Hooda, former Chief Minister of Haryana, recalled his meeting with Singh in the context of economic reforms he introduced as the Finance Minister of India due to which the fertiliser prices increased all of a sudden. He said that upon insisting the former PM agreed to reduce the fertiliser p
Manmohan Singh passed away at AIIMS, Delhi, on Thursday evening at the age of 92 due to age-related medical conditions. He had a sudden loss of consciousness at home after which he was rushed to the AIIMS Delhi.
The contributions he made not only in guiding the economy but for the overall integrated development of India will have a lasting impact, Nair said, adding that the continuation of projects he undertook as the Prime Minister in one form or another and under one name or the other was a testim
The party sources informed that the 'last darshan' will be scheduled for tomorrow between 8:00 to 10:00 in the morning. All leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi will pay tribute to the former PM at the AICC office tomorrow after which the last rites will be carried out.
"The schedule has not been finalised. His daughter is coming from abroad and she will arrive in the afternoon or evening after that everything will be decided...the last rites might take place tomorrow...there is a delay due to the rains. They might allow for public viewing of the body after
"The last rites of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh will be held the day after tomorrow. We will announce officially..." Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal told reporters in Delhi late Thursday night.
According to sources, national mourning of seven days is to be declared. The Cabinet is to meet at 11 am to offer condolences. Dr Manmohan Singh's last rites are to be conducted with full state honours.
Veteran filmmaker and screenwriter Shyam Benegal, pioneer of parallel cinema in India, passed away on Monday at the age of 90. The passing of Shyam Benegal has left the film industry and his admirers in deep mourning. As the news spread, tributes poured in from across the industry, with film
Veteran director and screenwriter, Shyam Benegal who passed away at the age of 90 in Mumbai, was laid to rest on Tuesday. Renowned actors, producers and filmmakers attended the last rites of the filmmaker at Shivaji Park Electric Crematorium, Mumbai.
The mortal remains of former Haryana Chief Minister and INLD supremo Chaudhary Om Prakash Chautala have been taken to Teja Khera. His last rites will be conducted with full state honours at 3 pm on Saturday.