Tributes pour in across India for revered BBC broadcaster Sir Mark Tully

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete January 26, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Tributes pour in across India for revered BBC broadcaster Sir Mark Tully

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Tributes have poured in for veteran BBC journalist Sir Mark Tully, who was cremated in Delhi, India, after dying at the age of 90. Hundreds gathered at the Lodhi crematorium to bid farewell to the broadcaster, widely regarded as the BBC's "voice of India". Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Sir Mark as a "towering voice of journalism" and praised his connection with India. Sir Mark reported on significant events in South Asia, including the Indian army's storming of the Sikh Golden Temple and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. He faced threats while reporting on the demolition of the Babri mosque in 1992. Tributes from colleagues and friends have highlighted his dedication to journalism and his enduring legacy as a chronicler of modern India.

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