News for 'Vajpayee'

In a new practice, Sengol procession escorts President to Parliament

In a new practice, Sengol procession escorts President to Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

President Murmu reached the new Parliament building in a six-horse buggy accompanied by the Presidential Bodyguards riding horses.

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 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.

Capital Buzz: Vajpayee's angry

Capital Buzz: Vajpayee's angry

Rediff.com16 Jun 2003

Kashmir will face same fate as Gaza if...: Farooq Abdullah

Kashmir will face same fate as Gaza if...: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Referring to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's famous statement, Abdullah said "we can change friends but we cannot change neighbours".

Cabinet, BJP back Vajpayee

Cabinet, BJP back Vajpayee

Rediff.com5 Jun 2003

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

PM wishes Vajpayee on 92nd birthday, lauds his contribution

PM wishes Vajpayee on 92nd birthday, lauds his contribution

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

Modi, who was accompanied by BJP president Amit Shah, also met the family members of the former prime minister, who completed 92 years on Sunday and is ailing for a few years now.

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

Manipur violence: 10 Oppn parties question Modi's silence

Manipur violence: 10 Oppn parties question Modi's silence

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

'The prime minister has not yet expressed anything regarding Manipur. Is Manipur a part of India or not? If it is, why hasn't the Prime Minister of India spoken about it'

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.

'BJP Has 6,000 Crores To Spend On Elections'

'BJP Has 6,000 Crores To Spend On Elections'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

'Not even a single rupee from the electoral bonds should be allowed to be used in the election.' 'If it is used in the election, it will taint India's electoral process itself.'

Hema Malini@75, Through The Years

Hema Malini@75, Through The Years

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

The ethereal Hema Malini turns 75 on October 16, and gives us yet another reason to celebrate her.

Vajpayee, a friend of Bangladesh, to be honoured

Vajpayee, a friend of Bangladesh, to be honoured

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

A foreign ministry spokesman familiar with the process said Bangladesh will hand over Vajpayee's "Friends of Bangladesh Liberation War Award" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his upcoming visit to the country from June 6.

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's speeches gave Advani inferiority complex

Vajpayee's speeches gave Advani inferiority complex

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Tuesday said he suffered from an inferiority complex due to the oratorical skills of his party colleague Atal Bihari Vajpayee and now has the same problem when he hears Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj.

Your Movie Calendar For 2024

Your Movie Calendar For 2024

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

After a blockbuster 2023, all eyes are now on what 2024 looks like.

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.

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.

Why Is The BJP Talking About Stability?

Why Is The BJP Talking About Stability?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'What should surprise BJP supporters is Modi's call for 'stability' at the manifesto launch, a theme that he and his team members had not touched ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in 2014 and 2019.' 'The last time the party called for 'stability at the Centre' was in 1998 and 1999,' recalls N Sathiya Moorthy.

Was ousted in 1999 for opposing Kargil misadventure: Nawaz Sharif

Was ousted in 1999 for opposing Kargil misadventure: Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'During my tenure as PM, two Indian prime ministers visited Pakistan. Modi sahab and Vajpayee sahab had come to Lahore'

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.

Amid rumours of rift in JD-U, Nitish Kumar says...

Amid rumours of rift in JD-U, Nitish Kumar says...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The rumours have primarily been about the impending resignation of JD-U national president Rajiv Ranjan Singh 'Lalan', for alleged proximity towards ally Rashtriya Janaat Dal at the expense of loyalty to his own party.

Vajpayee to be conferred Bharat Ratna on March 27

Vajpayee to be conferred Bharat Ratna on March 27

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Departing from the protocol, President Pranab Mukherjee will visit the former PM's residence to confer upon him the prestigious award.

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.

India's Untold Nepal Stories

India's Untold Nepal Stories

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In 2017, a retired R&AW officer conveyed that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was keen to get monarchy restored in Nepal and suggested that I support these efforts.

Tablet in a red pouch, FM presents 3rd paperless Budget

Tablet in a red pouch, FM presents 3rd paperless Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Sitharaman, India's first full-time woman finance minister, had in July 2019 ditched the colonial legacy of a Budget briefcase for the traditional 'bahi-khata' to carry Union Budget papers.

Kashmir issue was on verge of resolution under Vajpayee: Bhagwat

Kashmir issue was on verge of resolution under Vajpayee: Bhagwat

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

The RSS chief recalled how Vajpayee "had almost solved the Kashmir issue but later governments did not follow up on Vajpayee's efforts".

Modi inaugurates Atal Setu, India's longest sea bridge

Modi inaugurates Atal Setu, India's longest sea bridge

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Rs 17,840 crore Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu, the longest bridge as well as the longest sea bridge in the country connecting south Mumbai with Nhava-Sheva in Navi Mumbai.

When Vajpayee appeared on the Rediff Chat

When Vajpayee appeared on the Rediff Chat

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Archana Masih recalls that December evening 22 years ago when Atal Bihari Vajpayee logged into the Rediff Chat.

'You can't compare Modi and Dr Singh'

'You can't compare Modi and Dr Singh'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'The sense of Constitutional propriety and political morality seems to be vanishing fast.' 'There are many things in today's politics of governance which Manmohan Singh would have never dreamt of saying or doing.'

President confers Bharat Ratna on former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee

President confers Bharat Ratna on former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee was on Friday conferred with the Bharat Ratna.

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.

Soren to attend Ram Mandir inauguration 'if invited'

Soren to attend Ram Mandir inauguration 'if invited'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday said he will attend the inauguration of the Ram temple at Ayodhya in January if he is invited to the programme.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee turns 82

Atal Bihari Vajpayee turns 82

Rediff.com25 Dec 2006

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh set aside political differences to call on him and greet him on the occasion.

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.

Vajpayee better, hopeful of full recovery in next few days: AIIMS

Vajpayee better, hopeful of full recovery in next few days: AIIMS

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

The 93-year-old leader was admitted to the hospital on June 11.