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The former journalist and poet-turned-politician was one of the few opposition lawmakers inside parliament when Indias first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, still held office. (Photo: PTI)

Atal Bihari Vajpayee: Sports fraternity pays tribute to former Indian...

The 93-year-old had battled poor health for years but his condition deteriorated sharply in recent days.

16 Aug 2018 8:06 PM IST

Atal Bihari Vajpayee: A skilled poet who adored hockey and football

A lifelong poet who revered nature, the Bharatiya Janata Party veteran was also fond of sports.

16 Aug 2018 7:26 PM IST

Known for his great oratory skills, Vajpayee first addressed the UNGAs 32nd session in 1977 as the foreign minister under the Janata Party government headed by then prime minister Morarji Desai. (Photo: PTI)

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the first Indian leader to address UNGA in Hindi

Vajpayee, in his role as foreign minister and PM, visited the UN headquarters to deliver speeches on seven occasions...

16 Aug 2018 7:09 PM IST

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee dies at 93. (Photo: File | PTI)

Vajpayee was my closest friend for 65 yrs, will miss him immensely:...

LK Advani said he was at loss for words to express his deep grief and sadness over the death of former PM Atal Bihari...

16 Aug 2018 7:04 PM IST

Vajpayee, who died on Thursday at the age of 93 years, was decisive and pursued his reforms agenda with vigour without getting ruffled by criticism. (Photo: PTI)

Atal Bihari Vajpayee: a bellwether policy reformer of modern India

He was decisive and pursued his reforms agenda with vigour without getting ruffled by criticism.

16 Aug 2018 6:24 PM IST

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee dies at 93. (Photo: File | AP)

End of an era: PM Modi expresses grief over Atal Bihari Vajpayee's...

President Ram Nath Kovind took to Twitter and said, 'Atalji, the Gentle Giant, will be missed by one and all.'

16 Aug 2018 6:15 PM IST

The rupee yesterday had tumbled by 30 paise to end at a fresh 2016 low of 68.76.

Indian travellers unfazed by Rupee fall

The weakness in the rupee against the dollar has not had any impact on the travel plans of Indians.

16 Aug 2018 6:10 PM IST

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has raided city-based company Hi-Tech Aqua for manufacturing packaged drinking water of 20 litres without licence, the government said on Thursday.

BIS raids Delhi firm for manufacturing packed water without licence

Huge quantity of 20-litre water jars manufactured under brands 'Freshier', 'Parie' and 'Bisleri' have been seized by...

16 Aug 2018 5:54 PM IST

Bhushan Steel was among the 12 stressed assets the Reserve Bank of India had referred to NCLT proceedings last year.

JSW Steel makes Rs 19,700 crore offer for Bhushan Power and Steel

The bids were submitted for the second time to the CoC late night on August 13.

16 Aug 2018 5:46 PM IST

Atal Bihari Vajpayee: Poet, Politician, Prime Minister

Former PM Manmohan Singh called him the 'Bhishma Pitamah' of Indian politics.

16 Aug 2018 5:36 PM IST

Atal Bihari Vajpayee was elected to the Lok Sabha ten times and twice to the Rajya Sabha. (Photo: PTI)

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Bhishma Pitamah of Indian politics, dies at 93

The former prime minister was admitted in AIIMS for 9 weeks.

16 Aug 2018 5:36 PM IST

The flash sale will be held from 7th-9th August at 12 pm every day on Vivo Indias e-store.

Vivo pumps in Rs 200 crore to expand Greater Noida facility

The newly added SMT lines are catering to the growing demand for Vivo smartphones in the country.

16 Aug 2018 4:50 PM IST