National Mourning Declared
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India declares national mourning on July 13 following demise of Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh Hamad
India | Jul 12, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTThe Ministry of External Affairs said that the National Flag will be flown at half-mast across the country on the day of mourning. The directive will apply to all government buildings and other locations where the Tricolour is regularly displayed.
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Turkey fire: 76 killed, over 50 injured, as hotel engulfed by flames at ski resort, nine detained
World | Jan 22, 2025, 07:34 AM ISTTurkey fire: In the aftermath of the incident, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a day of national mourning to be observed on Wednesday. Rescue teams and local authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, as the nation mourns the tragic loss of lives.
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PM Modi pays tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh, leaders mourn 'iconic statesman' | VIDEO
India | Dec 27, 2024, 11:36 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders paid tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh at his New Delhi residence. Dr. Singh, a revered economist and leader, passed away at 92.
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India lowers flag to half-mast as nation mourns death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi
India | May 21, 2024, 09:19 AM ISTA day after the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and several other high-ranking officials, India is observing a one-day national mourning.
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India mourns Queen Elizabeth's demise; national flags at half-mast
India | Sep 11, 2022, 10:56 AM ISTQueen Elizabeth II death: Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland breathed her last in Scotland.
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National mourning declared in Brazil over presidential candidate's death
World | Aug 14, 2014, 07:21 AM ISTBrasilia: Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff declared three days of official mourning following the unexpected death of Socialist Party presidential candidate Eduardo Campos."All of Brazil is in mourning, we lost a great Brazilian, we lost a