News for 'Manmohan Singh'

Manmohan Singh starts janata durbar

Manmohan Singh starts janata durbar

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

Officers in the Prime Minister's Office have been assigned to receive grievances and as and when many requests are received, Singh addresses them, sources said.

Dr Manmohan Singh scholarship announced

Dr Manmohan Singh scholarship announced

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

The scholarship is exclusively for Indians currently based in India to do PhD and MPhil in science and technology, economics and social sciences at St John's College.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Sonia in Chhattisgarh

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Sonia in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com26 May 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and United Progressive Alliance Chairperson Sonia Gandhi arrived here today in the wake of the deadly Naxal attack on a convoy of Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district.

Meet Manmohan Singh, the economist

Meet Manmohan Singh, the economist

Rediff.com20 May 2004

Manmohan Singh not against divestment

Manmohan Singh not against divestment

Rediff.com14 May 2004

Senior Congress leader Manmohan Singh on Friday set at rest speculations of a slowdown of reforms including divestment, and said the new government will frame policies to promote investment and economic growth.

The Dr Manmohan Singh interview

The Dr Manmohan Singh interview

Rediff.com1 Mar 2006

Dr Singh said an agreement on the civilian nuclear deal would be President Bush's "great contribution" to ending India's isolation from the world nuclear order.

Manmohan Singh down with fever

Manmohan Singh down with fever

Rediff.com28 Aug 2004

PM Manmohan Singh congratulates Anand

PM Manmohan Singh congratulates Anand

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

The 'Tiger from Madras', as he is fondly called, also became the first undisputed World Chess Champion since 1993 as this world championship was the culmination of the reunification of the chess world.

Why Former IAS Officer Cheema's Move Strengthens Shiromani Akali Dal

Why Former IAS Officer Cheema's Move Strengthens Shiromani Akali Dal

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Former IAS officer Kanwaljeet Singh Cheema joins the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), with party president Sukhbir Singh Badal highlighting his administrative experience and criticising the AAP government's performance in Punjab.

'Will Manmohan Singh draw the right lessons?'

'Will Manmohan Singh draw the right lessons?'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday described the Supreme Court's latest observations in the 2G spectrum case as the "second indictment" of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh after the Chief Vigilance Commissioner fiasco and hoped that he will now draw the "right lessons" and not defend any corrupt minister.

Mittal calls on Manmohan Singh

Mittal calls on Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

This was his first meeting with the Prime Minister since he acquired rival Arcelor.

'Even China...': BJP slams Congress for blindly backing Iran

'Even China...': BJP slams Congress for blindly backing Iran

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

The BJP has criticised the Congress party for allegedly prioritising its vote bank and outdated ideologies over India's national interest and citizen safety in its foreign policy approach towards Iran.

Manmohan Singh files RS nomination from Rajasthan

Manmohan Singh files RS nomination from Rajasthan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Singh, a veteran Congress leader, was a member of the Upper House of Parliament from Assam for almost three decades.

Manmohan Singh: Reformist FM to weak PM

Manmohan Singh: Reformist FM to weak PM

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

Singh is conscious of his formidable reputation.

PM Manmohan Singh in Moscow

PM Manmohan Singh in Moscow

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

At the annual India-Russia summit.

When PM Manmohan Singh almost quit

When PM Manmohan Singh almost quit

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

At the peak of the political crisis over the Indo-US nuclear deal in the summer of 2008, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had threatened to quit if the UPA coalition was to buckle under Left pressure and had told Congress President Sonia Gandhi to look for his replacement.

First Manmohan Singh scholars to join Cambridge

First Manmohan Singh scholars to join Cambridge

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

The University of Cambridge is all set to welcome the first three outstanding Indian students who have been awarded scholarships named after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who graduated from the university in the 1950s.

Is this Manmohan Singh's government?

Is this Manmohan Singh's government?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

Manmohan Singh to repeal POTA

Manmohan Singh to repeal POTA

Rediff.com20 May 2004

'Ready to Take the Risk': Inside Congress's Vijay Bet

'Ready to Take the Risk': Inside Congress's Vijay Bet

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Whether Vijay has the political spine to stitch together a stable government from this patchwork of conditions, demands, and midnight drama is the question Tamil Nadu is living through right now.

1984 riots could have been avoided if... Manmohan Singh

1984 riots could have been avoided if... Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Speaking at an event organised to remember former Prime Minister IK Gujral on his 100th birth anniversary, Singh said, "When the sad event of 1984 took place, Gujral ji that very evening went to the then Home Minister Narsimha Rao and said to him that the situation is so grim that it is necessary for the government to call the army at the earliest. If that advice would have been heeded perhaps the massacre that took place in 1984 could have been avoided."

Manmohan Singh stresses on inclusive growth

Manmohan Singh stresses on inclusive growth

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Responding to the President's speech, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that promoting communalism would stall inclusive growth in the country.

Coal scam: 'All decisions taken by Manmohan Singh'

Coal scam: 'All decisions taken by Manmohan Singh'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Former minister of state for coal Dasari Narayan Rao, an accused in Jharkhand's Amarkonda Murgadangal coal block allocation scam case, on Tuesday said that decisions to allocate coal blocks were taken by then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who was also heading the coal ministry at that time.

Manmohan Singh an UNDERACHIEVER, says Time

Manmohan Singh an UNDERACHIEVER, says Time

Rediff.com8 Jul 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who has long been lauded for his pivotal role in liberalising the Indian economy, has been dubbed as an "underachiever" by a top US magazine which says he appears "unwilling to stick his neck out" on reforms that will put the country back on growth path.

Manmohan Singh demeaned PM's office today: Jaitley

Manmohan Singh demeaned PM's office today: Jaitley

Rediff.com4 Jan 2014

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitely tears into Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's press conference, and remarks that the 'formality' ended as a 'farce'.

Manmohan Singh backs new Oxford school

Manmohan Singh backs new Oxford school

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who is an alumnus of the University of Oxford, has extended his support to the university's new Blavatnik School of Government, which will train graduates in the skills and responsibilities of government

PM Manmohan Singh leaves for home

PM Manmohan Singh leaves for home

Rediff.com18 Oct 2007

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left for New Delhi from Johannesburg on Thursday after the conclusion of his two-nation five-day tour of Africa. During his tour, Singh attended the second India-Brazil-South Africa Summit in Pretoria and also addressed the joint session of the National Assembly in Nigeria.

Distress address, outright lies: Oppn tears into Modi's address

Distress address, outright lies: Oppn tears into Modi's address

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Opposition leaders have criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation, calling it politically motivated and a misuse of official platforms during ongoing elections.

Manmohan Singh, Chief Architect Of Modi's Schemes

Manmohan Singh, Chief Architect Of Modi's Schemes

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Both prime ministers believed in crafting schemes to help the common man. Modi used quite effectively the instruments Dr Singh introduced. In assessing Modi's success with many schemes, Dr Singh's fundamental work should not be ignored, points out A K Bhattacharya.

PM Manmohan Singh arrives in Paris

PM Manmohan Singh arrives in Paris

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived in Paris on Monday night on a visit which is expected to help India and France "build" a strategic partnership in atomic energy, defence, trade and other key areas. Singh was accorded a warm welcome on his arrival to the French capital .

What CMs sought from Manmohan Singh

What CMs sought from Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

The Chief Ministers Conference on Internal Security got underway in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Manmohan Singh honours economist Padma Desai

Manmohan Singh honours economist Padma Desai

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh joined former Russian Premier Yegor Gaidar and Nobel laureates on Thursday to compliment Padma Desai, described as 'An economist's economist' by Nobel laureate Paul Samuelson.

Manmohan Singh meets Bush in Tokyo!

Manmohan Singh meets Bush in Tokyo!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

Bush Sr is in Japan for business meetings.

Sethu row: Soni meets Manmohan Singh

Sethu row: Soni meets Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

In the wake of the controversy, Soni, who also is in-charge of the Tourism Ministry, had called off her visit to the United States, to meet the prime minister.

Manmohan Singh got spoiled in Congress company: Modi

Manmohan Singh got spoiled in Congress company: Modi

Rediff.com25 Sep 2011

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had got "spoiled" in the company of the Congress.

Manmohan Singh at the G-8 summit

Manmohan Singh at the G-8 summit

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

Manmohan Singh at the G-8 summit

All nations must focus on growth: Manmohan Singh

All nations must focus on growth: Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Stating that the G-20 Summit took place in very difficult circumstances, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said, "Faltering growth in most countries was overshadowed by the threat of uncertainty in the Eurozone arising from a combination of excessive sovereign debt combined with banking weakness."

First Look: Manmohan Singh in Afghanistan

First Look: Manmohan Singh in Afghanistan

Rediff.com28 Aug 2005

Dr Singh's is the first by an Indian prime minister since Indira Gandhi visited Afghanistan in 1976.