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Why the ULFA agreed to talks without conditions

Why the ULFA agreed to talks without conditions

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Revealing the stand of the outfit in the aftermath of the arrest of most of its top leaders in the past few months, spokesperson Mithinga Daimary also said that given the (changed) political situation in the region and the world, sticking to the armed struggle could prove suicidal.

Hyderabad now boasts of India's longest flyover!

Hyderabad now boasts of India's longest flyover!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

The flyover was built over a period of about three years at a cost of Rs 600 crore.

Thumping win for Jagan, mother in AP by-polls

Thumping win for Jagan, mother in AP by-polls

Rediff.com13 May 2011

YSR Congress president Y S Jaganmohan Reddy has proved that he was the real heir to the political legacy of his father late Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y S Rajasekhar Reddy.

Rao put on temporary pacemaker

Rao put on temporary pacemaker

Rediff.com11 Dec 2004

Former prime minister P V Narasimha Rao was put on a temporary pacemaker after he experienced "severe disturbances" in heartbeat early on Saturday.

'Rao did groundwork for constructing Ram temple'

'Rao did groundwork for constructing Ram temple'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2010

Former Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao had done a lot of groundwork for constructing a Ram temple at Ayodhya but he could not carry his mission forward as the Congress lost power in the 1996 general elections, claims a new book by one of his close confidants.

Rao was keen on building a Ram temple: Book

Rao was keen on building a Ram temple: Book

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Former prime minister P V Narasimha Rao was keen on building a Ram Mandir at Ayodhya, but his attempt derailed after losing the elections, a senior aide has claimed.

'Rao was not aware of Babri demolition plan'

'Rao was not aware of Babri demolition plan'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2010

Former Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao had no knowledge of the plan to demolish Babri Masjid and he believed in the assurance given by top Bharatiya Janata Party leaders concerning the march to Ayodhya in 1992 by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and security at the disputed site, Rao's former media adviser PVRK Prasad said on Sunday.

Charan Singh opposed Nehru's socialist economy

Charan Singh opposed Nehru's socialist economy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Chaudhary Charan Singh, who on Friday was conferred with India's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna, is popularly known as a champion of farmers.

Sheila Kaul, Thungan face action in DDA scam

Sheila Kaul, Thungan face action in DDA scam

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

Former union urban development minister Sheila Kaul and her colleague P K Thungan are set to face criminal trial in a 1995 scam relating to allotment of over 40 shops and stalls in Delhi, as a Delhi court on Monday ordered framing of charges against them in the case.

'Rao could never be forgiven for Babri'

'Rao could never be forgiven for Babri'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2009

Former prime minister P V Narasimha Rao is back in the news with the All India Muslim Personal Law Board accusing him of being equally responsible for the demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya on December 6, 1992. The board went on to say that Rao could never be forgiven for the demolition of the Babri Mosque.

India's 'longest flyover' ready to open

India's 'longest flyover' ready to open

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

The 11.66-km-long P V Narasimha Rao Elevated Expressway Corridor is the country's longest flyover. It starts from SD Eye Hospital at Mehdipatnam (a major suburb in Hyderabad) to Aram Ghar Crossroads at Shivrampally, has been constructed at a cost of Rs 493 crore (Rs 4.93 billion).

Advani likes Manmohan, but only as FM

Advani likes Manmohan, but only as FM

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

Addressing the annual meeting of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the BJP leader slammed the Manmohan Singh government as 'non-functional' and 'internally paralysed' and claimed that 'people are already looking beyond' it.

BJP decries Rahul's 'show of strength' before court

BJP decries Rahul's 'show of strength' before court

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

After several senior Congress leaders accompanied Gandhi when he filed the appeal in the sessions court, BJP national spokesperson and MP Sudhanshu Trivedi asked if it was a display of his arrogance, an attempt to pressure the judiciary or the 'familiar tactic' of browbeating probe agencies.

Was Narasimha Rao India's Best Prime Minister?

Was Narasimha Rao India's Best Prime Minister?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'He told senior journalists a few days after the Babri Masjid demolition, 'Jo hua theek hua. Maine isliye hone diya ki BJP ki rajniti hamesha ke liye khatam ho jaye.'

Narasimha Rao stable, says AIIMS

Narasimha Rao stable, says AIIMS

Rediff.com13 Dec 2004

The hospital has said that he will continue to be in intensive care till he is completely out of danger.

Indian held in US for blackmailing top official

Indian held in US for blackmailing top official

Rediff.com29 May 2007

He is accused of blackmailing an US official, who had allegedly secually exploited his girlfriend.

Rahul Gandhi's take on Babri demolition

Rahul Gandhi's take on Babri demolition

Rediff.com19 Mar 2007

He also dubbed the Congress' alliance with BSP in Uttar Pradesh in 1996 as a "sell out".

25 years of reforms: Then and now, the big changes

25 years of reforms: Then and now, the big changes

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.

Tributes pour in for Narasimha Rao

Tributes pour in for Narasimha Rao

Rediff.com24 Dec 2004

Several leaders arrived at the former PM's residence and remembered his contribution to the country.

P V Narasimha Rao is dead

P V Narasimha Rao is dead

Rediff.com23 Dec 2004

Parliament mourns Narasimha Rao

Parliament mourns Narasimha Rao

Rediff.com23 Dec 2004

A two-minute silence was observed in his memory and the two Houses, which were on their last day of the winter session, adjourned sine die as a mark of respect.

Surgical procedure for Narasimha Rao

Surgical procedure for Narasimha Rao

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

An intracardiac defibrillator device was implanted on him, which will help cut short heart rhythm disturbances before they attain a life-threatening magnitude.

Rao complains breathlessness, admitted to AIIMS

Rao complains breathlessness, admitted to AIIMS

Rediff.com10 Dec 2004

The former prime minister has a history of heart problems.

Mulayam blames BJP, VHP for Babri demolition

Mulayam blames BJP, VHP for Babri demolition

Rediff.com2 Jun 2004

The Uttar Pradesh government also said the then prime minister P V Narasimha Rao was 'indirectly' involved in it.

Vajpayee to visit China from June 22-27

Vajpayee to visit China from June 22-27

Rediff.com12 Jun 2003

Besides Beijing, Vajpayee would travel to Shanghai, China's largest city and commercial hub, and the Buddhist city of Luoyang in central China.

Cong leader Pawan Khera calls PM 'Gautamdas Modi', booked

Cong leader Pawan Khera calls PM 'Gautamdas Modi', booked

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Khera said when a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) could be set up by former prime ministers P V Narasimha Rao and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, 'what is the problem of Narendra Gautamdas, sorry....Narendra Damodardas Modi'.

PM should name mole: Jaswant Singh

PM should name mole: Jaswant Singh

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

Jaswant has said that since the PM was a senior minister in that cabinet, he should address the issue.

'I know of no Senator Thomas Graham'

'I know of no Senator Thomas Graham'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

Referring to reports linking him to a Senator Graham in connection with the letter, which has been referred to by Singh in his book A Call To Honour, the soft-spoken former envoy said, "I knew of no Senator Graham."

PV's body consigned to flames

PV's body consigned to flames

Rediff.com25 Dec 2004

How Rao got admission to Law College

How Rao got admission to Law College

Rediff.com23 Dec 2004

Narasimha Rao turns 84

Narasimha Rao turns 84

Rediff.com28 Jun 2004

The former prime minister was discharged from AIIMS for a few hours to celebrate his birthday.

Narasimha Rao admitted to AIIMS

Narasimha Rao admitted to AIIMS

Rediff.com19 Jun 2004

Rao, 83, was admitted to the hospital's gastro ward on June 16 after he complained of loss in appetite.

Congress not opposed to construction of Ram temple

Congress not opposed to construction of Ram temple

Rediff.com18 Feb 2003

Party spokesman Satyabrata Chaturvedi accused the BJP and Sangh Parivar of raking the issue for electoral gains.

Narasimha Rao's condition stable

Narasimha Rao's condition stable

Rediff.com20 Jun 2004

"He is hale and hearty. Since he has a history of heart problems, some investigations are being carried out," AIIMS officiating medical superintendent D K Sharma said.

Sita Thompson's bid for Bollywood

Sita Thompson's bid for Bollywood

Rediff.com1 Mar 2003

42 MPs lose membership since 1988, 14th Lok Sabha records highest number

42 MPs lose membership since 1988, 14th Lok Sabha records highest number

Rediff.com7 May 2023

The Act deals with automatic disqualification of MPs and state legislators upon being convicted and sentenced for two years or more in a criminal case.

Narasimha Rao brought realism to foreign policies: Manmohan

Narasimha Rao brought realism to foreign policies: Manmohan

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

P V Narasimha Rao strongly felt that the reforms would have to be mindful of Indian concerns and would have to protect the interests of our poor and our working people, he said.