He was my friend, philosopher, and guide: Sonia Gandhi remembers Manmohan Singh in an emotional post
Dec 28, 2024, at 12:32 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress veteran and Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi lamented the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died on Thursday night at Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences due to age-related complications.
Vladimir Putin condoles Manmohan Singh's death, calls him 'outstanding statesman'
Dec 27, 2024, at 11:31 pm
Moscow/IBNS: Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday extended his condolences to Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the demise of former PM Manmohan Singh.
Congress writes to PM Modi seeking space for building a memorial to Manmohan Singh
Dec 27, 2024, at 10:00 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday discussing the possibility of building a memorial to former PM Manmohan Singh at the same site where his last rites would be held, the party said.
Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet passes 'Condolence Resolution' on passing of ex-PM Manmohan Singh
Dec 27, 2024, at 05:11 pm
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi passed a 'Condolence Resolution' in the memory of former PM Manmohan Singh who died in New Delhi on Thursday.
Indian government announces seven-day state mourning to pay respect to Manmohan Singh
Dec 27, 2024, at 01:56 pm
The Indian government on Friday announced a seven-day state mourning to pay respect to former PM Manmohan Singh who died at AIIMS in New Delhi on Thursday night.
Dec 27, 2024, at 12:36 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the passing of his immediate predecessor Manmohan Singh in a video message from New Delhi on Friday.
Russian ambassador to India Denis Alipov grieves Manmohan Singh's demise
Dec 27, 2024, at 12:19 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Russian ambassador to India Denis Alipov has expressed condolences over the demise of former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh.
Mumbai terror attack shook Manmohan Singh badly, recalls former deputy NSA
Dec 27, 2024, at 12:05 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Former deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) Pankaj Saran has recollected how ex-prime minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away last night, was shaken badly after the terror attack that took place in Mumbai in 2008.
He leaves behind a legacy: Congress mourns former PM Manmohan Singh's death
Dec 27, 2024, at 10:48 am
India's grand old party Congress and its senior leaders, including chief Mallikarjun Kharge, have paid tributes to its member and ex-PM Manmohan Singh on his death and described him as a leader who will be remembered for his dignified demeanour, commitment to public service, profound wisdom and humility.
Greatest champions: World leaders mourn former Indian PM Manmohan Singh's death
Dec 27, 2024, at 09:09 am
Several world leaders, including US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, remembered former Indian PM Manmohan Singh who died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi on Thursday.
I have lost a mentor and guide: Rahul Gandhi writes on Manmohan Singh's demise
Dec 27, 2024, at 01:06 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Lamenting former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's death, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Thursday said he "lost a mentor and guide".
Manmohan Singh left strong imprint on our economic policy over years: PM Modi
Dec 27, 2024, at 12:52 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday mourned his predecessor Manmohan Singh's death and called him a respected leader, who left a "strong imprint on our economic policy over the years."
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh dies at 92
Dec 26, 2024, at 10:51 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who is regarded as the architect of the country's economic reforms programme as the finance minister in the early 1990s, died at New Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Thursday. He was 92.
Sep 13, 2024, at 01:30 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Opposition of 'double standards' for targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his attendance at the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud's home.
Delhi court directs framing of charges against Congress' Jagdish Tytler in anti-Sikh riots case
Aug 31, 2024, at 02:51 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A Delhi court on Friday directed the framing of charges, including murder and provocation with intent to cause riot, against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in a case related to the killing of Thakur Singh, Badal Singh, and Gurcharan Singh, outside the Pul Bangash gurdwara in the national capital during the anti-Sikh riots of 1984.
'Final chance to ensure our democracy is protected': Manmohan Singh's emotional appeal to voters
May 31, 2024, at 02:51 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Ahead of the last phase of voting, ex-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has made an emotional appeal to Punjab voters who will exercise their rights on Saturday.
Centre hails former PM Manmohan Singh for liberating economy in 1991
Apr 18, 2024, at 04:59 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government hailed former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao and his then finance minister, Manmohan Singh, for their pivotal roles for bringing in economic liberalisation and opening up the Indian economy in 1991.
'An inspirational example': PM Modi praises Manmohan Singh in Rajya Sabha speech
Feb 09, 2024, at 12:53 am
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised former PM Manmohan Singh's contribution to Parliament and said his valuable thoughts as a leader are an "inspiration" for lawmakers.
Russia-Ukraine war: 'India did the right thing,' says Manmohan Singh praising Modi govt's stand
Sep 08, 2023, at 05:39 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has backed the central government, which is run by his Congress' arch-rival Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in its stand over the Russia-Ukraine war.
Mallikarjun Kharge forms Congress steering committee comprising Gandhis, Manmohan Singh
Oct 27, 2022, at 04:48 am
New Delhi/IBNS: New Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has formed a steering committee with 47 members including Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh and Rahul Gandhi.
'Manage economy, not headlines': Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi over rupee fall
May 10, 2022, at 04:02 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the largest single-day drop in the value of the rupee and asked him to 'focus on managing our economy, not media headlines.'
BJP govt has no understanding of economic policy: Manmohan Singh
Feb 17, 2022, at 09:07 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Slamming the Modi government, former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Thursday said the current dispensation has "no understanding of economic policy" at a time the country is recuperating from a post-COVID-19 financial downslide.
Telecommunication has gone beyond our imagination to build the new world: Sam Pitroda
Nov 17, 2021, at 12:17 am
India's computer and IT revolutioner, former advisor to Prime Ministers late Rajiv Gandhi and Dr. Manmohan Singh, Sam Pitroda, was the guest at Ek Mulakat Vishesh organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) and Shree Cement. In a conversation with Ehsaas Woman of Delhi Archana Dalmia, Pitroda, who is also associated with India's oldest political party Congress, spoke about his life, technology and more. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings highlights of the conversation
Let PM Modi apologise: Congress on 2G scam row
Nov 08, 2021, at 08:39 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Days after the ‘unconditional apology’ tendered by former Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) Vinod Rai in the 2G scam, the Congress has lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP saying layers of the concerted and deep-rooted conspiracy to malign, defame and bring down the UPA government are getting exposed.
Ailing former PM Manmohan Singh now 'doing fine'
Oct 15, 2021, at 07:51 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Ailing former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who is in hospital, is now doing fine, Congress secretary Pranab Jha said.
PM Modi wishes for 'speedy recovery' of ailing Manmohan Singh
Oct 14, 2021, at 06:16 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished for the speedy recovery of his predecessor Manmohan Singh, who has been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for fever and weakness.
Former PM Manmohan Singh hospitalised with fever and weakness
Oct 14, 2021, at 01:38 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh was on Wednesday evening hospitalised after he complained of fever and weakness.
Former Union Minister Oscar Fernandes dies at 80
Sep 14, 2021, at 03:08 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: Former Union Minister and Congress leader Oscar Fernandes died at a private hospital in Mangaluru on Monday. He was 80.
Manmohan Singh discharged from hospital after recovering from Covid-19
Apr 29, 2021, at 11:41 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was on Thursday discharged from hospital after recovering from Covid-19, media reports said.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor tests positive for Covid-19
Apr 22, 2021, at 02:27 am
Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday tested positive for Covid-19 even after being administered with two shots of Covishield vaccine.