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Vajpayee adamant on discussing Gujarat

Vajpayee adamant on discussing Gujarat

Rediff.com17 Jun 2004

'We will discuss it with an open mind,' the former PM said.

Vajpayee, Sayeed welcome Rehman's statement

Vajpayee, Sayeed welcome Rehman's statement

Rediff.com20 Jul 2003

Rehman had suggested that the Simla Agreement and the Lahore Declaration could be the basis for normalisation of Indo-Pak ties.

Is Vajpayee a poor poet?

Is Vajpayee a poor poet?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

EC issues notice over Modi's 'mangalsutra' speech

EC issues notice over Modi's 'mangalsutra' speech

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Separately, the poll panel also issued a notice to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, asking him to respond to the complaints filed by the BJP against him and the main opposition party's senior leader Rahul Gandhi regarding their remarks.

VHP pans Vajpayee's peace initiative

VHP pans Vajpayee's peace initiative

Rediff.com4 May 2003

'We want our military tanks in Lahore, missiles in Rawalpindi and the saffron flag in Karachi,' Togadia said at a trishul diksha programme in Delhi.

PM, senior leaders greet Vajpayee on his 88th birthday

PM, senior leaders greet Vajpayee on his 88th birthday

Rediff.com25 Dec 2011

Former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, who turned 88 on Sunday, was greeted by a host of senior leaders including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Manipur borders will not be affected: Vajpayee

Manipur borders will not be affected: Vajpayee

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

The prime minister gave this assurance to an all-party delegation from Manipur led by Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh. Singh also wanted a constitutional amendment in this regard.

Kalam, Vajpayee congratulate cricket team

Kalam, Vajpayee congratulate cricket team

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

The team won the ODI series against Pakistan.

Vajpayee to nominate NDA candidate for prez polls

Vajpayee to nominate NDA candidate for prez polls

Rediff.com15 May 2007

"In the NDA's meeting, it was decided to authorise Vajpayeeji to nominate a person of his choice by holding talks," NDA convenor George Fernandes told newsmen outside the residence of the former PM.

Rajnath axed Modi after talks with Vajpayee, Advan

Rajnath axed Modi after talks with Vajpayee, Advan

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

His observations came as news reports spoke of Modi, the Hindutva icon, being angry with Singh's decision.

Terrorism dominates Sharon-Vajpayee talks

Terrorism dominates Sharon-Vajpayee talks

Rediff.com9 Sep 2003

The Indian prime minister described his Israeli counterpart's visit as an important landmark in bilateral relations.

Vajpayee aide quits BJP; AAP candidate in Patna faces protest

Vajpayee aide quits BJP; AAP candidate in Patna faces protest

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Known to be close and loyal to Bharatiya Janata Party veteran and former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, senior BJP leader and four time MP Lal Muni Choubey on Monday announced that he would contest as an independent from Buxar.

Books, films helped me and Vajpayee bond: Advani

Books, films helped me and Vajpayee bond: Advani

Rediff.com21 Dec 2006

Books and films were the bonding factors for his friendship with former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Lal Kishenchand Advani said.

Vajpayee attacks distortion of Hindutva

Vajpayee attacks distortion of Hindutva

Rediff.com31 Dec 2002

Expressing serious concern over "two distinct voices" that have emerged "louder" after the Gujarat election, the prime minister said Hindutva was being projected by "some people in a narrow, rigid and extremist manner."

'Vajpayee, Advani directed mosque demolition'

'Vajpayee, Advani directed mosque demolition'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2003

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said he was betrayed by the BJP-RSS leadership.

Advani: Ram Temple's Accidental Architect

Advani: Ram Temple's Accidental Architect

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

As the temple is inaugurated, unfortunately for Advani but unsurprisingly for the rest of us, the architect of the party's rise will not lead the ceremony and claim credit for his achievement, notes Aakar Patel.

Vajpayee arrives in Goa for a holiday

Vajpayee arrives in Goa for a holiday

Rediff.com29 Dec 2002

The prime minister will be in the state for four days.

India ready to host 2012 Olympics: Vajpayee

India ready to host 2012 Olympics: Vajpayee

Rediff.com23 Dec 2002

"Indian sports persons had done well in the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games and now we are ready to enter the Olympics," the Indian prime minister said.

Cong will give your wealth to Muslims: Modi in Rajasthan

Cong will give your wealth to Muslims: Modi in Rajasthan

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday suggested that if the Congress comes to power, it would redistribute wealth of people to Muslims and cited former PM Manmohan Singh's remark that the minority community had the first claim on the country's resources.

World Cup: No fireworks display in Delhi, Mumbai

World Cup: No fireworks display in Delhi, Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

BCCI banned the display of fireworks during the World Cup games in Delhi and Mumbai due to worsening air quality.

ASI begins survey of Bhojshala complex in MP; no curbs on puja, namaaz

ASI begins survey of Bhojshala complex in MP; no curbs on puja, namaaz

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The ASI team, comprising more than a dozen members, reached the complex in the morning.

Results 2024: What Lies Ahead For India

Results 2024: What Lies Ahead For India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'The 2024 election results will lead to much intense targeting of Modi, more intense debates, many more breakdowns in Parliament and many more movements on the streets.' 'The results have hit Modi's standing, and the politics of the Opposition parties will be sharply focused to ensure that Modi doesn't get back his charisma of being 'invincible' with help of State power.' Sheela Bhatt looks at the political situation through the prism of 2024 Lok Sabha election results.

IPL PIX: Rahul, de Kock power LSG to easy win over CSK

IPL PIX: Rahul, de Kock power LSG to easy win over CSK

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Openers KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock hit fifties as LSG trounced CSK by eight wickets.

NSCN-IM leaders meet Vajpayee

NSCN-IM leaders meet Vajpayee

Rediff.com9 Jan 2003

Step down, VHP tells Vajpayee

Step down, VHP tells Vajpayee

Rediff.com3 Jul 2003

He said since the prime minister does not have the parliamentary majority to bring in a law to construct the Ram Temple at Ayodhya, he should resign and seek a fresh mandate.

Two Gehlot ex-ministers, many Congress leaders join BJP in Rajasthan

Two Gehlot ex-ministers, many Congress leaders join BJP in Rajasthan

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, state BJP president C P Joshi and Union minister Bhupendra Yadav welcomed them into the party at its state headquarters in Jaipur.

Prime Minister Vajpayee turns 78

Prime Minister Vajpayee turns 78

Rediff.com25 Dec 2002

The prime minister had a puja at his residence followed by breakfast with his deputy Advani and his family.

Govt extends ban on terror group SIMI for 5 years

Govt extends ban on terror group SIMI for 5 years

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

The Centre on Monday extended the ban on terrorist group Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) for five years for its involvement in fomenting terrorism and disturbing peace and communal harmony in the country.

What Unites Pawars And Scindias?

What Unites Pawars And Scindias?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Exigencies of electoral politics and individual ambitions often stoke family feuds and sibling rivalries.

The secret of Vajpayee's success

The secret of Vajpayee's success

Rediff.com24 Apr 2004

Hema Malini@75, Through The Years

Hema Malini@75, Through The Years

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

The ethereal Hema Malini turns 75 on October 16, and gives us yet another reason to celebrate her.

What Modi and his ministers must learn from Vajpayee

What Modi and his ministers must learn from Vajpayee

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

'Think about how he would have handled Hyderabad, and JNU. He would have been very cross if he found two of his Cabinet ministers weighing in on the side of the ABVP.' 'And if Rohith Vemula still killed himself, he would have been the first to speak out in anguish and empathy rather than deny he was a Dalit.' 'And JNU, he would have simply said something like, 'let the boys speak, then they will grow up and join the IAS).' 'A good idea, when in crisis, is to apply the 'Vajpayee test' to your actions,' says Shekhar Gupta.

IPL PIX: Stoinis, Thakur steer LSG to easy win over GT

IPL PIX: Stoinis, Thakur steer LSG to easy win over GT

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans in Lucknow on Sunday.

Vajpayee's initiative must be taken forward: Advani on Modi's Pak visit

Vajpayee's initiative must be taken forward: Advani on Modi's Pak visit

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Vajpayee had travelled to Lahore in a bus from India in 1999 and started a peace initiative with Pakistan in 2004.

Vajpayee's niece Karuna Shukla joins Congress, slams Modi

Vajpayee's niece Karuna Shukla joins Congress, slams Modi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's niece Karuna Shukla on Thursday joined the Congress and slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, saying his promise of serving the country is nothing but "plain dishonesty".

Vajpayee era was different; no alliance with NDA: Farooq Abdullah

Vajpayee era was different; no alliance with NDA: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Ruling out any future alliance with the National Democratic Alliance, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Friday said his party was part of the dispensation when Atal Bihari Vajpayee was at the helm, but not now.

How Modi-Shah Defeated The Stone-Pelters In Kashmir

How Modi-Shah Defeated The Stone-Pelters In Kashmir

Rediff.com10 May 2024

'An entire operation was running systematically prior to the revoking of Article 370.'