Atal Bihari Vajpayee: News

Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the senior-most leader and founder of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a three-time former Prime Minister of India, and a Hindi poet par excellence. An RSS Pracharak since youth, Vajpayee joined its political arm, the Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS), in 1951, entering the Lok Sabha in 1957 from the Balrampur constituency. Vajpayee emerged as an eloquent orator who could convey his thoughts with great force and grace at the same time. He was the President of BJS from 1968 to 1972. Along with other opposition leaders, he too was imprisoned by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi during the Emergency (1975-77). Vajpayee became the Foreign Minister of India during the Janata Party government from 1977 to 1979. In 1980, Vajpayee, along with other former BJS colleagues, formed the BJP with him as its first President from 1980 to 1986. Vajpayee became the Prime Minister of India three times: in 1996, 1998-99, and 1999-2004. Highlights of his Prime Ministership include the 1998 Nuclear tests, the 1999 Kargil War victory, the Golden Quadrilateral, and rapid economic growth. He was bestowed with the Bharat Ratna in 2015. Vajpayee passed away in 2018 in Delhi.

'Stands tall as statesman': Modi remembers Vajpayee on birth centenary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth centenary on Wednesday.

08 Nov 2024

Ajit Pawar

'All castes unite...': Ajit on Adityanath's 'batoge toh katoge' slogan

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has urged all castes to unite to take Maharashtra and India forward.

03 Nov 2024

Amit Shah

'Gogo Didi scheme, concrete homes': Shah unveils BJP's Jharkhand manifesto 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday released the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) manifesto for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections.

13 Sep 2024

Amritsar

'My father was on hijacked IC421 flight': Jaishankar's shocking revelation

In a stunning revelation, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar revealed that his father was onboard the Indian Airlines flight IC421, which was hijacked in 1984.

10 Sep 2024

Delhi

BJP leader's warning after Rahul's remark on Sikhs in India

Bharatiya Janata Party Spokesperson RP Singh on Tuesday hit out at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his comments on religious freedom in which he mentioned the Sikh community, during this three-day United States tour.

30 Aug 2024

G Kishan Reddy

'Era of uninterrupted dialogue over...': Jaishankar's message to Pakistan

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday issued a strong message to Pakistan, saying that "actions have consequences" and declaring the end of the "era of uninterrupted dialogue" with the neighboring country.

15 Aug 2024

Congress Party

Rahul seated on second last row on I-Day, triggers debate 

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a rousing speech on Independence Day at the Red Fort, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was seen seated in the second last row.

Veteran BJP leader LK Advani admitted to AIIMS-Delhi; condition stable 

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader Lal Krishna Advani was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi on Thursday morning.

TDP, JD(U) push for Speaker's post as insurance: Report

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Janata Dal (United)—key constituents of the National Democratic Alliance's third consecutive term—are pushing for the Lok Sabha Speaker's post, the Indian Express reported.

BJP falls short of majority: 2 coalition-era veterans emerge kingmakers

The Election Commission of India (ECI) declared results for all 543 Lok Sabha seats on Tuesday.

04 Jun 2024

Amit Shah

Shah leads by 4.52L votes in Gandhinagar, BJP dominates Gujarat

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to maintain its dominance in Gujarat, according to the latest trends from the Election Commission of India.

26 Jan 2024

Box Office Collection

Box office collection: 'Main Atal Hoon' crashes amid 'Fighter' craze

Biopics have proven to be lucrative projects over the years, and many actors have donned some iconic roles too. The powerhouse of talent, Pankaj Tripathi, hopped on the biopic bandwagon with the recently released Main Atal Hoon.

25 Jan 2024

Box Office Collection

Box office collection: 'Main Atal Hoon' fights for survival

Pankaj Tripathi is one of the most adept actors in Bollywood and over the years, he has donned varied shades of characters. The actor hopped on the bandwagon of biopics with the newly released Main Atal Hoon.

24 Jan 2024

Box Office Collection

Box office collection: 'Main Atal Hoon' experiences slight growth

Biopics have proven to be a lucrative formula for filmmakers in India and over the years we have seen a plethora of biopics. In 2024, Bollywood delivered the first biopic titled Main Atal Hoon based on the life of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

23 Jan 2024

Box Office Collection

Box office collection: 'Main Atal Hoon' needs momentum for survival

Pankaj Tripathi is a major breakout star in Bollywood and is known for his suave and emotional range. From dark gritty roles to madcap comedy, he has been a jack of many shades.

22 Jan 2024

Box Office Collection

Box office collection: 'Main Atal Hoon' experiences lukewarm opening weekend

Biopics have become a staple in Bollywood and they promise a certain box office collection due to a set follower base.

21 Jan 2024

Box Office

Box office: Pankaj Tripathi's 'Main Atal Hoon' records slight rise

Ravi Jadhav-directed biopic, Main Atal Hoon, featuring Pankaj Tripathi as former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, was released theatrically on Friday.

20 Jan 2024

Pankaj Tripathi

Box office: Pankaj Tripathi's 'Main Atal Hoon' gets slow start

Starring Pankaj Tripathi in the titular role, Main Atal Hoon was released in cinema halls on Friday (January 19).

19 Jan 2024

Movie Review

'Main Atal Hoon' review: Pankaj Tripathi's acting only workable factor

Biopics are one of the favorite genres of filmmakers. The latest addition to this genre is Pankaj Tripathi-led Main Atal Hoon, which was released on Friday. It brings back former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to life but fails to do justice to the politician.

16 Jan 2024

Bollywood

'Main Atal Hoon' trailer: Pankaj Tripathi embodies Vajpayee with grace

Former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is one of the most charismatic figures in Indian politics. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader had various shades ranging from an erudite leader to a fierce poet.

26 Dec 2023

Narendra Modi

India-Pakistan talks 'must' to prevent Gaza-like fate: Farooq Abdullah 

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference supremo and MP Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday criticized the central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not engaging in talks with Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir dispute.

28 Nov 2023

Bollywood

Pankaj Tripathi unveils 'Main Atal Hoon' posters; release date postponed

Pankaj Tripathi is an adept actor who has shown his acting range all these years. His upcoming film Main Atal Hoon has been in the buzz ever since it was announced.

21 Aug 2023

Nitish Kumar

Bihar: Row over renaming Atal Bihari Vajpayee Park in Patna

A political row has erupted in Bihar over the renaming of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Park in Patna's Kankarbagh area.

28 Jun 2023

Mumbai

Mumbai: Versova-Bandra Sea Link renamed as Veer Savarkar Setu

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday renamed the two major infrastructure projects in Mumbai after Indian political leaders Vinayak Damodar Savarkar (Veer Savarkar) and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, reported ANI.

17 Jun 2023

Narendra Modi

'Why is PM Modi silent' over Manipur, asks all-party delegation 

A delegation of 10 opposition parties on Tuesday questioned the alleged silence of PM Narendra Modi over the escalating violence in Manipur.

25 Dec 2022

Pankaj Tripathi

Pankaj Tripathi's look as Vajpayee from 'Main Atal Hoon' released

Pankaj Tripathi is set to add another gem to his already sparkling oeuvre!

27 Aug 2022

Narendra Modi

PM Modi to inaugurate pedestrian-only Atal Bridge over Sabarmati river

The Atal Bridge built over the Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad, Gujarat is set to be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on Saturday evening.

08 Jul 2022

Samajwadi Party

Raj Babbar awarded 2-year sentence in assault case; gets bail

The MP/MLA court in Lucknow awarded a two-year jail term to former Bollywood actor and Congress leader Raj Babbar on Thursday.

03 Oct 2020

Narendra Modi

Strategically important Atal Tunnel in Himachal inaugurated by PM Modi

In what gives a major boost to India's infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the strategically important Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh.

16 Aug 2020

Narendra Modi

Modi pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on death anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his second death anniversary.

29 May 2020

Gujarat

Famous astrologer Bejan Daruwala dies at age 88

In a tragic piece of news, famed astrologer Bejan Daruwala has died at the age of 88.

25 Dec 2019

India

President Kovind, PM Modi pay tributes on Vajpayee's birth anniversary

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to India's former PM, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on his 95th birth anniversary.

Chinmayanand case: Evidences prove charges against both politician, law student

The Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing rape charges against former Union Minister Chinmayanand, on Wednesday filed a chargesheet in the case.

15 Sep 2019

India

Chinmayanand rape case: UP student claims "evidence removed" from ashram

UP student, who accused BJP leader Chinmayanand of rape, has claimed that "important evidence has been removed" from his ashram, where the ordeal took place.

10 Sep 2019

Delhi Police

Chinmayanand Case: SIT searches student's hostel room for five hours

In the Swami Chinmayanand case, the Special Investigation Team (SIT), formed to probe the rape allegations, made some progress on Tuesday.

28 Aug 2019

Yogi Adityanath

BJP leader Swami Chinmayanand booked for allegedly kidnapping law student

Picture this: A law student from Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur levels harassment allegations on BJP leader and former Union Minister Swami Chinmayanand. A day later, she goes missing. The UP Police refuses to take any action, the case gains media attention. UP CM Yogi Adityanath faces flak. Finally, the 'Swami' gets booked.

27 Aug 2019

Narendra Modi

Girl accuses BJP leader of harassment. Day later, goes missing

A law student from Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur levels harassment allegations on BJP leader and former Union Minister Swami Chinmayanand. A day later, she goes missing. That's Yogi Adityanath's state for you.

12 Aug 2019

India

Amid strained Indo-Pak ties, DTC cancels Delhi-Lahore bus service

On Monday, Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) canceled service of Delhi-Lahore bus, after Pakistan took a similar decision last week.

19 Jun 2019

Narendra Modi

Explained: What is Narendra Modi's 'One Nation, One Election' idea?

In a gigantic country like ours, all elections become a big deal whether it is the panchayat, municipal or Lok Sabha polls. This also means that elections happen pretty frequently, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to change that.

31 May 2019

India

From JNU student to FinMin, tracing Nirmala Sitharaman's incredible journey

On Friday, Nirmala Sitharaman took charge as India's new Finance Minister, making her the senior-most woman in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet.

30 May 2019

Narendra Modi

Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony: Here's everything you need to know

Narendra Modi, who will take oath as Prime Minister on Thursday evening, started his day by remembering the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, and late PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

23 May 2019

Digvijaya Singh

#Verdict2019: BJP asks 20,000 workers to come to Delhi

The counting of votes for Lok Sabha seats began at 8 AM on Thursday. While it is still early to conclude who will win the much-awaited elections, Bharatiya Janata Party is confident of painting the country saffron.

19 May 2019

Narendra Modi

Looking at accuracy of exit polls from 1998 to 2014

The massive seven-phased general elections concluded on Sunday and as soon as voting ended, TV channels started airing exit polls.

06 Apr 2019

India

BJP has become India's preferred party, says PM Modi

On the 39th foundation day of the Bharatiya Janata Party, PM Narendra Modi today expressed confidence that its workers would be working day and night to ensure that the party and its allies are "blessed" by people in the Lok Sabha polls.

01 Apr 2019

Rahul Gandhi

Why do big Indian politicians choose safe seats

On Sunday, Congress announced that Wayanad will be the second seat from where Rahul Gandhi will contest. He also hopes to retain Amethi.

26 Mar 2019

Madhya Pradesh

History, roots, leaders and ideology: Know all about BJP

Nearly 51% of Indians live in states ruled by Bharatiya Janata Party. Before the saffron party led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi lost elections in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan in December 2018, the aforementioned figure was 71%.

18 Mar 2019

Gandhinagar

Will Amit Shah contest from LK Advani's constituency, Gandhinagar?

BJP workers want party president Amit Shah to contest from Gujarat's Gandhinagar seat in the upcoming general elections, reports PTI.

02 Mar 2019

India

No body should be cursed with a neighbor like Pakistan

Amid the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan, Atal Bihari Vajpayee's words ring loud, "You can change friends, but not neighbors."

01 Mar 2019

Narendra Modi

Pakistan hasn't created environment for dialogue: Scindia on ongoing tensions

Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia gave his opinion on the current Indo-Pak situation on Friday and said Pakistan hasn't created a safe atmosphere for talks.

19 Feb 2019

India

A slap from an army officer shook Masood Azhar: Interrogator

The deadly attack on CRPF convoy last week has brought Masood Azhar back in the spotlight.

18 Feb 2019

Pulwama

Slammed for comments on Pulwama, Sidhu reminds BJP of Kandahar

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu, whose remarks on Pulwama attack, stoked a controversy upped his ante against BJP on Sunday by reminding the party of the Kandahar episode.

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