News for 'Prime Minister Manmohan Singh'

Manmohan Singh's air travel bill: Rs 642 crore!

Manmohan Singh's air travel bill: Rs 642 crore!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

This information has been made public by the PMO as part of obligations under the mandatory proactive disclosure clause of the Right to Information Act.

How well do you know India's prime ministers? Take our quiz

How well do you know India's prime ministers? Take our quiz

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

We, at rediff.com, decided to quiz you on Dr Singh and other heads of state, who preceded him. Take the challenge!

Manmohan Singh, wife get Z+ VIP CRPF security cover

Manmohan Singh, wife get Z+ VIP CRPF security cover

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

Singh and his wife have been accorded the cover with a strength of about 45 armed commandos who will guard them round-the-clock at their residence on 3, Motilal Nehru Road and during their movement across the country.

Congress is hope for the future: Manmohan Singh

Congress is hope for the future: Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com8 Feb 2009

Projecting the Congress as the hope for the people's future, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday said his government has worked for betterment of millions, ensured inclusive growth despite a global economic crisis and responded "purposively" and with "speed" to terror attacks.

'Unprecedented': Lok Sabha approves Prez speech without PM's reply

'Unprecedented': Lok Sabha approves Prez speech without PM's reply

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The Congress recalled that on June 10, 2004, then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was prevented by the BJP from speaking on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address.

Modi becomes India's 4th longest-serving prime minister

Modi becomes India's 4th longest-serving prime minister

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Manmohan Singh, all from the Congress, are the three longest serving Indian prime minister in that order.

Quota: Medicos' talks with prime minister fail

Quota: Medicos' talks with prime minister fail

Rediff.com27 May 2006

"The prime minister assured them (medicos) that the roadmap laid down in the decision of the UPA Coordination Committee addressed the concerns of all categories of students," Dr Singh's media advisor Sanjaya Baru told reporters.

Manmohan Singh, Sonia appear in NCP election ad

Manmohan Singh, Sonia appear in NCP election ad

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

The advertisement highlights NCP chief Sharad Pawar's accomplishments as Union agriculture minister and thanks the UPA government for its support. While the Congress said it was unaware of the advertisement, the NCP claimed it was not issued by the party.

Union Minister Alagiri meets Prime Minister

Union Minister Alagiri meets Prime Minister

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

Union Minister for Chemical and Fertilizers MK Alagiri on Tuesday had a twenty minutes meeting with the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh in Delhi.

Obama to meet Manmohan Singh on November 24

Obama to meet Manmohan Singh on November 24

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

United States President Barack Obama will host Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the White House on November 24 for the first official visit of his presidency, the White House has said.

Manmohan Singh hosts Japanese PM in private dinner

Manmohan Singh hosts Japanese PM in private dinner

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Setting the tone for their substantive talks on Tuesday, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Japanese counterpart Yukio Hatoyama on Monday night had an overview of bilateral relations and international issues at a private dinner hosted by the Indian leader.

PM Manmohan Singh to visit North-East in August

PM Manmohan Singh to visit North-East in August

Rediff.com22 Aug 2008

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will make a whirlwind tour of Assam and Tripura on August 25- 26, according to official sources in Guwahati.

Is the prime minister really ready for a JPC?

Is the prime minister really ready for a JPC?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

Is Prime Minister Manmohan Singh once again trying to derail the process of setting up a Joint Parliamentary Committee, for which hectic efforts have been made by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee having had a number of meetings with opposition leaders?

KNPP: Udayakumar sends legal notice to prime minister

KNPP: Udayakumar sends legal notice to prime minister

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

Anti-nuclear activist S P Udayakumar, spearheading the stir against Koodankulam Nuclear Power Plant on Tuesday sent a legal notice to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his comments on the funding of the protests against the project.

'Modi Played A Lot Of Cricket'

'Modi Played A Lot Of Cricket'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

'Modi had his own cricket team in his school days. He was a good cricketer.'

India needs a realist not an economist Prime Minister: BJP

India needs a realist not an economist Prime Minister: BJP

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Attacking Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the price rise and the downturn in economy, BJP President Rajnath Singh on Friday said the country needs a "realist" and not an economist Prime Minister.

Mid-air scare for Prime Minister's plane

Mid-air scare for Prime Minister's plane

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

The special aircraft carrying Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had a mid-air scare on Tuesday evening while preparing to land in New Delhi after the Air Traffic Control detected an unidentified blip on its flight path on the radar screen. The Boeing 737 of the Indian Air Force landed safely though delayed by 16 minutes but not before the IGI Airport was put on high alert and security officials went in a tizzy.

Prime minister's pet task force

Prime minister's pet task force

Rediff.com21 Nov 2005

Manmohan Singh highlights 10 issues at BRICS Summit

Manmohan Singh highlights 10 issues at BRICS Summit

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Prime Minister's speech at the Plenary Session of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.

Why Has Government Not Responded To Wangchuk's Fast?

Why Has Government Not Responded To Wangchuk's Fast?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

As Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike enters its 19th day, critics question why the government has remained silent despite mounting concerns over student welfare, observes Harishchandra.

The Prince And The Driver

The Prince And The Driver

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

A Kishore Kumar song, a birthday cake, a prince's break from protocol to thank his driver, a Persian painting on the ceiling of the presidential residence -- the BRICS Summit had many memorable moments.

Manmohan Singh arrives in Japan on 3-day visit

Manmohan Singh arrives in Japan on 3-day visit

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived in Tokyo on Monday on a three-day visit to Japan to invigorate bilateral strategic ties and push for a civil nuclear energy cooperation deal.

Manmohan Singh eyes over 9% growth for India

Manmohan Singh eyes over 9% growth for India

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Eyeing more than nine per cent growth rate for Indian economy, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said exciting opportunities await India and Canada for mutual cooperation to raise their bilateral trade three-fold to $15 billion within the next five years.

There can't be two prime ministers, says Congress

There can't be two prime ministers, says Congress

Rediff.com24 Jan 2009

The Congress on Saturday ruled out any change of leadership in the United Progressive Alliance government in view of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's illness, saying the question was 'most irrelevant'. There cannot be two prime ministers and under the Constitution, senior party leader M Veerappa Moily told reporters after releasing a report of the Administrative Reforms Commission on e-governance."The question is most irrelevant," he said.

Sonia Gandhi memoir to chronicle love, tragedy and her 2004 PM refusal

Sonia Gandhi memoir to chronicle love, tragedy and her 2004 PM refusal

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi is set to release her memoir, "Belonging: A Journey of Love," in November. The book will cover her personal life, including her marriage to Rajiv Gandhi, the tragedies she faced, her decision to decline the prime ministership in 2004, and her journey into politics. It promises an intimate look at her experiences within one of India's most powerful political families.

BJP seeks formal answer from Manmohan Singh on Katju's allegations

BJP seeks formal answer from Manmohan Singh on Katju's allegations

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party asked former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the Congress to answer allegations of "improper compromises" by three former chief justices of India during the United Progressive Alliance rule, saying the matter was "unfortunate".

Manmohan Singh's three-pronged war

Manmohan Singh's three-pronged war

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

The Indian prime minister's in-tray is overflowing now that he has taken over the running of the economy with an election just months away.

This Bill may cost the prime minister dearly

This Bill may cost the prime minister dearly

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Terming the passing of the civil nuclear liability bill by the Parliament as 'flawed', an eminent American expert on South Asian affairs has said the US policy makers and industrial leaders have been taken off guard by this and it threatens to cast a pall over the historic Indo-US civilian nuclear deal.

Manmohan Singh chosen for top national award by Japan

Manmohan Singh chosen for top national award by Japan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has been chosen for one of Japan's top national awards for his contribution to India-Japan ties, becoming the first Indian to receive the rare honour.

No ban on 'Accidental Prime Minister', says MP govt

No ban on 'Accidental Prime Minister', says MP govt

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Chief Minister Kamal Nath said that he 'doesn't have any intent to impose a ban or any prohibition on any movie'.

How UPI Rewired India's Money Story

How UPI Rewired India's Money Story

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Digital money is gradually starting to behave like software. It's no longer inert -- sitting passively in accounts. In the not-so-distant future, your money could become 'smart' and 'active,' understanding your preferences, paying your bills automatically, optimising your returns, and managing your risks -- all without you having to manage the details.

Price rise: An open letter to the prime minister

Price rise: An open letter to the prime minister

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Starting today, we shall be carrying open letters written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh by ordinary citizens of India. The issue that we want to focus on for the moment is petro price hike and the consequent inflation.

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: Reformist FM to weak PM

Manmohan Singh: Reformist FM to weak PM

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

Singh is conscious of his formidable reputation.

Why the prime minister is going to Philippines

Why the prime minister is going to Philippines

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

On the sidelines of the India-ASEAN summit, Prime Minister Singh might also have bilateral meetings with some of the leaders.

Whole party is behind Manmohan Singh, says Sonia

Whole party is behind Manmohan Singh, says Sonia

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Three days after Rahul Gandhi's blunt attack against the ordinance on convicted lawmakers, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Monday declared that the "whole party" stands behind Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.