Centre announces 7-day mourning for late PM Vajpayee
The Centre has announced a seven-day state mourning across India as a mark of respect following the demise of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. During this period, the Indian flag will be flown at half-mast throughout India. Further, the Bihar government has declared a seven-day state mourning and a public holiday on Friday as a mark of respect. 