Manmohan regime left 'nasty stink of corruption' in public banking: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
She was responding to an audience members question about Rajan`s reported criticism that Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s government is "extremely centralised" and does not have a "consistent and articulated vision" for economic growth.
Oct 16, 2019, 12:47 PM IST
NDA a better govt on corruption front: Ex-PM Manmohan Singh's media advisor Sanjaya Baru
The tenure of NDA government in the last 20 months has been corruption free but reason for "hostility" of a section of media towards it is due to its "silly" approach in dealing with the fourth estate, said Sanjaya Baru, who had been media adviser to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Mar 13, 2016, 14:00 PM IST
Manish Tewari appointed Congress spokesperson
Former Union minister Manish Tewari, from whose remarks on troop movement the Congress had distanced itself over a fortnight ago, was today made spokesperson of the party. "Congress President Sonia Gandhi has approved the appointment of Manish Tewari as Spokesperson of All India Congress Committee," S V Ramani, Secretary of the AICC's Communication Department, said.
Jan 28, 2016, 23:36 PM IST
Congress might have averted 2014 drubbing had Pranab Mukherjee become PM in 2004, writes Salman Khurshid in new book
Salman Khurshid has said that many in Congress argue that drubbing in 2014 Lok Sabha polls could had been averted if Pranab Mukherjee had been PM.
Dec 15, 2015, 17:19 PM IST
Paddy procurement: CAG exposes Rs 50k cr scam during UPA regime
A report by CAG has alleged irregularities to the tune of over Rs 50,000 crore in procurement and milling of paddy meant for distribution of rice to poor through ration shops at subsidised rates.
Dec 09, 2015, 12:40 PM IST
