India bids farewell to Manmohan Singh, last rites conducted with state honours
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India bids farewell to Manmohan Singh, last rites conducted with state honours

India Today  

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's last rites were conducted with full state honours at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat on Saturday morning after top leaders from across party lines flocked to pay their last respects to the architect of India's economic liberalisation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the tributes, followed by top BJP leaders like Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and JP Nadda. Immediately after the Cabinet meeting on Friday, Home Minister Amit Shah communicated to Mallikarjun Kharge and the family of late former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that the Government would allocate space for the memorial, according to a statement. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav offered their final respects to the former Prime Minister.

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Manmohan Singh: The unsung maestro of Parliament
1 day, 5 hours ago

Manmohan Singh: The unsung maestro of Parliament

Hindustan Times  

Dr Manmohan Singh’s journey from a modest childhood in Gah to one of India’s most respected public figures is well-documented. Dr Singh’s first intervention in Parliament occurred on July 12, 1991, in the Lok Sabha, when he addressed supplementary questions posed by KP Unnikrishnan about the government’s decision to sell gold. Dr Singh also kept Parliament informed on critical foreign …

Telangana assembly passes resolution seeking Bharat Ratna for Manmohan Singh
1 day, 21 hours ago

Telangana assembly passes resolution seeking Bharat Ratna for Manmohan Singh

Hindustan Times  

The Telangana Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a resolution unanimously urging the central government to confer the Bharat Ratna on former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The Telangana assembly passed a unanimous resolution urging the Centre to give Manmohan Singh a Bharat Ratna Soon after Speaker G Prasad Kumar convened the Assembly at 10 am, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy moved …

Navjot Sidhu writes to President Murmu for Manmohan Singh memorial
2 days, 12 hours ago

Navjot Sidhu writes to President Murmu for Manmohan Singh memorial

Hindustan Times  

Punjab Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday wrote to President Droupadi Murmu, urging her to direct the Centre to raise a memorial for former prime minister Manmohan Singh at the Raj Ghat complex. BJP president J P Nadda responding to the Congress’ accusations, saying the Centre has decided to allocate space for Manmohan Singh’s memorial and informed his family …

Fact Check: Viral Posts Making False Claim That Rahul Gandhi Did Not Attend Manmohan Singh Funeral
2 days, 13 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
2 days, 14 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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2 days, 22 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 …

BJP dredges up PV Narasimha Rao as Congress claims 'insult' to Manmohan Singh
2 days, 23 hours ago

BJP dredges up PV Narasimha Rao as Congress claims 'insult' to Manmohan Singh

Hindustan Times  

Reacting to the Congress's accusation that the Central government insulted ex-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh by not allocating a spot for his memorial, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday dredged up former PM PV Narasimha Rao's funeral, claiming the Gandhi family has never accorded respect to non-Gandhi Congress politicians. Union minister Pralhad Joshi rejected the Congress accusation that the Centre insulted …

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

Manmohan Singh Death: Family Bids Final Farewell, Immerses Ashes In Yamuna — Video
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Manmohan Singh Death: Family Bids Final Farewell, Immerses Ashes In Yamuna — Video

ABP News  

The remains of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were brought to the Gurdwara Majnu Ka Tilla by his family were performed rituals at the Gurudwara including Shabad Kirtan, Paath and Ardas. #WATCH | Delhi: Mortal remains of former Prime Minister #DrManmohanSingh brought at Gurdwara Majnu Ka Tilla where Shabd Kirtan, Path and Ardas will be performed. pic.twitter.com/RU3o8p0X5G — ANI December …

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  

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
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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
3 days, 7 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
3 days, 12 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
3 days, 13 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 …

Thousands pay tearful last respects to Manmohan Singh
3 days, 18 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
3 days, 19 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
3 days, 19 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'
3 days, 19 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 …

Who are Manmohan Singh's 3 daughters Upinder, Daman and Amrit?
3 days, 23 hours ago

Who are Manmohan Singh's 3 daughters Upinder, Daman and Amrit?

Hindustan Times  

Manmohan Singh was cremated at Delhi's Nigam Bodh ghat on Saturday, in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other dignitaries. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with former prime minister Manmohan Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur and daughters Daman Singh and Upinder Singh. Manmohan Singh's daughters Upinder Singh, his eldest daughter, is a renowned historian and the …

'Farewell Manmohan Singh': World Bids Final Goodbye To Man Who Saved India From Economic Collapse
4 days ago

'Farewell Manmohan Singh': World Bids Final Goodbye To Man Who Saved India From Economic Collapse

ABP News  

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was consigned to flames on Saturday at Nigambodh ghat in New Delhi. Singh was accorded full State honours at the crematorium with President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, and Kiren Rijiju, Chief of Defence Staff Lieutenant Anil Chauhan, Chief …

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: President Droupadi Murmu Pays Tribute to Former PM | ABP News
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: Home Minister Amit Shah Pays Tribute to Former PM | ABP News
4 days 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
4 days 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
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 …

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: Former PM's Final Farewell! Armed Forces Stand Guard at Nigambodh Ghat
4 days, 1 hour 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
4 days, 1 hour 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 …

Biden Pays Tribute To Manmohan Singh, A ‘Dedicated Public Servant' Of India
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4 days, 2 hours ago

Biden Pays Tribute To Manmohan Singh, A ‘Dedicated Public Servant' Of India

ABP News  

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden paid tribute to the former Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh. The US President said that the cooperation between the country and India wouldn't have been possible without former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's "strategic vision and political courage". On Thursday, US Ambassador Eric Garcetti lauded the former Prime Minister for initiating …

Delhi Police traffic advisory: Avoid THESE routes due to ex-PM Manmohan Singh’s last rites
4 days, 2 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
4 days, 2 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's final journey begins from AICC headquarters
4 days, 2 hours ago

Manmohan Singh's final journey begins from AICC headquarters

Deccan Chronicle  

The final journey of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh began from the AICC headquarters on Saturday morning after Congress leaders paid homage to their departed leader.The flower-bedecked vehicle carrying the mortal remains of Singh left the Congress headquarters in a procession amid chants of "Manmohan Singh amar rahe".A large number of Congress workers and leaders along with hundreds of Singh's …

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: BJP Spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi Targets Congress, Here's What He Said
4 days, 3 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
4 days, 3 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
4 days, 3 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
4 days, 3 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 …

Congress, Modi govt in fresh skirmish over Manmohan Singh memorial
4 days, 3 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 …

Legacy left behind by Dr Manmohan Singh as PM- Misgovernance, policy paralysis and massive corruption
4 days, 4 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
4 days, 5 hours 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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4 days, 6 hours 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
4 days, 6 hours 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 …

Manmohan Singh funeral Highlights: Former PM cremated with full state honours
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4 days, 7 hours 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
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4 days, 7 hours 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
4 days, 7 hours 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 …

Delhi Police's traffic advisory ahead of Manmohan Singh's funeral, check routes
4 days, 7 hours 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 …

Pakistan minister mourns Manmohan Singh: Played key role in improving ties
4 days, 7 hours 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 …

Manmohan Singh funeral: Congress slams Centre over ex-PM's memorial, BJP hits back
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4 days, 7 hours 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 …

Manmohan Singh's mortal remains consigned to flames with full state honours as India bids adieu to ex-PM
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4 days, 7 hours 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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4 days, 7 hours 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 dies: Leaders across parties bid farewell to 'visionary' former PM
4 days, 7 hours ago

Manmohan Singh dies: Leaders across parties bid farewell to 'visionary' former PM

India TV News  

Image Source : PTI 1/10 President Droupadi Murmu visited the residence of Dr Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India and paid last respects to him. Image Source : AP 2/10 PM Modi remembered ex-PM and said, "India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. Image Source : PTI 6/10 Amit Shah called …

Manmohan Singh dies: Delhi Police issues traffic advisory ahead of last rites | Check routes to avoid
4 days, 7 hours 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 …

Government releases factsheet regarding memorial for former PM Manmohan Singh
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4 days, 7 hours 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, …

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