Page 9 - Manmohan Singh

Manmohan opposes DA hike freeze; Sonia writes to PM on MSME package

The Congress posted excerpts from a video conference of the party's recently constituted 11-member consultative group

Ex-PM Manmohan Singh slams govt, says not necessary to freeze DA, DR hike

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi also slammed the government over the issue

Sections of Sangh Parivar appeal for boycott of all Chinese goods

Shailendra Sengar, Bharatiya Janata Party Kisan Morcha national vice-president, called for a 'complete boycott' of all Chinese goods on April 25

Covid-19: Cong hopeful of govt following up more of its recommendations

The Congress has constituted an 11-member consultative group which would meet at least once in two days to suggest further policy changes

Shekhar Gupta: Modi and his politics of messaging

Modi knows who he needs to speak to, who he should toss, and who he can address in kind. So, poke fun at taali, thaali, diya and mombatti. He couldn't care less

Shekhar Gupta: Because, tomorrow always comes

There are many scary scenarios about how badly we Indians may be affected or how many killed by COVID-19. But they presume 1.36 billion people will do nothing to influence their fates

Of rajas and prajas, Aya Rams and Gaya Rams

What Jyotiraditya Scindia's move means for the Congress and the BJP

Travels with Montek

An absorbing account of India's economic policies over the last 40 years

India faces 'danger' from slowdown, global health epidemic: Manmohan

Institutions of justice and the fourth pillar of democracy, the media, have also failed the people, he said.

'No Yes Bank,' says Rahul Gandhi, accuses govt of 'destroying' economy

Yes Bank was placed under a moratorium on Thursday, with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) capping deposit withdrawals at the bank at Rs 50,000 per account for a month and superseding its board

Top headlines: YES Bank rescue plan, Coronavirus India cases rise, and more

From Air India's disinvestment plan to YES Bank's stock crash, here are the top stories for the day

India a strife-ridden majoritarian state in economic despair: Manmohan

He said that India needs to be prepared to deal with covid-19 regardless of the magnitude of the impact and must brace itself for its economic shock

Finmin secretaries should've been more careful with revenue projections

Projecting realistic Budget numbers is as important as taking steps to revive the economy

Manmohan Singh, Ghulam Nabi Azad not to attend banquet for Donald Trump

Singh and Azad will not attend as Rashtrapati Bhavan has not invited Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi to the banquet, Congress sources said

Trump visit: Manmohan Singh to skip Kovind's banquet in US Prez's honour

Singh had earlier accepted the invite but expressed his inability to attend the same on Monday

Nationalism, slogan of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' being misused: Manmohan Singh

Singh also extensively quoted Nehru, saying he had asked, "Who is this Bharat Mata?, whose victory you wish?"

Look back in anger: Why aren't economists setting down roots in India now?

The economic refugees of earlier years have been replaced by well-placed people leaving (or staying away from) India's unattractive political economy, writes T N Ninan

Former PM Manmohan Singh says Modi govt doesn't acknowledge slowdown

Singh said while an annual gross domestic product growth of 8 per cent was achievable; it required a rethinking about the role of fiscal policy, and bolder tax reforms.

Modi govt does not acknowledge the word 'slowdown': Manmohan Singh

"If you do not recognise the problems that you face, you are not likely to find credible answers to take corrective action. That is the real danger," he said

Letter to BS: Manmohan should have shown spine post Rahul ordinance episode

The Ordinance, to save convicted legislators from disqualification, was earlier cleared by the cabinet led by former prime minister Manmohan Singh.