Ex-PM Deve Gowda 'medically stable', discharged from hospital
Bengaluru, Oct 13 (PTI): Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, who was hospitalised here last week, is "medically stable" and was discharged on Monday, officials at the hospital said.
The 92-year-old JD(S) patriarch was admitted to Manipal Hospital on October 6 for evaluation of fever and a urinary tract infection.
"Our Hon'ble Former PM HD Deve Gowda is medically stable and discharged now," Manipal Hospital officials said.
Later in the day, in a post on 'X', Gowda said he would resume his official duties soon.
"I returned home after a few days in the hospital. By God’s grace, my health has stabilised. I am grateful to the doctors at Manipal Health for treating me. I thank everybody who prayed for my recovery, and friends and leaders who came to see me. I will resume my public duties soon," he said.
Gowda received care from a team of specialists during his stay. After initially being treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), he was later under observation in a regular ward.
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Indian Navy vigilant in safeguarding country's maritime interests: Prez Murmu
Visakhapatnam (PTI): President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said that the Indian Navy is vigilant in safeguarding country's maritime interests and is contributing to stability across wider maritime commerce.
Presiding over the International Fleet Review (IFR) off Vizag coast abroad an Indian Naval warship in the Bay of Bengal, the President said the Indian Navy is deployed in the region to serve as a credible instrument of deterrence and defence against threats and challenges arising in the sea.
"Indian Navy is vigilant in safeguarding India's maritime interests and is contributing to stability across wider maritime commerce," Murmu said.
Further, she noted that the Indian Navy plays a vital role in promoting goodwill and building bridges of trust, confidence and friendship with navies around the globe.
Murmu addressed the IFR after she sailed to review several Indian and foreign vessels.
