New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lay the foundation stone of the University of Delhi’s upcoming college on Friday, named after Veer Savarkar. It was in 2021 that the institution in Najafgarh was given a green signal by the executive council of the university. PM Modi will also be inaugurating the foundation … Read more
New Delhi: Hitting out at Rahul Gandhi, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday pointed out that the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha allegedly travelled to Vietnam to celebrate the New Year just days after former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s death, dubbing it as an insult for the late Congress leader. The sharp response … Read more
He is hailed as the original middle class hero who dared to dream. And here is this original India bull who worked tirelessly to make one such dream come true. As irony would have it, both died within a day of each-other, one in New Delhi and the other in Tokyo. Dr Manmohan Singh, 92, … Read more
New Delhi: Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh announced on Sunday that the party will launch the ‘Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhaan’ campaign to demand Union home minister Amit Shah’s resignation over his alleged remarks against Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar. The campaign, initially scheduled to begin after the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting on December 26 … Read more
New Delhi: Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday denied Congress’s accusations that the BJP dishonoured former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh during his final rites. The Congress alleged that conducting Singh’s cremation at Nigambodh Ghat was disrespectful and raised concerns over the lack of a memorial, a privilege extended to former PMs and deputy … Read more
New Delhi: Former prime minister Manmohan Singh will be cremated with full military honours at the Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Friday. Dr Singh will be accorded a Stae Funeral and the defence ministry has been directed to make arrangements for military honours for the cremation. Manmohan Singh, the two-time … Read more
New Delhi: The Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Friday paid glowing tributes to former prime minister Manmohan Singh, saying he was a towering figure in India’s political and economic landscape whose contributions transformed the country and earned him respect worldwide. In the condolence resolution passed at the meeting, the CWC mourned the loss of a … Read more
Beijing: China on Friday remembered Manmohan Singh’s “positive contribution” to developing Indo-China ties, reminiscing key agreements signed on the border issue between the two nations during his tenure as tributes poured in from across the world on the former Indian prime minister’s passing. Manmohan Singh, the architect of India’s economic reforms and an eminent statesman, … Read more
Dehradun: Uttarakhand’s Haldwani was the first address of Manmohan Singh after his family migration during partition in 1948. He had taken admission in 6th standard in M.B. Inter College situated at Bhotia Padav area in Haldwani after coming to India. The entire nation is mourning the loss of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who had a … Read more
Nainital: In a significant event held on September 23-24, 2006, then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh laid out a comprehensive development plan during the national conference of Chief Ministers from Congress-ruled states. The conference, attended by Chief Ministers from 14 states and several Union Ministers, aimed to create a policy action plan for the development of … Read more
New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday night at the age of 92, was known not just for his leadership and contributions to India’s economy, but also for his signature blue turban. Often seen wearing the distinctive color, Manmohan Singh was frequently asked about his choice of turban. In … Read more
New Delhi: It was on August 7, 2023 that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who was 91 then, made a surprise appearance in the Rajya Sabha in a wheelchair. The Upper House was buzzing with debate on the contentious Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023. Even though his health appeared frail … Read more
New Delhi: It was May 18, and the year was 2004. The UPA government was going to be formed under the leadership of Congress after defeating Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led government. Many considered it is certain that Sonia Gandhi would become the Prime Minister. However, Ram Vilas Paswan reached 10 Janpath and got the information that … Read more
New Delhi: Rich tributes and homage poured in from across the world after the passing away of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. While expressing grief over his demise, they highlighted his contribution to bilateral ties. In a post on X, former President of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai, said that India has lost one of its … Read more
New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh breathed his last on Thursday night at the age of 92. He passed away due to age-related medical conditions. His health deteriorated and he was admitted to AIIMS Delhi. He spearheaded India’s economic liberalisation and he leaves a legacy of transformation that will endure for years to … Read more
New Delhi: The last rites of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh will be performed with full state honors on Saturday (December 28). An official announcement about the arrangements is expected on Friday. Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal informed reporters late on Thursday night that the body of Manmohan Singh had been brought to his … Read more
New Delhi: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi mourned the loss of “a mentor and guide” on Thursday following the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the age of 92 in Delhi. In an emotional post on X, Gandhi, who was attending a Congress Working Committee meeting in Belagavi, Karnataka, said, “Manmohan Singh ji led … Read more
New Delhi: Former prime minister Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 at AIIMS Delhi on Thursday evening. Mr Singh was rushed to the hospital’s emergency ward and admitted to the ICU after facing difficulty in breathing due to a lung infection. A stalwart of Indian politics and governance, Manmohan Singh leaves behind a … Read more