News for 'Bihari Vajpayee'

Advani breaks ice, meets Vajpayee

Advani breaks ice, meets Vajpayee

Rediff.com13 Sep 2005

The meeting comes a day after the party bowed to Vajpayee's wishes and restored Khurana's primary membership after he expressed regrets for his critical statements against Advani.

Vajpayee sees mid-term polls

Vajpayee sees mid-term polls

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

Leader of Opposition and party president Lal Kishenchand Advani termed as 'wrong, mischievous and baseless' United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi's charge that the Opposition changed its stand on the Women's Reservation Bill.

Apologise: Vajpayee tells Khurana

Apologise: Vajpayee tells Khurana

Rediff.com12 Sep 2005

Vajpayee had spoken out publicly against Advani's decision to expel Khurana.

I miss Vajpayee's presence, says Advani

I miss Vajpayee's presence, says Advani

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Wednesday night said he feels "awkward" attending functions where he feels his long-time associate and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee should have been present.

Pakistan PM calls Vajpayee

Pakistan PM calls Vajpayee

Rediff.com8 Dec 2003

Jamali thanked Vajpayee for confirming his attendance at the next month's SAARC summit in Islamabad.

Vajpayee rules out greater Nagaland

Vajpayee rules out greater Nagaland

Rediff.com29 Oct 2003

He said there is no political consensus for changing the boundaries of states in the Northeast.

Vajpayee admitted to AIIMS with urinary tract infection

Vajpayee admitted to AIIMS with urinary tract infection

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

A host of leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch at the hospital.

Vajpayee arrives in Bali

Vajpayee arrives in Bali

Rediff.com6 Oct 2003

They Fought To The Last Man For India

They Fought To The Last Man For India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

On November 18, 1962, 114 soldiers of the 13th Kumaon fought till the last man, and last bullet, in sub-zero temperatures, to beat back the huge Chinese army. We salute the Heroes of Rezang La.

Farooq supports BJP's demand, seeks Bharat Ratna for Vajpayee

Farooq supports BJP's demand, seeks Bharat Ratna for Vajpayee

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Union Minister Farooq Abdullah on Monday backed the Bharatiya Janata Party's demand for according the Bharat Ratna to former prime minister and veteran leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Capital Buzz: Vajpayee's angry

Capital Buzz: Vajpayee's angry

Rediff.com16 Jun 2003

Cabinet, BJP back Vajpayee

Cabinet, BJP back Vajpayee

Rediff.com5 Jun 2003

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh also endorsed the leadership of Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Mahajan will defeat death: Vajpayee

Mahajan will defeat death: Vajpayee

Rediff.com23 Apr 2006

Vajpayee was visibly emotional at the Hinduja Hospital.

Who Observed Raj Dharma In Nagpur?

Who Observed Raj Dharma In Nagpur?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

The Nagpur violence may have been prevented had the police considered the dangerous potential of the VHP/Bajrang Dal's demonstration; had they immediately stopped the burning of the chaddar and arrested the demonstrators; and had they fanned out to counter the rumours that spread among Muslims, observes Jyoti Punwani.

Pakistani sherwanis for Vajpayee

Pakistani sherwanis for Vajpayee

Rediff.com7 Jan 2004

Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has ordered two Sherwanis from a Pakistani designer couple with the kind of embroidery he had seen on late Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's Sherwani.

Vajpayee cancels Rajasthan sojourn

Vajpayee cancels Rajasthan sojourn

Rediff.com26 Dec 2003

The sojourn was cancelled due to foggy weather conditions in the north. The PM also wanted to prepare for the SAARC summit.

Parliament standoff: PM, Vajpayee meet

Parliament standoff: PM, Vajpayee meet

Rediff.com7 May 2005

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his predecessor Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Saturday met at a public function and interacted briefly.

Vajpayee holds talks with Karzai

Vajpayee holds talks with Karzai

Rediff.com23 Sep 2003

Vajpayee is understood to have extended India's continued support to the rebuilding of Afghanistan.

Vajpayee slams Gujarat violence

Vajpayee slams Gujarat violence

Rediff.com7 Nov 2003

In an interview to Financial Times, the prime minister also expressed 'disappointment' with Pakistan's failure to dismantle the infrastructure of terrorism.

Sharon invites Vajpayee to Israel

Sharon invites Vajpayee to Israel

Rediff.com10 Sep 2003

In his invitation the Israeli prime minister told his Indian counterpart that he would be 'among friend' in Israel.

Mum Vajpayee makes news

Mum Vajpayee makes news

Rediff.com20 Apr 2005

Just under a year after he was dislodged from the prime minister's post by a Congress-led coalition, some people want him out of the BJP too.

Vajpayee's funeral today: Traffic advisory for Delhi commuters

Vajpayee's funeral today: Traffic advisory for Delhi commuters

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Vajpayee's last rites will be performed at the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal in New Delhi at 4 pm on Friday.

Vajpayee declines Pak PM's invitation

Vajpayee declines Pak PM's invitation

Rediff.com29 Apr 2003

He also said the issue of terrorism figured when his Pakistani counterpart Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali spoke to him over telephone on Monday night.

NDA needs Vajpayee: Thackeray

NDA needs Vajpayee: Thackeray

Rediff.com6 Jun 2003

He met mediapersons in Mumbai on Friday morning.

German kids surprise Vajpayee

German kids surprise Vajpayee

Rediff.com28 May 2003

Vajpayee arrives in Germany

Vajpayee arrives in Germany

Rediff.com27 May 2003

Vajpayee calls it quits

Vajpayee calls it quits

Rediff.com24 Jun 2004

Chhonzin Angmo Creates History On Everest

Chhonzin Angmo Creates History On Everest

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Chhonzin Angmo became the first visually-impaired woman from India to plant the Tricolour on Earth's highest mountain.

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.

Vajpayee admitted to hospital, stable

Vajpayee admitted to hospital, stable

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was on Tuesday admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences after he complained of giddiness.

Vajpayee rallies behind Advani on Jinnah

Vajpayee rallies behind Advani on Jinnah

Rediff.com7 Jun 2005

The former PM added that Advani's remarks on Jinnah were 'misinterpreted'.

Vajpayee leaves Damascus

Vajpayee leaves Damascus

Rediff.com16 Nov 2003

Brajesh Mishra was Vajpayee's troubleshooter

Brajesh Mishra was Vajpayee's troubleshooter

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

India's first National Security Advisor Brajesh Mishra, who died in New Delhi on Friday night, was a pivotal figure in shaping foreign policy during National Democratic Alliance government and a troubleshooter of Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Babri probe:'Vajpayee indictment will help Advani'

Babri probe:'Vajpayee indictment will help Advani'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Anupam Gupta, counsel for Liberhan Commission from 1999 to 2007, said Vajpayee cannot be indicted because he was neither given notice or summoned.

Pakistan envoy calls on Vajpayee

Pakistan envoy calls on Vajpayee

Rediff.com20 Dec 2003

The courtesy call comes ahead of the PM's visit to Pakistan.

Modi recites Neeraj's poem to counter Kharge in RS

Modi recites Neeraj's poem to counter Kharge in RS

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a jibe at Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, saying the poem that Kharge recited to criticize the BJP government was written during the reign of Congress. Modi also read out a poem written by renowned Hindi poet Gopaldas Neeraj to attack the Congress.

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.