Fri Dec 27 04:40:27 UTC 2024: ## India Mourns Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh; Team India Pays Tribute at Boxing Day Test

**Melbourne, Australia** – The passing of former Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh at the age of 92 has cast a pall over the nation. Singh, a renowned economist who served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, passed away on December 26th. His death has prompted widespread grief and tributes from across India and the world.

The Indian cricket team playing in the Boxing Day Test match against Australia in Melbourne paid a poignant tribute to the late leader. All players wore black armbands during the second day’s play as a mark of respect. Tributes also poured in from prominent figures in the sporting world, including former cricketers Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh, who expressed their condolences on social media.

Meanwhile, the ongoing India vs Australia test match continued with Australia reaching a strong score of over 450 runs on day two, fueled by a strong century from Steve Smith. The match itself, however, is overshadowed by the nation’s mourning for its former leader. The news of Dr. Singh’s death also sparked discussions on various political and economic issues related to his legacy and the future of India. Other news reports covered speculation on the INDIA alliance’s stability, upcoming Delhi elections, and allegations against various political figures. International news included reports on a fire at a Bangladesh secretariat, Pope Francis’ visit to a Rome prison, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Palestine.

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