Ratan Tata's passing dominated Indian news on October 10, 2024. The day began with preparations for his state funeral, as dignitaries and the public gathered to pay respects. Home Minister Amit Shah and business leaders like Mukesh Ambani attended the viewing at NCPA lawns. By afternoon, Tata's final journey began, culminating in a cremation with full state honors at Worli crematorium. The government proposed Tata's name for the Bharat Ratna award. In other news, Prime Minister Modi attended the ASEAN-India summit in Laos, emphasizing India's commitment to regional peace. Delhi police seized a large cocaine haul worth ₹2,000 crore. Political fallout continued from recent state elections, with Congress facing internal criticism over its performance in Haryana.