Manmohan Singh

Rahul Gandhi skips Congress Working Committee meeting due to fever

The Congress Working Committee meeting began at party headquarters in the national capital on Thursday.

Aug 08, 2017, 19:19 PM IST

Maharashtra govt extends waiver to farmers who took loans post 2008

Earlier, the loan waiver scheme, titled the 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Sanman Yojana', covered only those farmers who have loan outstanding between April 1, 2012 and June 30, 2016.

Jul 06, 2017, 14:30 PM IST

PM Modi visited fewer foreign countries than Manmohan Singh: Amit Shah

Amit Shah on Sunday said PM Modi in his three years in office has visited fewer foreign nations than Manmohan Singh.

Jul 02, 2017, 13:36 PM IST

After Sonia-Manmohan meet, Congress decides to skip GST midnight bash

The Congress party on Thursday decided not to attend the Special Parliament midnight session on Goods and Services Tax (GST) rollout on June 30.

Jun 29, 2017, 15:00 PM IST

As Centre prepares for historic GST rollout, Sonia to meet Manmohan to decide on joining the midnight bash

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi will meet former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday to decide whether her party should join or skip the GST launch event on June 30.

Jun 29, 2017, 10:33 AM IST

Indian fans compare Ravi Shastri to Manmohan Singh, say former team director is Virat Kohli's 'stooge'

Meanwhile, reports of batting great Sachin Tendulkar himself personally requesting Shastri to consider applying for the top job emerged on Wednesday.

Jun 28, 2017, 19:32 PM IST

Cabinet gives in-principle approval for disinvestment of Air India

The Union Cabinet has given in-principle approval for disinvestment of Air India on Wednesday.

Jun 28, 2017, 19:07 PM IST

Bihar grand alliance will be there till 2025: JD(U)

Ram Nath Kovind had filed his nomination on June 23.The election for the next President of India is slated to be held on July 17 as President Pranab Mukherjee will demit the office on July 24.

Jun 28, 2017, 13:03 PM IST

Opposition's presidential candidate Meira Kumar to file nomination on Wednesday

In a statement on Saturday, she stressed that the post of President of India is "not symbolic" and that "capability and experience must always supersede" every other consideration while choosing the person for the post.

Jun 26, 2017, 21:04 PM IST

Anupam Kher happy with 'The Accidental Prime Minister' first look response

Actor Anupam Kher is "overwhelmed" with the response he has received for the first look of his upcoming film, "The Accidental Prime Minister."

Jun 08, 2017, 15:38 PM IST

Makers of film on Manmohan Singh will need NOC from him, Sonia Gandhi: Pahlaj Nihalani

Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chief Pahlaj Nihalani is happy that Anupam Kher is stepping into the shoes of Manmohan Singh for a film, but says the movie's makers will need to obtain no-objection certificates (NOC) from the former Prime Minister himself as well as Congress President Sonia Gandhi for film certification.

Jun 07, 2017, 19:15 PM IST

Centre takes on Manmohan Singh for his 'economy running on one engine' remark

The Centre on Wednesday took on former prime minister Dr. Manmohan Singh for his `economy running on one engine` remark, saying that India is moving forward with the help of a single and solid engine under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Jun 07, 2017, 13:24 PM IST

Anupam Kher excited to play former PM Manmohan Singh in 'The Accidental Prime Minister'—FIRST LOOK out!

Veteran Hindi film actor Anupam Kher is all set to play former prime minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in the film based on the book by Sanjay Barua by the name 'The Accidental Prime Minister'.

Jun 07, 2017, 10:13 AM IST

Temperatures fall slightly in Himachal Pradesh, rain in store

It was 35.9 degrees in Sundernagar in Mandi district, and 33.8 degrees at Dharamsala in Kangra district.

Jun 06, 2017, 18:22 PM IST

CWC meet: Sonia Gandhi flays Centre's Kashmir policy, wants `idea of India` protected

On the ongoing unrest in Kashmir, the Congress president said the people of Jammu and Kashmir were being "systematically" alienated and antagonised.

Jun 06, 2017, 14:53 PM IST

Anupam Kher to play former PM Manmohan Singh on-screen? Here's the truth

Noted actor Anupam Kher has time and again stunned the audiences with power-packed performances. The veteran has a huge filmography to her credit and if latest reports are anything to go by then soon he might be seen playing former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on the reel.

Jun 06, 2017, 12:07 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi promises special status to Andhra Pradesh in 2019

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said that after coming to power in 2019 elections, the party will make sure that Andhra Pradesh gets special status as promised by former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

Jun 04, 2017, 22:08 PM IST

Manmohan's GDP prediction post notes-ban has come true: Jaipal

"He (Singh) spoke in Parliament only for six minutes where he said there will be a decline of one or two per cent in the national production rate,” Jaipal said.

Jun 03, 2017, 19:56 PM IST

Implement National Policy on rare diseases: HC to Centre

The report was tabled before Justice Manmohan who was hearing pleas by several individuals suffering from rare diseases and were insured with the Employee's State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) which, as per them, was not willing to foot the cost of treatment.

May 27, 2017, 00:44 AM IST