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The secret of Vajpayee's success

The secret of Vajpayee's success

Rediff.com24 Apr 2004

End of terrorism key to talks: Vajpayee

End of terrorism key to talks: Vajpayee

Rediff.com13 May 2003

The prime minister also wanted Pakistan to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure in its territory.

Vajpayee writes to PM on river water sharing

Vajpayee writes to PM on river water sharing

Rediff.com9 Aug 2004

'Everyone has a viewpoint on sharing of river waters. Punjab has its needs; so do Haryana and Rajasthan,' the former prime minister wrote in his letter.

Vajpayee starts speech in Lok Sabha

Vajpayee starts speech in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003

IPL: Kohli, Gambhir fined 100% match fees for clash

IPL: Kohli, Gambhir fined 100% match fees for clash

Rediff.com2 May 2023

RCB opener Virat Kohli and LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir were fined their entire match fees following their heated exchange after the IPL 2023 match on Monday.

Vajpayee, a master of realpolitik

Vajpayee, a master of realpolitik

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'I was present at a meeting where he decided to permit the IAF to strike at Pakistan positions in Kargil, with the caveat that they should not cross the LoC.' 'Confident that the Indian Army would succeed, Mr Vajpayee was positioning himself to tell the world after the Kargil conflict was won that India did not violate the 'sanctity' of the LoC,' recalls Ambassador G Parthasarathy, who served as India's envoy in Islamabad in that eventful year, 1999.

Vajpayee is the leader of NDA, says Fernandes

Vajpayee is the leader of NDA, says Fernandes

Rediff.com7 Jun 2003

The National Democratic Alliance convener and defence minister said Advani's name does not figure in the NDA agenda.

Alert: Management, IT courses

Alert: Management, IT courses

Rediff.com22 Jan 2004

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Vajpayee turned down offer to be President

Vajpayee turned down offer to be President

Rediff.com30 Oct 2004

Former Bharatiya Janata Party president M Venkaiah Naidu has said he had wanted Atal Bihari Vajpayee to become the President of India but the latter turned down the proposal.

Vajpayee to honour 10 PIOs on January 9

Vajpayee to honour 10 PIOs on January 9

Rediff.com6 Jan 2003

Mauritian Premier Anerood Jugnauth, former Commonwealth secretary-general Sridath Ramphal, British MP Navneet Dholakia and McKinsey partner Rajat Gupta are among them.

Sonia slams Centre's silence on Khamenei's killing

Sonia slams Centre's silence on Khamenei's killing

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Sonia Gandhi has criticised the Modi government's silence on the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, arguing it raises doubts about India's foreign policy direction and credibility.

Lalji Tandon is BJP's LS candidate from Lucknow

Lalji Tandon is BJP's LS candidate from Lucknow

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's protg Lalji Tandon was on Friday declared as Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate for the Lok Sabha polls from the Lucknow constituency in Uttar Pradesh.

Rival parties come together to remember Vajpayee

Rival parties come together to remember Vajpayee

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Modi said Vajpayee would remain an inspiration and said the outpouring of emotions following his death despite his being away from public life for over a decade due to illness, shows his greatness.

Vajpayee to meet Chinese premier in October

Vajpayee to meet Chinese premier in October

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

They are scheduled to attend the ASEAN summit in Bali, Indonesia.

Did Vajpayee know masjid would be pulled down?

Did Vajpayee know masjid would be pulled down?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2005

The Congress has alleged that a CD recently presented to the Liberhan Commission 'established beyond doubt' that the former prime minister had 'full knowledge' of the Dec 6, 1992 incident.

Vajpayee, PC in witness list before JPC probing 2G scam

Vajpayee, PC in witness list before JPC probing 2G scam

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

An "exhaustive" list of witnesses, which includes former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and former Finance Minister P Chidambaram, was on Tuesday placed before the JPC probing the 2G spectrum allocation scam, but a decision whether to call them was deferred.

I have no desire to be President: Vajpayee

I have no desire to be President: Vajpayee

Rediff.com17 May 2007

Media reports had quoted Mamata as saying that she thought Vajpapyee had the right credentials to be President when outgoing President A P J Abdul Kalam declined to do so.

Vajpayee wants to quit politics, says RSS weekly

Vajpayee wants to quit politics, says RSS weekly

Rediff.com2 May 2007

'Relieve me of active politics. It's enough, let me go,' the editorial in the latest issue of the Panchjanya has quoted him as saying before joining the BJP's campaign in UP

BJP made Vajpayee look small by politicising ashes immersion: Sena

BJP made Vajpayee look small by politicising ashes immersion: Sena

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Sena said while no importance is given to veteran BJP leaders, their ashes are treated with importance.

Why no Bharat Ratna for AB Vajpayee? asks BJP

Why no Bharat Ratna for AB Vajpayee? asks BJP

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday asked why India's highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna, has not been conferred on former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Gujarat riots a cause of defeat: Vajpayee

Gujarat riots a cause of defeat: Vajpayee

Rediff.com12 Jun 2004

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee today admitted for the first time that the Gujarat riots were one of the reasons for the Bharatiya Janata Party's defeat in the recent Lok Sabha election

What Did Yogi Tell SKY?

What Did Yogi Tell SKY?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'With young and energetic SKY (Mr. 360) at official residence, Lucknow,' Yogi tweeted.'

Modi to visit RSS hq on March 30, first PM to do so

Modi to visit RSS hq on March 30, first PM to do so

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

During the visit, the PM will lay the foundation stone of the extension building of Madhav Netralaya Premium Centre, he said.

PM Modi inaugurates Atal Tunnel in Rohtang

PM Modi inaugurates Atal Tunnel in Rohtang

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

The 9.02-km tunnel connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley throughout the year, the Prime Minister's Office has said, noting that the valley was earlier cut off for about six months every year due to heavy snowfall.

'Pakistan Threatened India With Nuclear Weapons Three Times Before 1998'

'Pakistan Threatened India With Nuclear Weapons Three Times Before 1998'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

'We were in a heavily nuclearised environment. China had tested for Pakistan in the 1980s and helped their missile programme stay just one step behind us.'

JeM threat to families of PM, Sonia, Vajpayee

JeM threat to families of PM, Sonia, Vajpayee

Rediff.com12 Nov 2006

Under the Special Protection Group Act, the prime minister and his immediate family members get the SPG cover while the former premiers are provided with the cover of this elite force for one year after they step down.

What does Nitish Kumar's NDA pledge really mean?

What does Nitish Kumar's NDA pledge really mean?

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, seeking a fifth term, has asserted that he will remain in the NDA, crediting the BJP for his rise to power. Kumar, the JD(U) supremo, reiterated his stance at the Khelo India Youth Games. He has been a BJP ally since the mid-1990s but parted ways in 2013. Kumar's return to the NDA ahead of the Lok Sabha polls last year, after previously joining hands with the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan, has sparked debate about his political strategy.

Vajpayee and I were humiliated in Agra: Musharraf

Vajpayee and I were humiliated in Agra: Musharraf

Rediff.com27 Sep 2006

Musharraf claims the CIA made a secret payment to Pakistan for surrender of al Qaeda agents.

The Search For Survivors

The Search For Survivors

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Bhagat Singh's sister sees ray of hope in Vajpayee

Bhagat Singh's sister sees ray of hope in Vajpayee

Rediff.com24 Mar 2004

She hopes that the prime minister would apprise the nation of the sacrifice of the martyrs and do something for the betterment of their kin.

Nawaz Sharif on Kargil: Violated pact with Vajpayee, our fault

Nawaz Sharif on Kargil: Violated pact with Vajpayee, our fault

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Former Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday admitted that Islamabad had "violated" an agreement with India signed by him and ex-prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1999, in an apparent reference to the Kargil misadventure by Gen Pervez Musharraf.

'Main itna paseena kisi bhi film ki liye nahin baha hai'

'Main itna paseena kisi bhi film ki liye nahin baha hai'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The actor is as entertaining at press conferences as he is in the movies, and he keeps the proceedings light -- and fun -- and Hitesh Harisinghani/ Rediff.com and Afsar Dayatar/ Rediff.com capture them.

VHP warns of violence if stopped

VHP warns of violence if stopped

Rediff.com13 Oct 2003

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Monday warned that the country will be plunged into violence if Ram bhakts were prevented from reaching Ayodhya for an October 17 mass darshan.

Murli Manohar Joshi resumes work

Murli Manohar Joshi resumes work

Rediff.com1 Oct 2003

Talking to reporters at his Shastri Bhavan office, Joshi made light of the Congress threat to boycott him in Parliament.

'What's so new in Vajpayee's visit to J&K?'

'What's so new in Vajpayee's visit to J&K?'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2003

'The coming season will be one of the most dangerous phases of terrorism,' says Omar Abdullah, president of the National Conference.

Vajpayee critical, put on life support, says AIIMS

Vajpayee critical, put on life support, says AIIMS

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The 93-year-old former prime minister was admitted to the premier All India Institute of Medical Sciences on June 11 with a kidney tract infection, urinary tract infection, low urine output and chest congestion.

Is it essential to visit riot-hit Guj, Vajpayee had asked Kalam

Is it essential to visit riot-hit Guj, Vajpayee had asked Kalam

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

In the aftermath of the 2002 riots in Gujarat, the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee appeared to be not keen on President APJ Abdul Kalam's official visit to the state, according to a book.