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When Manmohan Singh told then-CEC Quraishi- 'I will commit suicide'

Former CEC SY Quraishi recounts Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's profound respect for the Election Commission. Singh expressed deep anguish over ministerial loose talk concerning the poll watchdog's functioning. He emphasized the Election Commission's vital role as the soul of democracy. The former Prime Minister offered to commit suicide if the…

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From ‘Maunmohan’ to ‘Maunendra’: Modi’s ‘strategic’ silence’ as Trump walks over India

In 2012, when he was still the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi mocked the then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as “Maunmohan” Singh, accusing him of being silent on the issues of the day, including the serious corruption charges against the UPA government.

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How Sensex, Nifty rallied 200% under PM Modi's record-breaking tenure

Indian equity markets delivered strong long-term returns during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure, with the Sensex and Nifty gaining around 200% since 2014. Metals emerged as the top-performing sector, while midcaps significantly outperformed broader indices, highlighting sustained wealth creation despite market cycles and evolving economic conditions.

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PM Modi working to protect India's prestige on global stage: Sharad Pawar

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar acknowledges Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts in enhancing India's global standing. Pawar emphasizes that political differences should not hinder collective action for national interest. He recalls past leaders like Indira Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru who prioritized the nation's reputation. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut…

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'Knelt before America, surrendered India': Nishikant Dubey alleges Congress 'handed over' Sir Creek, Siachen to Pakistan on US orders

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has accused the previous Congress government of compromising India's sovereignty. He alleges that under the guise of a civil nuclear agreement, the government surrendered Sir Creek and Siachen to Pakistan. These claims are made in relation to the 2006 Mumbai train blasts. Official records present a…

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'Better to ally with me': PM Modi's jovial dig as CM Reddy seeks support for Telangana 'like Manmohan Singh did for Gujarat'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made a strong political pitch to Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, saying he was ready to extend to the state the same level of central support given to Gujarat over the past decade, saying it would be better if you ally with me…

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India’s silence on Iran is not strategic autonomy. It looks more like strategic dependence

The war on Iran by US President Donald Trump has so far elicited two responses from India. The first was an expression of “deep concern”, along with a call for dialogue and restraint and for respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states. The second was a phone call…

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Lok Sabha Thanks President Murmu Without PM’s Reply Amid Opposition Protests

In a rare development, the Lok Sabha on Thursday passed a resolution thanking President Droupadi Murmu for her address to a joint sitting of Parliament during the Budget Session—without the Prime Minister’s reply to her speech. This marks the first such instance since 2004.

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Muslim women in Parliament: Ranee Narah’s journey from sportswoman to politician

Three days before Ranee Narah turned 47, on 28 October 2012, her then party colleague Himanta Biswa Sarma had tweeted, ‘Congratulation to Shrimati Rani Narah for her induction into the Union Council of Ministers.’

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Hafta 538: India vs Maoists: Is this a turning point?

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, Jayashree Arunachalam, Raman Kirpal and Shardool Katyayan are joined by senior journalist and CGNet Swara’s co-founder Shubhranshu Choudhary.We start with a discussion on the killing of 27 suspected Maoists in Chhattisgarh this week and analyse if the Maoist movement in…

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Hafta letters: India’s security, Manmohan Singh, Manisha on sindoor

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‘Warzone’: Why Indian forces have launched a deadly assault on Maoists

Rebels fighting against mining and militarisation outnumbered by over 40,000 forces deployed in Bastar, Chhattisgarh.

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Sonia Gandhi for Rs 400 minimum wage, guaranteed 150 workdays under MGNREGA

The UPA government under then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh enacted the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in 2005. Read further on Dynamite News:

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J&K: 'No plan for alliance with BJP' - Omar Abdullah; But why...

The Chief Minister said that 'our thoughts...are vastly different' (from BJP). A must must read on Dynamite News:

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Hafta 521: Donald Trump returns, RG Kar conviction, death penalty

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, Jayashree Arunachalam and Anand Vardhan are joined by author and political analyst Sanjaya Baru. The discussion begins with Donald Trump being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States of America. The panel analyses the fears of a second…

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Tax memes target Nirmala, but who’s the real villain here?

The term meme was coined by the British evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins in his 1976 book The Selfish Gene. In this book Dawkins defined a meme as: “A noun that conveys the idea of a unit of cultural transmission… Examples of memes are tunes, ideas, catch-phrases, clothes fashions, ways of…

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Congress to hold 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim and Jai Samvidhan' rally in Belgaum on Jan 21

The Belgaum rally was scheduled for December 27, but the Congress had to postpone it after the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Economically dynamic India is Manmohan Singh’s legacy’: Financial Times chief economics commentator

British outlet Financial Times’ chief economics commentator Martin Wolf has termed “today’s economically dynamic India” as former prime minister Manmohan Singh’s legacy.

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Govt approves site for Pranab Mukherjee's memorial

Pranab Mukherjee's daughter, Sharmistha Mukherjee, too to X to inform about her meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said she expressed her gratitude to PM Modi for the decision. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘A precarious perch’: In India, too many escape poverty only to slip right back into it

The forecast was cloudy skies with the possibility of light rain or thunderstorms. But on the morning of India's 77th independence day, on August 15, 2023, things moved as planned in New Delhi.

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Let Me Explain: From Godhra to Godse, the rise of propaganda films in India

A movie about the 2002 Godhra train burning incident hit theatres, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his entire cabinet attending its screening. The event sparked renewed discussions about the intersection of cinema and politics in India.

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Amitabh Bachchan remembers "heroes" who passed away in 2024

Through his post, Amitabh Bachchan highlighted India's unity in diversity. It also garnered loads of comments and likes from netizens. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bhog' of 'Akhand Path' held in memory of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and the party's parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi were also present at Singh's residence. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bhutan PM pays respect to DR Manmohan Singh by signing condolences book at Indian Embassy in Thimphu

Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay fondly remembered Singh's unwavering support and personal friendship, expressing gratitude for his role in launching Bhutan's 11th Five Year Plan, a testament to the strong bond between the two nations. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Diljit Dosanjh dedicates Guwahati concert to Ex-PM Manmohan Singh

The singer also listed life lessons that can be learned from the life of former PM Manmohan Singh, who left for his heavenly abode last week at the age of 92 in Delhi after a prolonged illness. Read further on Dynamite News:

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