Ratan Tata will be cremated with full state honours after passing away on Wednesday at the age of 86 in a Mumbai hospital. In addition, Eknath Shinde, the chief minister of Maharashtra, declared a day of mourning for the renowned philanthropist and industrialist on Thursday.
As a sign of respect, all Maharashtra government offices will fly the national flag at half mast. Numerous Thursday-related events have been cancelled.
Today from 10 am to 4 pm, Ratan Tata's body will be on display at the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in Mumbai's Nariman Point, where visitors can pay their final respects. Later in the day, the cremation will happen in the Worli neighbourhood. Prime Minister Amit Shah, the home minister, will attend the funeral.
What happened to Ratan Tata?
Ratan Tata, a seasoned businessman, passed away late on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, in a Mumbai hospital. The Tata group's chairman emeritus was 86.
On Monday, October 7, 2024, Tata was hospitalized to the Breach Candy Hospital in south Mumbai due to age-related complications and to manage his blood pressure.
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