Live updates Ratan Tata: Indian industrialist Ratan Tata, who is credited with transforming the Tata Group into a globally renowned conglomerate, died at age 86, the company said late Wednesday. He had been admitted in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital in Mumbai, where his condition was described as “critical”.
-Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Draupadi Murmu led the nation in paying tributed to the late Chairman Emeritus of the Tata Group. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also expressed their condolences and recalled the values and contributions of Ratan Tata. -Foreign dignitaries including Nepal Prime Minister Sharma Oli and US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti expressed their condolences to the passing away of the Chairman Emeritus of the Tata Group.
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Ratan Tata's mortal remains has been put up for display in South Mumbai's National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) for the public to pay their last respects. Political leaders from Maharashtra, including deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, NCP leader Praful Patel and NCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar visited the site to pay their last respects. -Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to visit the NCPA to pay his last respects on behalf of Government
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-Maharashtra government declared October 10, Thursday, to be a state mourning day, as a mark of respect to the late industrialist. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced that Ratan Tata will be accorded a state funeral and all national flags across government buildings will be flown at half-mast. The state has also cancelled all government events in Mumbai.
Ratan Tata | Live updates: Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar pays last respects
Ratan Tata | Live updates: Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar offered his final respects to Ratan Tata on Thursday. Tata, widely recognised for shaping the Tata Group into a global powerhouse, passed away at the age of 86 on Wednesday night at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.
Ratan Tata | Live updates: Former President Ram Nath Kovind recalls meeting Ratan Tata in Rashtrapati Bhavan
Ratan Tata | Live updates: Former President Ram Nath Kovind expressed his condolences over the demise of Ratan Tata. "I am deeply saddened by the demise of Ratan Tata. I had personal relations with him. His humility and simplicity was such that I never felt that he was a big industrialist whenever we used to meet at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He was a humble person to me," said Kovind.
Ratan Tata | Live updates: Harsh Goenka supports proposal to confer Bharat Ratna to late Ratan Tata
Ratan Tata | Live updates: Harsh Goenka, chairperson of the RPG Group, supported Maharashtra government's proposal to the Centre to confer Bharat Ratna on the late industrialist Ratan Tata. "He has left such footprints and ideals that we will follow. He should get Bharat Ratna, there is no other person more deserving than him in the world," Goenka said. The Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian award, given for exceptional service in any field of human endeavor. Established on January 2, 1954, by the President of India, the Bharat Ratna is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to areas such as the arts, literature, science, public service, and sports, among others.
Ratan Tata | Live updates: Tata group owned airlines make in-flight announcements in remembrance of Ratan Tata
Tata group owned airlines Air India, Air India Express and Vistara made in-flight announcements in remembrance of their late Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata. Air India Express MD Aloke Singh said Tata's passion and immense contribution to aviation and his guidance in the shaping the group and organisation, makes the loss deeper. "His legacy lives on and continues to inspire us in our journey ahead," he added. Meanwhile, as a mark of respect, Air India Express switched over to a theme featuring white lilies in a dark background on its website and social media handles.
Ratan Tata | Live updates: ISRO Chairman S Somnath recalls studying in Tata institution
Ratan Tata | Live updates: ISRO Chairman S Somnath hailed late Ratan Tata for building institutions and creating an inclusive work culture. He also praised the Tata's for cultivating a tradition of ethical business practices across sectors. “I also studied in a Tata institution, called Tata Institute long back created out of funding from Tata. That shows that they gave importance not only to creating institutions but also to creating a culture of involvement of staff and people, creating education and philanthropy play a very important role in their business ecosystem and do it in a manner which is more democratic and involves everyone,” Somnath said while expressing condolence to Ratan Tata's demise.
Ratan Tata | Live updates: Former PM Manmohan Singh writes to Tata Sons chairman to express condolences
Ratan Tata | Live updates: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh wrote a letter to Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran to express condolences over the death of Ratan Tata. “He was much more than a business icon, his vision and humanity demonstrated in the work of several charities founded and nurtured during his life. He was having the courage of speaking the truth to the men in power. I have fond memories of working very closely with him on several occasions,” wrote Singh in his letter.
Ratan Tata | Live updates: Maharashtra proposes Bharat Ratna for late industrialist
Ratan Tata | Live updates: The Maharashtra government at a cabinet meeting on Thursday decided to propose Ratan Tata's name for the Bharat Ratna award. The meeting, headed by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, also passed a resolution expressing condolences over the late industrialist's demise.
Ratan Tata death news live: Sunil Bharti Mittal of Airtel condoles demise of Ratan Tata
Ratan Tata death news live: Founder & Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, Sunil Bharti Mittal expressed his condolences over the demise of Ratan Tata and said he leaves behind his imprint on the Indian economy. "I’m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Ratan Tata. He leaves behind an astronomical imprint on the Indian industry, philanthropy and the perennial zest to better the world we live in. A true nation builder, his legacy in the growth of the country will forever inspire entrepreneurs and all Indians alike. On behalf of Bharti Enterprises, I share my deepest condolences with the Tata family," Mittal said.
Ratan Tata death news live: RBI Governor calls Ratan Tata a ‘true visionary’
Ratan Tata death news live: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das paid his last respects to Ratan Tata at NCPA, Mumbai. Das called him a true visionary and a strong believer in ethics in corporate governance. “I think whenever the economic history of modern India is written, I would feel that a full volume will not be enough to describe his achievements...A great son of India and a phenomenal person. May his soul rest in peace,” Das added.
Ratan Tata death news live: Kumar Mangalam Birla pays his last respects to Ratan Tata at NCPA
Ratan Tata death news live: Aditya Birla group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla paid his last respects to mortal remains of Ratan Tata at NCPA in South Mumbai. "It's a great loss for the country - not just for corporate India but the country as a whole. The impact of his work is quite unparalleled. We should remember him through the richness of his work. We met many times, years back - he was sober, frugal and always used to think in the interest of the country," Birla said while speaking to ANI.
Ratan Tata death news live: Nepal PM Sharma Oli condoles Ratan Tata's death
Ratan Tata death news live: Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said he was deeply saddened by the passing away of Ratan Tata. "A true titan of industry. His visionary leadership in business as well as philanthropy touched a vast number of lives, reaching far beyond India. His legacy and the positive impact on society will be cherished," he said in a post on X.
Ratan Tata death news live: Never met anyone like him, says MP Sudha MurthY
Ratan Tata death news live: "In my life, I met him (Ratan Tata), a man of integrity, and simplicity, always caring for others and compassionate. I really miss him. I don't think in my experience I met anyone like him. May I only pray, may his soul rest in peace. he was a legend, there was an era, but this is the end of an era for me. He was a person of integrity, integrity was so important. He was like that. He had enormous patience. He was a simple man... I learn philanthropy in the House of Tatas only. It's my personal loss... I feel now vacuumed in my personal life," said authour-philanthropist and Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murthy.
Ratan Tata death news live: US Ambassador to India says world lost a giant
Ratan Tata death news live: US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti took to X to express his condolences and share memories of late veteran industrialist Ratan Tata. "India and the world have lost a giant with a giant heart. When I was nominated to serve as ambassador, the first congratulations from India came from Ratan Tata, who gave so much in service to my hometown, serving on the board of the University of Southern California. He saw a future of greater prosperity and equality for his country and did so much for our world. May his memory be a blessing," Garcetti said.
Ratan Tata death news live: People gather at NCPA lawns to pay last respects to Ratan Tata
Ratan Tata death news live: There won't be another Ratan Tata, says close aide Suhel Seth
Ratan Tata death news live: “There won't be another Ratan Tata. Every Indian is impacted today,” said Suhel Seth, a close aide of veteran industrialist. Seth also said that he would remember his friend as a great human being with dignity and utmost compassion. "Someone who lives his life with such courage, fortitude and love for the country. I don't think there won't be another Ratan Tata...He was a different kind of a man...There are innumerable anecdotes, it is not about what Ratan Tata achieved in business, but the man was something else whether it was his staff or business...What he will leave in India is a great character, humanism and a legacy that people will love to follow...He defined every Indian," Seth said while speaking to ANI.
Ratan Tata death news live: Dharmendra Pradhan condoles death of veteran industrialist
Ratan Tata death news live: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in a post on X expressed his condolences over the death of Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of the Tata Group. “India Inc. is left poorer today with the passing of Shri #RatanTata. A man with a golden heart, he will be remembered for his philanthropic works and towering contributions to the world of business and enterprise. He belonged to a rare breed of business leaders who was always passionate about giving back to society. He will remain an inspiration to millions around the world. Sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and admirers in this hour of grief. Om Shanti,” Pradhan wrote.
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