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Mark Tully, BBC’s Voice of India, Dies at 90 in Delhi

30 January 20261 min read
AWARDS & PERSONSMark Tully, BBC’sVoice of India,Dies at 90 in Delhi30 January 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The well-known journalist Sir William Mark Tully died in New Delhi in January 2026 at the age of 90.

Key facts

  • Known as: the BBC’s “voice of India”.
  • Role: BBC New Delhi Bureau Chief for 22 years.
  • Age at death: 90; place: New Delhi.
HonourYear
Padma Shri1992
Padma Bhushan2005

Exam angle

  • Profession: journalist with the BBC.
  • Honours: Padma Shri (1992) and Padma Bhushan (2005).
  • Tenure: 22 years as New Delhi Bureau Chief.

Test yourself

1. Mark Tully, who died in January 2026, was associated with which broadcaster?

He was the BBC's voice of India.

2. In which year did Mark Tully receive the Padma Bhushan?

The notes give Padma Shri in 1992 and Padma Bhushan in 2005.

3. For how many years was Mark Tully the BBC's New Delhi Bureau Chief?

He served as the bureau chief for 22 years.

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