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On 30th anniversary of economic liberalisation, Manmohan Singh says 'road ahead is daunting'
•The former prime minister lauded the achievements in the past three decades, but expressed pain at the loss of lives and livelihoods due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Narendra Modi pays tribute to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his 76th birth anniversary
•Gandhi, who was prime minister between 1984-89, was assassinated by the LTTE during an election campaign in May, 1991
Q2 GDP growth at 4.5%: Manmohan Singh says state of economy 'unacceptable,' country's aspiration is to grow at 8-9%
•Manmohan Singh stressed that there was a need to change the 'current climate' in our society from one of fear to one of confidence for our economy to start growing at 8 percent per annum.
Ex-PM Manmohan Singh, wife to get Z+ VIP CRPF security cover with around 45 armed commandos at their Delhi residence
•A CRPF 'Z+' VIP security cover has been accorded to former prime minister Manmohan Singh whose SPG protection was recently withdrawn by the government
Manmohan Singh's SPG security withdrawn by MHA in 'routine' review, to be given Z+ cover by CRPF
Fp Staff •The Special Protection Group (SPG) security for Manmohan Singh, who is currently a member of the Rajya Sabha, was withdrawn by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday.
Four Himalayan peaks in Uttarakhand named after Atal Bihar Vajpayee; mountains now called Atal-1, 2, 3, and 4
•Four Himalayan peaks near Gangotri glacier have been named after former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Manmohan Singh accuses BJP government of undermining values of democracy, creating 'environment of insecurity'
•Former prime minister Manmohan Singh Friday accused the Modi government of "slowly but surely" undermining the values that a democratic polity should fiercely protect and called for a meaningful national debate on it as also the failure of ruling dispensation in fulfilling its promises made.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee's niece Kanti Mishra responds to cousin Karuna Shukla, says former prime minister 'belongs to nation'
•Niece of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Kanti Mishra has rebuffed another niece of the late leader, Karuna Shukla, over her statement criticising the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for carrying the veteran leader's ashes to different states for immersion.
Leaders from parties across India hail Atal Bihari Vajpayee at memorial service, say he was 'prime minister for everyone'
•A prayer meet for BJP stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Monday saw leaders across the political divide hailing him as the 'prime minister for everyone', with the Opposition stressing on a need to follow his legacy of taking everyone along.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away: Leaders across party lines react to demise of 'true Indian statesman'
Fp Staff •Former prime minister of India, and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) party stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away on Thursday, after a prolonged illness. Vajpayee was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).