Veteran Congress leader Bheemanna Khandre passes away

Bheemanna Khandre, a prominent Congress leader and former Transport Minister, passed away at the age of 103 on Friday night. He had been battling age-related ailments and respiratory complications for several days. Khandre's death was confirmed by his son, Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre, who said he passed peacefully at home. The veteran leader will be laid to rest on Saturday. He is survived by two sons and four daughters.