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LK Advani discharged from AIIMS

LK Advani discharged from AIIMS

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

"Advani was admitted for old age-related issues and has been discharged," the AIIMS official said.

LK Advani admitted in ICU, condition stable

LK Advani admitted in ICU, condition stable

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

The 96-year-old former deputy prime minister was brought to the hospital about two days ago.

LK Advani hospitalised in Delhi again, discharge likely on Wednesday

LK Advani hospitalised in Delhi again, discharge likely on Wednesday

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

The 96-year-old, who was born in undivided India, was admitted to the Apollo hospital today, a hospital source told PTI.

President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna on BJP veteran LK Advani

President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna on BJP veteran LK Advani

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

The ceremony was attended by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah and the family members of Advani, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a post on X.

Tharoor's remarks on Advani draw rebuke from Congress

Tharoor's remarks on Advani draw rebuke from Congress

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

The Congress party has distanced itself from Shashi Tharoor's remarks praising BJP leader L.K. Advani, stating that Tharoor speaks for himself and that his continued membership in the CWC reflects the party's democratic spirit.

PIX: Taapsee, Sonakshi, LK Advani watch Baby

PIX: Taapsee, Sonakshi, LK Advani watch Baby

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

While Akshay gave the event a miss, his co-stars made sure to attend.

'LK Advani rules the BJP as a dictator'

'LK Advani rules the BJP as a dictator'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

'The BJP uses its partners as a stepping stone to grab political space. They are in the habit of betraying their partners. That is how they treated Naveen Patnaik, Chandrababu Naidu, the Asom Gana Parishad and Farooq Abdullah.'

LK Advani's wife Kamla Advani passes away

LK Advani's wife Kamla Advani passes away

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Kamla Advani, the wife of Bharatiya Janata Party veteran L K Advani, died on Wednesday at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences due to heart failure.

Fundamental liberties could be curtailed again: LK Advani

Fundamental liberties could be curtailed again: LK Advani

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

'I don't have the confidence that Emergency cannot happen again,' says BJP veteran LK Advani days ahead of the 40th anniversary of the imposition of Emergency.

View: LK Advani could've won the race by sitting out

View: LK Advani could've won the race by sitting out

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

What has gone against Advani is the sense that he is desperate to become PM, says Neerja Chowdhury

Third row seat: Cong accuses BJP of insulting Rahul, Kharge at R-Day event

Third row seat: Cong accuses BJP of insulting Rahul, Kharge at R-Day event

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

The Congress party has accused the BJP government of disrespecting opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge by seating them in the third row during the Republic Day parade. BJP leaders have responded by questioning Rahul Gandhi's attendance at other important events.

Pranab Mukherjee, LK Advani will release book on Biju Patnaik

Pranab Mukherjee, LK Advani will release book on Biju Patnaik

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Naveen Patnaik's guest list has been prepared with an eye on the forthcoming Lok Sabha and assembly polls, reports Archis Mohan.

LK Advani gets back room in Parliament

LK Advani gets back room in Parliament

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch L K Advani will sit in his old room in Parliament House with the Government on Tuesday restoring it to the veteran leader, days after indications of his possible dislocation from there.

'Karan Johar This Side And I Am A Fragile Today'

'Karan Johar This Side And I Am A Fragile Today'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

It's been an emotional night for many film folk across India, as they were honoured at the National Awards.

PIX: Manmohan Singh, Advani cast votes from home

PIX: Manmohan Singh, Advani cast votes from home

Rediff.com18 May 2024

This initiative ensures these voters can participate in the electoral process with ease and dignity, eliminating the need to visit polling stations. Delhi will go to polls on May 25.

Radicalised by Zakir Naik, Siddique lone wolf with IED skills: Andhra cop

Radicalised by Zakir Naik, Siddique lone wolf with IED skills: Andhra cop

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Andhra Pradesh police identified one of the terror suspects arrested by Tamil Nadu police as a 'big fish' with advanced bomb-making skills. The suspect, Abubacker Siddique, is believed to be a lone wolf influenced by radical preacher Zakir Naik and an expert in making IEDs.

LK Advani distances self from memoirs penned by former aide

LK Advani distances self from memoirs penned by former aide

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Advani's office had on Thursday asserted that the book does not have his consent and has been published against his wishes.

Dhankar resigned due to...: Shah reacts on VP's resignation

Dhankar resigned due to...: Shah reacts on VP's resignation

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

When asked about the claim that Dhankar being under "house arrest", Shah said the interpretation of truth and lies should not rely solely on opposition statements and warned against making a fuss over the former VP's resignation.

Time to reconsider 'socialist', 'secular' tags in Preamble: RSS

Time to reconsider 'socialist', 'secular' tags in Preamble: RSS

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

He said discussions were held on this issue later but no effort was made to remove them from the preamble.

Why Bharat Ratna still eludes Major Dhyan Chand?

Why Bharat Ratna still eludes Major Dhyan Chand?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

In 2021, the Centre renamed the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. But many wonder, why despite the public sentiment the country's highest civilian honour continues to elude the man who put Indian hockey on the world map.

After row, VHP invites Advani, Joshi to Ram Temple consecration

After row, VHP invites Advani, Joshi to Ram Temple consecration

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Both Advani and Joshi said that they will make "every effort" to join the ceremony to be held on January 22, Kumar said in a statement.

Advani turns 88; greetings pour in from across political spectrum

Advani turns 88; greetings pour in from across political spectrum

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party stalwart L K Advani turned 88 on Sunday and was greeted by a host of leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Maha leaders rebuke BJP MP Dubey's 'patak patak ke...' dare

Maha leaders rebuke BJP MP Dubey's 'patak patak ke...' dare

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

"I feel no one can reject the contribution of Maharashtra and Marathi people in the history and present of the country. If someone is rejecting it, then I feel it is wrong," Fadnavis said.

HC dismisses plea against acquittal of Advani, others in Babri case

HC dismisses plea against acquittal of Advani, others in Babri case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

A Lucknow bench of justices Ramesh Sinha and Saroj Yadav passed the order on the appeal by two Ayodhya residents -- Haji Mahmood Ahmad and Syed Akhlaq Ahmad.

Nehru to Advani: Full list of Bharat Ratna awardees

Nehru to Advani: Full list of Bharat Ratna awardees

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The last Bharat Ratna award was conferred upon Pranab Mukherjee in 2019 and was posthumously awarded to Bhupendra Kumar Hazarika and Nanaji Deshmukh. The award was not given to anyone between 2020 and 2023.

Emergency at 50: JP's diary tells nation's darkest tale

Emergency at 50: JP's diary tells nation's darkest tale

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

On that fateful day, Narayan, popularly known as JP and a fierce critic of the then-Indira Gandhi government, addressed a massive gathering at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.

Cong defends ally Muslim League, slams BJP over Advani's praise of Jinnah

Cong defends ally Muslim League, slams BJP over Advani's praise of Jinnah

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The opposition party also said that it would like to remind the BJP that Hindu Mahasabha president Syama Prasad Mookerjee aligned with Jinnah's Muslim League to form the government in Bengal during the British rule.

What Modi said on Advani's blog post

What Modi said on Advani's blog post

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

He also shared the link of Advani's blog.

'Advani secularspeak is only mask'

'Advani secularspeak is only mask'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2005

'My opponent is quintessential RSS man, I am far away from it'

'My opponent is quintessential RSS man, I am far away from it'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

'Earlier, we used to talk about a deficit economy. There is a deficit in democracy' 'If you read superficially Gandhi and Ambedkar and Nehru, some misconceptions and misunderstanding come to mind, as if they were at loggerheads and they differed radically in their views' 'India is one nation. There is only one citizenship. No citizenship for South India and no citizenship for North India and another for the Northeast'

Man detained for 'threatening' to harm Advani

Man detained for 'threatening' to harm Advani

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

A man was detained in Chandigarh on Thursday after his wife complained that he has "threatened" to harm Bharatiya Janata Party leader LK Advani, the police said.

I can never forget June 1975: Advani

I can never forget June 1975: Advani

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Stoking a fresh controversy days after Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi snubbed India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader LK Advani on Thursday tore into Indira Gandhi's legacy of imposing the Emergency in June 1975.

Advani woos Jayalalithaa, calls her a 'natural ally'

Advani woos Jayalalithaa, calls her a 'natural ally'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

Barely a month after All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo J Jayalalithaa talked about a national role for her party in the Lok Sabha polls due in 2014, Bharatiya Janata Party leader LK Advani on Saturday described her as a "natural ally," fuelling speculation that both parties could come together ahead of the polls. "We see in Jayalalithaa a natural ally," Advani said at the 42nd anniversary celebrations of Tamil weekly 'Thuglaq'.

N-deal: Advani calls up Karat

N-deal: Advani calls up Karat

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

BJP wants CPM to vote against the deal in Parliament

L K Advani's yatra to nowhere

L K Advani's yatra to nowhere

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

As even a cursory perusal of modern Indian history suggests, one party hegemony is a recipe for disaster. In that respect at least, the BJP's troubles are India's tragedy, says Rohit Pradhan.

A day before quitting, Advani invoked wounded Bhishma Pitamah

A day before quitting, Advani invoked wounded Bhishma Pitamah

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

LK Advani made reference to a wounded Bhishma Pitamah lying on a bed of arrows in a scene in Mahabharata after the sulking BJP veteran, citing ill-health, stayed away from the party executive meet that elevated Narendra Modi on Sunday.

Is Advani's yatra his last attempt at prime ministership?

Is Advani's yatra his last attempt at prime ministership?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2011

Strange are the ways of Indian politics. Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader LK Advani, who was the most convinced supporter of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and among the first to "bless" his fast, and dependent on him because his Lok Sabha constituency Gandhinagar falls in Gujarat, now seems all set to queer the pitch for the Gujarat chief minister's national ambitions, says Neerja Chowdhury

Advani, Swaraj pay homage to Sheila Dikshit

Advani, Swaraj pay homage to Sheila Dikshit

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Dikshit, 81, passed away on Saturday afternoon at the Fortis Escorts Heart Institute in New Delhi due to cardiac arrest.

SP willing to welcome Advani too!

SP willing to welcome Advani too!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

As if the flak over Samajawadi Party's sudden bonhomie with hardcore Hindutva mascot and rebel Bhartiya Janata Party leader Kalyan Singh was not enough, SP strongman Amar Singh now makes no bones about giving a big hug even to BJP bigwig Lal Kishan Advani.