In ‘India’s Finance Ministers: Volume 2’, AK Bhattacharya looks at how the 12 finance ministers in the period between 1977 to 1998 took the country from a closed, agrarian economy to a liberal one.
With Congress not nominating him for RS, Singh's career in parliament is likely coming to end. While much has been said about his time in govt, his time as parliamentarian is as noteworthy.
PM Modi recalled Singh’s presence in Parliament despite his failing health to attend discussion on the Delhi Services Bill 2023 during which he sat on a wheelchair in Rajya Sabha.
The prime minister was addressing the farewell of Rajya Sabha members in the House. 78 are retiring between February and May after completing their term.
The Interim Budget 2024 offers a neat milestone to compare economic, taxation, and expenditure philosophies of Manmohan Singh and Narendra Modi’s ten-year tenures.
Congress MP Manish Tewari says ex-PM Manmohan Singh intervened in Parliament 'suo motu' when violence in Assam led to fears of reprisal against northeastern migrants in other parts of India.
Since its establishment in 2010, South Asian University has seen various controversies — the most recent ones being students protesting against university's admin & suspension of faculty.
Congress' Punjab in-charge has said Bajwa's remarks purportedly referring to ex-PM as ‘farzi’ were not that of party. BJP & SAD leaders cry foul as Bajwa stays quiet on what he meant.
It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.
As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.
Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.
Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.
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