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- Middle East
Up to 43 million joined Khamenei’s six-day funeral, says Iran
Up to 43 million people participated in the six-day funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which concluded with his private burial at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad on…
- Opinions
Ayatollah Khamenei: Legacy of resistance more alive than before
As Iran prepares for the grand state funeral ceremonies of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Hussaini Khamenei beginning July 4, the Islamic Republic mourns one of its most defining figures. Khamenei, the Supreme Leader…
- Middle East
Iran invites BJP, Congress leaders to Khamenei funeral
Iran has invited senior leaders from India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress to attend the state funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes on…
- Middle East
Bihar Governor, MoS to represent India at Khamenei funeral
Bihar Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd.) and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita are expected to attend the funeral ceremonies of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei,…
- Middle East
Iran invites PM Narendra Modi to Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday, June 24, formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the funeral and burial ceremonies of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, according to…
- India
Akhilesh helps open chocolate for niece during funeral, Internet melts
Lucknow: Amid grief and solemnity surrounding Prateek Yadav’s funeral on Thursday, a quiet exchange between Akhilesh Yadav and his young niece brought a brief moment of warmth that has since resonated with…
- Entertainment
Thousands line up to say sayonara to Asha Tai in Mumbai
Mumbai: People lined the streets, gathered on rooftops and windows and hundreds walked along the cortege winding its slow way from Lower Parel to Shivaji Park where Asha Bhosle, India’s singer nonpareil…
- Middle East
Toddlers in Gaza give doll a funeral, something they have seen enough of
Gaza: In a heart-wrenching incident, toddlers inside a displacement camp in Gaza were seen carrying a doll on a makeshift stretcher, a game that was, in fact, a funeral. The video, published…
- Telangana
Class 10 student writes SSC exam hours after father’s death in Medak
Hyderabad: Still reeling from the news of his father’s death, Dhanush appeared for the Telangana Class 10 examination on Saturday, March 14, in Medak. While his family was busy grieving and preparing…
- India
Untouchability in Karnataka: Shops shut amid last rites of Dalit armyman
Bagalkot: Relatives of a retired Dalit army serviceman have alleged untouchability after shops and hotels in a Karnataka village closed their shutters when they arrived for his last rites on February 25. Hanumantappa…
- Entertainment
5 most-watched funerals in world: Muhammad Ali to Princess Diana
Hyderabad: The loss of a beloved public figure often brings millions together, united in grief, remembrance, and celebration of their legacy. Some funerals, due to the prominence of the individual, attract not…
- Hyderabad
Thousands pay respects at AIMIM leader Pasha Quadri’s funeral
Hyderabad: Thousands of people paid their respects at the funeral of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) general secretary Syed Ahmed Pasha Quadri on Wednesday, February 4. The Namaz-e-Janaza (funeral prayer) was held at…
- India
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar cremated with full state honours
Baramati: The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, killed in a plane crash, were held with full state honours on Thursday, January 29, at Baramati in Pune district. Union…
- India
74-yr-old Air Force veteran holds own funeral in Bihar, surprises locals
India holds deep respect for its Armed Forces, men and women in uniform have always carried their heads high, in life and in martyrdom. But one 74-year-old retired Air Force veteran from…
- Hyderabad
Traffic congestion in parts of city due to funeral procession
Hyderabad: Parts of Hyderabad on Thursday, March 27 experienced traffic congestion due to a funeral procession moving from YMCA towards Srikar Upkaar. The movement of traffic is slow in areas including CTO…
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