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JDU cancels app launch, CM Nirish Kumar to address virtual rally on Sept 7

Following the demise of former President Pranab Mukherjee, the JDU cancelled the launch of its app, JDUlive.com, which was scheduled for September 2

Donald Trump, Pompeo condoles demise of former President Pranab Mukherjee

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday expressed grief over the demise of former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, and said he was saddened to learn about his passing."I was saddened to learn of the passing of India's former President, Pranab Mukherjee. I send my condolences to his family and the people of India as they grieve the loss of a great leader," Trump tweeted.Earlier, US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo condoled the demise of former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, saying his visionary leadership was instrumental in bringing the two countries together."Saddened to hear of the passing of former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee, whose visionary leadership was instrumental in bringing the United States and India closer together. We extend our deepest condolences to the people of India during this difficult time," Pompeo said in a tweet.Mukherjee, who had tested positive for coronavirus, breathed his last on Monday, weeks after his brain surgery.In his long political ...

Singapore premier writes to PM Modi; condoles Pranab Mukherjee's death

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Tuesday wrote to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and condoled the death of former president Pranab Mukherjee

Former President Pranab Mukherjee cremated with full state honours

Former President Pranab Mukherjee was cremated with full state honours at the Lodhi road electric crematorium on Tuesday afternoon.

In pics: The political career of Pranab Mukherjee, a man for all seasons

In the course of a long career, Mukherjee developed deep personal connections across political and ideological divides

Flag at half mast: India in 7-day state mourning for Pranab Mukherjee.

The country observes a 7-day State mourning following the demise of former President Pranab Mukherjee.

True friend of Israel: Israeli Prez Rivlin mourns death of Pranab Mukherjee

Mukherjee, a veteran politician, died on Monday evening following a 21-day battle with multiple ailments. He was 84

Pranab Mukherjee will be forever remembered in annals of Indian history: US

US State Department on Monday condoled the death of former President Pranab Mukherjee, saying that he will be forever remembered in the annals of Indian history."Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of former President Pranab Mukherjee. We stand with the people of India as they grieve the loss of a great leader who will be forever remembered in the annals of Indian history," US State Department's Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) tweeted.Scores of foreign countries and leaders from across the world have paid tribute to the former President, who passed away at the age of 84.Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing grief over the death of Pranab Mukherjee.Russian President Vladimir Putin also sent his condolences saying that Mukherjee "made a significant personal contribution to strengthening the relations of a particularly privileged strategic partnership between our countries."Mukherjee passed away on Monday at the Army

Pranab as FM: Remembering how he managed controversies, even created some

The gap between Mukherjee's two tenures as FM is testimony as much to his longevity and utility as a politician as to his ability to survive under different Congress regimes

Pranab Mukherjee: A man who missed being the 'King', but was 'Sir' to PMs

Once seen as future Prime Minister, Pranab Mukherjee ended up becoming the President of India, and a Bharat Ratna, and a leader the RSS lionised

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Pranab Mukherjee's career spanned three phases of Indian politics

Sachin, Kohli lead tributes as sporting fraternity mourns Pranab Mukherjee

The Indian sporting fraternity, led by iconic batsman Sachin Tendulkar and national cricket team captain Virat Kohli, on Monday condoled the death of former President Pranab Mukherjee, saying the nation has lost a great leader who was loved by all. Mukherjee, who served as the 13th president of India from 2012 to 2017, died on Monday in an army hospital here, following a 21-day battle with multiple ailments. He was 84, and is survived by two sons and a daughter. The long-time Congress leader and seven-time parliamentarian had tested positive for COVID-19 at the time of his admission and was being treated for a lung infection. He had suffered a septic shock on Sunday due to it. Doctors said he died of a cardiac arrest at 4.30 pm. "Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee. He served India passionately for several decades. My condolences to his family & loved ones. May his soul rest in peace," Tendulkar tweeted. Kohli added: "The nation has ..

Supporter of Indian industry: India Inc pays tribute to Pranab Mukherjee

RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group Chairman Sanjiv Goenka said that "a big banyan tree of Indian democracy" is no more

Sharmistha remembers Pranab Mukherjee, says blessed to be your daughter

In a tweet, Sharmistha Mukherjee who is a Congress spokesperson and chief of Delhi Mahila Congress, said Pranab Mukherjee led a full, meaningful life in service of the nation and in service of people

Former President Pranab Mukherjee passes away at 84

Mukherjee had served as the President of India from 2012 to 2017, and held several important portfolios previously in various Congress-led governments from the 1970s to 2012

Pranab Mukherjee was an able administrator: Puducherry CM pays tribute

Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy expressed grief over the demise of former president Pranab Mukherjee on Monday, describing him as an able administrator and his teacher in administrative matters

Govt announces 7-day state mourning on ex-Prez Pranab Mukherjee's death

The government on Monday announced a seven-day state mourning following the death of former president Pranab Mukherjee

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'Passing of an era': President Kovind condoles Pranab Mukherjee's demise

President Ram Nath Kovind extended his condolences after Congress veteran and India's former president Pranab Mukherjee passed away at Delhi hospital