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Senior Journalist and Author S. Nihal Singh Passes Away.

Obituary | Dated: 05 Dec 2025

Veteran journalist and former editor of The Statesman and The Indian Express, S. Nihal Singh, passed away at the age of 96 in New Delhi. He was a doyen of Indian journalism, known for his incisive political analysis and foreign policy expertise. He was awarded the prestigious International Editor of the Year Award in New York.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • He authored several books including "The Yogi and the Bear: Story of Indo-Soviet Relations".
  • He served as the founding editor of The Indian Post in 1987.
  • His career spanned over six decades, covering major global events like the Vietnam War and Emergency in India.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Person: S. Nihal Singh.
  • Profession: Senior Journalist & Editor.
  • Book: The Yogi and the Bear.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

S. Nihal Singh, who passed away recently, was associated with which profession?

Correct Answer: Journalism

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About Press Council of India

  • Chairperson – Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai
  • HQ – New Delhi