Centre announces memorial for Pranab Mukherjee, his daughter thanks PM Modi for 'gracious gesture'
Jan 07, 2025, at 09:26 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Even as a row over the site for former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's memorial is underway, the Centre has decided to build one for his former Congress colleague and ex-President Pranab Mukherjee.
'Not Veer Savarkar', Congress student wing demands Delhi college be named after Manmohan Singh
Jan 03, 2025, at 12:11 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The naming of a brand new college in Delhi after right-wing ideologue VD Savarkar has sparked controversy with the Opposition Congress and its student wing, the NSUI demanding that it should be named after former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who died on Dec 26.
Jan 01, 2025, at 02:57 pm
Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay on Tuesday remembered the role played by former Indian PM Manmohan Singh in launching the 11th Five Year Plan of the Himalayan Nation.
Dec 29, 2024, at 08:01 pm
Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Foreign Minister of Mauritius, Dhananjay Ramful, recently paid floral tributes to late Indian PM Manmohan Singh at Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi.
Dec 29, 2024, at 01:50 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid national mourning over Dr Manmohan Singh's demise, Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh in a post remembered how the former Prime Minister restored his father and Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's security cover following a Maoist attack in 2004.
Dec 29, 2024, at 12:13 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: After Rahul Gandhi attacked the Centre over Manmohan Singh's funeral site, BJP president JP Nadda said the Congress is playing "cheap politics" in the name of the former Prime Minister and accused it of not doing justice to any leader who was not from the Nehru-Gandhi family.
Rahul Gandhi accuses govt of insulting Manmohan Singh with cremation site choice; BJP retorts
Dec 28, 2024, at 11:14 pm
New Delhi: The controversy surrounding the choice of the site for Dr. Manmohan Singh's cremation and memorial intensified today after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the Centre of "insulting" the former prime minister’s memory, media reports said.
Manmohan Singh was a 'true statesman', says Joe Biden paying tribute to former Indian PM
Dec 28, 2024, at 04:30 pm
US President Joe Biden described former Indian PM Manmohan Singh as a 'true statesman' and a 'dedicated public servant' while paying tribute to the architect of the South Asian country's economic reforms.
India mourns as nation bids farewell to Manmohan Singh with full state honours
Dec 28, 2024, at 01:52 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India bid farewell to former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who is hailed as the architect of the country's economic liberalisation, with full state honours in the national capital Delhi on Saturday.
Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh's last rites to be performed today
Dec 28, 2024, at 09:50 am
The last rites of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be held in New Delhi on Saturday with full state honours.
Space will be allocated for Manmohan Singh's memorial, announces Centre
Dec 28, 2024, at 09:20 am
The Centre on Friday night said a space will be allocated for the memorial of late Indian PM Manmohan Singh whose last rites are scheduled to be performed later on Saturday.
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 mourned the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and described him as a 'luminous and beloved guiding light' for the country's grand old party.
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.