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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicState funeral

Topic: State funeral

Prez Droupadi Murmu, Kiren Rijiju, others leave for Vatican City to attend Pope Francis’ state funeral

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Vatican City for two days from 25 to 26 April to attend Pope Francis's state funeral and offer condolences on behalf of the Government and people of India.

Former US president Jimmy Carter’s 6-day state funeral begins in Georgia

Mourners gathered outside Carter's family farm Saturday as National Park Service rang bell 39 times in his honour. The 39th American president passed away at 100 on 29 December.

At Manmohan Singh’s last rites, BJP in limelight, Congress complains of being put in shadows

Only Doordarshan cameras allowed inside at funeral, with footage showing mostly BJP leaders. Congress lambasts govt, police officer cites security for dignitaries, family's concerns.

What is a ‘state funeral’, significance of the mourning period & national flag flown at half-mast

After Lata Mangeshkar’s demise, the home ministry declared that the legendary singer will be accorded a ‘state funeral’ & the national flag will be flown at half-mast for two days.

Manohar Parrikar to be accorded state funeral with full military honours

Final rites for Manohar Parrikar, a four-time Goa CM and former defence minister in PM Modi's cabinet, will be performed at 5 pm at Miramar beach.

On Camera

How GST changed import duty revenue for states—no blame, more profit

The IGST component of total import duty collections is growing faster than that from Customs duty. And states enjoy a larger share in the rapidly growing pie of IGST on imports.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.