Eight people including a 2-year-old girl child lost their lives on Friday after the speeding bus met with an accident in Bathinda in Punjab as the driver lost control of the vehicle, officials said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday extended his condolences to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
From Anil Kapoor to Madhuri Dixit Nene, members of Indian film industry paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died on Thursday, describing him as a visionary leader.
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP Praful Patel on Friday expressed his condolences on the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, noting that he achieved great heights throughout his life.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday expressed his condolences over the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying that with the demise of Singh, the country lost one of the intellectuals, economists, able administrators and dedicated leader.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his condolences on the demise of Osamu Suzuki, Senior Advisor at Suzuki Motor Corporation and Director and Honorary Chairman at Maruti Suzuki India.
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus conveyed his profound grief and deep condolences on the demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, whom he called a close friend.
"He was an RBI Governor, Finance Minister, and played a key role in bringing economic reforms that reshaped India's future. He was a calm and composed person. He used to give answers often in a poetic manner in Parliament. He was a good parliamentarian too," Anurag Thakur told ANI.
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said that he is deeply saddened by the passing of Manmohan Singh. He said Nepal will forever remember his support for democracy and lasting friendship.
Manmohan Singh passed away at AIIMS, Delhi, on Thursday evening at the age of 92 due to age-related medical conditions. He had suffered a sudden loss of consciousness at home and was subsequently rushed to AIIMS, Delhi.