Cong Picked ‘Assam Resident’ Singh Over Pranab For RS Seat
The New Indian Express Tadepalligudem|December 28, 2024
FORMER Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao chose Manmohan Singh over Pranab Mukherjee to be a Rajya Sabha member from Assam in 1991.
PRASANTA MAZUMDAR @Guwahati

That was Singh's maiden stint in the Upper House. He became the finance minister that very year and then the prime minister in 2004.

"Narasimha Rao Ji had asked sir (former Assam chief minister Hiteswar Saikia) to bring Manmohan Ji to the Rajya Sabha from Assam. Sir followed that instruction," said Congress MLA and Assam's leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia, the son of Hiteswar Saikia.

Esta historia es de la edición December 28, 2024 de The New Indian Express Tadepalligudem.

Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.

Esta historia es de la edición December 28, 2024 de The New Indian Express Tadepalligudem.

Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.

MÁS HISTORIAS DE THE NEW INDIAN EXPRESS TADEPALLIGUDEMVer todo
The New Indian Express Tadepalligudem

Meet the Parents Who Kept Nitish's Dreams Alive

MUTYALA Reddy was the star at lunch on day four of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

time-read
4 minutos  |
December 30, 2024
The New Indian Express Tadepalligudem

Jamshedpur FC pip Kerala Blasters in ISL

PRATIK Chaudhari's goal proved to be the difference-maker as Jamshedpur FC edged Kerala Blasters FC 1-0 in the ongoing Indian Super League at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur on Sunday.

time-read
1 min  |
December 30, 2024
The New Indian Express Tadepalligudem

Who Will Have the Last Laugh?

After eventful contest between ball and bat on Day 4, final day promises to be a thriller

time-read
3 minutos  |
December 30, 2024
The New Indian Express Tadepalligudem

Man City Stop the Rot With Victory

MANCHESTER City provided Pep Guardiola some relief with a 2-0 victory at Leicester to secure just a second win in 14 games for the crisis-hit English champions on Sunday.

time-read
1 min  |
December 30, 2024
The New Indian Express Tadepalligudem

Analog watches see strong growth, focus on premiumisation

ITAN is celebrating its 40th anniversary and the renowned watch company recently introduced a flying Tourbillon watch, as part of its limited edition - the ‘Commemorative’ Collection, consisting of 4 watches.

time-read
1 min  |
December 30, 2024
The New Indian Express Tadepalligudem

Should You Invest In Private Credit?

If you are an investor in India of any size, you must have been called to participate in the private credit market.

time-read
2 minutos  |
December 30, 2024
The New Indian Express Tadepalligudem

Reliance's refinery at Jamnagar completes 25 yrs

RELIANCE launched its first refinery at Jamnagar, Gujarat, 25 years ago, on December 28. Today, Jamnagar has become the world's refining hub.

time-read
1 min  |
December 30, 2024
The New Indian Express Tadepalligudem

How Your Behaviour Affects Investments

Behavioural science can tell you the future of your wealth. As you welcome the New Year, you must focus on your investment beliefs, preferences and social interaction tendencies.

time-read
2 minutos  |
December 30, 2024
The New Indian Express Tadepalligudem

Discount broking is the future: HDFC Sec CEO

Investors are now choosing only discount platforms; full-service brokerages might only cater to HNIs in future

time-read
2 minutos  |
December 30, 2024
The New Indian Express Tadepalligudem

VIL welcomes govt's BG waiver, says will boost 4G, 5G investment

TELECOM service provider Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has welcomed the Indian government's decision to waive the Bank Guarantee (BG) requirement for the purchase of spectrum, calling it a significant relief for the telecom industry.

time-read
1 min  |
December 30, 2024