The ashes of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were immersed at the Yamuna Ghat near the Gurdwara Majnu Ka Tila Sahib in Delhi, a day after he was cremated with full state honours at Nigambodh Ghat.

The veteran leader, who was also credited for a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, died late Thursday at age 92.

Country announced seven-day mourning period and has cancelled all cultural and entertainment events in the coming week