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New Delhi: Former prime minister Manmohan Singh was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here Wednesday evening after he complained of weakness following a fever, sources said. They said the 89-year-old Congress leader had a fever on Monday and had recovered, but he turned weak and was on fluids. "There are some unsubstantiated rumours with regards to former PM, Dr Manmohan Singh ji's health. His condition is stable. He is undergoing routine treatment. We will share any updates as needed. We thank our friends in media for their concern," AICC secretary Pranav Jha tweeted after he was flooded with queries about Singh's health. In April this year, Singh was admitted to the hospital due to the coronavirus infection. Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, former Union minister Ashwani Kumar, Congress leader Mukul Wasnik and Shiv Sena leader Priyanka Chaturvedi also wished Singh a speedy recovery. Among others, former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh, Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi and NCP's Nawab Malik also prayed for the ex-prime minister's good health.

26 September, 1932 was no ordinary day in the history of Modern India. Little did the lovely couple Gurumukh Singh and Amrit kaur knew that a boy born in their family will go on to serve India in different capacities for more than 5 decades. The boy was named Manmohan Singh. Manmohan Singh used to walk 10 miles to reach his school in which he always used to secure rank 1. As the rank suggests, he was a brilliant student from his early days. Then came partition, Manmohan Singh’s family migrated to India. Manmohan Singh continued his studies in Hindu College Amritsar and then Punjab University. He continued to be rank 1 holder. His academic excellence continued in Cambridge and Later Dr. Singh started his professional career as reader in Panjab university and then as an economics professor. Dr. Manmohan Singh went on to work at UNCTAD from 1966-1969. Then came the moment which was going to shape the entire career of Dr. Manmohan Singh. Lalit Narayan Mishra, strong minister in the cabinet of PM Indira Gandhi recognized Dr. Singh and appointed him as an advisor to the ministry of Foreign trade. In 1972, PM Indira Gandhi handpicked Dr. Manmohan Singh to serve as chief economic advisor. This started a new phase in the Indian Economy. End of License Raj was the first step in this direction. Dr. Manmohan Singh became Finance Secretary in 1976. In the year 1980, Dr. Singh served in planning commission for 2 years and then was appointed RBI Governor. His policies were proving critic...

The official Twitter handle of the Congress on Thursday posted some old photographs of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on board Air India One. In the photos, the former PM can be seen interacting with the media. "Some photographs are harder to copy," the Congress said. This post comes hours after Congress took a jibe at PM Modi and posted old photos of Manmohan Singh addressing press conferences on Air India One. Following PM Modi's photo of working during a long flight, the Congress's post came as a sharp swipe at PM Modi that former prime minister Manmohan Singh used to even address press conferences on his flight. The Congress's tweet went viral in no time, with social media users asking the Congress whether the party used to take so many journalists on former prime minister's foreign tours on taxpayers' money. Prime Minister Narendra Modi boarded the Air Force 1 Boeing 777-337 ER aircraft for the US on Wednesday and reached there on Thursday (Indian time). PM Modi was welcomed at the Joint Base Andrews in Washington by the members of Indian American community on his arrival. "Grateful to the Indian community in Washington DC for the warm welcome. Our diaspora is our strength. It is commendable how the Indian diaspora has distinguished itself across the world," PM Modi tweeted. This is PM Modi's first visit to the United States after Biden became the President and this will be PM Modi's first face-to-face meeting with Biden. On Thursday, he will also meet US Vice P...

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh): Hitting out at the previous Congress-led UPA regime, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the "Manmohan government" did not have the courage to address the country's internal security concerns, adding that the present dispensation, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has worked to make the country more secure. Addressing a public meeting in Vishakhapatnam, organised to mark the completion of nine years of the BJP-led central government under PM Modi, the Union Home Minister said, "During the UPA government, 'Alia, Malia, Jamalia' (any Tom, Dick and Harry) would cross over into India and unleash terror on our people. The Manmohan government did not have the courage to do anything against them. In its 9 years in power, the government under the leadership of PM Modi worked to ensure the internal security of the country." He said that within ten days of the Uri and Pulwama terror attacks, India, under the leadership of PM Modi, conducted a surgical strike and a precision air strike to give a befitting reply to the attackers across the border. "PM Modi has been at the helm of the country for nine years now. During this time, he has worked to ensure that our internal security is safeguarded at all costs. Within 10 days of the Uri and Pulwama attacks, India, under the leadership of PM Modi, conducted a surgical strike and airstrike, entering the enemy's home and giving them a befitting reply," Shah said. Hitting out at the...

Premium Manmohan Singh, 14th Prime Minister of India, architect of economic reforms Heading the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government for a total of 3,656 days, Singh thus became the third longest-serving PM till date after Jawaharlal Nehru (6,130 days) and Indira Gandhi (5,829 days). Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has completed eight years in office, recently hinted that he was ready for a third term. Speaking virtually at a meeting in Bharuch where beneficiaries of various central government schemes were assembled, he said a “very senior” Opposition leader had once asked him what else was left for him to accomplish after becoming the PM twice. Modi said he would not rest till “100 per cent” coverage of government schemes was achieved in the country. Modi, 71, is first PM so far to be born after Independence. In the course of over seven decades, the country has seen 15 Prime Ministers, over a journey marked with social, political and economic changes. The Indian Express looks at India’s parliamentary democracy through the tenures of its PMs. **** Singh, who was sworn in as the PM on May 22, 2004, remained in office for two consecutive terms till May 26, 2014. Heading the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government for a total of 3,656 days, Singh thus became the third longest-serving PM till date after Jawaharlal Nehru (6,130 days) and Indira Gandhi (5,829 days). A Congress leader from the Sikh community, Singh also became the first PM...

New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, 88, has tested positive for COVID-19 and been admitted to the Trauma Centre of Delhi's AIIMS, according to news agency ANI. The veteran Congress leader, who was administered a Covid test after registering a fever, was admitted at around 5 pm. Dr Singh has received his two vaccine doses (of Covaxin) - the first on March 4 and the second on April 3. Sources said he was shifted to hospital as "a matter of precaution". AIIMS is expected to issue a more detailed statement. Minutes after news of his admission broke, 'get well' messages began pouring in. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: "Wishing our former Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji good health and a speedy recovery." Wishing our former Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji good health and a speedy recovery.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) "Dear Dr Manmohan Singh ji, Wishing you a speedy recovery. India needs your guidance and advice in this difficult time," Rahul Gandhi tweeted. Dear Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji, Wishing you a speedy recovery. India needs your guidance and advice in this difficult time.- Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) "My prayers are with Manmohan Singh ji and his family today, and my deepest respect. May he fight this scourge with all his might and get well soon," Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said. My prayers are with Manmohan Singh ji and his family today, and my deepest respect. May he fight this scourge with all his might and get well soon.- Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (...