Nepal foreign minister Pradeep Gyawali on his way to Delhi to attend Atal Bihari Vajpayee's funeral
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Nepal foreign minister Pradeep Gyawali on his way to Delhi to attend Atal Bihari Vajpayee's funeral

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the government of Nepal confirmed in a statement that Nepal foreign minister Pradeep Gyawali is on his way to Delhi to attend the funeral of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Kathmandu: Nepal Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali left for New Delhi on Friday to attend the funeral of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee who died on Thursday earlier, an official statement from the Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed. In his condolence message, Oli said: “I am deeply shocked to learn that former prime minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee has passed away in New Delhi. On behalf of the government and people of Nepal and my own, I extend respect to late Vajpayee.” India and the world lost a towering political figure and Nepal, a true friend and well-wisher, Oli said, adding that his contribution to strengthening Nepal-India relations will be remembered forever.

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India bids goodbye to former stalwart prime minister Manmohan Singh in state funeral
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India bids goodbye to former stalwart prime minister Manmohan Singh in state funeral

The Independent  

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Congress slams govt on ‘lapses’ in Singh’s funeral arrangements
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Congress slams govt on ‘lapses’ in Singh’s funeral arrangements

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Saturday intensified its attack on the Union government over both the handling of former prime minister Manmohan Singh’s funeral at Nigambodh Ghat and the continuing uncertainty over his memorial site, alleging a series of protocol breaches and “deliberate disrespect” to India’s first Sikh prime minister. By late evening, the controversy snowballed into a major political row as …

Manmohan Singh funeral in photos: President Murmu, PM Narendra Modi, top Congress leaders pay homage
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Manmohan Singh funeral in photos: President Murmu, PM Narendra Modi, top Congress leaders pay homage

Hindustan Times  

Manmohan Singh funeral in photos: President Murmu, PM Narendra Modi, top Congress leaders pay homage Manmohan Singh funeral: The former prime minister was cremated at Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi with full state honours.. 1 / 11 View Photos in a new improved layout Former prime minister Manmohan Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur and daughter Upinder Singh during his state funeral, …

Weekend News Wrap: Ex-PM Manmohan Singh passes away; Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash; Modi’s Kuwait visit; and more
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Weekend News Wrap: Ex-PM Manmohan Singh passes away; Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash; Modi’s Kuwait visit; and more

Live Mint  

Weekend News Wrap: From December 22 to 27, Former Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh, passed away at 92. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his visit to Kuwait, where he was warmly received with a ceremonial welcome, including a Guard of Honour. Take a look: PM Narendra Modi's Kuwait visit Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome …

Manmohan Singh funeral: India mourns as former PM cremated with full state honours at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Manmohan Singh funeral: India mourns as former PM cremated with full state honours at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat

Hindustan Times  

Manmohan Singh, former prime minister widely regarded as the architect of India's economic reform programme, was cremated with full state honours Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi on Saturday afternoon. Former prime minister Manmohan Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur and daughter Upinder Singh during his state funeral at the Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi on Saturday. Manmohan Singh's daughter lit his funeral …

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: President Droupadi Murmu Pays Tribute to Former PM | ABP News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: President Droupadi Murmu Pays Tribute to Former PM | ABP News

ABP News  

The mortal remains of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have reached Nigambodh Ghat. Prime Minister Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Home Minister Amit Shah are present to pay their respects. Earlier, the Ministry of Home Affairs informed that the government will allocate a place for a memorial dedicated to the late Prime Minister and has already informed his family …

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: PM Modi Pays Tribute to Former PM | ABP News
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Manmohan Singh Last Rites: PM Modi Pays Tribute to Former PM | ABP News

ABP News  

The mortal remains of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have reached Nigambodh Ghat. Prime Minister Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Home Minister Amit Shah are present to pay their respects. Earlier, the Ministry of Home Affairs informed that the government will allocate a place for a memorial dedicated to the late Prime Minister and has already informed his family …

Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who instituted economic reforms, cremated in New Delhi
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who instituted economic reforms, cremated in New Delhi

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Manmohan Singh, the former Indian prime minister widely regarded as the architect of the country’s economic reform program, was cremated after a state funeral on Saturday as politicians and the public mourned his death. Security officials and others walk with the hearse carrying the body of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh towards the cremation site in …

Delhi Police traffic advisory: Avoid THESE routes due to ex-PM Manmohan Singh’s last rites
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi Police traffic advisory: Avoid THESE routes due to ex-PM Manmohan Singh’s last rites

Live Mint  

Delhi Traffic Police had issued an advisory before the funeral of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, detailing restrictions and diversions on key routes in New Delhi. Singh, widely regarded as the architect of India's economic reforms, passed away on Thursday night at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi, following age-related medical complications. In a post on …

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: BJP Spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi Targets Congress, Here's What He Said
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: BJP Spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi Targets Congress, Here's What He Said

ABP News  

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 in Delhi on Thursday due to age-related health issues. His body was brought to his residence late that night, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other leaders paid their respects on Friday, offering condolences to his wife, Gursharan Kaur. The Union Home Ministry declared …

Manmohan Singh Funeral: Massive Crowd Gathers at Congress HQ for Final Farewell to Former PM
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Manmohan Singh Funeral: Massive Crowd Gathers at Congress HQ for Final Farewell to Former PM

ABP News  

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 in Delhi on Thursday due to age-related health issues. His body was brought to his residence late that night, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other leaders paid their respects on Friday, offering condolences to his wife, Gursharan Kaur. The Union Home Ministry declared …

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: Former PM Embarks on His Final Journey, Cong Workers Gather in Thousands
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: Former PM Embarks on His Final Journey, Cong Workers Gather in Thousands

ABP News  

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 in Delhi on Thursday. His mortal remains were brought to his residence late on Thursday night, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other leaders paid their final respects on Friday, offering condolences to his wife, Gursharan Kaur. The Union Home Ministry announced a seven-day …

Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of funeral of Manmohan Singh
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of funeral of Manmohan Singh

Deccan Chronicle  

Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory ahead of the funeral of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, scheduled for Saturday.The traffic advisory outlines restrictions and diversions on major routes in New Delhi, urging the public to avoid certain roads and use public transport to help ease congestion. Man Mohan Singh, Former PM of India on 28.12.2024," Delhi Traffic Police …

Govt releases factsheet regarding memorial for Manmohan Singh
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Govt releases factsheet regarding memorial for Manmohan Singh

Deccan Chronicle  

The Government has decided to allocate space for a memorial for former Prime Minister late Dr Manmohan Singh, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Friday.According to the MHA, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, immediately after the Cabinet meeting, communicated to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge that the Government will allocate space for the memorial. "Today morning, Government received a request …

Manmohan Singh funeral Highlights: Former PM cremated with full state honours
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Manmohan Singh funeral Highlights: Former PM cremated with full state honours

Hindustan Times  

Manmohan Singh funeral Highlights: The last rites of former prime minister Manmohan Singh were performed at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat crematorium. Manmohan Singh passed away at 92 at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Thursday night. Singh, who was India’s 13th prime minister and the first Sikh to hold the coveted post, headed the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government …

Manmohan Singh funeral Highlights: Former PM cremated with full state honours
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Manmohan Singh funeral Highlights: Former PM cremated with full state honours

Hindustan Times  

Manmohan Singh funeral Highlights: The last rites of former prime minister Manmohan Singh were performed at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat crematorium. Manmohan Singh passed away at 92 at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Thursday night. Singh, who was India’s 13th prime minister and the first Sikh to hold the coveted post, headed the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government …

Manmohan Singh dies: Delhi Police issues traffic advisory ahead of last rites | Check routes to avoid
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Manmohan Singh dies: Delhi Police issues traffic advisory ahead of last rites | Check routes to avoid

India TV News  

A traffic advisory has been put in place for Saturday ahead of the funeral of former PM Manmohan Singh. The Delhi Traffic Police outlined restrictions and diversions on major routes in the city, appealing to the people to avoid certain roads and use public transport to help ease congestion. “The dignitaries of many of foreign country and other VIPs/VVIPS and …

Photos: India mourns former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in state funeral
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Photos: India mourns former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in state funeral

Al Jazeera  

Manmohan Singh, the former Indian prime minister widely regarded as the architect of the country’s economic reform program, was cremated after a state funeral on Saturday as politicians and the public mourned his death. Singh’s body was taken on Saturday morning to the headquarters of his Congress party in New Delhi, where party leaders and activists paid tribute to him …

Government releases factsheet regarding memorial for former PM Manmohan Singh
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Government releases factsheet regarding memorial for former PM Manmohan Singh

The Hindu  

The Government has decided to allocate space for a memorial for former Prime Minister late Dr Manmohan Singh, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Friday. “Today morning, Government received a request to allocate space for a memorial for former Prime Minister Late Dr Manmohan Singh, from the Congress Party President,” the MHA statement read. “Immediately after the Cabinet meeting, …

Union Cabinet Mourns Death of Manmohan Singh
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Union Cabinet Mourns Death of Manmohan Singh

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Friday condoled the passing of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, hailing him as an eminent statesman and a distinguished leader who left an imprint on the national life. During a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet observed a two-minute silence in honour of the departed soul and adopted a Condolence Resolution …

Manmohan Singh's funeral to be held with full military honours in Delhi today
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Manmohan Singh's funeral to be held with full military honours in Delhi today

Hindustan Times  

The last rites of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday, will be performed at New Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat on Saturday at 11:45 am. "Dr Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister passed away at 9.51 PM on December 26, 2024 at AllMS Hospital, New Delhi. Manmohan Singh death latest updates: Last rites of former PM to be …

‘In a wheelchair…’: PM Narendra Modi's emotional video message on Manmohan Singh
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‘In a wheelchair…’: PM Narendra Modi's emotional video message on Manmohan Singh

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a video message on Friday, described Manmohan Singh's death as a "big loss" to the nation, asserting that his contribution to India will always be remembered. From his days as the Gujarat chief minister, Narendra Modi recalled several conversations he had with the then PM Manmohan Singh. TRACK | Latest news on Manmohan Singh's death …

Manmohan Singh death LIVE updates: Former Prime Minister dies at 92, last rites on Saturday
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Manmohan Singh death LIVE updates: Former Prime Minister dies at 92, last rites on Saturday

India TV News  

Former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, passed away on Thursday night at the age of 92. Singh, who served as India’s 13th Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, breathed his last at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. “With profound grief, we inform the demise of Former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, aged …

Manmohan Singh death: Rare pics of former prime minister and architect of India's economic reforms
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Manmohan Singh death: Rare pics of former prime minister and architect of India's economic reforms

India TV News  

Image Source : X 1/10 Manmohan Singh, former prime minister and architect of India's economic reforms, died on December 26 at the age of 92, at AIIMS in Delhi, where he was admitted. Image Source : PTI 4/10 In this November 8, 2010 picture, US President Barack Obama and former prime minister Manmohan Singh greet each other after addressing a …

PM Modi pays last respects to Manmohan Singh, ex-PM's funeral tomorrow
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PM Modi pays last respects to Manmohan Singh, ex-PM's funeral tomorrow

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and a host of leaders cutting across political lines paid their last respects to Dr Manmohan Singh at his residence on Friday. PM Modi offered condolences to the former Prime Minister's family and met his wife Gursharan Kaur. In a moving tribute to the Padma Vibhushan awardee, PM Modi said India lost …

Ex-PM Manmohan Singh passes away: Rahul Gandhi condoles the loss of ’a mentor and guide’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Ex-PM Manmohan Singh passes away: Rahul Gandhi condoles the loss of ’a mentor and guide’

Live Mint  

Ex-PM Manmohan Singh passes away: Former Prime Minister and senior Congress leader Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday, at the age of 92. Senior Congress leaders like Priyanka Gandhi and others visited AIIMS Delhi earlier in the evening. Taking to social media platform X, senior Congress leader and leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said, “Manmohan Singh …

Manmohan Singh Death: Narendra Modi Rahul Gandhi Yogi Adityanath Kejriwal Atishi Mourn demise of ex pm
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Manmohan Singh Death: Narendra Modi Rahul Gandhi Yogi Adityanath Kejriwal Atishi Mourn demise of ex pm

ABP News  

Leaders from the ruling BJP to the opposition parties unite to mourn the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He served in various government positions as well, including as Finance Minister, leaving a strong imprint on our economic… pic.twitter.com/clW00Yv6oP — Narendra Modi December 26, 2024 Congress party, of which the former PM was a member, said that history will …

Manmohan Singh death Highlights: Former PM’s last rites to be performed at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi on December 28
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Manmohan Singh death Highlights: Former PM’s last rites to be performed at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi on December 28

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday paid homage to former prime minister Manmohan Singh at his residence. “President Droupadi Murmu visited the residence of Dr Manmohan Singh, former prime minister of India, and paid last respects to him. She also offered her condolences to the family members of Dr Manmohan Singh,” the President’s Office said in a post on X. British …

Ex-PM Manmohan Singh passes away: Harsh Goenka, Gautam Adani condole loss of India’s ‘distinguished leader’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Ex-PM Manmohan Singh passes away: Harsh Goenka, Gautam Adani condole loss of India’s ‘distinguished leader’

Live Mint  

Ex-PM Manmohan Singh passes away: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday, at the age of 92. Taking to social media platform X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in a post on X, stated, "The news of the …

Former PM Manmohan Singh Passes Away
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Former PM Manmohan Singh Passes Away

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Former Prime Minister and architect of India’s economic reforms, Dr Manmohan Singh, 92, breathed his last at 9:51 PM on 26 December 2024 at AIIMS Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned Manmohan Singh’s demise sharing pictures with him on his X page and wrote, “India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh …

Former Prime Minister and senior Congress leader Manmohan Singh passes away at 92
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Former Prime Minister and senior Congress leader Manmohan Singh passes away at 92

Live Mint  

Manmohan Singh, one of India’s illustrious statesmen and the architect of the country’s economic liberalization in the P.V. New Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences said, "With profound grief, we inform the demise of former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, aged 92. While India's economic growth rate during the UPA government under Manmohan Singh averaged 6.7%, his …

Manmohan Singh dies: President, VP, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi, leaders across party lines mourn demise of ex-PM
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Manmohan Singh dies: President, VP, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi, leaders across party lines mourn demise of ex-PM

India TV News  

Manmohan Singh dies: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at AIIMS Delhi on Thursday evening. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said, "Deeply pained to learn about the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji, former Prime Minister and a distinguished economist who transformed India's economic landscape. Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweets, "The news of the demise of former Prime Minister …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee 100th birth anniversary: CM Dhami, Rajat Sharma attend special programme in Dehradun
3 weeks ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee 100th birth anniversary: CM Dhami, Rajat Sharma attend special programme in Dehradun

India TV News  

Atal Bihari Vajpayee birth anniversary: A special event was organised in Dehradun on the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of former prime minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Wednesday. Vajpayee became Prime Minister of India thrice Atal Bihari Vajpayee was born in 1924 and he was one of the founding members of the Bharatiya Janata Party. …

PM remembers Atal Vajpayee on 100th birth anniversary: Stands tall as statesman
3 weeks ago

PM remembers Atal Vajpayee on 100th birth anniversary: Stands tall as statesman

India Today  

On the occasion of Good Governance Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 100th birth anniversary, hailing him as the architect of India's transition into the 21st century. "Respectful tributes to former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji on his 100th birth anniversary. àäªàå‚àä°àåàäµ àäªàåàä°àäçàä¾àäèàä®àä‚àääàåàä°àå€ àä­àä¾àä°àää àä°àääàåàäè àä àäŸàä² …

Om Prakash Chautala passes away at 89: Tributes pour in for former Haryana CM
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Om Prakash Chautala passes away at 89: Tributes pour in for former Haryana CM

Live Mint  

Indian National Lok Dal president and former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala died in Gurugram on Thursday, a party spokesperson said. Taking to X, the Prime Minister wrote, “I am deeply saddened by the demise of former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala ji. Om Shanti.” Former Haryana CM and senior Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda says, “.When Om …

Yearender 2024: From Yechury to Baba Siddique, Indian politicians who died this year
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Yearender 2024: From Yechury to Baba Siddique, Indian politicians who died this year

India TV News  

The year 2024 will be remembered for various reasons, while some of them are good others may not hold happy memories. As the year nears end, here are the names of some important politicians who left the world in 2024: EVKS Elangovan: Veteran Congress leader and former Tamil Nadu Congress President EVKS Elangovan passed away on December 14. Siddiqui's death …

Veteran actor Delhi Ganesh cremated in Chennai, honoured with IAF ensign
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2 months ago

Veteran actor Delhi Ganesh cremated in Chennai, honoured with IAF ensign

Hindustan Times  

The last rites of veteran actor Delhi Ganesh took place on Monday morning in Chennai. Veteran Tamil actor Delhi Ganesh served as a former Air Force officer. Delhi Ganesh, 80, served as a former Air Force officer before he started his career in the film industry. Indian Air Force personnel paid tribute to Delhi Ganesh by placing an IAF ensign …

Veteran Tamil actor 'Delhi' Ganesh dies; PM, Stalin condole demise
2 months ago

Veteran Tamil actor 'Delhi' Ganesh dies; PM, Stalin condole demise

Hindustan Times  

Chennai, Noted Tamil actor 'Delhi' Ganesh, who essayed a spectacular variety of memorable roles in over 400 films, passed away late Saturday night at his residence here following a brief illness, his family said. Veteran Tamil actor 'Delhi' Ganesh dies; PM, Stalin condole demise Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and a host of leaders …

Veteran Tamil actor Delhi Ganesh dies at 80. PM Modi, Rajinikanth, Vijay pay tribute
2 months ago

Veteran Tamil actor Delhi Ganesh dies at 80. PM Modi, Rajinikanth, Vijay pay tribute

India Today  

Veteran Tamil actor Delhi Ganesh died in Chennai on November 9 due to age-related ailments. Confirming the news of the actor's death, his son wrote, "We deeply regret to inform that our father Dr Delhi Ganesh has passed away on 9th November 2024 at around 11 pm." Thalapathy Vijay condoled the actor's death via the X handle of his political …

President Murmu, PM Modi pay floral tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at ‘Sadaiv Atal’ memorial
4 months, 4 weeks ago

President Murmu, PM Modi pay floral tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at ‘Sadaiv Atal’ memorial

India TV News  

Union Ministers and leaders from across the NDA paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his sixth death anniversary at the Sadaiv Atal Memorial in New Delhi on Friday, August 16. 'President Murmu, PM Modi attend prayer meet' President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among the prominent figures who attended …

Natwar Singh dies at 95: All you need to know about the former external affairs minister
5 months ago

Natwar Singh dies at 95: All you need to know about the former external affairs minister

Live Mint  

Former External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh passed away due to a prolonged illness on Saturday. 2) A former Congress MP, Singh was India’s External Affairs Minister for the period 2004-05 during the UPA-I government led by the then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. 3) Throughout his illustrious career, he held various significant roles, and in recognition of his contributions to the …

'Felt the same when my father died': Rahul Gandhi on Wayanad tragedy
5 months, 1 week ago

'Felt the same when my father died': Rahul Gandhi on Wayanad tragedy

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said it was painful to see the destruction caused by landslides in Kerala's Wayanad. Gandhi – who visited his former parliamentary constituency along with his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra – said he was feeling the same emotions that he felt when his father, former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, died in 1991. Leader of Opposition …

Senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi dies at 72
8 months ago

Senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi dies at 72

Deccan Chronicle  

Senior BJP leader and Bihar former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi, who was suffering from cancer, died on Monday night in a New Delhi hospital.Modi, 72, had served as the deputy chief minister of Bihar from 2005 to 2013, and again between 2017 and 2020.President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several senior leaders condoled the death …

Sushil Modi dies at 72: PM Modi, Amit Shah express grief, Tejashwi Yadav's ‘guardian’ tribute
8 months ago

Sushil Modi dies at 72: PM Modi, Amit Shah express grief, Tejashwi Yadav's ‘guardian’ tribute

Hindustan Times  

Politicians across party lines have extended condolences on the death of senior BJP leader and Bihar's former deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi, who was battling cancer. Former Bihar deputy chief minister and BJP senior leader Sushil Kumar Modi breathed his last at AIIMS, New Delhi on Monday late evening. Former deputy CM and leader of the opposition in Bihar …

Sushil Modi, former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister, dies at 72 after battling with cancer
8 months ago

Sushil Modi, former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister, dies at 72 after battling with cancer

The Hindu  

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi passed away in New Delhi on May 13 at the age of 72. During his initial days as Deputy Chief Minister, Modi played the role of bridge between the BJP and Janata Dal leader Mr. Kumar and also played a significant role in building Bihar. His …

President and PM Pay Tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on His 99th Birth Anniversary
1 year ago

President and PM Pay Tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on His 99th Birth Anniversary

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party bigwigs led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the 'Sadaiv Atal' memorial in New Delhi on Monday to offer floral tributes on the 99th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Leaders like Former President Ram Nath Kovind, BJP National President JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee birth anniversary: PM Modi, President Murmu, BJP leaders pay tribute to ex-prime minister
1 year ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee birth anniversary: PM Modi, President Murmu, BJP leaders pay tribute to ex-prime minister

India TV News  

Atal Bihari Vajpayee birth anniversary: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and other top BJP leaders paid tribute to the former prime minister and Bharatiya Janata Party stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 99th birth anniversary at Sadaiv Atal, New Delhi on Monday. "On behalf of all the family members of the country, I pay …

Senior BJP leader Sunil Ojha passes away
1 year, 1 month ago

Senior BJP leader Sunil Ojha passes away

Hindustan Times  

Senior BJP leader and co-in-charge of Bihar BJP, Sunil Ojha, 70, passed away in Gurgaon, in the wee hours of Wednesday. Senior BJP leader Sunil Ojha He was transferred from Uttar Pradesh to Bihar only a few months ago. Kashi region BJP president Dilip Patel expressed his condolences and said that Ojha successfully discharged many responsibilities of the organization. Modi …

Nitish Kumar’s Delhi visit to Vajpayee’s memorial stirs up BJP leaders
1 year, 4 months ago

Nitish Kumar’s Delhi visit to Vajpayee’s memorial stirs up BJP leaders

The Hindu  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was in New Delhi on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 to pay tribute to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary and to meet Opposition leaders. Mr. Kumar served as a minister in Vajpayee’s cabinet and always praised the former PM for his “inclusive politics”, which has become a point of unfavourable comparison …

World leaders offer condolences to PM Modi over demise of his mother
2 years ago

World leaders offer condolences to PM Modi over demise of his mother

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ among others on Friday condoled the demise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother Hiraben Modi. Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal took to the micro-blogging site and wrote, “I’m deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of Smt. Heeraba Modi, loving mother of Prime …

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