Dr Manmohan Singh

Karnataka Cabinet Approves Renaming of Bengaluru City University After Dr Manmohan Singh

Karnataka Cabinet Approves Renaming of Bengaluru City University After Dr Manmohan Singh

Bengaluru (National Times): In a significant tribute to one of India’s most respected statesmen, the Karnataka Cabinet on Wednesday approved the renaming of Bengaluru City University to "Dr Manmohan Singh City University." The decision, taken at a Cabinet meeting held in Nandi Hills, honours the late former Prime Minister's lasting legacy and his transformative role in India’s economic history. This marks the first university in India to be named after Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 92. The move fulfills a promise made by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in his state budget speech…
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SGPC puts decision to display former PM Manmohan Singh’s portrait in Central Sikh Museum on hold

SGPC puts decision to display former PM Manmohan Singh’s portrait in Central Sikh Museum on hold

Amritsar, May 23, 2025: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has decided to temporarily defer the matter of displaying a portrait of former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh in the Central Sikh Museum at the Golden Temple here. SGPC secretary Partap Singh on Friday said that a recent meeting of the SGPC's Executive Committee had approved the installation of late Manmohan Singh's portrait in the Central Sikh Museum. SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami has, however, ordered the matter to be put on hold for the time being following objections raised by various groups, he said. The SGPC respects the sentiments…
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