Manmohan Singh

'Acche din' slogan was originally coined by Manmohan Singh: Nitin Gadkari

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's famous slogan of 'acche din' had originally been coined by his predecessor Manmohan Singh but has now become the "millstone" around the NDA government's neck, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday.

Sep 14, 2016, 00:25 AM IST

Modi govt neglecting farmers: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is out on a 'mahayatra' during which he will cover 39 districts spread over 55 of the 80 Lok Sabha constituencies in Uttar Pradesh.

Sep 09, 2016, 18:44 PM IST

PM Modi not first to talk about Balochistan, UPA did it too: Congress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not the first to raise concern over the situation in Balochistan, Congress said on Tuesday, insisting that the party-led UPA government had consistently spoken about the "spiralling violence" and "heavy Pakistani military action".

Aug 16, 2016, 20:30 PM IST

Chandrababu Naidu meets PM Modi, raises issue of special status to Andhra Pradesh

Sources said Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu told PM Narendra Modi that a special status was assured to Andhra Pradesh after its bifurcation by his predecessor Manmohan Singh.

Aug 05, 2016, 21:02 PM IST

Narendra Modi betrayed people of Andhra Pradesh over special status: Rahul Gandhi

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Friday mounted an attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "betraying" people of Andhra Pradesh on the issue of granting special category status to the state.

Aug 05, 2016, 20:25 PM IST

SHOCKING! Former PM Manmohan Singh's plane nearly crashed in 2007

The report claims the Air India One flying Dr Singh failed to lower its landing gear in time while landing at the Moscow airport.

Jul 27, 2016, 09:49 AM IST

Credit for reforms goes to Narasimha Rao-Manmohan Singh duo, not Congress: Arun Jaitley

Giving sole credit to the Narasimha Rao-Manmohan Singh combine, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that it was only due to this dynamic pair that economic reforms of 1991 happened, not because of the Congress. 

Jul 18, 2016, 09:58 AM IST

Charge sheet in AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam to be filed this year: Govt to SC

The Centre today told the Supreme Court that an SIT probe has been initiated in AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam case following the registration of FIR in 2013 and a charge sheet is likely to be filed this year.

Jul 15, 2016, 12:38 PM IST

Cabinet expansion: Sena casts doubts on calibre of ministers

A day after the expansion and reshuffle of the Narendra Modi Cabinet, ally Shiv Sena took potshots at the BJP.

Jul 06, 2016, 14:17 PM IST

Heavy rains lash Himachal Pradesh, Met department predicts more in coming days

The Meteorological department of Himachal Pradesh has predicted heavy rains in several provinces in the next four to five days.

Jun 28, 2016, 09:11 AM IST

Congress leader Sheila Dikshit to head panel for Indira Gandhi Birth Centenary Celebrations

Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has been made the convenor of the Indira Gandhi Birth Centenary Celebrations Implementation Committee, constituted by Congress President Sonia Gandhi today.

Jun 23, 2016, 18:23 PM IST

'Would be fantastic if Modi govt confers Bharat Ratna on PV Narasimha Rao'

Sanjaya Baru, who served as media advisor to former prime minister Manmohan Singh, has spoken in favour of Bharat Ratna being awarded to PV Narasimha Rao.

Jun 22, 2016, 17:33 PM IST

Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria uses foul language for Manmohan Singh, later apologises

Congress slammed Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria​ for using foul language while referring to former prime minister Manmohan Singh.

Jun 20, 2016, 17:00 PM IST

A film on Manmohan Singh based on Sanjaya Baru’s book 'The Accidental Prime Minister'?

The flick will reportedly focus on the times spent by Singh in the Prime Minister’s Office. 

Jun 13, 2016, 15:51 PM IST

Vijay Mallya's Pilibhit-based 'guarantor' charges Bank of Baroda for defamation

Charging for defamation, Vijay Mallya's Pilibhit-based 'guarantor' farmer Manmohan Singh has issued a legal notice to Bank of Baroda's Mumbai regional office and its local branch for freezing two of his bank accounts recently.

Jun 11, 2016, 21:54 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi silent on scams like Manmohan Singh: Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said Prime Minister ​Narendra Modi has made all sections of society his enemies.

May 27, 2016, 08:09 AM IST

Hearing in coal case involving Manmohan Singh deferred

A court here on Monday deferred, to September 26, the hearing in the coal block allocation case in which former prime minister Manmohan Singh was summoned.

May 24, 2016, 00:36 AM IST

Venkaiah Naidu lauds Sonia Gandhi, says without her Congress would have disintegrated

Amid continued speculation about Rahul Gandhi's elevation as Congress president, Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday said Sonia Gandhi was the "unifying factor" without whom the party would have "disintegrated".

May 22, 2016, 12:30 PM IST

India pledges $1 million for school in Kabul

The Indian government has pledged $1 million for the annual routine maintenance of a school in Kabul.

May 21, 2016, 19:05 PM IST

Rare red carpet welcome awaits PM Modi during US visit

A rare red carpet welcome awaits Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Capitol on June 8 when he will address a joint meeting of the US Congress, the first by a foreign leader this year.

May 21, 2016, 12:50 PM IST