Remembering Atal Bihari Vajpayee - the gutsy leader with a pragmatic approach
On Wednesday evening, the AIIMS had issued a statement saying that the former Prime Minister's 'condition had worsened'. Vajpayee was put on life support system later.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee remains critical, leaders visit him at AIIMS
Former Prime Minister and BJP patriarch Atal Bihari Vajpayee continues to be critical and remains on advanced life-support system at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences for the second day. Several leaders, including Prime Minister Modi, visited the hospital today to inquire about the health condition of Vajpayee. The former Prime Minister was admitted to the hospital on June 11 with a kidney tract infection, urinary tract infection, low urine output and chest congestion.

BJP postpones its national executive
Vajpayee is battling for life and remains on advanced life support at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences for the second day today.

BJP postpones its two-day national executive
The former prime minister was admitted to the hospital on June 11 with a kidney tract infection, urinary tract infection, low urine output and chest congestion.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the writer and his works: List of books
Former Prime Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee's condition continued to remain critical and on advanced life-support system, said All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in a statement. The 93-year-old BJP veteran was admitted to the hospital here on June 11 with a kidney tract infection, urinary tract infection, low urine output and chest congestion.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Remains On Life Support, Top Leaders Visit Him
A stream of political leaders are making their way to the bedside of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who has been admitted at the premier All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi for the last 9 weeks. Mr Vajpayee's condition is critical and he is on life support system.

Condition of former PM Vajpayee continues to be critical
NEW DELHI, Aug 16: The condition of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee remains critical and he continues to be on advanced life-support system, sources said.

Want To "See Him Give Speech Again": Niece Prays For Atal Bihari Vajpayee
As Atal Bihari Vajpayee battles for life at Delhi's AIIMS and a stream of political leaders queue up to see him with prayers and wishes for his speedy recovery, the former Prime Minister's niece hangs...

Ministers visit AIIMS to enquire about Vajpayee's health
[India], July 16 (ANI): Scores of political leaders visited All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Thursday morning to enquire about the health condition of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah, senior BJP leader LK Advani and daughter Pratibha Advani are among others who visited the hospital. Congress president Rahul Gandhi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal are also expected to visit AIIMS later in the day. Vajpayee, whose health condition is critical, was put on life support system on Wednesday. The 93-year-old was admitted to AIIMS on June 11 after complaints of urinary tract infection, low urine output, and chest congestion. Earlier on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited AIIMS to enquire about Vajpayee's health. (ANI)

Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, poet and politician, dies at 93
Atal Bihari Vajpayees death led to tributes from across the political spectrum, with everyone from Prime Minister Modi to Congress president Gandhi expressing their sadness.

Last rites today, 7-day national mourning
NEW DELHI, Aug 16 - The last rites of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee will take place at 4 pm tomorrow at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal here, BJP chief Amit Shah said today.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former Prime Minister, passes away
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, one of India's most charismatic leaders who led the nation through several crises while holding together a tenuous coalition with his inclusive politics and superlative oratory, died here on Thursay. He was 93. The Centre has announced a seven-day state mourning as a mark of respect to Vajpayee. His last rites will take place at 4 pm on Friday at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal in Delhi.

Watch: Atal Bihari Vajpayee on coalition politics
In an interview with NDTV, aired on March 2000, former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee talks about coalition politics, challenges of leading a multi-party front and the outlook of his government after a year of winning a historic mandate.

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee dies at 93
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee dies at 93

End Of An Era: Atal Bihari Vajpayee, India's Tallest Politician, Dies
Atal Bihari Vajpayee death: Atal Bihari Vajpayee, three-time Prime Minister of India and one of the country's most respected politicians, has died. The announcement was made by the All India Institute...

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee dies at 93
Atal Bihari Vajpayee led the Bharatiya Janata Party to power at the Centre for the first time.

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee dead at 93
Atal Bihari Vajpayee breathed his last at 5.05 pm at All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

Leaders across party lines pray for recovery of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah after visiting the hospital said,"We should not forget he is one Indian leader who wanted to strengthen the country."

Rajinikanth, Others Remember 'Great Statesman' Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Several celebrities tweeted condolences after the news of Atal Bihari Vajpayee's death shook social media

A leader for the ages - ahead of his times: PM Narendra Modi's blog on Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the passing away of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee marks the end of an era and termed it as a "personal and irreplaceable" loss for him.

President Kovind, PM Narendra Modi condole Atal Bihari Vajpayees death
"Atal ji#39;s passing away is a personal and irreplaceable loss for me. I have countless fond memories with him," the prime minister said.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee`s death marks the end of an era, this is a personal and irreplaceable loss: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovindreactsto Atala Bihari Vajpayee's death.

Death of Atal Bihari Vajpayee end of an era; it's a personal loss for me: PM Modi
The PM said that it was Vajpayee's exemplary leadership that set the foundations for a strong, prosperous and inclusive India in the 21st century.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's death a personal loss for me: PM Modi
Atal Bihari Vajpayee's death a personal loss for me: PM Modi

'I have no words': PM Modi mourns Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Mourning the death of former Prime Minister Atal Bihar Vajpayee on Thursday, PM Narendra Modi said that his death marked the end of an era. Calling it a "personal loss", he said, "I have no words, I am filled with emotions right now. Our respected Atal ji is no more. Every moment of his life he had dedicated to the nation."

PM condoles demise of former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee
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Atal Bihari Vajpayee the orator: excerpts from former Prime Minister's speeches
Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who passed away here today evening, was known for his oratory skills.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee#39;s body being taken to his residence, people can pay last respects: Rajnath Singh
Singh, who visited the AIIMS twice during the day when Vajpayee was on life support system, said that with his demise, the nation has lost a stalwart who had dreamt of an India.

B'wood mourns demise of Atal Bihari Vajpayee
While the demise of Atal Bihari Vajpayee has come as a shock to the entire nation, Bollywood celebs too have been expressing their grief through their social media handles.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee health updates: Watch Zee News Live Streaming on mobile, desktop
Atal Bihari Vajpayeelatesthealth updates: Watch Zee News Live Streaming on mobile, desktop

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Health Update: Critical; Suffering From These Diseases
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee remained "critical and on life support" at the AIIMS here on Thursday, a hospital statement said. These are the diseases he's been dealing with

Atal Bihari Vajpayee health continues to be critical, AIIMS says in new bulletin
Atal Bihari Vajpayee health continues to be critical, AIIMS says in new bulletin

Atal Bihari Vajpayee 'very critical', Delhi's AIIMS to release next health bulletin...
The former prime ministers overall health had deteriorated after he suffered a stroke in 2009 that hampered his brain function.

Supreme Court seeks district-wise percentage of people left out of draft NRC
Over 40 lakh people were excluded from the final NRC draft, which was published on July 30, to determine the citizenship of those living in Assam.

SC seeks views of stakeholders on NRC SOP
NEW DELHI, Aug 16 - The Supreme Court today sought the opinion of stakeholders on the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) submitted to the court by the Centre for disposal of claims and objections in the NRC update process. The organisations have been directed to submit their views by August 25.

SC asks Assam NRC coordinator to submit data of those excluded from draft
[India] Aug 16(ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Assam National Register of Citizens (NRC) coordinator to provide it with the data of district-wise percentage of population excluded from the NRC draft in the state. A two-judge bench of the Apex Court, headed by Justice Ranjan Gogoi and also comprising of Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman, sought the response of all the stakeholders including All Assam Students Union, All Assam Minority Students Union on the Centre's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in this regard. The Apex Court also directed Assam co-coordinator of the National Register for Citizens (NRC) Prateek Hajela to make available the copies of draft NRC to general public of the state. The Top Court further told that claims and objections in connection with the Assam NRC issue will be accepted from August 30. The court will hear the matter next on August 28. Earlier on August 7, the Supreme Court held Hajela and Registrar General of India guilty of contempt of court, reprimanding them for making statements to media on the NRC Assam modalities when nothing had been informed to the court. The second draft, which was released on July 30, included names of 2.89 crore people, out of 3.29 crore applicants in Assam, leaving out names of nearly 40 lakh people. On July 31, the court, while the hearing case, observed that the process of filing objections by those whose names were not listed in the NRC draft should be fair. A division bench of the Top Court also directed the Centre to prepare standard operating procedure (SOP) for claims and objections. The NRC draft for Assam features the names, addresses and photographs of all Indian citizens residing in the state of Assam before March 25, 1971. (ANI)

SC asks Assam NRC coordinator to submit district wise percentage of excluded people
A bench comprising justices Ranjan Gogoi, Navin Sinha and K M Joseph sought the response of all the stakeholders including All Assam Students Union.

Submit District-Wise Names Of Those Not In Assam Citizens List: Top Court
The Supreme Court today asked the Assam National Register of Citizens or NRC coordinator to place before it the data of district-wise percentage of population excluded from the NRC draft in the state.

SC asks Assam NRC coordinator to submit district-wise percentage of excluded people
It directed the state NRC coordinator Prateek Hajela to make available the copies of draft NRC at all panchayat offices so that public can access it easily.

SC asks Assam NRC Coordinator Prateek Hajela for detailed report on those not included in draft, next hearing on August 28
The next hearing on the matter will take place on August 28.

Can't Deny Quota In Promotions To Creamy Layer, Centre Tells Top Court
The stigma of caste and backwardness is still attached to government employees of SC/ST community, Centre tells Supreme Court.

Creamy layer cannot be applied to deny benefits of quota in promotions: Centre to SC
Attorney General K K Venugopal told a five judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra that there is no judgment which says that affluent people of the SC/ST community can be denied quota.

Creamy layer cannot be applied to deny benefits of quota in promotions: Centre to SC
A court verdict of 2006 had held that the 'creamy layer' concept cannot be applied to SC/ST persons for promotions in government jobs. The apex court had on July 11 refused to pass any interim order against its 2006 verdict and said that a five-judge bench would first see whether it needs to be examined by a seven-judge bench or not.

Creamy layer cannot be applied to deny benefits of quota in promotions: Centre to SC
The Centre today told the Supreme Court that the creamy layer concept cannot be applied to deny benefits of quota in promotions to government employees of SC/ST community as the stigma of caste and backwardness is still attached to them.

Creamy layer cannot be applied to deny benefits of quota in promotions: Centre to SC
The Centre today told the Supreme Court that the creamy layer concept cannot be applied to deny benefits of quota in promotions to government employees of SC/ST community as the stigma of caste and backwardness is still attached to them.

Can`t deny quota benefits to `creamy layer` SC/ST employees in promotions in govt jobs: Centre to SC
"Even today SC/ST people are sociallybackwardand not allowed to marry higher caste people and ride horses," the AG said.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee: The last statesman
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who was born in Gwalior on Christmas Day 1924, and who died a day after Indias 72nd Independence Day, was a believer in Parliament, democracy, and India.

7-day mourning: Atal state funeral at Smriti Sthal
7-day mourning: Atal state funeral at Smriti SthalIt has been decided that seven days of state mourning will be observed throughout India from August 16-22, both days inclusive.

Seven day State Mourning to be observed in memory of former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee
The Government of India announce with profound sorrow the death of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former Prime Minister of India on 16th August, 2018, at AIIMS Hospital, New Delhi. As a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, it has been decided that seven days of State Mourning will be observed throughout India from 16.08.

7-Day Mourning For Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Holiday In Many States On Friday
A seven-day state mourning has been announced by the central government as a mark of respect to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee who died after prolonged illness at AIIMS in the national...

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's funeral to take place at Smriti Sthal tomorrow
Atal Bihari Vajpayee's funeral to take place at Smriti Sthal tomorrow

Homage to Atal Bihari Vajpayee: 7-day national mourning declared, schools and colleges to remain shut in Delhi
During the period of state mourning, the national flag will fly at half-mast on all buildings throughout the country where it is flown regularly and there will be no official entertainment.

I will come back: Amit Shah shares Vajpayee's poem to lead BJP tributes
I will come back: Amit Shah shares Vajpayee's poem to lead BJP tributes

Atal Bihari Vajpayee nursed BJP into a banyan tree in Indian politics: Amit Shah
Atalji emerged as a popular national leader who believed that power is a means of service and led a spotless political life without compromising on national interest. Amit shah said.

Nuclear Tests Ordered By Vajpayee A Watershed For India: Foreign Media
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the former prime minister who transformed India into a nuclear-armed nation and ignited a weapons race in South Asia, died Thursday.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee nursed BJP into a banyan tree in Indian politics: Amit Shah
BJP chief Amit Shah today paid heartfelt tributes to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, saying he nursed the party to make it a banyan tree and left an indelible mark in Indian politics.

Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the gentler face of Hindu nationalism, dies
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who ordered nuclear tests to make India a nuclear weapons power and travelled by bus to Pakistan in a grand diplomatic gesture, died on Thursday, the hospital where he was being treated said in a statement.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee: The pregnant pause lengthens forever
Vajpayee, the first non-Congress leader to serve five years as prime minister of India, started his political career in 1939 as a Swayamsevak of the RSS.

Rupee hits fresh record low of 70.22 against US Dollar
Hitting a fresh record low, the Indian Rupee on Thursday fell 29 opened at 70.22 versus the US dollar. Amid the Turkey crisis, the Indian currency started off the session on a weak note, hitting a fresh record low of 70.25 against the dollar, reported the Moneycontrol. Earlier on Tuesday, after opening at a marginal high of 69.85 against the US Dollar, the Indian rupee touched an all-time low of 70 per US dollar. The currency touched an all-time low of 70.08 against the US dollar, while marking depreciation of around 10 percent in 2018. The fall in rupee was mainly impacted by drop in Turkish Lira, which helped the US dollar to gained strength on the back of fears that economic crisis in Turkey could spread to other global economies.

Rupee hits record low in opening trade, stays above 70 per US dollar
The partially convertible rupee was trading at 70.25/26 per dollar, at 0343 GMT, versus its Tuesdays close of 69.90/91. Markets were closed on Wednesday for Independence Day.

Rupee hits a fresh record low of 70.32 a dollar amid Turkey crisis
The rupee on Thursday fell 29 paise compared to Tuesday#39;s close.

Markets in red, rupee at record low in opening trade
Markets in red, rupee at record low in opening trade

Rupee hits record low in opening trade
The Indian rupee dropped to a record low in opening deals on Thursday with investor sentiment affected by a widening trade deficit on the domestic front and the broad rise in the U.S. dollar versus other Asian peers.

Rupee Hits Fresh Record Low Of 70.32 Against US Dollar: 10 Points
The rupee hit a fresh record low of 70.32 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday. Experts believe that the rupee is unlikely to recover soon. Asia's currencies also remained under pressure,...

Rishabh Pant lines up for Test debut at Trent Bridge?
Pant had shown his readiness for Test cricket averaging 63 in the two unofficial Tests he played on India A's tour of England recently

Vengsarkar calls for Pant's inclusion in third Test
Former BCCI chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar has backed the inclusion of rookie wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant in India's playing XI for the third Test against England, starting at Trent Bridge on Saturday.

Dilip Vengsarkar Bats For Rishabh Pant's Inclusion At Trent Bridge
Dinesh Karthik who replaced the injured Wriddhiman Saha in the team has scores of 0, 20, 1 and 0 in four innings of the first two Tests.

India walk into another England fortress in a bid to stay alive in Test series
India walk into another England fortress in a bid to stay alive in Test series

India vs England: India's predicted XI for the third Test
While there are several careers at stake in the third Test, Kohli might still stick with the same batting line-up at Trent Bridge, there might be changes made to the bowling attack.