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How Congress leader Salman Khurshid had to ‘pay a price’ for a hug from Vajpayee

In 1994, Vajpayee-led team helped thwart UN resolution against India on Kashmir issue, recalls Salman Khurshid.

PM Modi, Amit Shah to be part of Vajpayee’s funeral procession

Visitors from several states throng BJP office to pay homage to BJP stalwart who died Thursday.

Imran Khan has to win crucial vote today to secure PM post

With Pakistan’s finances rapidly deteriorating and as the U.S. continues to put pressure over its alleged support for insurgent groups, Khan will be hoping for a smooth passage into office.

My friend Vajpayee: Humane, witty and a recluse

N.M. Ghatate recalls that even when they travelled together, the politician used to remain reclusive, choosing to read books over conversation.

Tributes pour in for former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee

From PM Modi to Congress president Rahul Gandhi, all major leaders expressed their grief at Vajpayee's demise and called him a great leader.

‘Kadam Mila Kar Chalna Hoga’: Opposition finds inspiration in Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s poem

Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, who met at Delhi's Talkatora Stadium as a show of unity, paid tribute to the former Prime Minister.

The four occasions I was admonished by Vajpayee: Shekhar Gupta

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dp4Zk8JIzAM

The life and times of Atal Bihari Vajpayee

A look at the important milestones in his chequered political career.

Former Prime Minister and BJP stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee dies at 93

Vajpayee’s reign was defined by Pokhran, Kargil and a peace process with Pakistan.

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Hungary’s Viktor Orbán was defeated by his own system. Magyar has to clean up the mess

Even out of power, Viktor Orbán has built a system to protect his legacy and make it difficult for any successor to govern.

US ends oil waivers but Russian crude flows to India ‘likely to remain steady’ amid Hormuz disruption

India will need to recalibrate crude sourcing strategy as US ends waivers for Russian & Iranian oil, energy experts say. But Russian crude will likely remain central to energy basket.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.