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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 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.

Team India wear black armbands as mark of respect to Vajpayee, Wadekar

Team India wear black armbands as mark of respect to Vajpayee, Wadekar

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

The Indian cricketers wore black arm bands on the first day of the third Test against England in Nottingham on Saturday as a mark of respect to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and former captain Ajit Wadekar.

Modi, Shah walk with sea of mourners to bid adieu to Vajpayee

Modi, Shah walk with sea of mourners to bid adieu to Vajpayee

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Thousands of mourners jostled and some clambered on trees to capture the moment on their phones as former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's cortege left the Bharatiya Janata Party's headquarters for Rashtriya Smriti Sthal.

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.

Vajpayee's ashes taken to state capitals for 'asthi kalash yatra'

Vajpayee's ashes taken to state capitals for 'asthi kalash yatra'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah handed over urns containing the ashes of the late leader to the party's state unit chiefs.

'Main itna paseena kisi bhi film ki liye nahin baha hai'

'Main itna paseena kisi bhi film ki liye nahin baha hai'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The actor is as entertaining at press conferences as he is in the movies, and he keeps the proceedings light -- and fun -- and Hitesh Harisinghani/ Rediff.com and Afsar Dayatar/ Rediff.com capture them.

IC-814 series row: Netflix adds real names of hijackers

IC-814 series row: Netflix adds real names of hijackers

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Netflix India's content head Monika Shergill on Tuesday met Information and Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju in New Delhi, amid a row over the web series IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack.

Why You Must Watch Freedom at Midnight

Why You Must Watch Freedom at Midnight

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Freedom At Midnight is a bold attempt to revisit the whole discourse about Partition, its causes, and the predicament under which the Congress leaders accepted it. It perfectly captures the extremely confused and complicated situation to which it seemed the only viable solution, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

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.

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.

'They Wanted Me To Join The BJP'

'They Wanted Me To Join The BJP'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

'When I stepped down from the (United Nations) secretary general's race, the first visitor I had was a former minister of the Vajpayee government inviting me to the join the BJP.'

'Arre wah!, he kept saying between mouthfuls'

'Arre wah!," he kept saying between mouthfuls'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Chef par excellence Satish Arora recalls his days working as a chef to prime ministers to Chandrima Pal.

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 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.

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.

Mo-Sha Are Indispensable For RSS

Mo-Sha Are Indispensable For RSS

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Occasional lovers' tiffs have marked the history of RSS-BJP relations. To think that Nagpur will bring about any change in leadership is a misreading of both its intent and its power, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Why Talks With Naga Groups Have Stalled

Why Talks With Naga Groups Have Stalled

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

'People's expectations were very high.' 'We felt both sides had understood each other.' 'But the removal of Article 370 triggered apprehensions within the Naga people.'

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.

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.

Vajpayee leaves Damascus

Vajpayee leaves Damascus

Rediff.com16 Nov 2003

Atal 'Biryani' Vajpayee

Atal 'Biryani' Vajpayee

Rediff.com28 Apr 2004

It took hours of patient explaining to convince my three-year-old it was 'Bihari' and not 'Biryani.'

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.

Sangma meets Vajpayee

Sangma meets Vajpayee

Rediff.com18 Jan 2004

Inspired Vajpayee pursues weight loss

Inspired Vajpayee pursues weight loss

Rediff.com5 Jul 2006

Vajpayee has apparently resolved that if they can undertake arduous campaigns then so should he, the first step in any plans is a complete makeover, that is to lose weight.

Free Elections: Democracy's Best Response

Free Elections: Democracy's Best Response

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The long term trends on violence in Kashmir are positive and India must secure these gains further, asserts Aakar Patel.

Vajpayee in Moscow

Vajpayee in Moscow

Rediff.com11 Nov 2003

Vajpayee lacks guts!

Vajpayee lacks guts!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2003

Modi's new council of ministers 9 short of maximum

Modi's new council of ministers 9 short of maximum

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

The Modi government had touched the maximum strength of 78 in 2021 after expansion, but the outgoing council of ministers had 72 members, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

What Delhi duties does Modi plan for Shivraj Singh?

What Delhi duties does Modi plan for Shivraj Singh?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Speaking at a rally in Madhya Pradesh's Harda on April 24, Modi praised Chouhan saying the two had served together in the party organisation and also as chief ministers.

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.

Vajpayee's TIATA factor

Vajpayee's TIATA factor

Rediff.com23 Dec 2003

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".

Vajpayee, Advani discuss RSS demand

Vajpayee, Advani discuss RSS demand

Rediff.com14 Apr 2005

The leaders met for about 15 minutes, party sources said. However, the two were not willing to comment on the meeting.

Vajpayee involved in Ram movement: VHP

Vajpayee involved in Ram movement: VHP

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee was involved in the Ram Janma Bhoomi movement which led to the Babri Mosque demolition in Ayodhya on December 6, 1992, VHP chief Ashok Singhal said on Friday.

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.