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Manmohan meets Musharraf

Manmohan meets Musharraf

Rediff.com24 Sep 2004

No SPG cover for Manmohan, CRPF to give Z+ security

No SPG cover for Manmohan, CRPF to give Z+ security

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

With the removal of Singh's SPG cover, the top notch security cover will now be given only to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Gandhi family -- Congress president Sonia Gandhi and her children, Rahul and Priyanka.

Manmohan's security beefed up

Manmohan's security beefed up

Rediff.com18 May 2004

Two platoons of central paramilitary forces have been stationed to guard his home.

Advani likes Manmohan, but only as FM

Advani likes Manmohan, but only as FM

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

Addressing the annual meeting of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the BJP leader slammed the Manmohan Singh government as 'non-functional' and 'internally paralysed' and claimed that 'people are already looking beyond' it.

Shah sounds poll bugle in Bihar, targets Lalu

Shah sounds poll bugle in Bihar, targets Lalu

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Shah pulled no punches in lambasting the RJD supremo for alleged nepotism, accusing him of making his wife the chief minister, getting his daughter elected to Parliament and "now both his sons want to become the CM".

The Swades State Of Mind

The Swades State Of Mind

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

As Swades turns 20, Aseem Chhabra looks back at the film that spoke to him.

Why Karnataka makes Manmohan 'unhappy'

Why Karnataka makes Manmohan 'unhappy'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Taking on the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Karnataka, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday charged that "bad governance" and "corruption" had slackened state's progress and a sense of insecurity was prevalent among the minorities.

No, that's not Dr Singh. Guess who it is!

No, that's not Dr Singh. Guess who it is!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Clue: It's an actor who has just bagged his first BAFTa nom...

Why India Needs Trump's Tariffs To Reform Again

Why India Needs Trump's Tariffs To Reform Again

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

India needs another shot of difficult reform, of the kind only possible at gunpoint. Mr Trump holds that gun to our heads now. A drastic reduction in tariff protection, other elements of sarkari wet-nursing will force entrepreneurial India to become competitive again, argues Shekhar Gupta.

Manmohan is my PM candidate, says Rahul Gandhi

Manmohan is my PM candidate, says Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com14 Feb 2009

In a reply to a question on whether he will be United Progressive Alliance's prime ministerial candidate in the coming Lok Sabha elections, Gandhi said, "I have answered this question many times in the past. Dr Manmohan Singh is the Prime Minister from the Congress and UPA."

Cong abuses industrialists now, but 30 yrs ago ...: Deora targets Rahul

Cong abuses industrialists now, but 30 yrs ago ...: Deora targets Rahul

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Addressing a gathering at Varsha, the official residence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in Mumbai, Deora said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have a vision for developing the country.

Manmohan, Chidambaram seek leave of absence from RS

Manmohan, Chidambaram seek leave of absence from RS

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Naidu informed the House that he had received letters from Singh and 13 other MPs seeking leave of absence on medical grounds.

Manmohan is a great World leader: UK PM

Manmohan is a great World leader: UK PM

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has described his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh as a great leader not only of India but of the world. "It is a great honour for any democratic country in the world to have a leader like Dr Manmohan Singh. He is a great leader not only of India but of the world," Brown was quoted as saying by leading NRI Labour MP Virender Sharma.

Manmohan writes to Modi with 5 suggestions for tackling Covid

Manmohan writes to Modi with 5 suggestions for tackling Covid

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

We must resist the temptation to look at the absolute numbers being vaccinated, and focus instead on the percentage of the population vaccinated, he said in his letter.

Manmohan to Modi: 'Exercise restraint, set example with your conduct'

Manmohan to Modi: 'Exercise restraint, set example with your conduct'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

'He is the prime minister for all citizens of our country and his conduct must be worthy and consistent with that obligation that he/she has as prime minister

'If Modi wins a third term...'

'If Modi wins a third term...'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'Another term for the government under the prime minister would likely be a step forward on the path to Hindu Rashtra.' 'No question of going back or any slowing down.'

Centre announces caste census; BJP, allies hail move

Centre announces caste census; BJP, allies hail move

Rediff.com1 May 2025

In a significant move, the Centre on Wednesday announced that caste enumeration will be part of the next population census, with the inclusion of caste details for the first time since independence hailed by the Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies as a historic step to help design truly equitable and focused policies.

When Manmohan played Vajpayee

When Manmohan played Vajpayee

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Dr Singh played well on rhetoric; after playing dove, he satisfied the hawks too.

Roshni Nadar Malhotra, 3rd Richest Indian

Roshni Nadar Malhotra, 3rd Richest Indian

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Only Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are ahead of her.

Manmohan at the SCO summit

Manmohan at the SCO summit

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

Noting that terrorism is haunting the Asian and Central Asian regions, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday underlined the need for "genuine" cooperation among countries on a global scale to resolutely defeat the menace.

Sonia, Manmohan finalise reshuffle list

Sonia, Manmohan finalise reshuffle list

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

During the meeting, Sonia and Dr Singh have been deliberating upon induction of new faces in the Cabinet, dropping old ones, promotions from Minister of State rank to Cabinet.

Bush speaks to Manmohan

Bush speaks to Manmohan

Rediff.com27 May 2004

The leaders agreed to strengthen the multifaceted relations between the two countries.

With 74 Foreign Visits, Modi Is Most Travelled PM

With 74 Foreign Visits, Modi Is Most Travelled PM

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

While Modi has spent fewer days abroad than his predecessor (270 days versus Dr Singh's 306), he has travelled more extensively and actively than any other Indian PM.

India to amend nuclear liability law ahead of Modi's US visit

India to amend nuclear liability law ahead of Modi's US visit

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

India on Saturday announced plans to amend its nuclear liability law and set up a nuclear energy mission, a move that came ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's likely visit to the United States.

At 98 minutes, Modi delivers longest ever I-Day speech

At 98 minutes, Modi delivers longest ever I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

His longest I-day speech before Thursday was 96 minutes in 2016 while his shortest speech was in 2017 when he spoke for around 56 minutes.

Manmohan, Arjun, Advani, Jaswant honoured

Manmohan, Arjun, Advani, Jaswant honoured

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

President A P J Abdul Kalam presented the awards in Central Hall of Parliament.

Manmohan seeks farm sector push

Manmohan seeks farm sector push

Rediff.com26 Mar 2003

'At 70, I'm Excited To Kick Off My 3rd Innings'

'At 70, I'm Excited To Kick Off My 3rd Innings'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

'Even if I had the backing of a big corporate house, which I don't, in today's market, I wouldn't want the responsibility of making a Rs 300 crore-Rs 400 crore film.'

Lessons For Start Ups From UPI Success Story

Lessons For Start Ups From UPI Success Story

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Isn't there something significant in the UPI example for all of us to learn from and execute to enable world-scale success for our startups?, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Pak to invite Manmohan to Kartarpur opening ceremony

Pak to invite Manmohan to Kartarpur opening ceremony

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Pakistan is scheduled to open the Kartarpur corridor for Indian Sikh pilgrims on November 9.

Manmohan arrives in Mauritius

Manmohan arrives in Mauritius

Rediff.com30 Mar 2005

'India Missed Opportunity To Take Back Parts Of PoK'

'India Missed Opportunity To Take Back Parts Of PoK'

Rediff.com14 May 2025

'Had Haji Pir and/or Skardu been taken, the message would have gone out not just to General Asim Munir and his cohort in the Pakistan army but to the Pakistani people that every terrorist incident in India would lead to substantial loss of territory in PoK.'

Sonia, Manmohan meet Chidambaram, express concern over his detention

Sonia, Manmohan meet Chidambaram, express concern over his detention

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Chidambaram said he was honoured that the two leaders visited him.

'Manmohan's comment on Pak regrettable'

'Manmohan's comment on Pak regrettable'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2009

Expressing disappointment over Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's remarks that Islamabad must change its attitude and policies regarding the use of terror as an instrument of state policy, Pakistan has said that Singh's statement has no link with reality and is very regrettable.

Manmohan not in demand these days

Manmohan not in demand these days

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Although Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi might be the Congress' enemy number one, in private, many Congressmen blame Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the party's current plight.

SC sets aside arrest order against TN top cop, transfers probe

SC sets aside arrest order against TN top cop, transfers probe

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

A bench of Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and Manmohan asked the Madras high court chief justice to transfer the cases involving the ADGP to another bench as it set aside the directive of the high court asking the police to take Jayaram into custody.

Preventive detention must be used sparingly: SC

Preventive detention must be used sparingly: SC

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Preventive detention is an extraordinary power in the hands of the state that must be used sparingly, said the Supreme Court as it set aside an order to detain a man indulging in money lending in Kerala.

Handling Pakistan: Dr Singh's only achievement

Handling Pakistan: Dr Singh's only achievement

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Now if only Manmohan Singh showed such acumen in dealing with other crises his government is facing, says Shivam Vij.

Aggressive testing key to fight COVID-19: Manmohan

Aggressive testing key to fight COVID-19: Manmohan

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

"There are problems with regard to the inadequacy of testing facilities and without more aggressive facilities of testing, we are not going to conquer this menace," Manmohan Singh said.