Atal Bihari Vajpayee Death

Atal Bihari Vajpayee funeral updates: Gun salute accorded to ex-PM; body consigned to flames in Delhi

After being accorded a gun salute, former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's body was consigned to flames. The last rites were being performed by Vajpayee's adopted daughter Namita Bhattacharya at Smriti Sthal in Delhi.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away: Leaders across party lines react to demise of 'true Indian statesman'

Former prime minister of India, and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) party stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away on Thursday, after a prolonged illness. Vajpayee was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).