News for 'Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee'

NDA leaders meet Kalam over Lalu

NDA leaders meet Kalam over Lalu

Rediff.com28 Apr 2005

During their 20-minute long meeting with Kalam, the NDA leaders also complained that the United Progressive Alliance government reportedly attempted to "dissuade" Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf, from calling on Vajpayee during his recent visit.

Are open borders possible in south Asia?

Are open borders possible in south Asia?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2004

Would you endorse a reunion of south Asia?

PM on a 4-day visit to Sikkim

PM on a 4-day visit to Sikkim

Rediff.com11 Apr 2003

He will meet the chief minister and discuss the developemental works in the state.

'Centre-state relations ironed out by NDA govt'

'Centre-state relations ironed out by NDA govt'

Rediff.com10 May 2003

The deputy prime minister also told parties to keep national interests above ideological interest.

What Rahul says on Liberhan and Vajpayee

What Rahul says on Liberhan and Vajpayee

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said he respected veteran BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee as a senior politician and did not know whether the Liberhan Commission has done the right thing or not by naming him in its report on the Babri demolition.

Govt to call for new bids for SCI stake

Govt to call for new bids for SCI stake

Rediff.com15 Apr 2003

The government on Tuesday decided to call fresh bids for selling its stake in Shipping Corporation of India, while taking Air-India and Indian Airlines off the divestment list.

PM opens Ahmedabad-Vadodara expressway

PM opens Ahmedabad-Vadodara expressway

Rediff.com28 Jan 2003

The 43 km stretch of the expressway is a part of the ambitious National Highways Development Project.

Badal for CBI probe against Amarinder's son

Badal for CBI probe against Amarinder's son

Rediff.com29 Dec 2003

Raninder Singh is allegedly involved in a hawala deal.

Bharat Ratna befitting for a patriot like Vajpayee: Advani

Bharat Ratna befitting for a patriot like Vajpayee: Advani

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

In an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN, BJP patriarch L K Advani tells CNN-IBN why he thinks former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee should be awarded a Bharat Ratna

Brajesh Mishra resigns

Brajesh Mishra resigns

Rediff.com25 May 2004

Manmohan Singh has accepted Mishra's resignation with effect from May 22, an official announcement said.

India, Bahrain sign extradition treaty

India, Bahrain sign extradition treaty

Rediff.com13 Jan 2004

India and Bahrain on Tuesday signed five agreements, including an extradition treaty that deals with concrete steps to combat terrorism and strengthens bilateral cooperation in control of crime.

Musharraf's statements must be tested: Bhutto

Musharraf's statements must be tested: Bhutto

Rediff.com13 Dec 2003

The former prime minister said Vajpayee has indicated that his upcoming visit to Islamabad will include meetings with "everyone", including Musharraf.

Defensive BJP criticises PM

Defensive BJP criticises PM

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

Govt to set up 5 more IITs: PM

Govt to set up 5 more IITs: PM

Rediff.com1 Oct 2003

Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee announced on Wednesday that the government has decided to set up five more Indian Institutes of Technology

Israeli PM to visit India in September

Israeli PM to visit India in September

Rediff.com20 Jul 2003

Ariel Sharon's three-day visit, the first by any Israeli PM, will be the first highest level contact between the countries after the then Israeli president Ezer Wiezman's 1997 tour.

'Synchronised polls only after consultations'

'Synchronised polls only after consultations'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2003

Chairing a meeting of the BJP Parliamentary Party in the absence of Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Advani said the suggestion, initially made by Vice-President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, will be discussed extensively at different levels within th

PM unveils running plants

PM unveils running plants

Rediff.com10 Feb 2004

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.

Power, politics dazzle Obama's state dinner

Power, politics dazzle Obama's state dinner

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

Scores of Indian American politicians, administration officials, media personalities and activists were among the 320 guests at the first state dinner of the Barack Obama presidency in honour of Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Mrs Gurcharan Kaur

Brand India on PM's mind

Brand India on PM's mind

Rediff.com26 Apr 2004

Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee declared on Sunday that the National Democratic Alliance government, if re-elected

CPI-M deplores PM's remarks

CPI-M deplores PM's remarks

Rediff.com18 Dec 2002

The party said such a stance from the prime minister was equivalent to condemning the entire community for the crime committed by a few.

PM refuses Jagmohan's head to Mayawati

PM refuses Jagmohan's head to Mayawati

Rediff.com29 Jul 2003

Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Tuesday rejected Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati's demand for Union Tourism Minister Jagmohan's resignation in connection with the controversial Taj Heritage Corridor project.

Govt to confer Bharat Ratna on Vajpayee and MM Malaviya

Govt to confer Bharat Ratna on Vajpayee and MM Malaviya

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Former prime minister and BJP veteran leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee and freedom fighter Madan Mohan Malaviya will be conferred with the country's highest civilian award the "Bharat Ratna" after President Pranab Mukherjee gave his consent in his regard on Wednesday.

'Mauni Baba' speaks after 18 years!

'Mauni Baba' speaks after 18 years!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2004

'Jai Shri Ram' were the first words uttered by an emotional Vishwakarma when he met Vajpayee.

PM's stance surrendering national interests: BJP

PM's stance surrendering national interests: BJP

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

Senior leaders of Bhartiya Janata Party L K Advani and Sushma Swaraj on Friday termed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's talks with his Pakistani counterpart Gilani as a complete surrender of the national interests.

UN should not back US on Iraq: PM

UN should not back US on Iraq: PM

Rediff.com18 Feb 2003

He said the moral authority of the United Nations would be eroded if it supports any US action on Iraq.

Vajpayee praise can't cover up PM's lapse: BJP

Vajpayee praise can't cover up PM's lapse: BJP

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Keeping the United Progressive Alliance government in the line of fire on Indo-Pak Sharm-el Sheikh joint statement, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's praise of Atal Bihari Vajpayee cannot shield him from his 'monumental lapse' in reversing India's consistent stand on Pakistan.

NDA strategy meet on Saturday

NDA strategy meet on Saturday

Rediff.com14 Aug 2003

The meeting will be held at Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Race Course Road residence.

PM to decide on Kannappan's removal: Advani

PM to decide on Kannappan's removal: Advani

Rediff.com23 Sep 2003

Advani said while POTA was enacted by the Centre, its implementation is vested with state governments.

Two held for breaching PM's security

Two held for breaching PM's security

Rediff.com29 Jan 2003

Ashok Kumar and Dharen Singh, who were drunk, had driven into the sanitised area on Rao Tula Ram Marg, New Delhi, as Vajpayee’s cavalcade was passing by.

PM, Cabinet colleagues discuss divestment issue

PM, Cabinet colleagues discuss divestment issue

Rediff.com5 Dec 2002

In an apparent bid to resolve the row over divestment in public sector units including the one involving HPCL and BPCL, Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee held an informal meeting of senior Cabinet ministers.\n\n