This was following a Reuters report that some senior US officials did not find Israel's assurances credible
world1 hour ago
Former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, who passed away on Tuesday night due to cardiac arrest, will be cremated on Wednesday at Lodhi road crematorium with full state honours.
Swaraj was admitted to All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) following a deterioration in her health. According to sources at AIIMS, the 67-year-old was feeling restless at 9 pm and reached the hospital at around 9:30 pm in an ambulance. A team of doctors tried to revive her for 70 to 80 minutes but failed in their attempt. Swaraj was declared dead at 10:50pm.
Latest Updates:
12:00pm
Sushma Swaraj was exceptionally talented: Manmohan Singh
"I was shocked to hear about the sudden demise of Sushma Swaraj. I have fond memories of my association with her when she was Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha," the former PM Manmohan Singh said in a statement.
"She was a leader of high esteem who was highly respected by everybody irrespective of party lines. She was a great parliamentarian and exceptionally talented Minister of the Union Government," he said.
11:30am
Sushma helped Indians stuck overseas : Tamil Nadu CM
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami, DMK President M.K.Stalin and other political leaders from the state condoled the death of former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.
In a statement, Palaniswami said as the External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj extended help to Indians in overseas who were in trouble and also earned the goodwill of the youth by answering queries posted in the social media.
The DMK President M.K.Stalin in a tweet said that it was painful to hear the passing away of Sushma Swaraj who had scaled many heights in public life as a woman.
11:00am
Swaraj's body being shifted to BJP headquarters
Delhi: Mortal remains of former External Affairs Minister #SushmaSwaraj being taken to BJP headquarters pic.twitter.com/Uv4VE33jIT10:50am
- ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2019
#WATCH Indore: Geeta, the Indian girl who was brought back from Pakistan in 2015 when late Sushma Swaraj was External Affairs Minister, pays tribute. #MadhyaPradesh pic.twitter.com/OtksbYMpff9:20am
- ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2019
Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah pays last respects to former External Affairs Minister and BJP leader #SushmaSwaraj. pic.twitter.com/fSnu7Zmpfv8:40am
- ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2019
#WATCH Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays last respects to former External Affairs Minister and BJP leader #SushmaSwaraj. pic.twitter.com/Sv02MtoSiH8:35am
- ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2019
Delhi: Senior BJP leader LK Advani pays tributes to former EAM Sushma Swaraj at her residence. His daughter Pratibha Advani gets emotional as she meets #SushmaSwaraj's daughter, Bansuri. pic.twitter.com/3tfGAUL3I48:20am
- ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2019
Delhi: Samajwadi Party leader, Ram Gopal Yadav gets emotional after paying tribute to former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. pic.twitter.com/P7AKvxm5i28:00am
- ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2019
?????? ????? ???????????? ?? ??????? ???? ?? ??????? ???? ?? ???? ?????? ?? ??? ? ?? ???? ??????? ?????? ?? ????? ????????? ?????? ???? ??? ??? ?????????? ?? ???? ????? ?????? ?? ????? ??? ?? ???? ???? ??????? ??? ?? ?? ???? ?? ????? ????? ????????? ???? ? pic.twitter.com/J7aJTCQtpm7:50am
- Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) August 7, 2019
Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind pays last tribute to former External Affairs Minister & Bharatiya Janata Party leader #SushmaSwaraj, at her residence. pic.twitter.com/7IAj9WINol7:15am
- ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2019
Delhi govt announces a two-day state mourning. There will be no cultural events during this period in the state. All other govt business & programmes, including the Anganwadi programme at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, will continue as scheduled. #SushmaSwaraj pic.twitter.com/SyoPDhElo57:15am
- ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2019
Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party leader Hema Malini pays tribute to former External Affairs Minister #SushmaSwaraj, at her residence. pic.twitter.com/HkYGj4TNke7:10am
- ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2019
Delhi: Kerala's former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy pays last tribute to former External Affairs Minister & BJP leader #SushmaSwaraj, at her residence. She passed away last night due to cardiac arrest. pic.twitter.com/hQJ8E9r0pm7:10am
- ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2019
WB CM: Deeply saddened, shocked at sudden passing away of #SushmaSwaraj ji. I knew her since 1990s. Even though our ideologies differed, we shared many cordial times in Parliament. An outstanding politician,leader,good human being. Will miss her.Condolences to her family/admirers pic.twitter.com/1sZrVQZ3GE
- ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2019
WB CM: Deeply saddened, shocked at sudden passing away of #SushmaSwaraj ji. I knew her since 1990s. Even though our ideologies differed, we shared many cordial times in Parliament. An outstanding politician,leader,good human being. Will miss her.Condolences to her family/admirers pic.twitter.com/1sZrVQZ3GEBJP Working President Jagat Prakash Nadda termed Swaraj's demise as a sad incident for the whole country.
- ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2019
This was following a Reuters report that some senior US officials did not find Israel's assurances credible
world1 hour ago
Chinese Premier Li Qiang promises to Musk that the country will always be open to foreign firms
auto1 hour ago
Prevailing market trends, investment opportunities and growth strategies instilling confidence in stakeholders navigating Dubai's dynamic landscape
realty1 hour ago
Both parties must be taxable; or become taxable as a result of the transfer
business1 hour ago
Israel's foreign minister says Rafah incursion could be suspended should a deal emerge to release the hostages
mena1 hour ago
The authority is currently taking measures to prevent any unsafe products from reaching the market
uae1 hour ago
Values reach an annual $2.6 billion in gross written premiums
business2 hours ago
The hospital has treated more than 18,000 cases that required medical intervention
uae2 hours ago