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The surgery that Dr Singh underwent

The surgery that Dr Singh underwent

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

Doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences sais that Dr Singh is fine and will need rest for a couple of days before he can get back to his hectic schedule.

PM's remarks: Pak summons Indian envoy

PM's remarks: Pak summons Indian envoy

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

Pakistan has lodged a protest against Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's remarks that terrorists based on Pakistani soil are planning to carry out Mumbai type attacks again on India.

Dr Singh set to create history in Maldives

Dr Singh set to create history in Maldives

Rediff.com12 Nov 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will create history when he addresses the People's Majlis -- the 77-member Maldivian Parliament -- sometime on Saturday after 11.45 am local time (IST 12.15 pm). He will be the first head of state to have addressed the Majlis in its 78-year-old existence. Majlis Speaker Abdullah Nashid had formally invited the Indian prime minister to address the Majlis during the latter's visit to attend the 17th SAARC Summit that concluded on Friday.

Oppn's criticism of Dr Singh shameful, says Sonia

Oppn's criticism of Dr Singh shameful, says Sonia

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Launching a strong attack on Opposition, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday accused them of targeting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the 2G scam and described him as a man of integrity and a person "100 per cent above board".

Dr Singh offers prayers at Golden Temple

Dr Singh offers prayers at Golden Temple

Rediff.com24 Mar 2009

Making an early morning trip to the holiest Sikh shrine, Dr Singh accompanied by his wife Gurusharan reached the complex at 6 am and spent an hour there.

When Muhammad Yunus Spoke To India's Parliament

When Muhammad Yunus Spoke To India's Parliament

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Muhammad Yunus proved that he was neither an armchair economist nor a slogan mongering political activist, but a doer destined to do what Mahatma Gandhi said -- to remove every tear from every eye, recalls Rup Narayan Das.

Dr Singh on 2-day visit to Odisha today

Dr Singh on 2-day visit to Odisha today

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

"The Prime Minister will arrive in Bhubaneswar in the evening hours and spend the night at Raj Bhavan. On Tuesday, the PM is scheduled to inaugurate the Indian Science Congress," a senior home department official said.

PM's media advisor to take up teaching job

PM's media advisor to take up teaching job

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

Dr Baru and Dr Singh struck up a close relationship when the latter was finance minister in 1991; in fact, when Dr Singh resigned from Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao's Cabinet over the stock exchange scam in the 1990s, it was Dr Baru who broke the story.

PM convenes all-party meet on Amarnath

PM convenes all-party meet on Amarnath

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Monday convened an all-party meet on the Amarnath issue on August 6.

Cabinet secretary race narrows to 3

Cabinet secretary race narrows to 3

Rediff.com22 May 2006

PM may want third term, but does anybody want him?

PM may want third term, but does anybody want him?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

In a politically unstable climate, the prime minister is making it clear that he is still part of the political race. Renu Mittal reports.

Prithviraj Chavan is the new Maharashtra CM

Prithviraj Chavan is the new Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office, Prithviraj Chavan, considered close to Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, was selected as the new Maharashtra chief minister on Wednesday morning.

PM discusses Nepal, SAARC with Vajpayee, Advani

PM discusses Nepal, SAARC with Vajpayee, Advani

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh discussed the evolving situation in Nepal and the upcoming SAARC Summit in Dhaka with former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and leader of opposition L K Advani on Wednesday.

Dr Singh and Mr Hyde

Dr Singh and Mr Hyde

Rediff.com25 May 2005

The rift between Chidambaram, Pranab Mukherjee grows wider

The rift between Chidambaram, Pranab Mukherjee grows wider

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Congress MPs approach PM to protest against Chidambaram's public remarks on blaming Mukherjee for economic crisis.

Do you believe in Dr Singh? Tell us

Do you believe in Dr Singh? Tell us

Rediff.com2 Feb 2006

Message board on prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh's second press conference in 20 months.

Despite protests PM may go ahead with his reform agenda

Despite protests PM may go ahead with his reform agenda

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Opposition as well as UPA allies are in a mood to declare war on the Congress-led government on the FDI and fuel price issue, reports Renu Mittal

Naidu on daylong fast against AP firing

Naidu on daylong fast against AP firing

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

In a letter to the prime minister, he had demanded Dr Singh to visit Mudigonda village to console the families of the police firing victims.

Cambridge scholarships for Indian students

Cambridge scholarships for Indian students

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

The Manmohan Singh Undergraduate Scholarship programme will provide full funding, covering fees and means-tested maintenance, for undergraduate study in any subject at any of the colleges that are part of the University of Cambridge.

PM in Kashmir on Nov 17 & 18

PM in Kashmir on Nov 17 & 18

Rediff.com2 Nov 2004

Indo-Pak ties fragile; public opinion matters: Dr Singh

Indo-Pak ties fragile; public opinion matters: Dr Singh

Rediff.com12 Nov 2011

Cornered back home for his "man of peace" remarks about his Pakistani counterpart Yusuf Raza Gilani at the ongoing SAARC summit in Maldives, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday went on the offensive stating that the ties between the two countries were far from normal.

'Raja's arrest will not affect PAC proceedings'

'Raja's arrest will not affect PAC proceedings'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Murali Manohar Joshi, chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, said on Thursday that no decision had been taken regarding the offer made by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to appear before the PAC for questioning in the 2G Spectrum scam.

Soon, a Pandits township in Kashmir

Soon, a Pandits township in Kashmir

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

The township being constructed under the Prime Minister's Economic Package at the cost of Rs 221.45 crore, would comprise 4218 two-room flats in 176 blocks.

PM expresses sadness at Chandra Shekhar's death

PM expresses sadness at Chandra Shekhar's death

Rediff.com8 Jul 2007

"Country has lost a distinguished son and a great patriot who was passionately committed to sustained development and social equity. I convey my heartfelt condolences to his family and millions of his admirers across our country."

We must fight terror everywhere: PM

We must fight terror everywhere: PM

Rediff.com2 Mar 2006

Terrorism anywhere threatens democracy everywhere, Dr Singh pointed out.

PM to bridge 45-year gap in ties with Nigeria

PM to bridge 45-year gap in ties with Nigeria

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

Nigeria has not seen an official visit by any Indian prime minister since 1962, when the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had visited Lagos. It is quite surprising that despite growing trade links, the two nations have had few top-level bilateral exchanges in the past 45 years.

'If PM can appear before PAC, then why not JPC?'

'If PM can appear before PAC, then why not JPC?'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Minutes after Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's speech at the 83rd Congress plenary on Monday, where he offered to appear before the Public Accounts Committee in the wake of scams that have rocked the nation, he came under the fire of the Opposition.

India ratifies UN convention against corruption

India ratifies UN convention against corruption

Rediff.com12 May 2011

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh issued a statement in New Delhi on Thursday morning, before his departure for Kabul, on India completing the process of ratification of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption.

Dr Singh turns down Hazare's request

Dr Singh turns down Hazare's request

Rediff.com14 Aug 2011

A fresh stand-off appears to be brewing between Anna Hazare and the government with the Gandhian seeking Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's intervention over the strict conditions imposed for his indefinite fast from August 16. But he was sternly told by the PM to approach the Delhi police.

Dr Singh reaches his 'second home'

Dr Singh reaches his 'second home'

Rediff.com12 May 2011

"Welcome to your second home". This is how President Hamid Karzai welcomed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Kabul on Thursday, with the latter responding by assuring the Afghan leader that India will stand with the country through "thick and thin".

PM offers duty free tariff for poor nations

PM offers duty free tariff for poor nations

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announces duty free tariff preference scheme for least developed countries.

'Manmohan Singh knows very little of the Indian economy'

'Manmohan Singh knows very little of the Indian economy'

Rediff.com16 May 2014

'The UPA's claim of growth at 9.5 percent was absolute nonsense and a fraudulent claim because the country did not grow; it was only statistical growth.' 'I do believe that when there is a determined leader who wants to bring a desired change, the system will begin acting. Today, people think there is policy paralysis, but there is functional paralysis also.' 'When things start moving, people will invest. Many companies are holding cash, many people are not investing. Nobody is making any move. Everybody is waiting for the elections to get over.' Economist and Swadeshi Jagran Manch convenor Swaminathan Gurumurthy in conversation with Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com

PM's office has lost its value, says Advani

PM's office has lost its value, says Advani

Rediff.com14 Aug 2010

The office of the prime minister has lost its value and that is regrettable, said senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former deputy prime minister L K Advani at a rally at Mysore on Saturday, reports Vicky Nanjappa

Manmohan urged not to give berth to Laloo

Manmohan urged not to give berth to Laloo

Rediff.com21 May 2004

Bihar Congress leaders urged Sonia Gandhi and\n\nManmohan Singh not to provide him a ministerial berth as he faced serious corruption\n\ncharges in the fodder scam.

Neyveli selloff: PM offers sops

Neyveli selloff: PM offers sops

Rediff.com3 Jul 2006

Manmohan retires from Rajya Sabha

Manmohan retires from Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Will DMK send former PM to the Rajya Sabha next month?

In a special gesture, PM Modi meets Dr Singh

In a special gesture, PM Modi meets Dr Singh

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited his predecessor Manmohan Singh to make a courtesy call.

Pak sends 2009 greetings to Prez Patil, Dr Singh

Pak sends 2009 greetings to Prez Patil, Dr Singh

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

Notwithstanding the chill in bilateral relations, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani have sent their New Year greetings to their Indian counterparts.Zardari and Gilani have sent their greetings to President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh through the Ministry of External Affairs, sources said on Wednesday.

2024 was mostly about lost chances for Congress

2024 was mostly about lost chances for Congress

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

The principal opposition party though appeared content securing 99 of the 543 seats in the 2024 national elections as against its all-time low of 44 in 2014 and then 52 in 2019.

WikiLeaks: 'Dr Singh doesn't understand my constraints'

WikiLeaks: 'Dr Singh doesn't understand my constraints'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Praising Dr Singh as an "excellent economist", Zardari told the then National Security Advisor Gen (rtd) James Jones in a meeting in Islamabad on June 25, 2009 that the Indian Prime Minister was unaware of what it took to change the mindset of the Pakistani establishment.