What are the protocols of a state funeral?

What are the protocols of a state funeral?

India’s former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh passed away on 26th December. All government programmes scheduled for 27th December have been cancelled. As tributes for Dr Singh pour in,the government has announced a funeral with full state honours for him. Let’s look at what is a state funeral. A state funeral is granted on the … Read more

‘Lost a mentor and a guide’: Rahul Gandhi condoles Manmohan Singh’s death

‘Lost a mentor and a guide’: Rahul Gandhi condoles Manmohan Singh’s death

New Delhi: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi mourned the loss of “a mentor and guide” on Thursday following the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the age of 92 in Delhi. In an emotional post on X, Gandhi, who was attending a Congress Working Committee meeting in Belagavi, Karnataka, said, “Manmohan Singh ji led … Read more

From Economist to Prime Minister: A look at Manmohan Singh’s landmark life journey

From Economist to Prime Minister: A look at Manmohan Singh’s landmark life journey

New Delhi: Former prime minister Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 at AIIMS Delhi on Thursday evening. Mr Singh was rushed to the hospital’s emergency ward and admitted to the ICU after facing difficulty in breathing due to a lung infection. A stalwart of Indian politics and governance, Manmohan Singh leaves behind a … Read more