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TopicManmohan Singh

Topic: Manmohan Singh

BJP ‘silence’, Congress criticism on Iran conflict has a whiff of irony. 20 yrs ago, roles were reversed

Congress has accused Modi of 'genuflecting' before Trump, Netanyahu amid current round of conflict. Back in 2005, UPA govt had aligned with the western bloc in voting against Iran at IAEA.

Merkel flags ‘fragmented’ global order—’Manmohan Singh provided courage to solve today’s issues’

At the inaugural Manmohan Singh Memorial Lecture, former German chancellor slams major powers’ retreat from the UN, while lauding Singh for reforming India.

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’.

On Camera

Pam Bondi’s firing is good news. Now, US Senate must stand up for DOJ

Bondi’s missteps hastened her exit, but her departure offers a reset. The Senate must not rubber-stamp Trump’s pick and should demand an attorney general committed to DOJ independence.

SEBI proposes return of open market share buybacks to support stocks

Regulator seeks feedback on allowing firms to repurchase shares via exchanges after tax changes, as markets reel from war-led selloff and foreign outflows.

India commissions its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine—INS Aridhaman

INS Arihant was first vessel under SSBN project and was quietly commissioned in 2016. The second indigenous SSBN, INS Arighat, was commissioned in August 2024.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.