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TopicManmohan Singh

Topic: Manmohan Singh

Prashant Bhushan’s Manmohan arc: From fierce critic of ‘PM who let corruption flourish’ to public regret

On first death anniversary of Manmohan Singh, senior advocate says he 'regrets' having participated in a movement that 'vilified him and helped a rogue regime' come to power.

The politics of Rajya Sabha nominations: How Modi’s strategy differs from Vajpayee’s & UPA’s

Though once seen as a platform for non-partisan excellence, analysts say members have increasingly been nominated to the Rajya Sabha to help BJP expand its footprint.

Congress fellowship in Manmohan’s name to help mid-career professionals transition to politics

Under this initiative, Congress will select 50 mid-career professionals from across the states every year. A candidate should have at least 10 years of professional experience.

India’s average import tariffs are nearly double 2014 levels, but imports have nevertheless surged

In 2023-24, the trade-weighted average tariffs on imported goods in India stood at 12%, much higher than 7% in 2014. Yet, total merchandise imports grew about 1.5 times over this period.

35 yrs of Mahalanobis model vs 35 yrs of Manmohan Singh. Two key moments of Indian economy

In 1991, as in 2025, the report cards of these two economic trajectories remain underwhelming. But as economists see it, politics got in the way each time. 

Fact Check: Photo of Gandhi family lunch predates Manmohan Singh’s death, taken in a Delhi restaurant

Image of Sonia, Rahul & Priyanka Gandhi with Priyanka's husband, daughter & mother-in-law has gone viral with claims that it shows them in Vietnam after the former PM's death.

‘Would’ve been pleased with tributes in his own quiet way.’ Family, peers remember Manmohan Singh

Remembrance event was organised by Manmohan Singh’s family at Delhi’s India Habitat Centre. It concluded with rendition of Faiz’s “Gulon Mein Rang Bhare” by his youngest daughter Amrit.

‘Gurus emphasised equality, not personal adulation,’ says Tarlochan Singh on Manmohan Singh memorial

Ex-chairperson of National Commission for Minorities said in his letter to Dr Manmohan Singh’s wife Gursharan Kaur that ‘even samadhi is not allowed in Sikh religion’.

Fact Check: Rahul Gandhi didn’t skip Manmohan Singh’s funeral, viral claims are false

Rahul, along with other senior Congress leaders, paid his last respects to the late former PM. Rahul, Priyanka & Sonia Gandhi were also present at party HQ in Delhi to pay their respects.

Condoleezza Rice to Biden & Blinken, US leaders hail Manmohan Singh’s role in nuclear deal

Unprecedented level of cooperation between the US & India would not have been possible without the Prime Minister’s strategic vision & political courage, says Biden.

On Camera

Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.