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Relief to Kejriwal in case of alleged rioting in front of PM's house in 2012

Relief to Kejriwal in case of alleged rioting in front of PM's house in 2012

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Kejriwal and others had held a demonstration against coal scam in front of the then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's house in 2012.

While Singh, Obama talk politics, wives have a cup of tea

While Singh, Obama talk politics, wives have a cup of tea

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

United States First Lady Michelle Obama on Friday hosted Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur over tea at the White House.

Opposition protests to 'save soul' of Constitution

Opposition protests to 'save soul' of Constitution

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Upset over political developments in Maharashtra, the Congress and other opposition parties boycotted Constitution Day celebrations in the Central Hall of Parliament and held a joint protest in front of the Ambedkar statue inside Parliament complex.

Noted economist BPR Vithal passes away

Noted economist BPR Vithal passes away

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Vithal, a 1950-batch IAS officer, died early on Friday morning due to old age ailments, his son Sanjay Baru, media advisor to former prime minister Manmohan Singh, told PTI.

'Muslims of Gujarat voted for BJP in big numbers'

'Muslims of Gujarat voted for BJP in big numbers'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

'Muslims know they cannot defeat the BJP, why then come in its firing range?' 'And they know, ultimately it is the BJP MLA who is going to get elected and only he or she can do their work.' 'The BJP may do a different kind of politics for Muslims, but when they sit in the chair they work for Muslims too.'

PM's step-brother joins BJP, family 'shocked'

PM's step-brother joins BJP, family 'shocked'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

The entry of Kohli, a local businessman, into the BJP came a day after the prime minister rejected perceptions of a 'Modi wave' in the country. Lok Sabha elections in Punjab are due in one phase on April 30.

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

Meet Dr Singh's new team of ministers

Meet Dr Singh's new team of ministers

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Let's take a look at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's new team:

CWC leaves it to Sonia Gandhi to clear the mess within

CWC leaves it to Sonia Gandhi to clear the mess within

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

The Congress will hold a chintan shivir immediately after the Budget session of Parliament and the CWC will meet again before that, he told reporters

BJP's 6,500 public meetings fail to impact Delhi voters

BJP's 6,500 public meetings fail to impact Delhi voters

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The BJP, whose campaign was focussed more on issues related to nationalism and Shaheen Bagh, failed to find support among voters.

Setback: Deadlock over FDI in retail continues

Setback: Deadlock over FDI in retail continues

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

The deadlock over foreign direct investment in the retail sector continues as government officials on Tuesday informed parties opposing FDI that they will discuss their demands with the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Simply following Manmohan's advice: JP Nadda on CAB

Simply following Manmohan's advice: JP Nadda on CAB

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

During the debate on the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Bharatiya Janata Party MP JP Nadda said that the leader of Congress in the house, Anand Sharma, was attempting to digress from the main topic.

'Modi's emotional appeals have begun earlier this time'

'Modi's emotional appeals have begun earlier this time'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'The biggest problem that faces the Opposition in Gujarat is just a day or two before voting is scheduled, Modiji goes on a spree of emotional appeals.' 'That process has been set in motion much earlier this time in Gujarat.'

Modi writes to PM against Food Security Bill

Modi writes to PM against Food Security Bill

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has written a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to oppose the Food Security Bill, and has also called for a meeting of all chief ministers for a discussion on the issue.

Video: PM arrives at airforce base, Washington DC

Video: PM arrives at airforce base, Washington DC

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur arrived at the airforce base in Washington DC on Sunday.

PM visits Hyderabad blast sites; appeals for calm

PM visits Hyderabad blast sites; appeals for calm

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday visited the sites where twin blasts had claimed 16 lives in Hyderabad on Thursday.

'UPA pressured me to drop names from CWG, coal reports'

'UPA pressured me to drop names from CWG, coal reports'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

In fresh embarrassment to the erstwhile United Progressive Alliance regime, particularly to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, former Comptroller Auditor General Vinod Rai has claimed that coalition functionaries had deputed politicians to get him leave out names from the audit reports in the Coalgate and Commonwealth Games scams.

'PM doesn't have guts to speak to students on economy'

'PM doesn't have guts to speak to students on economy'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Modi did not have the guts to face the students of the country and so he crushed them using the police, he alleged. "I challenge the prime minister to go to any of the universities, stand over there without his police, without his infrastructure and tell the people what is he going to do with this country," the Congress leader said.

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.

What is the need for dialogue with Pak: Modi at Trichy rally

What is the need for dialogue with Pak: Modi at Trichy rally

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday questioned the need for dialogue between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif when soldiers and innocent people are being killed "day and night" by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.

Dr Singh turns 80 today. Wish him!

Dr Singh turns 80 today. Wish him!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh turns 80 today.

READ: Anna Hazare's letter to the PM

READ: Anna Hazare's letter to the PM

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

Social activist Anna Hazare has written yet another letter to Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, in which he has promise to end his fast if the Parliament passed a resolution on the three issues highlighted by him.

Note ban was organised loot, GST a nightmare: Manmohan in Gujarat

Note ban was organised loot, GST a nightmare: Manmohan in Gujarat

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

He also criticised the Centre's ambitious Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project and dubbed it an exercise in vanity.

Mumbai's ambitious rail corridor project to face indefinite delay

Mumbai's ambitious rail corridor project to face indefinite delay

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

The Rs 20,000-crore Mumbai Elevated Rail Corridor is in for an indefinite delay as it is being reworked, marking a setback to the ambitious rapid transport project.

Stalin Draws Up Line Of DMK Succession

Stalin Draws Up Line Of DMK Succession

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

What does Udhayanidhi's induction as minister mean? For the DMK, it indicates the future course, direction and leadership. It is continuity with change, and change with continuity, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Nation remembers Rajiv Gandhi on 25th death anniversary

Nation remembers Rajiv Gandhi on 25th death anniversary

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Rajiv, who was the sixth and youngest prime minister of India, was assassinated on May 21, 1991 at Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu during a poll campaign.

Narendra Modi most popular national leader: Survey

Narendra Modi most popular national leader: Survey

Rediff.com21 May 2012

A survey has suggested that the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance is losing its sheen.

PM calls up Modi to congratulate him

PM calls up Modi to congratulate him

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday called up Narendra Modi, who is set to succeed him, and congratulated him on BJP's victory in the Lok Sabha polls.

'Finance Minister has done an admirable job': PM

'Finance Minister has done an admirable job': PM

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh hailed the Union Budget 2009-10, which was presented by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on the floor of the Parliament on Monday.

PHOTOS: Prez, PM pay homage to Gandhi, Shastri

PHOTOS: Prez, PM pay homage to Gandhi, Shastri

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Today is also PM Lal Bahadur Shastri's birth anniversary.

Kedarnath temple safe but off-limits for a year: U'khand CM

Kedarnath temple safe but off-limits for a year: U'khand CM

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

The famous Kedarnath shrine located in the Himalayan ranges in rain-ravaged Uttarakhand is safe but will remain out of bounds for at least one year, Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna said on Wednesday.

Natwar Singh's claims are marketing tactics: Manmohan Singh

Natwar Singh's claims are marketing tactics: Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Amid a row over Natwar Singh's comments about Sonia Gandhi in his book, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said it was a bid to market his product and dismissed his contention that PMO files were sent to the Congress president for approval.

PM Manmohan Singh's hectic schedule in Thimphu

PM Manmohan Singh's hectic schedule in Thimphu

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had a hectic second day at the SAARC Summit in Thimphu, where he held meetings with various Heads od State.

Aghast at confusion in Congress, laments veteran leader

Aghast at confusion in Congress, laments veteran leader

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

"The longer the present uncertainty remains the more will our workers and voters around the country be demoralised," said Karan Singh.

This year too, FM brings tablet wrapped in 'bahi khata'

This year too, FM brings tablet wrapped in 'bahi khata'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

She posed for the traditional 'briefcase' picture outside her office along with her team of officials before heading to meet the President. She, however, was holding a tablet instead of a briefcase to present the Budget in a digital format.

Entire Oppn stands with security forces, govt: Rahul

Entire Oppn stands with security forces, govt: Rahul

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

"Those who have done this should not feel that they can harm the country. It is a time of mourning and sadness," Rahul said.

31 ACs were installed at Dikshit's official residence as CM

31 ACs were installed at Dikshit's official residence as CM

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

As many as 31 air conditioners and 25 heaters were among a number of electrical appliances installed in the official bungalow of Sheila Dikshit in Delhi when she was chief minister.

Sachin, Prof CNR Rao conferred Bharat Ratna

Sachin, Prof CNR Rao conferred Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and eminent scientist Prof C N R Rao were conferred with the country's highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna by President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday.

Sachin, Prof CNR Rao conferred Bharat Ratna

Sachin, Prof CNR Rao conferred Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and eminent scientist Prof C N R Rao were conferred with the country's highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna by President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday.

Why Russia remains India's largest arms supplier

Why Russia remains India's largest arms supplier

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

Low equipment price, operational durability in climatic extremes and platform familiarity are reasons for Russia's success with India as a weapons supplier, says Rahul Bedi.