Manmohan Singh's bold economic reforms transformed India: UK Foreign Secretary
3 days, 8 hours ago

Manmohan Singh's bold economic reforms transformed India: UK Foreign Secretary

India Today  

Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Friday said that India's former Prime Minister was pivotal in laying the foundations of the "thriving" India-UK relationship, lauding his "bold economic reforms" that transformed India's economy post 1991 and calling him a "visionary leader." Highlighting the former Prime Minister's role in bolstering India's ties with UK, Lammy, taking to social media platform X, wrote, “Dr Manmohan Singh’s bold economic reforms transformed India’s economy." UK foreign secretary hails Dr Manmohan Singh’s bold economic reforms “His legacy continues to shape modern India, and his vision laid the foundations for today’s thriving UK-India partnership. Taking to X, British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron, earlier, called Manmohan Singh “a great Prime Minister, Finance Minister and global statesman who advanced India’s interests through bold economic reforms and played a key role in putting India in its rightful place on the world stage and stabilising the global economy after the financial crisis”.

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Manmohan Singh: Doctor who turned sick India into a global power
4 days, 3 hours ago

Manmohan Singh: Doctor who turned sick India into a global power

Deccan Chronicle  

Decades back, Dr Manmohan Singh had said, “Never let a crisis go waste.” He was presented with a similar opportunity, when he was picked by then Prime Minister P.V. The room for maneuver, to live on borrowed money or time, does not exist any more,” Dr Manmohan Singh declared in his first Budget on July 24, 1991.Drawing attention of Parliament …

From Gah to global glory: How Manmohan Singh scripted India's economic renaissance
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4 days, 8 hours ago

From Gah to global glory: How Manmohan Singh scripted India's economic renaissance

India Today  

Manmohan Singh, a towering economist and the architect of India’s economic liberalisation, passed away on December 26 at the age of 92. Revered for his quiet demeanour, Singh’s legacy is etched in India’s transformation from a struggling post-colonial economy to an emerging global powerhouse. By opening up the economy to foreign direct investment and streamlining industrial policies, Singh laid the …

Manmohan Singh: Congress Leaders Pay Tribute to a Visionary Leader
4 days, 13 hours ago

Manmohan Singh: Congress Leaders Pay Tribute to a Visionary Leader

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's final journey will commence from the 24 Akbar Road All India Congress Committee headquarters to the Nigam Bodh Ghat at 9.30 am on Saturday. "We in the Congress party and the people of India will forever be proud and grateful that we had a leader like Manmohan Singh, whose contributions to India's progress and …

DC Edit | Singh’s success as economist outweighed failures as PM
4 days, 14 hours ago

DC Edit | Singh’s success as economist outweighed failures as PM

Deccan Chronicle  

In a remarkable journey from an economist to central banker to a transformational finance minister and then an accidental Prime Minister, his integrity, humility, knowledge and calm and gentle way were Dr Manmohan Singh’s constant companions. His greatest contribution to India will remain his leading the country out of the darkness of a closed economy based on protectionism with a …

Manmohan Singh: Congress Leaders Pay Tribute to a Visionary Leader
4 days, 14 hours ago

Manmohan Singh: Congress Leaders Pay Tribute to a Visionary Leader

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's final journey will commence from the 24 Akbar Road All India Congress Committee headquarters to the Nigam Bodh Ghat at 9.30 am on Saturday. "We in the Congress party and the people of India will forever be proud and grateful that we had a leader like Manmohan Singh, whose contributions to India's progress and …

An Indian visionary committed to regional peace: South Asian leaders remember Manmohan Singh
4 days, 16 hours ago

An Indian visionary committed to regional peace: South Asian leaders remember Manmohan Singh

The Hindu  

“Take steady steps and take your time” was the advice then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh gave Hamid Karzai, who became President of Afghanistan at the age of 45, when he first met him in 2004. Speaking to The Hindu on Friday, Mr. Karzai said India and Afghanistan had the “best relations” during Dr. Singh’s tenure, as India became Afghanistan’s first …

Dr Manmohan Singh's reforms redefined India's trajectory as a rising global power
4 days, 18 hours ago

Dr Manmohan Singh's reforms redefined India's trajectory as a rising global power

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who breathed his last on Thursday night, had a legacy of economic reforms in India. REACTIONS: Recalling Dr Singh's contributions as the architect of India's economic reforms, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Friday that India’s economic reforms have left an indelible mark. Former RBI governor Urjit Patel also said Dr Singh …

Dr Manmohan Singh: Leader With a Difference
4 days, 19 hours ago

Dr Manmohan Singh: Leader With a Difference

The Quint  

Dr. Manmohan Singh was the first specialist to be sworn in India’s Prime Minister. After all, his DPhil was from Oxford University on Indian Export Trends and Prospects, and he put it to good use when he bailed out the country from a grave economic crisis as Finance Minister in the cabinet of Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao. Euphemistically …

Manmohan Singh's reforms transformed India, unshackled economy: Economists
4 days, 20 hours ago

Manmohan Singh's reforms transformed India, unshackled economy: Economists

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's 1991 budget unshackled India's economy, significantly enhancing the economic prospects for hundreds of millions of Indians, first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund Gita Gopinath said on Friday. "Dr Manmohan Singh's 1991 budget unshackled India's economy, significantly enhancing the economic prospects for hundreds of millions of Indians. Former RBI Governor Raghuram …

'Eminent Statesman, Renowned Economist': Union Cabinet Pays Tribute To Ex-PM Manmohan Singh
4 days, 23 hours ago

'Eminent Statesman, Renowned Economist': Union Cabinet Pays Tribute To Ex-PM Manmohan Singh

ABP News  

New Delhi, Dec 27 The Union Cabinet on Friday condoled the passing of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, hailing him as an eminent statesman and a distinguished leader who left an imprint on the national life. During a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet observed a two-minute silence in honour of the departed soul and adopted a …

What Manmohan Singh said about Indian economy in one of his last interviews
5 days, 4 hours ago

What Manmohan Singh said about Indian economy in one of his last interviews

Hindustan Times  

Hailed as the architect of India's economic reforms, former prime minister Manmohan Singh, in one his last interviews, had said in 2019 that the country's economy was "over-regulated", the government exerted control and interferences were aplenty with even regulators having "morphed into controllers". Manmohan Singh with Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden at a toast for 'Indo-American' friendship at a luncheon …

Manmohan Singh (1932-2024): The maker of modern Indian economy, is no more
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Manmohan Singh (1932-2024): The maker of modern Indian economy, is no more

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 27, 2024 08:58 IST - 6 MINS READ Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the architect of India’s economic reforms in the 90s, passed away at 92 on Thursday. That is why he lasted for ten years.”Neerja Chowdhury Journalist-author In an obvious reference to Singh’s prophetic words, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said on Thursday, “Undoubtedly, history shall judge …

Manmohan Singh's key reforms that shaped Indian economy
5 days, 8 hours ago

Manmohan Singh's key reforms that shaped Indian economy

India Today  

"I honestly believe that history will be kinder to me than the contemporary media, or for that matter, the opposition parties in Parliament," Dr Manmohan Singh famously said in 2014 towards the end of his second term as the Prime Minister. THE 1991 ECONOMIC REFORMS Manmohan Singh’s reforms were centred around liberalisation, privatisation, and globalisation, which fundamentally changed the Indian …

What's Manmohanomics? Understanding Manmohan Singh's policies through his quotes
5 days, 8 hours ago

What's Manmohanomics? Understanding Manmohan Singh's policies through his quotes

India Today  

"No power on earth can stop an idea whose time has come," is how Manmohan Singh, then Finance Minister of India, concluded his landmark 1991 Budget speech. Manmohan Singh's many tenures, spanning roles as Economic Advisor in the Commerce Ministry, Chief Economic Advisor, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Finance Minister, and eventually …

How Manmohan Singh revitalised India's economy and global standing
5 days, 8 hours ago

How Manmohan Singh revitalised India's economy and global standing

India Today  

India has bid farewell to one of its most influential economic visionaries, former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday. Renowned for his calm demeanour and insightful leadership, Singh was instrumental in shaping India’s economic trajectory and contributing to global economic reforms. At this critical juncture, Manmohan Singh, then the Finance Minister under …

When Manmohan Singh Shared What Made Oxford And Cambridge Possible Though He Could Not Afford It
5 days, 11 hours ago

When Manmohan Singh Shared What Made Oxford And Cambridge Possible Though He Could Not Afford It

ABP News  

Manmohan Singh Death: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away on December 26, was considered the "world’s most highly qualified head of government". In an interview to American journalist Charlie Rose on his talk show in 2004, four months after he became the PM, Singh shared how he managed Cambridge and Oxford education despite being from a poor family …

'Manmohan Singh shaped modern India with grace': Adani, Harsh Goenka pay tribute to ex PM
5 days, 14 hours ago

'Manmohan Singh shaped modern India with grace': Adani, Harsh Goenka pay tribute to ex PM

Hindustan Times  

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh was the architect of economic reforms, shaping modern India, opened its doors to the world with intellect, grace, and integrity, industry leaders Gautam Adani and Harsh Goenka said on Thursday. **EDS: FILE PHOTO: In this Aug. 24, 2010 photo, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh hugs two girls as he celebrates "Raksha Bandhan" with children in New …

Manmohan Singh, The Finance Minister Who Rescued India From Economic Collapse: A Look Back
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Manmohan Singh, The Finance Minister Who Rescued India From Economic Collapse: A Look Back

ABP News  

Manmohan Singh Death: Dr Manmohan Singh, India's former Prime Minister and a celebrated economist, breathed his last on Thursday, December 26, at the age of 92. Before taking up the mantle of Prime Minister, Singh served as the 22nd Union Minister of Finance from June 1991 to May 1996, a tenure that marked a transformative period for the nation's economy. …

Manmohan Singh and 1991 Budget: The economic stalwart, finance minister who changed shape of Indian economy
6 days, 8 hours ago

Manmohan Singh and 1991 Budget: The economic stalwart, finance minister who changed shape of Indian economy

India TV News  

In July 1991, the then Finance Minister Manmohan Singh presented a landmark budget, which is credited for modern India's economic progress. Presenting the budget, Manmohan Singh explicitly mentioned the crisis India was facing, as he said, "the new Government, which assumed office barely a month ago, inherited an economy in deep crisis. It is reported that within a few days …

History will be kinder to me: The moment when graceful Manmohan Singh deftly handled volley of questions
6 days, 8 hours ago

History will be kinder to me: The moment when graceful Manmohan Singh deftly handled volley of questions

India TV News  

In one of his most famous statements, former PM Manmohan Singh before demitting office as the prime minister in 2014 had said, "history will be kinder to me", asserting that his leadership was not as weak as projected at that time. In what can be termed his last press conference as the Prime Minister, the former PM said in 2014, …

Dr. Manmohan Singh, architect of India's economic reforms, passes away at 92
6 days, 8 hours ago

Dr. Manmohan Singh, architect of India's economic reforms, passes away at 92

India Today  

Dr. Manmohan Singh, the 14th Prime Minister of India and the architect of the nation’s economic reforms, passed away in New Delhi on Thursday at the age of 92. A Storied Political and Administrative Career Dr. Singh served as India’s Prime Minister from May 22, 2004, to May 26, 2014, leading the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government for an unprecedented …

UK Minister for Indo-Pacific reiterates commitment to deepen partnership with India
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UK Minister for Indo-Pacific reiterates commitment to deepen partnership with India

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a bid to reiterate the UK’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations Catherine West, the UK’s Minister for the Indo-Pacific, reached India on Monday. The British High Commission here, in its statement on Monday said, “During her two-day visit she will hold meetings with senior Indian ministers and officials and learn more about the unique living bridge both …

Dr Manmohan Singh: The Architect Of India's Economic Reform
1 year, 3 months ago

Dr Manmohan Singh: The Architect Of India's Economic Reform

ABP News  

Dr Manmohan Singh, a prominent figure who held the positions of finance minister and prime minister, is widely recognised as a trailblazer in the implementation of economic liberalisation policies within the country. Dr Manmohan Singh held various esteemed positions within the government, including serving as the economic advisor in the Ministry of Foreign Trade, chief economic advisor in the Ministry …

Road Ahead More Daunting, Need to Recalibrate Priorities: Manmohan Singh on 30 Yrs of Liberalisation
3 years, 5 months ago

Road Ahead More Daunting, Need to Recalibrate Priorities: Manmohan Singh on 30 Yrs of Liberalisation

News 18  

The road ahead is even more daunting than during the 1991 economic crisis and the nation would need to recalibrate its priorities to ensure a dignified life for all Indians, said former prime minister Manmohan Singh on Friday. In a statement marking the 30th anniversary of economic liberalisation, Singh said he was deeply saddened at the devastation caused by the …

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