Manmohan Singh's funeral to be held with full military honours in Delhi today
1 week 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 performed at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi tomorrow Dr Manmohan Singh died at the age of 92 on Thursday at Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Murmu, Modi, Sonia, global leaders express grief President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi, who considered Dr Manmohan Singh a close friend, mourned the demise of the ex-PM along with the entire nation.

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Manmohan Singh memorial: Centre in touch with family to finalise location
2 days, 12 hours ago

Manmohan Singh memorial: Centre in touch with family to finalise location

Live Mint  

The Central government is looking at various locations to identify a site for setting up a memorial for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who died on December 26, 2024 at the age of 92. The government is also in touch with the family of Dr Manmohan Singh to finalise the location for his memorial. The sources have also said that …

Congress indulging in politics over Manmohan Singh's death: Kishan Reddy
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4 days, 13 hours ago

Congress indulging in politics over Manmohan Singh's death: Kishan Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Hitting out at the Congress party, Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday alleged that the grand old party is indulging in politics with regard to the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Reddy said as soon as the news of Singh's death broke out, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a decision to conduct his last rites …

BJP leaders hit back at Congress claims on funeral protocol for Manmohan Singh
5 days, 7 hours ago

BJP leaders hit back at Congress claims on funeral protocol for Manmohan Singh

Hindustan Times  

Three days after former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s death, the political tussle over the protocol followed at his funeral continued on Sunday, with Union ministers hitting out at the Congress for engaging in “shameful politics” over the demise of the former PM. “The shameful politics being done by the Congress party and its leaders over the sad demise of the …

DC Edit | Bickering over memorial for Manmohan shameful
5 days, 8 hours ago

DC Edit | Bickering over memorial for Manmohan shameful

Deccan Chronicle  

The unseemly controversy around the spot where former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was to be cremated and a memorial for him was to be built must end at the earliest, lest it be seen as a great affront to the memory of a man who always kept the interest of the nation above all else and never engaged in self-promotion. …

Fact Check: Viral Posts Making False Claim That Rahul Gandhi Did Not Attend Manmohan Singh Funeral
5 days, 8 hours ago

Fact Check: Viral Posts Making False Claim That Rahul Gandhi Did Not Attend Manmohan Singh Funeral

ABP News  

CLAIM: Members from Congress party or the Gandhi family did not attend Manmohan Sing's funeral FACT CHECK: This is false. Viral posts falsely claim that senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra did not attend former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s funeral. BOOM found several visuals from live footage of Singh's funeral, where many senior Congress leaders …

‘Great statesman’: Maldives President Muizzu recalls Dr Manmohan Singh’s visit that strengthened ties
5 days, 10 hours ago

‘Great statesman’: Maldives President Muizzu recalls Dr Manmohan Singh’s visit that strengthened ties

Live Mint  

Maldives' President Mohamed Muizzu praised Dr Manmohan Singh as “a great statesman,” days after his death. Mohamed Muizzu's message Maldives' President paid tributes to India's former Prime Minister on social media platform X and said that his “historic visit to the Maldives in November 2011 marked a significant milestone in advancing our economic and social development.” “Dr Singh’s commitment to …

‘Cong creating controversy over Manmohan Singh's funeral', says Union minister Hardeep Puri
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5 days, 17 hours ago

‘Cong creating controversy over Manmohan Singh's funeral', says Union minister Hardeep Puri

Hindustan Times  

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday hit out at the Congress, accusing it of “creating” a controversy over the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and building a memorial for him. Supporters during Congress silent rally in tribute to former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who died in New Delhi on Thursday night. Political row over Manmohan Singh's funeral …

’Asthi Visarjan’ of ex-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh performed at Yamuna Ghat
5 days, 19 hours ago

’Asthi Visarjan’ of ex-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh performed at Yamuna Ghat

Live Mint  

The ashes of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were immersed at the Yamuna Ghat near the Gurdwara Majnu Ka Tila Sahib in Delhi on December 29, This immersion was done a day after the former Prime Minister was cremated with full state honours at Nigambodh Ghat. Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday was cremated with full state honours at …

India bids goodbye to former stalwart prime minister Manmohan Singh in state funeral
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5 days, 23 hours ago

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India bid farewell to its …

Tributes pour in for ex-PM Manmohan Singh from overseas
6 days, 2 hours ago

Tributes pour in for ex-PM Manmohan Singh from overseas

Hindustan Times  

US President Joe Biden joined world leaders in paying tributes to late former prime minister Manmohan Singh, saying his achievements such as the India-US civil nuclear deal and helping launch the Quad will strengthen the world for generations. TOPSHOT - National Cadet Corps cadets light candles to pay their respect to India's late former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at Hindu …

DK Shivakumar pays tribute to Manmohan Singh, calls him architect of landmark bills
6 days, 3 hours ago

DK Shivakumar pays tribute to Manmohan Singh, calls him architect of landmark bills

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, calling him the architect of transformative policies that changed the destiny of the nation. The media and even opposition parties are now recognising his immense contributions to the country.” The Deputy CM praised Manmohan Singh for upholding the Constitution and stabilising the country’s economy. …

Congress, BJP Clash Over Manmohan Singh’s Last Rites
6 days, 7 hours ago

Congress, BJP Clash Over Manmohan Singh’s Last Rites

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The war of words between the Congress and the BJP escalated on Saturday after former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's last rites were performed at the Nigambodh Ghat instead of a designated memorial site. The Congress party claimed that no news agencies except the Doordarshan were allowed, which only focused on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister …

Congress slams govt on ‘lapses’ in Singh’s funeral arrangements
6 days, 9 hours ago

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 …

"Congress damaged dignity of Manmohan Singh": BJP asks party to not play "politics" in his name
6 days, 13 hours ago

"Congress damaged dignity of Manmohan Singh": BJP asks party to not play "politics" in his name

Op India  

Reiterating the Bharatiya Janata Party’s belief in “dignity in death,” party MP Sambit Patra on Saturday attacked Congress for indulging in “politics” over the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and said that if someone has “damaged the dignity” of former Finance Minister it’s Congress party. “The kind of politics Congress is doing, especially Rahul Gandhi who has tweeted …

Thousands pay tearful last respects to Manmohan Singh
6 days, 13 hours ago

Thousands pay tearful last respects to Manmohan Singh

Hindustan Times  

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who died at 92 on Thursday, leaving behind a legacy of historic measures that unleashed India’s economy, was cremated on Saturday with full state honours at Nigambodh Ghat in the nation’s capital. Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays his last respects to former prime Minister Manmohan Singh, at Nigam Bodh Ghat in New Delhi on Saturday. …

Manmohan Singh was a visionary, always listened, never interfered, Raghuram Rajan says
6 days, 14 hours ago

Manmohan Singh was a visionary, always listened, never interfered, Raghuram Rajan says

Hindustan Times  

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was a brilliant economist with a visionary outlook on India's potential, along with with a fine sense of political feasibility, former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan said on Friday, according to news agency PTI. In this Aug. 17, 2013 file photo, then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with economist Raghuram Rajan, in New Delhi. …

‘Brought many revolutions…’: DK Shivakumar remembers Dr Manmohan Singh
6 days, 14 hours ago

‘Brought many revolutions…’: DK Shivakumar remembers Dr Manmohan Singh

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday praised Dr Manmohan Singh for bringing many "revolutions" during his tenure as the Prime Minister of India. The mortal remains of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were brought to the All India Congress Committee headquarters in Delhi from his residence on Saturday. Earlier, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge spoke to Prime Minister Narendra …

Manmohan Singh 'Insulted': Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal Slam Modi Govt Over Funeral. BJP Claims 'New Low In Politics'
6 days, 15 hours ago

Manmohan Singh 'Insulted': Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal Slam Modi Govt Over Funeral. BJP Claims 'New Low In Politics'

ABP News  

Manmohan Singh Funeral Row: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday criticised the BJP-led government for allegedly disrespecting former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh by conducting his last rites at Nigambodh Ghat instead of a designated memorial site. भारत माता के महान सपूत और सिख समुदाय के पहले प्रधानमंत्री डॉ मनमोहन सिंह जी का अंतिम संस्कार आज …

Weekend News Wrap: Ex-PM Manmohan Singh passes away; Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash; Modi’s Kuwait visit; and more
6 days, 18 hours ago

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 Last Rites: President Droupadi Murmu Pays Tribute to Former PM | ABP News
6 days, 19 hours 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: Home Minister Amit Shah Pays Tribute to Former PM | ABP News
6 days, 19 hours ago

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: Home Minister Amit Shah 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
6 days, 19 hours ago

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
6 days, 20 hours 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 …

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: Former PM's Final Farewell! Armed Forces Stand Guard at Nigambodh Ghat
6 days, 20 hours ago

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: Former PM's Final Farewell! Armed Forces Stand Guard at Nigambodh Ghat

ABP News  

The mortal remains of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have arrived at the Bodh Nagar Ghat. The body of former PM Manmohan Singh has been carried inside the Bodh Nagar Ghat, where the final rites will take place. The atmosphere is somber as leaders and dignitaries from across the country prepare to bid farewell to the man who served as …

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: Amid Tight Security, Former PM's Mortal Remains Headed to Nigambodh Ghat
6 days, 20 hours ago

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: Amid Tight Security, Former PM's Mortal Remains Headed to Nigambodh Ghat

ABP News  

The mortal remains of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have arrived at the Bodh Nagar Ghat. The body of former PM Manmohan Singh has been carried inside the Bodh Nagar Ghat, where the final rites will take place. The atmosphere is somber as leaders and dignitaries from across the country prepare to bid farewell to the man who served as …

Delhi Police traffic advisory: Avoid THESE routes due to ex-PM Manmohan Singh’s last rites
6 days, 21 hours 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: Congress Leader Salman Khurshid Pays Tribute with Heartfelt Message
6 days, 22 hours ago

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: Congress Leader Salman Khurshid Pays Tribute with Heartfelt Message

ABP News  

The last rites of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be conducted with state honors at 11:45 AM on Saturday at the Nigambodh Ghat, as announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday. The Home Ministry confirmed that the government has decided to perform his last rites with full state honors. Additionally, the Ministry of Home Affairs stated that …

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: BJP Spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi Targets Congress, Here's What He Said
6 days, 22 hours 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
6 days, 22 hours ago

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
6 days, 22 hours 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 …

SP, BSP caution against politics over Manmohan Singh's funeral, memorial
6 days, 22 hours ago

SP, BSP caution against politics over Manmohan Singh's funeral, memorial

Deccan Chronicle  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati have urged the central government to avoid any political controversy over the funeral and memorial of former prime minister Manmohan Singh. His last rites will take place with full state honours at the Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi at 11.45 am.Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

Joe Biden remembers Manmohan Singh, hails his ‘political courage’ in strengthening US-India ties
6 days, 22 hours ago

Joe Biden remembers Manmohan Singh, hails his ‘political courage’ in strengthening US-India ties

Live Mint  

US President Joe Biden has expressed deep condolences following the death of former Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, according to a White House statement released on December 28. Manmohan Singh Death News LIVE The statement read, “Jill and I join the people of India in grieving the loss of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.During this difficult time, we …

Congress, Modi govt in fresh skirmish over Manmohan Singh memorial
6 days, 23 hours ago

Congress, Modi govt in fresh skirmish over Manmohan Singh memorial

Live Mint  

The Congress requested the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government on Friday to hold former PM Manmohan Singh's state funeral at the location where a memorial will be built to honour his legacy. ‘Space allocated’ The Ministry of Home Affairs said on Friday that the government has decided to allocate space for a memorial for former Prime Minister late Dr Manmohan …

Manmohan Singh Death: Govt to allocate space for ex-PM’s memorial, says Home Ministry
6 days, 23 hours ago

Manmohan Singh Death: Govt to allocate space for ex-PM’s memorial, says Home Ministry

Live Mint  

The Union government will allocate space for a memorial of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, the Union Home Ministry said on Friday night. The ministry said the government received a request to allocate space for a memorial for Singh from the Congress chief. Immediately after the Cabinet meeting, Union Home Minister Amit Shah communicated to Kharge and the family of …

‘Utter rubbish…’: Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmistha slams Congress amid Manmohan Singh memorial row
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6 days, 23 hours ago

‘Utter rubbish…’: Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmistha slams Congress amid Manmohan Singh memorial row

Hindustan Times  

Former president Pranab Mukherjee’s daughter Sharmistha Mukherjee has slammed the Congress for not holding a Congress Working Committee meeting after her father's demise. Her comments come after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge demanded a funeral place for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh where a memorial could be built. Congress-MHA back and forth on Manmohan Singh memorial The Congress on Friday said …

Legacy left behind by Dr Manmohan Singh as PM- Misgovernance, policy paralysis and massive corruption
6 days, 23 hours ago

Legacy left behind by Dr Manmohan Singh as PM- Misgovernance, policy paralysis and massive corruption

Op India  

Dr Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India breathed his last on the 26th of December 2024 at the age of 92. Riding on the sympathy wave following former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination, the Congress party came to power under the leadership of PV Narasimha Rao and Dr Manmohan Singh became the Finance Minister of India. Dr Manmohan …

Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of funeral of Manmohan Singh
1 week 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
Top News
1 week ago

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 updates: Former PM cremated with full state honours after leaders, family paid last respects
1 week ago

Manmohan Singh funeral updates: Former PM cremated with full state honours after leaders, family paid last respects

The Hindu  

The mortal remains of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh reached Delhi’s Nighambodh Ghat crematorium for last rites on Saturday. A large number of Congress workers and leaders along with hundreds of Dr. Singh’s well-wishers walked along as “Jab tak suraj chand rahega, tab tak tera naam rahega” slogans rent the air. The mortal remains were kept inside the AICC headquarters …

Govt to allocate space for Manmohan Singh's memorial: MHA
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1 week ago

Govt to allocate space for Manmohan Singh's memorial: MHA

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The government will allocate space for a memorial of former prime minister Manmohan Singh and this has been communicated to his family and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, the Union home ministry said on Friday night. In a late-night release titled "Facts of the matter regarding memorial for Former Prime Minister Late Dr Manmohan Singh", the ministry said the …

Manmohan Singh funeral Highlights: Former PM cremated with full state honours
Top News
1 week 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 funeral Highlights: Former PM cremated with full state honours
Top News
1 week 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 …

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

Centre breaks deadlock with late-night nod for Manmohan Singh's memorial
1 week ago

Centre breaks deadlock with late-night nod for Manmohan Singh's memorial

India Today  

In a late-night development, the Centre agreed to locate space for a memorial of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh after a war of words broke out between the BJP and the Congress. In a late-night release titled "Facts of the matter regarding a memorial for former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh", the ministry said the government had received a request …

Pakistan minister mourns Manmohan Singh: Played key role in improving ties
1 week ago

Pakistan minister mourns Manmohan Singh: Played key role in improving ties

India Today  

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday said he was saddened by the passing of former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh who "played a notable role in improving India-Pakistan ties". "Saddened by the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India. He played a notable role in improving Pakistan-India bilateral relations during his tenure …

Delhi Police's traffic advisory ahead of Manmohan Singh's funeral, check routes
1 week ago

Delhi Police's traffic advisory ahead of Manmohan Singh's funeral, check routes

India Today  

The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory detailing restrictions and diversions on key routes in the capital ahead of the state funeral of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at Nigambodh Ghat. Commuters travelling to Old Delhi Railway Station, ISBT, Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, and Tis Hazari Court are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for potential delays …

Govt releases factsheet regarding memorial for former PM Manmohan Singh, says 'will allocate space'
1 week ago

Govt releases factsheet regarding memorial for former PM Manmohan Singh, says 'will allocate space'

India TV News  

The Union Home Ministry in a release stated that the Central Government will allocate space for a memorial for former prime minister Manmohan Singh. In a late-night release titled "Facts of the matter regarding memorial for Former Prime Minister Late Dr Manmohan Singh" on Friday, the ministry said that the Centre had received a request to allocate space for a …

Manmohan Singh's mortal remains consigned to flames with full state honours as India bids adieu to ex-PM
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1 week ago

Manmohan Singh's mortal remains consigned to flames with full state honours as India bids adieu to ex-PM

India TV News  

Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister, was on Saturday cremated with full state honours at Nigambodh Ghat in presence of President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi among other dignitories. The mortal remains of former prime minister Manmohan Singh was brought to Delhi's Nighambodh Ghat crematorium for last rites on Saturday at around 11.30 pm. The flower-bedecked vehicle carrying the …

Centre insulted Manmohan Singh: Rahul Gandhi on ex-PM's funeral at crematorium
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1 week ago

Centre insulted Manmohan Singh: Rahul Gandhi on ex-PM's funeral at crematorium

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that the BJP 'insulted' former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh by allegedly denying the party's request to conduct his last rites at a designated site where a memorial could be built. "The great son of Mother India and the first Prime Minister of the Sikh community, Dr. Manmohan Singh ji has been totally insulted …

Manmohan Singh funeral: Congress slams Centre over ex-PM's memorial, BJP hits back
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1 week ago

Manmohan Singh funeral: Congress slams Centre over ex-PM's memorial, BJP hits back

India Today  

The row over holding the last rites of Manmohan Singh at a public crematorium has intensified following the funeral, with Congress leaders accusing the Centre of insulting the former Prime Minister. "The great son of Mother India and the first Prime Minister of the Sikh community, Dr Manmohan Singh ji, has been totally insulted by the present government by performing …

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