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Six Injured in Jharkhand Bus Accident

Six Injured in Jharkhand Bus Accident

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Six people were injured, one seriously, after a bus accident in Jharkhand's Chatra district. The bus, en route from Raipur to Gaya, crashed due to a burst tire.

Meet Dr Singh's B team

Meet Dr Singh's B team

Rediff.com28 May 2009

The 59 ministers who will take oath on Thursday.

After uncertainty, Govt clears Chinnaswamy Stadium for IPL matches

After uncertainty, Govt clears Chinnaswamy Stadium for IPL matches

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

In a major relief for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the Karnataka government has granted approval to host IPL 2026 matches at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Dr Singh meets Sarah Palin

Dr Singh meets Sarah Palin

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Republican Vice Presidential candidate and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New York on Wednesday.No details of the meeting, which lasted for half an hour, were released but Palin had been discussing international issues with world leaders who are here to attend the United Nations General Assembly session.Originally, Republican Presidential candidate John McCain was slated to accompany her but sources said he was held up in Washington.

Dr Singh's Cabinet Colleagues

Dr Singh's Cabinet Colleagues

Rediff.com22 May 2009

19 Cabinet ministers were sworn in along with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

8 killed in house fire after explosion at EV charging point in Indore

8 killed in house fire after explosion at EV charging point in Indore

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

A fire in Indore, India, killed eight members of a family after an explosion at an electric vehicle (EV) charging point outside their house. The Madhya Pradesh government has ordered an investigation and plans to create a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for EV charging.

Dr Singh, lead or leave

Dr Singh, lead or leave

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

Manmohan Singh is a nice man but India needs an effective prime minister. May be it is time for him to stand down.

Assassination bid on Farooq Abdullah at wedding; gunman held

Assassination bid on Farooq Abdullah at wedding; gunman held

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The incident took place in the posh Greater Kailash locality when Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary were coming out after attending the marriage function.

'You Can't Run Parliament With 800 MPs'

'You Can't Run Parliament With 800 MPs'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

'You cannot run Parliament with 800 MPs as nobody will get time (to speak in Parliament). And Parliament sits for barely 60 days in a year.' 'Look at the House of Commons of the United Kingdom. They have 650 MPs and they sit for 150 days on an average in a year.'

GalaxEye Plans 300 Kg Satellites

GalaxEye Plans 300 Kg Satellites

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

'Today, as I look at our satellite -- tested, finished and ready to ship -- represents 1,642 days of grit and belief.'

Zardari's Ajmer visit: What Dr Singh is thinking

Zardari's Ajmer visit: What Dr Singh is thinking

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh wants to encourage what he hopes is beginning of change of the Pakistani mindset towards India.

'Dr Singh, Hu talks meaningless'

'Dr Singh, Hu talks meaningless'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

Tapir Goan, Bharatiya Janata Party member of parliament from Arunachal Pradesh, has decribed the talks between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao as meaningless.

Dr Singh meets President Bush

Dr Singh meets President Bush

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

Farewell Dr Vece Paes: Hockey Great, Sports Medicine Pioneer

Farewell Dr Vece Paes: Hockey Great, Sports Medicine Pioneer

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Olympic medallist Dr Vece Paes was a part of the BCCI's anti-doping programme for several years, besides also working with the Indian Davis Cup team.

'Dr Singh will rewrite India's political history'

'Dr Singh will rewrite India's political history'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2004

Readers hope Dr Manmohan Singh will take India to new heights during his tenure as prime minister.

Canadian PM invites Dr Singh for bilateral visit

Canadian PM invites Dr Singh for bilateral visit

Rediff.com19 Jun 2010

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper formally announced on Friday morning that he would 'welcome' his Indian counterpart 'Dr Manmohan Singh for a bilateral visit on June 27.'

PMO criticises 'Time' magazine report on Dr Singh

PMO criticises 'Time' magazine report on Dr Singh

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, V Narayanasamy on Tuesday rubbished Time magazine's description of Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh as an "underachiever".

Supreme Court Grants Bail in Pune Porsche Crash Case

Supreme Court Grants Bail in Pune Porsche Crash Case

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has granted bail to a doctor arrested for allegedly tampering with blood samples in the Pune Porsche crash case, where a minor is accused of killing two people.

Sharad Pawar, Athawale among 26 elected unopposed to RS

Sharad Pawar, Athawale among 26 elected unopposed to RS

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The Rajya Sabha elections saw several candidates elected unopposed, including Sharad Pawar and Ramdas Athawale, while Bihar, Odisha, and Haryana prepare for contested elections.

Highway miracle? 'Brain-dead' woman revives as ambulance hits pothole

Highway miracle? 'Brain-dead' woman revives as ambulance hits pothole

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

A woman in Uttar Pradesh, declared brain-dead, showed signs of life after her ambulance hit a pothole. Doctors attribute her recovery to treatment for a suspected toxic bite, not a miracle.

Dr Manmohan Singh's condition stable, improving: AIIMS

Dr Manmohan Singh's condition stable, improving: AIIMS

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

The Congress also said that Dr Singh is 'better than yesterday' and asserted that any unfounded speculation is unnecessary and in bad taste.

Dr Singh bowed to Opposition pressure: Pak experts

Dr Singh bowed to Opposition pressure: Pak experts

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Pakistani experts are disappointed with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's speech in Parliament on the Indo-Pak joint statement, terming it as a response to the pressure exerted by Opposition parties.

Ursula von der Leyen's Indian Style Diplomacy

Ursula von der Leyen's Indian Style Diplomacy

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wore stunning Banarasi during her India visit. See how fashion became smart diplomacy.

NDA sweeps RS polls as Nitish, Nitin enter Upper House

NDA sweeps RS polls as Nitish, Nitin enter Upper House

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

The ruling NDA alliance has secured a majority in the Rajya Sabha elections, winning key seats in Bihar, Odisha, and Haryana, while other candidates were elected unopposed across multiple states. The elections were marked by cross-voting allegations and political maneuvering.

National Shooting Selection Trials Commence in Delhi

National Shooting Selection Trials Commence in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

India's top shooters will compete in National Selection Trials 3 in Delhi to secure spots in the national squad for upcoming international competitions. The trials will feature Olympic disciplines and rifle prone competitions.

Why Obama, Bush admire Dr Singh

Why Obama, Bush admire Dr Singh

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh appears to have hit it off with United States President Barack Obama and he got on famously well with his predecessor George W Bush as well.

2G scam: BJP demands Dr Singh's resignation

2G scam: BJP demands Dr Singh's resignation

Rediff.com26 Dec 2010

Sharpening its attack on Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday demanded that he step down owning "moral responsibility" for the 2G spectrum scam.

Dr Singh, Wen commit to resolve boundary issue

Dr Singh, Wen commit to resolve boundary issue

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

In a bid to remove irritants which have crept in bilateral relations in the last one year, India and China on Thursday reached broad consensus on several issues and pledged firm commitment to resolve outstanding differences, including the boundary issue at the earliest through peaceful negotiations.

Exclusive! Obama's top-secret letter to Dr Singh

Exclusive! Obama's top-secret letter to Dr Singh

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

Hard-selling American military technology to India, United States President Barack Obama has assured Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in a top-secret letter signed by him that the 'US is a willing, capable and reliable defence partner to India'.

Pan-India kidney racket unearthed after Maha farmer's complaint

Pan-India kidney racket unearthed after Maha farmer's complaint

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

An investigation into an illegal kidney racket, triggered by a farmer's complaint, has revealed a pan-India kidney transplant network involving agents, donors, doctors, and hospitals.

IN PICS: Dr Singh's crorepati Cabinet

IN PICS: Dr Singh's crorepati Cabinet

Rediff.com3 Sep 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Cabinet of ministers on Saturday declared their assets.

All You Need To Know About Aditya Dhar!

All You Need To Know About Aditya Dhar!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Before Dhurandhar: The Revenge releases, let's take a look at Aditya Dhar's remarkable journey from being an assistant director to helming India's most successful film.

Dr Singh, Sonia differ in key policy matters

Dr Singh, Sonia differ in key policy matters

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

While Sonia's emphasis and priorities are clearly tilted towards the protection of environment, the prime minister is clear environment cannot stand in the way of development and stresses for industrialization, if required.

Why Dr Singh needs to change his media strategy

Why Dr Singh needs to change his media strategy

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Under criticism for being mum on a number of issues plaguing the nation, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh is setting in motion regular interactions with senior journalists, beginning on Wednesday. But senior analysts B Raman feels the PM needs to relook at his media strategy and set up a body of mediapersons on the lines of the White House Press Corps.

India Inc pays rich tributes to Manmohan Singh

India Inc pays rich tributes to Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Singh, who opened up the economy as finance minister and served as prime minister for two consecutive terms, died on Thursday at the age of 92. "History will forever honour his pivotal role in the transformative 1991 reforms that reshaped India and opened its doors to the world.

Air ambulance from Ranchi to Delhi crashes, all 7 on board killed

Air ambulance from Ranchi to Delhi crashes, all 7 on board killed

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

The crash took place shortly after the aircraft operated by Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd took off from Ranchi airport at 7.11 pm.

Dr Singh announces bonanza for Diaspora

Dr Singh announces bonanza for Diaspora

Rediff.com8 Jan 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday announced merging of the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and the Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) cards into a single facility to simplify visa-free entry and participation of Indian Diaspora in business and other activities in New Delhi.

G20 Summit: Canadian PM calls Dr Singh

G20 Summit: Canadian PM calls Dr Singh

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper had a telephonic conversation with his Indian counterpart Dr Manmohan Singh on Monday morning about preparations and priorities for the Toronto G20 Summit to be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Center on June 26-27.

'For 2 Years Facing Humiliation, Feeling Isolated Within Congress'

'For 2 Years Facing Humiliation, Feeling Isolated Within Congress'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

'I could have accepted the humiliation if I wanted to remain as an MP. But I decided to leave.'

Dr Singh's daughter takes on Obama

Dr Singh's daughter takes on Obama

Rediff.com14 May 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's New York-based daughter Amrit Singh, who has been one of the fiercest critics of former United States President George W Bush and his administration for its alleged condoning of torture and other abuse of prisoners, on Wednesday turned her guns on President Barack Obama for his decision to fight to block the court-ordered release of photographs of detainee abuse by US troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and several other prisons.