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What Manmohan Singh had to say about Modi’s politics and economic management over the years

The late former PM was among the Modi regime's sharpest critics. And though he did not make too many interventions, the few times he did speak up, he packed quite a punch.

‘Andhra-wala’, ‘pack your bags’: Allu Arjun row reignites Andhra-vs-Telangana sentiments after 10 years

Congress MLA calls Allu Arjun 'Andhra-Wala', warns him to 'behave', while former Osmania University professor calls for Telugu film industry to relocate to Vishakhapatnam.

Anna University sexual assault sparks political slugfest. BJP’s Annamalai whips himself in protest

The BJP Tamil Nadu chief has also vowed to go barefoot until DMK is ousted. DMK says accused was only photographed with deputy CM, and is 'neither a party member nor volunteer'.

How Left student leaders from JNU & Allahabad University have emerged as key members of Team Priyanka

Sandeep Singh, Mohit Pandey, Anil Yadav, Shahnawaz Alam, Pradeep Narwal & Dheeraj Gurjar comprise inner circle of Team Priyanka, each with specific responsibility.

Nuclear deal to Sharm el-Sheikh statement & FDI, Manmohan Singh’s relationship with Congress was fraught

Singh’s outlook on economic & political matters was often at odds with Congress. There were instances when he initially found himself isolated, only for the party to fall in line later.

Watch CutTheClutter: BJP’s 4-pronged attack on ‘Brand Kejriwal’ & the AAP-Congress tussle in Delhi

In Episode 1580, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at BJP’s anti-incumbency strategy, attack on 'Brand Kejriwal' & implications of fraught AAP-Congress ties for the INDIA bloc.

Why BJP’s defeat in Jharkhand has opened door for Raghubar Das’s return to state politics

Ex-CM Das has resigned as Odisha governor & is likely to join active politics in state where BJP has had big losses. Reservations against his return have been set aside, say functionaries.

Congressman, finance minister, and 2-time PM—Manmohan Singh through the years

Singh, who died Thursday at the age of 92, was known for his quiet demeanour, intellectual rigour, and transformative economic vision.

Manmohan Singh, 1932-2024: From Cambridge to spearheading 1991 reforms to India’s 1st Sikh PM

India’s 14th Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh passed away at AIIMS, Delhi, Thursday at age 92. During his tenure, India emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.

Political leaders pay tribute to Manmohan Singh. ‘Wisdom and humility were always visible,’ says Modi

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge says history shall judge Singh kindly. India has lost a visionary statesman, a leader of unimpeachable integrity & an economist of unparalleled stature, he asserts.

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University townships — India’s chance to build its own version of what America got right

India’s university towns initiative is an opportunity to do something we have never managed at scale: build knowledge ecosystems rather than knowledge silos.

FTA partners drive India’s trade surge as reliance on non-FTA countries dips, says NITI Aayog report

Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.