Sat Dec 28 09:27:33 UTC 2024: ## Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Passes Away; Ratan Tata’s Birthday Marked Amidst Tributes
**New Delhi, India** – Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away and was cremated at Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi. The government will soon allocate land for a memorial in his honor. His death comes amidst other news including the release of new petrol and diesel prices.
Separately, the birthday of the late Ratan Tata, former chairman of Tata Sons, is being observed today. Tata, who passed away on October 9th of this year, was remembered for his leadership and his unique personal life. It was noted that he shared his birthday with several prominent figures, including former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, and even celebrated with business magnate Dhirubhai Ambani on occasion. A poignant aspect of Tata’s life, his unfulfilled love story, was also highlighted in the media. He was reportedly forced to return to India due to his grandmother’s illness, foregoing a planned marriage.
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