do anything against her will and said she fabricated the allegations after the two had consensual sex. The woman’s voice and hands trembled as she read a statement outside the courthouse, saying she would never forget what happened to her but would now be able to move on with her life. She thanked her family, partner, friends and all the supporters that had reached out to her online, but particularly her daughter. “She has given me so much strength and courage over the last six years throughout this nightmare to keep on pushing forward for justice,” the woman said. “I want to show (her) and every other girl and boy that you can stand up for yourself if something happens to you, no matter who the person is, and justice will be served.” Her lawyer told jurors that McGregor was angry about a fight he had lost in Las Vegas two months earlier and took it out on his client. “He’s not a man, he’s a coward,” attorney John Gordon said in his closing speech. “A devious coward and you should treat him for what he is.” The woman had to take several breaks in her emotional testimony as she said McGregor threatened to kill her during the encounter. A paramedic who examined the woman the next day, testified that she hadn’t seen someone with that intensity of bruising. The woman said McGregor put her in a chokehold several times and later told her, “Now you know how I felt in the Octagon where I tapped out three times,” referring to an Oct. 6 fight at UFC 229 in Las Vegas when he lost via submission to lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov , followed by a wild post-fight brawl . She feared she would die and never see her daughter again. “He let me go and I remember saying I was sorry, as I felt that I did something wrong and I wanted to reassure him that I wouldn’t tell anyone so he wouldn’t hurt me again,” she said. She said she then let him do what he wanted and he had sex with her. Police investigated the woman’s complaint, but prosecutors declined to bring charges, saying there was insufficient evidence and a conviction was unlikely. McGregor said the two had sex that was athletic and vigorous, but not rough. He said “she never said ‘no’ or stopped” and testified that everything she said was a lie. “It is a full-blown lie among many lies,” he said when asked about the chokehold allegation. “How anyone could believe that me, as a prideful person, would highlight my shortcomings.” McGregor’s lawyer told jurors they had to set aside their animus toward the fighter. Related Articles “You may have an active dislike of him, some of you may even loathe him – there is no point pretending that the situation might be otherwise,” attorney Remy Farrell said. “I’m not asking you to invite him to Sunday brunch.” The defense said the woman never told investigators McGregor threatened her life. They also showed surveillance video in court that they said appeared to show the woman kiss McGregor’s arm and hug him after they left the hotel room. Farrell said she looked “happy, happy, happy.” McGregor said that when he was first questioned by police, he read them a prepared statement. On the advice of his lawyer, he refused to answer more than 100 follow-up questions.
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Riyadh : The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Wednesday, November 27, inaugurated the Riyadh Metro project. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) described the project as the backbone of the public transport network in Riyadh. During the opening ceremony, the King watched a documentary film, explaining the key features of a major public transport project during his prosperous era. The new metro system aims to cater to the increasing population’s needs, reduce traffic congestion, and enhance air quality. The project comprises a 176 kilometre network of six automated metro lines, 85 stations, and 183 trains, all designed and technically advanced. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques views an introductory video about the Riyadh Metro — one of the Kingdom’s major projects during his prosperous reign — distinguished by its standout design and technological features, with a network that spans 176 kilometers across 6 lines... pic.twitter.com/qyN6AMvvaY The metro will be operational daily from 6 am to midnight from December 1. The lines will open in stages over two months, starting with blue, yellow, purple on December 1, red and green on December15, and orange on January 5, 2025. Speaking on the occasion, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman thanks the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for his support and patronage of the Riyadh Public Transport Project, including metro and bus systems, from concept to execution. “The Riyadh Public Transport Project, which spans metro and bus networks, is the culmination of concerted efforts made by King Salman and the outcome of his visionary leadership while serving as the Chairman of the High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh, the predecessor of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City,” he added.Wike to Odili: Embrace statesmanship, avoid partisan dealings
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has said that delays in holding national elections will lead to more and more conspiracies. "The autocracy that was overthrown through a popular uprising... is not sitting idle. They are continuously conspiring with their local and foreign masters," said Tarique, virtually addressing a programme held at Chuadanga town football field today. "Longer the delay in holding the election, greater the problems will be related to public healthcare, education, farming, business, the judicial system and administration – problems that began during the autocratic rule," he said speaking from London. Tarique highlighted the importance of a fair and impartial election. "Why are the BNP and other parties repeatedly talking about elections? Because we believe that today's interim government can hold a fair and impartial election. Only through such an election can the true representatives of the people be elected," he said. Elected representatives can play a vital role in parliament and initiate steps for the country's welfare, he added. "The interim government talks about reforms, but all reforms can only be implemented if true representatives are elected through an election. "To change the fate of the nation, genuine public representatives are needed, and for that, elections are essential." Speaking at the event, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir expressed optimism about the party's leadership and future goals. "We are waiting every moment for our leader [Tarique] to join us. Once our leader is with us, we believe no obstacle will stand in our way. We will overcome everything and be victorious," he said. Calling on the youth to play a vital role in shaping the nation's future, Fakhrul said only a representative parliament can confront conspiracies and guide the country forward. "Elections are necessary because conspiracies and plots are happening from all directions now. Only the people can confront these conspiracies," he said. Fakhrul said his party is in favour of some immediate reforms in areas such as the electoral system, police, administration, judiciary and economy. "After the election, any reforms needed in the future will be ensured. After the election, we will form a government with those who were part of our movement, and carry out these reforms," he said. "To make these reforms sustainable, we need the support of the people. How will we see people's support? Only through a free, fair and impartial election," he said. Fakhrul added, "Some new leaders are saying there will be no election until all reforms are carried out. BNP does not want elections for itself. BNP wants elections to save this country."Tributes have begun pouring in for former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, the architect of India's economic reforms who passed away earlier tonight in Delhi aged 92. His death was announced by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, where he was admitted to the emergency ward at around 8.30 PM in a critical condition. The AIIMS bulletin said he was "treated for age-related medical conditions and had sudden loss of consciousness at home" on 26 December. Writing on X, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said, "I have lost a mentor and guide. Millions of us who admired him will remember him with the utmost pride." Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge issued a statement that read: "Undoubtedly, history shall judge you kindly, Dr. Manmohan Singh ji! "With the passing of the Former Prime Minister, India has lost a visionary statesman, a leader of unimpeachable integrity, and an economist of unparalleled stature. His policy of Economic Liberalisation and Rights-based welfare paradigm profoundly transformed the lives of crores of Indians, virtually creating a Middle Class in India and lifting crores out of poverty. Also Read: Architect of liberalisation Dr Manmohan Singh passes away at 92 I mourn the loss of a lifelong senior colleague, a gentle intellectual and a humble soul who embodied the aspirations of India, having risen through the ranks with unwavering dedication." The man who famously spoke of studying under the dim light of kerosene lamps in his village without electricity and went on to become a storied academic was the copybook reluctant politician, almost stumbling into the rough and tumble of mainstream politics. He was the proverbial dark horse when Sonia Gandhi stepped back from taking the prime minister’s post, ignoring the clamour from her party, and chose him instead. And so Manmohan Singh the academic bureaucrat became the 14th prime minister of India in 2004. Theirs was a partnership that lasted 10 years, the equation between Sonia Gandhi and Singh often cited for its equanimity and an example of how a working relationship should really be. Notwithstanding the inevitable tensions. Singh also had to balance the interests of the United Progressive Alliance’s coalition partners. Also Read: What Dr Manmohan Singh was asked at his final press meet, 10 years ago today Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted, "Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji and I interacted regularly when he was PM and I was the CM of Gujarat. We would have extensive deliberations on various subjects relating to governance. His wisdom and humility were always visible." Also posting on X, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra wrote, "Few people in politics inspire the kind of respect that Sardar Manmohan Singh ji did. His honesty will always be an inspiration for us and he will forever stand tall among those who truly love this country as someone who remained steadfast in his commitment to serve the nation despite being subjected to unfair and deeply personal attacks by his opponents." Born in the village of Gah in undivided Punjab, now in Pakistan, Dr Singh's family witnessed first-hand the tragic Partition of 1947, and he often spoke of communal harmony throughout his long public life. A renowned economist and respected figure in India and abroad, Dr Singh's profile on the website pmindia.gov reads, "Dr Singh completed his matriculation examinations from the Punjab University in 1948. His academic career took him from Punjab to the University of Cambridge, UK, where he earned a First Class Honours degree in Economics in 1957." Singh followed this up with a DPhil in Economics from Nuffield College at Oxford University in 1962. His book India's Export Trends and Prospects for Self-Sustained Growth was an "early critique of India's inward-oriented trade policy", the profile reads. He served two terms as India's prime minister from 2004-14, besides his earlier stints as Union finance minister in PM P.V. Narasimha Rao's cabinet, as well as governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). A man of few words but immense wisdom, he often spoke of communal harmony and democratic values that are at the core of India as a nation. At an event in Amritsar in 2004 marking the 400th anniversary of the installation of the Guru Granth Sahib , he had recalled his roots. "The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, touched an emotional chord while addressing a mammoth gathering in Amritsar, recalling his roots and paying tributes to the teachings of Guru Granth Sahib," reads a September 2004 statement carried on the website archivepmo.nic.in. Congress MP and general-secretary (organisation) posted on X, saying: "Soft-spoken, sober, and always dignified, he had a steely resolve. He was the technocratic transformer of the Indian economy through his 1991, 1992, and other budgets. His Prime Ministership saw revolutionary legislation relating to rural employment, tribal rights, reservations for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and OBCs, primary education, food security, and land acquisition. "The Indo-US nuclear agreement was a landmark that enhanced India's global status. His Prime Ministership saw the highest GDP growth rate in the country’s history." Dr Singh's fellow former RBI governor D. Subbarao recalled his association with Singh, who died on Thursday. "I had experience with him as prime minister and as finance secretary and late as governor. What I would say about Dr Manmohan ... that he was a great listener. "He did not speak very much. But whenever he spoke, it has lots of substance," Subbarao, who was RBI governor from 2008-13, said. Rajiv Kumar, former Niti Aayog vice-chairman, recalled that during his stint as finance minister, Dr Singh was always open to meeting economists even at short notice. Kumar also said Dr Singh encouraged him to join ADB (Asian Development Bank) in Manila. Kumar was an economic advisor in the DEA then. Union minister Nitin Gadkari mourned the loss, saying he was profoundly saddened by the passing away of Singh. Gadkari said Dr Singh's invaluable contribution to shaping India's economic trajectory remains a cornerstone of our nation's progress. "A leader of unparalleled humility and quiet strength, he always placed the country's welfare above all else," he said in a post on X. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her shock over Dr Singh's demise. She extended her condolences to the bereaved family of the former PM, and remembered her days of working with Singh, saying she would miss his affection. "Profoundly stunned and saddened by the sudden demise of our former prime minister Manmohan Singh ji . I had worked with him and saw him from very close quarters in the Union cabinet. His erudition and wisdom were unquestionable, and the depth of the financial reforms ushered in by him in the country are widely acknowledged," Banerjee wrote on X. "The country will miss his stewardship and I shall miss his affection. My sincere condolences to his family, friends and followers," she added. Hailed for putting India on the road to liberalisation and privatisation in the early 1990s, Dr Singh was criticised for turning a blind eye to charges of corruption. The going often got tough. During his first tenure as prime minister, the coalition began to unravel when India signed a civil nuclear deal with the US. It almost cost his government with the Left parties pulling out of the UPA coalition. However, his government survived. "I honestly hope history would be kinder to me than the contemporary media, or for that matter, the opposition parties in Parliament," he had said famously in January 2004. Today, the decade with Singh at the helm of affairs is widely believed to be an era of unprecedented growth and prosperity, his journey to the acme of India’s governance and political power unique in the annals of India’s politics. With PTI inputs Follow us on: Facebook , Twitter , Google News , Instagram Join our official telegram channel ( @nationalherald ) and stay updated with the latest headlines
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Conor McGregor must pay woman $257,000 in sexual assault civil caseCarson Beck completed 20 of 31 passes for 297 yards and four touchdowns as No. 10 Georgia pummeled UMass 59-21 on Saturday in Athens, Ga. Nate Frazier ran for career highs of 136 yards and three touchdowns, while Arian Smith caught three passes for 110 yards and a score as the Bulldogs (9-2) won their second straight game and 30th straight at home, dating back to 2019. AJ Hairston completed 7 of 16 passes for 121 yards and a score for the Minutemen (2-9), who dropped their third straight. Jalen John ran for 107 yards and a score and Jakobie Keeney-James caught three passes for 101 yards and a touchdown. Peyton Woodring kicked a 53-yard field goal to extend Georgia's lead to 31-14 on the first drive of the third quarter. But UMass wasted little time responding, as Hairston hit Keeney-James for a 75-yard touchdown to get the deficit down to 10. Georgia then finished its sixth straight drive with a score, as Frazier's 9-yard run up the middle gave the Bulldogs a 38-21 lead at the 8:44 mark of the third quarter. After UMass punted, Georgia played add-on in its next possession, with Frazier scoring from 15 yards out with 1:39 left in the third to lead 45-21. Frazier stamped his career day with his third touchdown run, a 2-yarder with 6:33 left, before Georgia capped the scoring with Chris Cole's 28-yard fumble return with 3:28 remaining. UMass took the game's opening drive 75 yards down the field -- aided by Ahmad Haston's 38-yard run -- and scored on CJ Hester's 1-yard run with 9:15 left. Georgia answered on its ensuing drive, as Beck's 17-yard passing touchdown to Oscar Delp tied the game at the 5:05 mark of the first quarter. Following a short punt by UMass, Beck connected with Smith for 49 yards, and a roughing-the-passer penalty put the ball at Minutemen's 14-yard line. Facing a fourth-and-4 from the 8-yard line, Beck found Cash Jones for a touchdown to take a 14-7 lead with 10:30 left in the second quarter. On UMass' next play from scrimmage, Raylen Wilson recovered John's fumble on the Minutemen's 28-yard line. Three plays later, Beck connected with Dominic Lovett for a 15-yard touchdown with 8:56 remaining. UMass then scored after a 14-play, 75-yard drive, finished off with John's 3-yard rushing score with 1:55 left in the first half. Georgia answered quickly, as Beck's 20-yard pass to Cole Speer set up a 34-yard touchdown pass to Smith with 43 seconds remaining, giving the Bulldogs a 28-14 halftime lead. --Field Level Media
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