Mumbai News Live Updates: Thousands pay homage as final rites of legend industrialist Ratan Tata performed with full state honours

Mumbai News Live Updates: On Thursday morning, people from different walks of life gathered outside the Tata residence in south Mumbai to pay their respects.

Mumbai News Live Updates: The final rites of Ratan Tata, the legendary industrialist and Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, were performed with full state honors on Wednesday evening.  Maharashtra government on Thursday declared a day of mourning after Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons and Padma Vibhushan awardee Ratan Tata passed away at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital late Wednesday night. A statement quoting Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the national tricolour on government offices in Maharashtra would be flown at half-mast on October 10 as a sign of mourning.

Tata’s mortal remains will be kept at the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in south Mumbai from 10 am to 3:30 pm, and his last rites will be performed in Worli area later in the day. Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Mumbai to attend the last rites. Shah was accompanied by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, and Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. In a message, Shah said he was deeply saddened by the demise of the “legendary industrialist and true nationalist.”

On Thursday morning, people from different walks of life gathered outside the Tata residence in south Mumbai to pay their respects. Sachin Tendulkar was among the early visitors to pay homage to the industrialist, reported PTI. Security was heightened outside the residence, with members of the Mumbai Police band, among other security personnel, present.

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17:59 (IST) 10 Oct 2024
Ratan Tata family tree: From Jamsetji Tata to Maya Tata, know all the members here

Ratan Naval Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai Wednesday night. He was admitted following age-related health issues and was undergoing treatment at the hospital. Tata, a beacon of India Inc, steered his group amid India’s economic liberalisation and, subsequently, guided its global expansion.

Conferred with the Padma Vibhushan, Tata was considered one of the greatest philanthropists in the country who touched lives of millions through his work in the field of healthcare, education, drinking water and many other areas.

Here's a look at the family tree of the Tatas

16:50 (IST) 10 Oct 2024
Mumbai News Live, Ratan Tata Funeral: Ratan Tata ignited passion for EVs, inspired to set up Ola Electric, Bhavish Aggarwal says

Ola Founder Bhavish Aggarwal on Thursday said Ratan Tata ignited the passion for electric vehicles (EVs) in him that led to the establishment of Ola Electric.

In a post on X titled "Ratan Tata, my personal hero", Aggarwal spoke about how Tata played a key role in setting up Ola Electric.

"The one story I'd like to share today is his key role in the founding of my second company Ola Electric. One day in 2017 I got a call from him asking me to come to Mumbai. He just said - 'Bhavish I want to take you somewhere and show you something exciting'," he said.

He added, "We flew in his plane to Coimbatore to see his personal project making electric vehicles out of the Tata Nano! He was so passionate and excited about electric vehicles. He even drove me in one on a test track and then pointed out such detailed improvements to the engineers. That was the day Ola Electric really got started -- as he ignited the passion for EVs and cars in me."

16:44 (IST) 10 Oct 2024
Mumbai News Live, Ratan Tata Funeral: Thousands pay homage as Ratan Tata’s mortal remains arrive Worli for final rites

The mortal remains of Ratan Tata – philanthropist and Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons –  have arrived at the Worli crematorium where his last rites will be carried out.

15:45 (IST) 10 Oct 2024
Mumbai News Live, Ratan Tata Funeral: Amit Shah pays respects to Ratan Tata at Mumbai's NCPA

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday paid respects to industrialist Ratan Tata in Mumbai.

Shah arrived at the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in south Mumbai with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, and Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.

The home minister paid homage to the mortal remains of Tata on behalf of the Government of India. He visited Mumbai for Tata's funeral as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leaving for Laos to attend the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits, news agency PTI reported, quoting sources.

15:39 (IST) 10 Oct 2024
Mumbai News Live, Ratan Tata Funeral: Ambani family pays homage to Ratan Tata

Mukesh Ambani paid his last respects to Ratan Tata at the NCPA on Thursday afternoon, along with his wife Nita, son Aakash, and daughter-in-law Shloka.

The chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries was received by Noel Tata, the half-brother of Ratan Tata. Ambani also met Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran.

He had also visited the Breach Candy Hospital immediately after the death of Ratan Tata late last night.

15:36 (IST) 10 Oct 2024
Mumbai News Live, Ratan Tata Funeral: Stampede-like situation emerges as thousands visit NCPA to honor Ratan Tata

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Thousands broke barricades at NCPA to pay tribute to Ratan Tata, creating a stampede-like situation that went out of police control.

13:59 (IST) 10 Oct 2024
Mumbai News Live, Ratan Tata Funeral: Traffic diversions in Mumbai till 9 pm today

In anticipation of the large crowd expected to attend the funeral of industrialist Ratan Tata, the Mumbai traffic police have put in place temporary traffic restrictions in the city. The funeral is scheduled to take place on Thursday at the Jijamata Nagar crematorium in Worli.

To manage the expected influx of people and vehicles, the traffic police have announced road closures and diversions around the crematorium and nearby areas from 1 pm to 9 pm on Thursday.

E Moses Marg from Worli Naka to Rakangi Junction will be closed to all vehicles, except funeral vehicles. Read more

12:38 (IST) 10 Oct 2024
Mumbai News Live, Ratan Tata Funeral: CM Eknath Shinde proposes awarding Bharat Ratna to late Ratan Tata

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has proposed awarding the Bharat Ratna to industrialist Ratan Tata, recognizing his significant contributions to industry and the social sector. The proposal, which has been approved at the state level, will now be submitted to the Central government for final approval.

12:18 (IST) 10 Oct 2024
Mumbai News Live, Ratan Tata Funeral: Raj Thackeray pays last respects to Ratan Tata

MNS Chief Raj Thackeray paid his respects to the late Ratan Tata at the NCPA lawns.

11:28 (IST) 10 Oct 2024
Mumbai News Live, Ratan Tata Funeral: Dy CM Ajit Pawar visits NCPA, pays last respects to Ratan Tata

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar visited the NCPA Lawns in Mumbai to pay his last respects to late Ratan Tata. The Deputy CM expressed his condolences and acknowledged the immense contributions Tata made to the nation.

11:17 (IST) 10 Oct 2024
Mumbai News Live, Ratan Tata Funeral: Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule pay last respects to Ratan Tata

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) Chief Sharad Pawar and his MP daughter Supriya Sule visited NCPA to pay their last repect to Mr Tata.

10:55 (IST) 10 Oct 2024
Mumbai News Live, Ratan Tata Funeral: Tata Employees pay respects to Ratan Tata at NCPA lawns

Mortal remains of Ratan Tata have been brought to the NCPA lawns, and the public has queued at Gate 3. However, only the Tata Employees have been let in by now to pay their last respects.

10:25 (IST) 10 Oct 2024
Mumbai News Live, Ratan Tata Funeral: 'Mumbai has lost its patriarch', Eknath Shinde condoles Ratan Tata

In a post on X, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde says: "I am deeply saddened by the passing of Shri. Ratan Tata. Shri. Tata was amongst the greatest of Indian industry.... He transformed our lives, redefined entire industries, and achieved one of the rarest feats in human history: he changed the way India is perceived in the World. Through charity and philanthropy he gave purpose and meaning to wealth creation. The world has lost a visionary and India her greatest son. Mumbai has lost its patriarch. We send our thoughts and prayers to the Tata Group and all those who loved Shri. Ratan Tata."

10:19 (IST) 10 Oct 2024
Mumbai News Live, Ratan Tata Funeral: Day of mourning declared in Maharashtra

Maharashtra government on Thursday declared a day of mourning after Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons and Padma Vibhushan awardee Ratan Tata passed away at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital on late Wednesday night. A statement quoting Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the national tricolour on government offices in Maharashtra will be flown at half-mast on October 10 as a sign of mourning.

10:16 (IST) 10 Oct 2024
Ratan Tata’s mortal remails to be kept in NCPA for people to pay last respects

Tata’s mortal remains will be kept at the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in south Mumbai from 10 am to 3:30 pm, and his last rites will be performed in Worli area later in the day. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Mumbai to attend the last rites. In a message, Shah said he was deeply saddened by the demise of the “legendary industrialist and true nationalist”.

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