NEW DELHI, Dec 28 — The body of Manmohan Singh, the former Indian prime minister whose death has sparked outpourings of grief at home and accolades from abroad, was cremated today on the banks of the Yamuna River in New Delhi with full state honours.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh, who died yesterday night, as a “cherished friend” and a pivotal figure in India’s modern history.

NEW DELHI, Dec 27 — Described as a "reluctant king" in his first stint as prime minister, the soft-spoken Manmohan Singh, who died yesterday at the age of 92, was arguably one of India's most successful leaders.