Topic: Dr Manmohan Singh
‘Road ahead more daunting than during 1991 crisis’: Full text of Manmohan statement on reforms
In a statement Friday, the former PM and architect of 1991 economic reforms said he was 'deeply saddened' by impact of Covid pandemic on Indians. Read his full statement here.
Former PM Manmohan Singh recovers from Covid, discharged from AIIMS
The former PM had been admitted to AIIMS on 19 April after testing positive for Covid. A day earlier, he had written to PM Modi with suggestions on managing the Covid crisis in the country.
Week after he tested positive for Covid, Manmohan Singh is ‘stable, recovering well’ at AIIMS
According to senior doctor in AIIMS, former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh is recuperating well from Covid and there are no immediate concerns.
India’s Covid ‘explosion’ timeline, and how states can keep oxygen demand low
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‘Congress doesn’t seem to share your view’: Harsh Vardhan replies to Manmohan Singh letter
Manmohan Singh wrote to PM Modi Sunday suggesting ways to fight Covid pandemic. Health Minister Vardhan, in response, slammed Congress for contributing to "vaccine hesitancy".
‘We expect you’ll offer same advice to Congress’ — Vardhan replies to Manmohan Singh’s letter
Responding to Manmohan Singh's letter, Health Minister Harsh said while the former PM understands the importance of vaccination, people in his party do not seem to share his view.
What makes Sharad Pawar, who turns 80 today, a yaaron ka yaar despite his ‘mixed signals’
If Manmohan Singh ever writes a candid memoir, he’d tell us Sharad Pawar was his most loyal, reformist ally in cabinet, stoically putting up with frequent humiliation by Congress.
In wishing Mahatma Gandhi were alive, Obama echoes all the world’s liberals
Obama’s memoir, covering his political career till 2011, foresees the rise of xenophobic nationalism across the world.
India faces military, health & economic threats, govt must restore faith, says Manmohan
In a column for The Hindu, former PM Manmohan Singh advocates significant cash transfers to the poor, better access to capital for firms and autonomy for financial institutions and RBI.
Congress leaders jump to Manmohan Singh’s defence after young colleagues question UPA II
Shashi Tharoor, Manish Tewari, Anand Sharma, Milind Deora tweeted about how the UPA govt led the country with a sense of purpose and a commitment to the common man.
GST Council levies 5% tax on food delivery apps, extends concessional rates on Covid drugs
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also said the Council decided that it was not the right time to include petroleum products within the GST ambit.
Defence
IAF signs deal with France to purchase phased out Mirage-2000 fighter aircraft
None of these aircraft would be used for flying and they are being acquired to help improve the serviceability of around 50 Mirage-2000s in the Indian fleet, sources said.
Modi at 71 has zero challenge. But one CM is emulating him, a divisive, rising BJP star
Yogi has put high command in a tough situation. If he doesn’t win UP next year, it will set back BJP’s prospects in 2024. If he wins, it will be seen as his win as much as theirs.
