Manmohan Singh's demise: RTI, RTE, NREGA, Nuclear deal landmarks in his legacy

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Under PM Manmohan Singh’s tenure, landmark social sector initiatives were introduced by the UPA, including RTI, NREGA, RTE, and the Right to Food. These initiatives originated from Sonia Gandhi-led National Advisory Council and were crucial in policy reforms, including OBC quotas and a significant farm loan package.

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Manmohan Singh

Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014
Dr. Manmohan Singh, former PM of India, passed away at AIIMS, remembered for his pivotal role in economic reforms and leadership during crises like the..
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Former PM Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday night. The central government will declare seven days of national mourning with his last rites conducted with..
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India has lost a noble son with the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh, a tireless servant of the country. His economic reforms spurred decades of high growth. His..
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Dr. Manmohan Singh, despite his frail health, remained sharp and engaged, reflecting on his tenure as PM and the challenges he faced, including the economic..
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In June 1991, Manmohan Singh was unexpectedly appointed as India's Finance Minister by PV Narasimha Rao. Singh, along with Rao, initiated major economic reforms..
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Mani Shankar Aiyar reveals in his book how Dr. Manmohan Singh, after undergoing multiple coronary bypasses in 2012, never fully recovered, affecting his..
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RTÉ

Irish public service broadcaster

Right to Information Act, 2005

Act of the Government of India

United Progressive Alliance

Defunct political coalition in India
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized Congress for its alleged historical disregard for B.R. Ambedkar, citing a 2012 NCERT textbook cartoon..
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The Union Education Minister said that during the rule of the Congress-led UPA-2 government, a shameful cartoon was included in the NCERT textbook for Class 11..
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Right to food

Human right

National Advisory Council (India)

Advisory body, 2004–2014

Sonia Gandhi

Indian politician (born 1946)
Sonia Gandhi claimed Mahatma Gandhi's legacy is under threat from those in power in Delhi, indirectly targeting the RSS and BJP. She urged Congress workers to..
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Amidst a turbulent week in Parliament, including an altercation with BJP MPs and subsequent accusations, Rahul Gandhi enjoyed a family lunch at Delhi's Kwality..
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A member of PM's Museum & Library has urged Rahul Gandhi to return letters written by Nehru to Lady Mountbatten, JP and others, which were allegedly withdrawn at..
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