Country announced seven-day mourning period and has cancelled all cultural and entertainment events in the coming week

Manmohan Singh, the former Indian prime minister widely regarded as the architect of the country’s economic reform program, has been cremated after a state funeral

The ashes of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were immersed at Yamuna Ghat in Delhi after his cremation at Nigambodh Ghat. The family performed rituals at Gurdwara Majnu Ka Tilla Sahib. Government dignitaries and Congress leaders paid respects.