Page 5 - Latest Updates on Atal Bihari Vajpayee
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")
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")
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
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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")
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
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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")
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
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'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
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
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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
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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
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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
With Vajpayee, curtains for an era that was gentler, but more democratic
Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, one of India's most beloved leaders and most brilliant orators, died today; and with him ended an age of politics that had Hindu majority assertion as its core
 "With Vajpayee, curtains for an era that was gentler, but more democratic")
Reforms and growth: GDP to inflation, Vajpayee govt's economic report card
Despite sanctions following Pokharan-II in 1998 and the Kargil War in 1999, the government managed to keep economic growth above 6%
 "Reforms and growth: GDP to inflation, Vajpayee govt's economic report card")
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, more than a rare 'Ajatshatru' in Indian politics
Eulogies tend to ignore the inconvenient. While Vajpayee was indeed one of the craftiest yet endearing politicians of contemporary Indian politics, he also had his share of enemies
 "Atal Bihari Vajpayee, more than a rare 'Ajatshatru' in Indian politics")
Reading Atal Bihari Vajpayee through his Independence Day speeches
All of his six speeches started with an unfettered praise to the Indian Army, and a sublime touch to the Kashmir issue
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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
India Inc pays rich tributes to Vajpayee for piloting 2nd gen of reforms
As a mark of respect, CAIT has appealed to the traders and business establishments in Delhi to remain closed on Friday
 "India Inc pays rich tributes to Vajpayee for piloting 2nd gen of reforms")
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who liberally peppered his speeches with poetry
In most of his speeches, his love for the country and faith in democracy resonated with his vision for building a stronger India
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In memory of Vajpayee, Delhi offices, schools to remain closed tomorrow
Both Sisodia and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had visited the AIIMS earlier in the day today to inquire about the health of BJP patriarch
