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Vajpayee was an unflinching supporter of Tibetan people, says Dalai Lama

"I feel privileged to have known him and am honoured to have counted him as a friend," the spiritual leader said

Vajpayee was an unflinching supporter of Tibetan people, says Dalai Lama
Updated On : 17 Aug 2018 | 5:37 PM IST

Atal Bihari Vajpayee was fond of old Lucknow shop's 'doodh ki barfi'

The barfi were delivered to Atalji in Delhi via a special flight

Atal Bihari Vajpayee was fond of old Lucknow shop's 'doodh ki barfi'
Updated On : 17 Aug 2018 | 5:20 PM IST

Vajpayee, the man who kept flame of reform alive against all odds

During his tenure, Atal Bihari Vajpayee continued undeterred on the path of reforms

Vajpayee, the man who kept flame of reform alive against all odds
Updated On : 17 Aug 2018 | 5:08 PM IST

Both Modi and Vajpayee did well for economy, but neither as much as Macron

It is fair to say that both Vajpayee and Modi govts did less than what they could have; French President Emmanuel Macron has done effectively more in just 15 months, writes T N Ninan

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Updated On : 17 Aug 2018 | 4:13 PM IST

Defeated by Vajpayee in 2004, SP leader remembers the dignified contest

Pitted against Vajpayee in 2004 was Samajwadi Party candidate and an established city-based gynaecologist Dr Madhu Gupta

Defeated by Vajpayee in 2004, SP leader remembers the dignified contest
Updated On : 17 Aug 2018 | 4:13 PM IST

Here's how Vajpayee's home state Madhya Pradesh shaped his political career

Advani's words proved to be correct as Vajpayee first served as prime minister for a period of 13 days in 1996

Here's how Vajpayee's home state Madhya Pradesh shaped his political career
Updated On : 17 Aug 2018 | 4:07 PM IST

When India scripted history in Pokhran under Vajpayee's leadership

The tests left the Western world shocked and surprised

When India scripted history in Pokhran under Vajpayee's leadership
Updated On : 17 Aug 2018 | 3:31 PM IST

From Putin to Oli to Sheikh Hasina: Global leaders condole Vajpayee's death

US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said the American people stand with the people of India "as we mourn Prime Minister Vajpayee's passing"

From Putin to Oli to Sheikh Hasina: Global leaders condole Vajpayee's death
Updated On : 17 Aug 2018 | 3:29 PM IST

Thousands gather as Vajpayee's funeral procession leaves BJP headquarters

The funeral procession will go through Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Delhi Gate, Netaji Subhash Marg, Nishadraj Marg and Shanti van before reaching Smriti Sthal

Thousands gather as Vajpayee's funeral procession leaves BJP headquarters
Updated On : 17 Aug 2018 | 3:21 PM IST

When gastronome Vajpayee relished South Indian cuisine from Sarvana Bhawan

Vajpayee later expressed surprise that such delicious South Indian food was available in the heart of New Delhi about which "he was not aware"

When gastronome Vajpayee relished South Indian cuisine from Sarvana Bhawan
Updated On : 17 Aug 2018 | 3:16 PM IST

Four-member Pakistan delegation to attend Vajpayee's funeral today: Report

The delegation will return the same day after attending the funeral, the report said

Four-member Pakistan delegation to attend Vajpayee's funeral today: Report
Updated On : 17 Aug 2018 | 2:44 PM IST

Bhutan King, Bangladesh foreign minister arrive to pay homage to Vajpayee

Vajpayee's cortege made its way through the city to reach the BJP headquarters Friday morning, where leaders gathered in large numbers to pay homage to the departed leader

Bhutan King, Bangladesh foreign minister arrive to pay homage to Vajpayee
Updated On : 17 Aug 2018 | 2:12 PM IST

Vajpayee a visionary leader: Sri Lankan President, PM condole death

Sri Lanka is sending Minister of Highways and Higher Education Lakshman Kiriella to represent the country at Vajpayee's funeral in New Delhi

Vajpayee a visionary leader: Sri Lankan President, PM condole death
Updated On : 17 Aug 2018 | 1:57 PM IST

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the Prime Minister who prompted the telecom boom

Vajpayee's government ushered in the new policy that did away with the fixed licence fees

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the Prime Minister who prompted the telecom boom
Updated On : 17 Aug 2018 | 11:30 AM IST

Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's mortal remains taken to BJP headquarters

Vajpayyee, who passed away at the AIIMS on Thursday evening at the age of 93, will be cremated at the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal near Rajghat in the national capital at 4 pm

Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's mortal remains taken to BJP headquarters
Updated On : 17 Aug 2018 | 10:47 AM IST

'His memories will live forever': B-town mourns passing away of Vajpayee

Vajpayee, the 10th prime minister of India who passed away on Thursday evening, will be cremated on Friday with full state honour

'His memories will live forever': B-town mourns passing away of Vajpayee
Updated On : 17 Aug 2018 | 9:28 AM IST

US-India bilateral ties continue to benefit from Vajpayee's vision: Pompeo

Pompeo said Indians will reflect on Vajpayee's many contributions that led to India's rise as a global and economic power

US-India bilateral ties continue to benefit from Vajpayee's vision: Pompeo
Updated On : 17 Aug 2018 | 9:21 AM IST

Vajpayee's death: People arrive in Delhi from across India to pay homage

Vajpayee died at the AIIMS hospital on Thursday at the age of 93, following a prolonged illness

Vajpayee's death: People arrive in Delhi from across India to pay homage
Updated On : 17 Aug 2018 | 8:59 AM IST

Vajpayee's death: Railway exams to be conducted today as scheduled

The announcement came after a half-day holiday was declared for all central government departments on Friday

Vajpayee's death: Railway exams to be conducted today as scheduled
Updated On : 17 Aug 2018 | 7:52 AM IST

Vajpayee's funeral likely to be attended by special envoys from Pak, Nepal

Vajpayee, who led the National Democratic Alliance government from 1998 to 2004, was the first-ever member of the BJP to become India's Prime Minister

Vajpayee's funeral likely to be attended by special envoys from Pak, Nepal
Updated On : 17 Aug 2018 | 6:56 AM IST