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The Indian Supreme Court has formally exonerated former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, quashing a 2015 trial order against him in a coal block allocation case, prompting Shashi Tharoor to call him the 'cleanest man in Indian politics'.
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk is on a hunger strike in New Delhi, advocating for education reform and drawing support from politicians like Arvind Kejriwal and celebrities. His protest, now in its 19th day, has led to calls for government intervention as his health deteriorates.
Former CEC Quraishi revealed that then-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh once said he would 'commit suicide' due to backlash triggered by Salman Khurshid's censure for breaking the Model Code of Conduct during the 2012 elections.
Justice Manmohan stated that criticism of the existing system should not be misconstrued as condemnation, emphasizing the distinction between constructive feedback and outright denunciation.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a meeting with Odisha's BJP MLAs and candidates for the Rajya Sabha polls, including party nominees Manmohan Samal and Sujeet Kumar, and independent Dilip Ray.
Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University is set to launch a new diploma program focused on early childhood care and pre-school education.
Two years after his death, India's Supreme Court has cleared former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the Coalgate case. This decision concludes a legal challenge he had previously mounted against CBI summons in the top court.
Former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi's claim that then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh threatened suicide over Congress leaders' attacks on the Election Commission has sparked a controversy.
NCP leader Sharad Pawar lauded Prime Minister Modi for his efforts in safeguarding India's global prestige, drawing parallels to the leadership of past prime ministers like Indira Gandhi, P V Narasimha Rao, and Manmohan Singh.
Indian Home Minister Amit Shah stated in Lok Sabha that Naxalism is almost eradicated in Bastar and declared India 'Naxal-free,' claiming the 'shadow of red terror' has been lifted and the region is on the path of development, while also identifying 'left-wing ideology' and 'Indira Gandhi' as root causes and criticizing the Congress for inaction.
The Odisha Rajya Sabha polls are expected to be a close contest with Dilip Ray entering the race, while the BJP has nominated its Odisha chief Manmohan Samal and MP Sujeet Kumar.
India's Supreme Court has given a posthumous clean chit to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in the long-running coal block allocation case. The decision comes two years after his death, closing the case against him.
The BJP has accused the Congress party of habitually discrediting the Election Commission, citing remarks by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The Congress, in turn, criticized Prime Minister Modi by referencing a book by former Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi.
Hindu College Amritsar is highlighted for its century-long legacy of producing notable alumni, including figures like Manmohan Singh and Kapil Sharma.
Justice Manmohan emphasized the critical need for high court judges to operate without the fear of transfer, advocating for a comprehensive debate on judicial independence and the collegium system in India.
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel delivered the first Manmohan Singh lecture, praising the former Indian PM for economic reforms and warning that the global order is in peril due to a lack of cooperation, criticizing China and the U.S. for resisting AI regulation.