Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Manmohan Singh's death as a "big loss" to the nation, asserting that his contribution to India will always be remembered.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his respects to the former prime minister on Friday (December 27) as the country began a seven-day period of mourning for its “reluctant king”, a title the soft-spoken Singh earned during his first stint as the country's leader.

Russia has paid tribute to India's former Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, for his immense contribution to strengthening the relationship between the two nations. Following his demise, President Vladimir Putin honoured Singh's legacy,