News for 'Atal Bihari Vajpayee'

Vajpayee, Advani, Thackeray to finalise strategy

Vajpayee, Advani, Thackeray to finalise strategy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2004

The meeting will take place at Hotel Renaissance, where the BJP is holding its three-day national executive.

Vajpayee hospitalised, to undergo tests

Vajpayee hospitalised, to undergo tests

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

As per the advice of doctors, 84-year-old Vajpayee is being admitted at AIIMS for routine follow up and investigations, a release issued by the former prime minister's office said.

Modi: Vajpayee wanted dissent noted

Modi: Vajpayee wanted dissent noted

Rediff.com21 Jun 2004

Overconfidence did us in: Vajpayee

Overconfidence did us in: Vajpayee

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance lost power to the Congress-led alliance in the election despite its high-profile 'India Shining' media campaign.

I have had enough, says Vajpayee

I have had enough, says Vajpayee

Rediff.com23 Jun 2004

Under attack for demanding the sacking of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for his mishandling of Gujarat riots, the former prime minister said it is for the first time in his life he has been targeted in this manner.

Fazlur Rehman calls on Vajpayee

Fazlur Rehman calls on Vajpayee

Rediff.com20 Jul 2003

Sangma meets Vajpayee

Sangma meets Vajpayee

Rediff.com18 Jan 2004

I 'let down' Atal during Kargil episode: Sharif

I 'let down' Atal during Kargil episode: Sharif

Rediff.com9 Sep 2007

He regretted not having set up a commission like India to go into the Kargil episode to fix the responsibility for it.

Vajpayee in Moscow

Vajpayee in Moscow

Rediff.com11 Nov 2003

'Credit Dr Singh not Atal for peace with Pak'

'Credit Dr Singh not Atal for peace with Pak'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh deserves 'full marks' for his 'sincere' efforts to resolve the Kashmir issue and have peace with Pakistan, but is held back from taking a bold step over fears of domestic political backlash, former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has said.

Vajpayee leaves for China on Sunday

Vajpayee leaves for China on Sunday

Rediff.com20 Jun 2003

Vajpayee's companion Rajkumari Kaul dead

Vajpayee's companion Rajkumari Kaul dead

Rediff.com3 May 2014

Kaul had been Vajpayee's constant companion of many years and the mother of his adopted daughter Namita Bhattacharya

Himachal: Paragliders collide mid-air, Belgian national killed

Himachal: Paragliders collide mid-air, Belgian national killed

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

A Belgian paraglider was killed after colliding mid-air with another paraglider in Himachal's Kangra district, five days ahead of the Paragliding World Cup 2024 set to take place in Bir-Billing, police said on Wednesday.

Vajpayee responding to treatment

Vajpayee responding to treatment

Rediff.com8 Feb 2009

The condition of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who is admitted at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences with chest infection, is stable and he is responding to the treatment, doctors attending him said on Sunday.

Vajpayee cremated with state honours, daughter lights funeral pyre

Vajpayee cremated with state honours, daughter lights funeral pyre

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Vajpayee's ashes will be immersed in rivers in all the districts in Uttar Pradesh -- his karmabhoomi.

Vajpayee's funeral at Smriti Sthal on Friday

Vajpayee's funeral at Smriti Sthal on Friday

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

After the people pay their homage for an hour on Friday morning, the late prime minister's body will be taken to the BJP headquarters where it will lie in state before the funeral.

Maha to build memorials of Chhatrapati Shivaji, Sambhaji in other states

Maha to build memorials of Chhatrapati Shivaji, Sambhaji in other states

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Maharashtra Finance Minister Ajit Pawar presented the state budget, announcing the construction of numerous memorials dedicated to historical figures like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and others. These memorials aim to preserve and celebrate the legacy of these prominent figures, contributing to the state's cultural and historical landscape.

Vajpayee owns responsibility for BJP's defeat

Vajpayee owns responsibility for BJP's defeat

Rediff.com18 Jun 2004

Of late, the former prime minister has been seeking an internal debate in the BJP on the Gujarat riots saying they were partly responsible for the setback to the party.

Vajpayee continues to be on ventilator

Vajpayee continues to be on ventilator

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee continued to be on ventilation on Saturday with his respiratory track infection remaining a cause of concern, doctors attending on him at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences said. "Vajpayee's condition is stable. His heart is stable but his lungs require support and that is why we are putting him on ventilation," Dr Sampath Kumar, head of Cardiac Thoracic Vascular Sciences of AIIMS, said.

Vajpayee's health improving, says BJP

Vajpayee's health improving, says BJP

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's health is improving and he will be completely fit by the time the Lok Sabha elections will be held, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Lalji Tandon said in Lucknow on Monday."There are a few months left for the (Lok Sabha) poll. By the time it will be held, Vajpayee will be completely fit," he said.

Innovative ideas to resolve differences: Vajpayee

Innovative ideas to resolve differences: Vajpayee

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

The prime minister said public opinion in India and Pakistan should lead politicians to 'pragmatic and acceptable' solutions to their problems.

Vajpayee is the soul of BJP: Thackeray

Vajpayee is the soul of BJP: Thackeray

Rediff.com26 Jun 2004

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, under attack from within his own party, has found an ally in Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray.

My last attempt for peace: Vajpayee

My last attempt for peace: Vajpayee

Rediff.com2 Jan 2004

The prime minister will arrive in Islamabad on Saturday to attend the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation summit.

Musharraf surprised over Vajpayee's reaction

Musharraf surprised over Vajpayee's reaction

Rediff.com18 Oct 2006

The Pakistani leader said he had decided to cut short his stay in Agra twice after the Indians had "backed out" of what had been agreed earlier. However, he had been persuaded by his diplomats not to do so.

Vajpayee to consult Jaitley on Kannappan

Vajpayee to consult Jaitley on Kannappan

Rediff.com30 Sep 2003

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has threatened to invoke provisions of POTA against the Union minister for his speech allegedly supporting the LTTE.

Vajpayee defends pace of reforms

Vajpayee defends pace of reforms

Rediff.com7 Nov 2003

Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has said that reforms carried out in a democratic country like India are more deeply rooted and sustainable, and democracy cannot be blamed for impeding reforms.

Inspired Vajpayee pursues weight loss

Inspired Vajpayee pursues weight loss

Rediff.com5 Jul 2006

Vajpayee has apparently resolved that if they can undertake arduous campaigns then so should he, the first step in any plans is a complete makeover, that is to lose weight.

Vajpayee's hold over the BJP weakens

Vajpayee's hold over the BJP weakens

Rediff.com23 Jun 2004

'We will not let Atalji die'

'We will not let Atalji die'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

'His magical leadership, his fatherly love and his ability to take everyone along, cannot be replaced.'

LSG Vs PBKS: Who Fielded Best? Vote!

LSG Vs PBKS: Who Fielded Best? Vote!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The IPL match between the Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings witnessed some extraordinary fielding efforts.

Vice-Presidential election: Stage set for 'south versus south' battle

Vice-Presidential election: Stage set for 'south versus south' battle

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

The stage is set for a direct contest between NDA nominee C P Radhakrishnan and joint opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy for the September 9 vice-presidential election. Nominations have been scrutinized and accepted.

CII praises Vajpayee-led governments

CII praises Vajpayee-led governments

Rediff.com4 Apr 2003

The Confederation of Indian Industries, on Friday, was all praise for the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led coalition governments in terms of being development-oriented and helpful to the industry.

Where Rahul Should Spend Tuesday Night

Where Rahul Should Spend Tuesday Night

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

May we suggest that Rahul spend Tuesday night with the homeless in Delhi who are shivering in cold and frosty conditions?

Vajpayee involved in Ram movement: VHP

Vajpayee involved in Ram movement: VHP

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee was involved in the Ram Janma Bhoomi movement which led to the Babri Mosque demolition in Ayodhya on December 6, 1992, VHP chief Ashok Singhal said on Friday.