Manmohan Singh
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'I will commit suicide': What Manmohan Singh told ex-CEC SY Quraishi over 'loose talks' by ministers
India | Jul 13, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTIn his forthcoming book, former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi recalled an incident during the 2012 UP elections when he said the then Law Minister Salman Khurshid had promised to increase the quota for Muslims to 9 per cent if Congress comes to power in the state.
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'Thought India, Pakistan would go to war in 2002; New Delhi showed restraint': Ex-CIA agent
India | Oct 25, 2025, 09:24 AM ISTThe former CIA officer also said that Pakistan will "lose any conventional war" with India, pointing out that New Delhi will not tolerate the nuclear blackmail by Islamabad anymore.
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Speed News: PM Modi Welcomes Trump's Gaza Conflict Resolution Plan: 'Hope for Peace'
Originals | Sep 30, 2025, 07:25 PM ISTPM Modi welcomed Trump's Gaza conflict resolution plan, expressing hope for peace. Meanwhile, Vijay Kumar Malhotra, the first Delhi BJP chief to defeat Manmohan Singh, passed away at the age of 93. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Yasin Malik claims ex-PM Manmohan Singh thanked him for meeting Hafiz Saeed, sparks controversy
India | Sep 19, 2025, 11:51 AM ISTThe most striking claim in Yasin Malik’s affidavit is that upon his return to New Delhi, he was directed to brief then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, with National Security Advisor MK Narayanan also present.
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Modi breaks Indira Gandhi's record, becomes second longest-serving PM: List of PMs by length of term
India | Jul 25, 2025, 11:34 AM ISTModi, the first Prime Minister born in independent India, holds the distinction of being the longest-serving non-Congress Prime Minister. Officials highlighted that the Gujarat-born leader is also the only non-Congress head of government to have completed two full terms at the Centre.
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US's big announcement on civil nuclear partnership with India: 'Paperwork will be done soon'
World | Jan 06, 2025, 06:16 PM IST"The formal paperwork will be done soon but this will be an opportunity to turn the page on some of the frictions of the past and create opportunities for entities that have been on restricted lists in America to come off those lists and enter into deep collaboration with US," said Sullivan.
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Amitabh Bachchan remembers 'heroes' who died in 2024, says 'a Parsi, a Muslim, a Sikh..'
Entertainment | Jan 03, 2025, 04:01 PM ISTTaking to his Instagram handle, legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan shared an animated picture remembering prominent personalities like Ratan Tata and Dr Manmohan Singh. Check it out here.
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NSUI urges PM Modi to name one college under Delhi University after Manmohan Singh, read letter
India | Jan 02, 2025, 04:45 PM ISTThe NSUI in the letter to PM Modi also demanded that a Central University be named after Dr Manmohan Singh and include his life journey in the curriculum.
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Centre holds talks on Manmohan Singh memorial with family, begins land identification process
India | Jan 01, 2025, 07:18 PM ISTThe Delhi government has started talks with the family of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to discuss options for a memorial in his honour. The family was presented with multiple choices, including a dedicated memorial site.
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Bangladesh's Yunus pays tribute to Manmohan Singh, says 'How simple he was! How wise he was!'
World | Dec 31, 2024, 01:58 PM ISTYunus visited the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, where he laid a floral wreath at the portrait of the late Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He also penned a condolence message in the book of condolences available at the High Commission.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, December 30, 2024
India | Dec 30, 2024, 11:25 PM ISTA student delegation met Bihar's chief secretary Amritlal Meena regarding the ongoing BPSC protests. They have demanded the cancellation of the BPSC CCE exam. On Sunday, the students tried to encircle CM's residence which led to an altercation. The police used lathi charges and water cannons.
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Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Why did Rahul go abroad amid national mourning?
Kurukshetra | Dec 30, 2024, 08:02 PM ISTWhy did Rahul go abroad amid national mourning? What made such a big task for Rahul in a foreign country? Is it so important for Rahul to go abroad? Rahul Gandhi missed his opportunity again?
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Manmohan Singh memorial: Here is the list of probable sites amid political slugfest
India | Dec 30, 2024, 04:30 PM ISTThe government had already accepted Congress' demand to build a Manmohan Singh memorial but had not officially revealed the exact site for the monument.
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Telangana legislative assembly urges Bharat Ratna for former PM Manmohan Singh
Hyderabad | Dec 30, 2024, 03:53 PM ISTThe Telangana Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the central government to confer the Bharat Ratna on former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, highlighting his contributions to Telangana's formation and India's development.
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Elite Delhi clubs cancel New Year party due to 7-day mourning, know details
Lifestyle | Dec 30, 2024, 02:29 PM ISTThe cancellation of Delhi's elite clubs' New Year party in light of Manmohan Singh's death is not just a mere inconvenience for the city's affluent crowd. It is a reflection of the legacy of a man who dedicated his life to serving his country and improving the lives of its citizens.
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TMC's Abhishek questions sports, celebs' silence on Manmohan Singh's demise: 'Fear of govt backlash'
Kolkata | Dec 29, 2024, 03:04 PM ISTFormer Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, 92, was cremated with full state honours in New Delhi on Saturday in the presence of top dignitaries from the country and abroad.
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Manmohan Singh memorial row: 'Congress playing cheap politics over ex-PM's cremation', says Nadda
India | Dec 29, 2024, 06:28 AM ISTManmohan Singh memorial row: Nadda said no amount of condemnation is enough for such cheap thinking of Congress. The Congress, which never gave real respect to Manmohan Singh when he was alive, is now playing politics in the name of his respect.
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Super 100: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh merged into Panchatattva...
News | Dec 28, 2024, 10:31 PM ISTFormer Prime Minister Manmohan Singh merged into Panchatatva... cremation took place with state honors at Nigam Bodh Ghat, Delhi.
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Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Why did politics shine on Manmohan's farewell?
Kurukshetra | Dec 28, 2024, 09:04 PM ISTPolitics can't remain silent on Manmohan? Who has problem with Manmohan's memorial? Congress sees only Sikh in Manmohan Singh? Why is letter politics happening on Manmohan Singh?
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Manmohan Singh and the story behind his blue turban, How is it connected to Cambridge?
News | Dec 28, 2024, 04:49 PM ISTIndia’s former PM Manmohan Singh died due to a prolonged illness on 26th december. Singh served as India's 13th Prime Minister, and was instantly recognized by his neatly tied white beard, large glasses, and a signature blue turban.