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Dr Joshi Is 91. Guess Who Wished Him?

Dr Joshi Is 91. Guess Who Wished Him?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Bharatiya Janata Party President (and Health Minister) J P Nadda and two of his predecessors (Defence Minister) Rajnath Singh and (Home Minister) Amit Shah called on former BJP president (1991 to 1993) Dr Murli Manohar Joshi on his 91st birthday.

Dr Singh to meet Indo-Canadian MPs

Dr Singh to meet Indo-Canadian MPs

Rediff.com26 Jun 2010

Indian Prime minister Manmohan Singh, who's is landing in Toronto Saturday morning for the G20 summit, will meet Indo-Canadian MPs, and members of the State Legislatures on the sidelines on Monday.

Cricketers mourn Manmohan Singh

Cricketers mourn Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The cricketing fraternity came together to mourn the loss of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh

Why China's Claim On Shaksgam Valley Is Baseless

Why China's Claim On Shaksgam Valley Is Baseless

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Today's situation in the Shaksgam Valley is the consequence of what happened in Gilgit in 1947. But is India ready to militarily get back its territories? asks Claude Arpi.

Nitin Nabin takes over as BJP's 12th president

Nitin Nabin takes over as BJP's 12th president

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Nitin Nabin has been formally declared as the BJP national president, succeeding J P Nadda. The leadership transition was witnessed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior ministers.

Dr Singh's daughter fights her own war

Dr Singh's daughter fights her own war

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

Amrit Singh, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's youngest daughter, has a different perspective on the Bush administration's war on terror.

Dr Singh better than Vajpayee, says Pakistan

Dr Singh better than Vajpayee, says Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

60 per cent [people in Pakistan] think Indo-Pak relations are better under Manmohan Singh than it was under his predecessor, Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

'Accidental Prime Minister is a homage to Dr Singh'

'Accidental Prime Minister is a homage to Dr Singh'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

'We have worked hard to make a big epic homage to a man, scholar and politician, who is misunderstood.'

Exclusive: Watch out Dr Singh, Sonia's coming

Exclusive: Watch out Dr Singh, Sonia's coming

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Sheela Bhatt reveals how Sonia Gandhi has decided to take an active role in governance with the resurrection of the powerful National Advisory Council. A rediff exclusive!

Major jolt for Dr Singh-led NGRBA, 3 experts resign

Major jolt for Dr Singh-led NGRBA, 3 experts resign

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

Three expert members -- Rajendra Singh, Ravi Chopra and Rashid Siddiqui -- have resigned from the National Ganga River Basin Authority.

Dr Singh the weakest PM ever: Advani

Dr Singh the weakest PM ever: Advani

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

Advani held the RJD responsible for the ills plaguing Bihar.

Manmohan Singh: Man of few words but immense wisdom

Manmohan Singh: Man of few words but immense wisdom

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Manmohan Singh, the former prime minister of India and architect of the country's economic reforms, passed away on Thursday night at the age of 92. Born in a village in undivided Punjab, now in Pakistan, Singh's family witnessed first-hand the tragic Partition. Throughout his long public life, he often spoke of communal harmony and democratic values. He served two terms as prime minister from 2004 to 2014 and was known for his wisdom and quiet demeanor.

50 Mn To 100 Mn Indians Suffer From Long Covid

50 Mn To 100 Mn Indians Suffer From Long Covid

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Even by conservative assumptions that 5 to 10 per cent of infected individuals develop long Covid, India today may be home to 50 to 100 million infected individuals -- many silently coping with breathlessness, fatigue, palpitations, brain fog, or unexplained clotting tendencies.

Zardari, Dr Singh exchange invitations for visit

Zardari, Dr Singh exchange invitations for visit

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has invited Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to visit Pakistan, while the latter renewed his invitation to the former to visit India during their meeting in New York. Briefing reporters, Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon said both leaders accepted each other's invitation, but dates have not been decided yet.

I'm worried about future of Parliamentary system: Dr Singh

I'm worried about future of Parliamentary system: Dr Singh

Rediff.com11 Dec 2010

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Saturday said he is "worried" about the future of the Parliamentary system in the wake of a complete washout of the winter session of Parliament on the 2G spectrum issue.

Manmohan Singh's reforms transformed India, unshackled economy: Economists

Manmohan Singh's reforms transformed India, unshackled economy: Economists

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's 1991 budget unshackled India's economy, significantly enhancing the economic prospects for hundreds of millions of Indians, first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Gita Gopinath said on Friday.

Dr Singh at the UN: His speech

Dr Singh at the UN: His speech

Rediff.com27 Sep 2008

The transcript of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's speech at the 63rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday.

India loves you, Dr Singh tells Bush

India loves you, Dr Singh tells Bush

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

"The people of India deeply love you." This was how Prime Minister Manmohan Singh spoke of President George W Bush while praising him effusively after their 40-minute meeting at the Oval office in White House, flagging his 'important and historic' role in forging several bilateral initiatives including the civil nuclear deal.

Dr Singh, Sonia to campaign in Karnataka

Dr Singh, Sonia to campaign in Karnataka

Rediff.com3 May 2008

President of the Karnataka Congress unit Mallikarjuna Kharge told reporters that Sonia will address public rallies in Bengaluru and Tumkur. Prior to Sonia's visit, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh too would be in Karnataka and address rallies at both Bengaluru and Mysore on May 6. The Congress also plans to rope in the brother-sister duo of Rahul and Priyanka to campaign. However, the dates of their visit to campaign for the party in Karnataka have not been finalised as yet.

Shah Rukh's Day Out With Ranveer, Vikrant

Shah Rukh's Day Out With Ranveer, Vikrant

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Movie folk rubbed shoulders at the Global Peace Honours 2025 event in Mumbai over the weekend.

'India Should Move Quickly As Conditions Change'

'India Should Move Quickly As Conditions Change'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

'The real story of 2025 is that India officially stopped being a 'market of the future' and started acting as the world's primary economic engine.'

PIX: A century on, Indian hockey still unites the nation

PIX: A century on, Indian hockey still unites the nation

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'This game against Tottenham will be important for us... to be (around) the top of the league.'

Dr Singh responsible for govt instability: Advani

Dr Singh responsible for govt instability: Advani

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Tracing the origin of the problem between the Congress and the Communist Party of India-Marxist to Manmohan Singh's interview to a newspaper in which he had reportedly said that his government would take forward the India-United States nuclear agreement with the USA and that the Left parties were free to withdraw their support to the UPA government, Advani said Singh's statement riled the Communist parties no end.

Did Shibani Like Farhan's 120 Bahadur?

Did Shibani Like Farhan's 120 Bahadur?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Farhan Akhtar seems proud of 120 Bahadur, his second war epic after Lakshya -- he doesn't direct this one, he stars in it -- and invited film folk to a special screening in Mumbai.

Dr Singh using Assam for political gains: BJP

Dr Singh using Assam for political gains: BJP

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday attacked the United Progressive Alliance government at the Centre and accused Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of neglecting and using Assam, which he has been representing since 1991, for his "political advantages".

Dr Singh visits Olympic village in Beijing

Dr Singh visits Olympic village in Beijing

Rediff.com13 Jan 2008

The Prime Minister was briefed by senior officials on the models like the 'Bird's Nest' (the main Olympics venue), 'Water Cube' (where the aquatic events will take place) and the 'Olympic Green' (the area with plants and trees) that have come up for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Ex-PoK PM meets Dr Singh

Ex-PoK PM meets Dr Singh

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

Sardar Mohammad Abdul Qayyum Khan, former president and prime minister of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, said that there is tremendous difference between his first visit to India in 2005 and second visit in 2007.

ASEAN Summit: Dr Singh, Jiabao meet postponed

ASEAN Summit: Dr Singh, Jiabao meet postponed

Rediff.com10 Dec 2006

Wen has postponed an official visit to the Philippines, which was originally scheduled for December 13-14, Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang announced in Beijing on Sunday.

China confers 'great importance' to Dr Singh's visit

China confers 'great importance' to Dr Singh's visit

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

China on Monday said Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's three-day visit from Tuesday is of great importance for deepening strategic partnership amid expectations that the two sides would sign some key pacts, including one to prevent incursions along the LAC.

'Make A Hindu Kashmir And Declare It Union Territory'

'Make A Hindu Kashmir And Declare It Union Territory'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

'Kashmir needs to be divided and we need the land of Panun Kashmir in Kashmir.'

How Dr Singh can make his birthday happy

How Dr Singh can make his birthday happy

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

How can Prime Minister Manmohan Singh make his 80th birthday different? A babu from the national capital has a wishlist...

'Obama has fantastic working relation with Dr Singh'

'Obama has fantastic working relation with Dr Singh'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

United States President Barack Obama has developed a "fantastic working relationship" with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, a senior administration official has said, asserting that the US recognises "importance" of India as a key regional and global power.

First Look: Senator Kerry with Dr Singh

First Look: Senator Kerry with Dr Singh

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

Attempts are being made by both sides to clinch the deal before President George Bush visits India in February.

Dr Singh holds talks with JKLF chief

Dr Singh holds talks with JKLF chief

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

The Centre has said that it will hold talks with a cross-section of separatist leaders from the state and is also likely to call other separatist leaders outside Hurriyat, including Shabir Shah.

The agenda for Dr Singh's historic Myanmar visit

The agenda for Dr Singh's historic Myanmar visit

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Cooperation in security, energy, connectivity and agriculture will top Singh's agenda of talks with Myanmar's quasi-civilian government headed by President U Thein Sein in Nay Pyi Taw on Monday and the two countries are expected to sign a number of agreements in these areas during the visit, the first by an Indian premier in quarter of a century.

Dr Singh to continue as PM, says Cong, rebuffs SP-TMC

Dr Singh to continue as PM, says Cong, rebuffs SP-TMC

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

In a rebuff to the Samajwadi Party and the Trinamool Congress, the Congress on Thursday ruled out sparing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the Presidential race as it rejected the three names proposed by the two allies, sending signals that it was not in a mood to bow before them.

Dr Singh to meet Suu Kyi on Tuesday

Dr Singh to meet Suu Kyi on Tuesday

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Ahead of the Singh-Suu Kyi meeting in Yangon which will see the pro-democracy icon sticking to protocol and calling on the Indian premier, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said that "Suu Kyi is one of the important leaders of Myanmar and it's natural for the prime minister to receive her with due courtesy and convey our best wishes for a national reconciliation for a democratic process to blossom in this country".