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Felt deeply sad & hurt: Pilot on Gehlot's name calling

Felt deeply sad & hurt: Pilot on Gehlot's name calling

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Pilot also said that during his meeting with former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday, he had made no personal demands for any post and asserted that he has left it to the party to decide on his "future role".

BJP making renewed attempts to topple my govt: Gehlot

BJP making renewed attempts to topple my govt: Gehlot

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

The BJP hit back, saying Gehlot has failed to run the government and is frustrated and making unreasonable allegations.

Does Rotational Chief Ministership Work In India?

Does Rotational Chief Ministership Work In India?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

A rotating chief ministership as a way to appease factions can work only if there is a credible guarantor, explains Aditi Phadnis.

Action will be taken against Pilot, says Congress's Rajasthan incharge

Action will be taken against Pilot, says Congress's Rajasthan incharge

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

With all eyes on the Congress's next step in Rajasthan after Sachin Pilot's fast in Jaipur on Tuesday, AICC in-charge of state Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Wednesday said he agrees with the issue of corruption taken up by Pilot but the manner in which it was raised was not right.

If Pilot can become CM by getting shoes hurled...: Rajasthan minister

If Pilot can become CM by getting shoes hurled...: Rajasthan minister

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

The incident happened on Monday at a mass meeting held before the immersion of the ashes of Gurjar leader Kirori Singh Bainsla in the Pushkar lake.

Pilot ends 5-hour fast, says struggle against corruption will continue

Pilot ends 5-hour fast, says struggle against corruption will continue

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Despite a warning issued to him by the Congress, former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot sat on a daylong fast at the Shaheed Smarak in Jaipur on Tuesday, demanding action in cases of alleged corruption related to the previous Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state led by Vasundhara Raje.

We'll be kingmakers, says BTP amid Rajasthan crisis

We'll be kingmakers, says BTP amid Rajasthan crisis

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

The BTP chief said the party is now extending support to Gehlot after an assurance that its demands related to the development of tribal areas will be met.

Congress Prez Kharge: The Gandhis' Master Stroke

Congress Prez Kharge: The Gandhis' Master Stroke

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Mallikarjun Kharge has the stature, maturity and gravitas to lead a national party like the Congress with its rich history of struggle and myriad achievements, asserts Virendra Kapoor.

Cong seeks rebel MLAs' disqualification from assembly, asks them to return to 'family'

Cong seeks rebel MLAs' disqualification from assembly, asks them to return to 'family'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Rajasthan Assembly Speaker C P Joshi confirmed that disqualification notices have been sent out Tuesday on the basis of the complaint made by the party. The dissidents have to reply by Friday.

'Hypocrisy vs childish': Cong, BJP battle over Rahul Gandhi

'Hypocrisy vs childish': Cong, BJP battle over Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Senior Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, are accompanying Rahul Gandhi to the court.

Both leaders assets to Congress: Rahul on Gehlot-Pilot squabble

Both leaders assets to Congress: Rahul on Gehlot-Pilot squabble

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'I don't want to give any headline to the media as at present my focus is on the Bharat Jodo Yatra'

Rajasthan BJP to move no-trust motion on Friday

Rajasthan BJP to move no-trust motion on Friday

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The decision was taken in a BJP legislature party meeting held here on Thursday. After the meeting, Kataria told reporters that the motion of no confidence will be moved in the assembly session beginning Friday. He said the proposal was being finalised.

Will win Rajasthan polls, if...: Cong amid Pilot-Gehlot tussle

Will win Rajasthan polls, if...: Cong amid Pilot-Gehlot tussle

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

The Congress refrained from commenting on any peace formula between Gehlot and Pilot.

Sonia meets Antony, Digvijaya may contest Cong president poll

Sonia meets Antony, Digvijaya may contest Cong president poll

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The meeting with Antony comes days after an open rebellion by Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot loyalists on a possible leadership change in the state

Drama in Cong, Gehlot loyalists threaten to resign, reach speaker's house

Drama in Cong, Gehlot loyalists threaten to resign, reach speaker's house

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

The development suggested a worsening power struggle between the chief minister and Sachin Pilot who was tipped to be Gehlot's replacement after he declared his candidature for the Congress president's post.

Disqualified because PM is scared of my next speech on Adani: Rahul

Disqualified because PM is scared of my next speech on Adani: Rahul

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

'I am not interested in anything but the truth. I only speak the truth, it is my work and I will keep doing it even if I get disqualified or get arrested'

J-K's latest terror victim got married in Feb, was to go home on holiday

J-K's latest terror victim got married in Feb, was to go home on holiday

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Kumar, a resident of Bhagwan village in Hanumangarh, worked as a manger with Ellaqui Dehati Bank at Areh Mohanpora branch in the south Kashmir district.

Cong breathes a sigh of relief as Pilot's rally ends without new party launch

Cong breathes a sigh of relief as Pilot's rally ends without new party launch

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

The state's former deputy chief minister has also demanded disbanding of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission and its reconstitution, and a compensation for those affected by government job exam paper leak cases.

Governor bound by cabinet's advice, say legal experts

Governor bound by cabinet's advice, say legal experts

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The Governor has no discretion and at best he can confer with the chief minister for change of date to hold the session.

Sachin Pilot shouldn't go Scindia way: Digvijaya

Sachin Pilot shouldn't go Scindia way: Digvijaya

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

'Don't make the mistake that Scindia made. The BJP is unreliable. Nobody who joined it from any other party has succeeded there'

Gehlot camp MLAs doing yoga, getting cooking tips at hotel

Gehlot camp MLAs doing yoga, getting cooking tips at hotel

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Taking a dig at the Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party accusing the Rajasthan ruling party legislators of violating social distancing norms and other COVID-19 protocols which the government directs people to follow strictly but are violated when it comes to its MLAs.

Budget 2023: Opposition slams 'limited focus' on health, education

Budget 2023: Opposition slams 'limited focus' on health, education

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Opposition leaders slammed the Centre on Wednesday for its 'limited' focus on important sectors like health and education in the Budget for 2023-24 fiscal.

Manmohan Singh files RS nomination from Rajasthan

Manmohan Singh files RS nomination from Rajasthan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Singh, a veteran Congress leader, was a member of the Upper House of Parliament from Assam for almost three decades.

The Secret of Gautam Adani's Success

The Secret of Gautam Adani's Success

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Gautambhai has shown that he has ability to withstand payment delays or vexatious court cases. That is where he is on a more comfortable wicket than many others. A revealing excerpt from R N Bhaskar's Gautam Adani: Reimagining Business in India and the World.

Former Prez Pranab Mukherjee tests positive for COVID-19

Former Prez Pranab Mukherjee tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

'On a visit to the hospital for a separate procedure, I have tested positive for COVID19 today,' he tweeted. 'I request the people who came in contact with me in the last week, to please self isolate and get tested for COVID-19,' Mukherjee said.

Why Are BJP, Congress Meeting in Rajasthan?

Why Are BJP, Congress Meeting in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com9 May 2022

At its Jaipur meeting, the BJP will focus on this year's assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh while the Congress's Chintan Shivir in Udaipur will discuss how it can resurrect itself.

CWC meet today to approve schedule for Cong presidential poll

CWC meet today to approve schedule for Cong presidential poll

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

The meeting comes in the backdrop of the shock resignation of party veteran Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday and his letter to party president Sonia Gandhi in which he lashed out at Rahul Gandhi for 'demolishing the party's entire consultative mechanism'.

Amid crisis, CWC meet on Sunday on Congress chief election

Amid crisis, CWC meet on Sunday on Congress chief election

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Sources said besides giving approval to the polls schedule, the members of the CWC, the party's highest decision-making body, could also express confidence in the leadership provided by Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.

Chidambaram 'pushed by cops' during Congress protest, rib fractured

Chidambaram 'pushed by cops' during Congress protest, rib fractured

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister P Chidambaram suffered a fracture in his left rib after he was pushed away by Delhi Police during the party's protest in support of Rahul Gandhi who was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the National Herald case, said the party on Monday.

Deadlock ends, Rajasthan assembly session from Aug 14

Deadlock ends, Rajasthan assembly session from Aug 14

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

"He also gave verbal directions to make the necessary arrangements for the prevention of COVID-19 spread during the session," the spokesperson added.

Price of normal petrol too crosses Rs 100 in Rajasthan

Price of normal petrol too crosses Rs 100 in Rajasthan

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

After premium petrol, the price of normal petrol has also crossed Rs 100 per litre in Rajasthan's Sriganganagar district.

Cops deny rape in Alwar case, cite medical report

Cops deny rape in Alwar case, cite medical report

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Fresh findings have also revealed that the 14-year-old girl had travelled from her village to the city on her own, they said. She was found bleeding and lying on a bridge near Tijara Fatak on Tuesday night.

Need to fight against Centre's 'dictatorship': Kharge

Need to fight against Centre's 'dictatorship': Kharge

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government of being 'undemocratic', and said people will have to strongly fight against its 'dictatorship' to save democracy.

Congress releases manifesto, vows to waive farm loans

Congress releases manifesto, vows to waive farm loans

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Rajasthan Congress chief Sachin Pilot said the manifesto was prepared after taking opinions through multiple platforms such as social media.

Rahul adamant on giving Cong chief post to a non-Gandhi

Rahul adamant on giving Cong chief post to a non-Gandhi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

At the same time, Sonia Gandhi does not want to hold the post due to health reasons and Rahul wants a non-Gandhi should hold the post in place of Sonia.

Bypoll results: SP defends Mainpuri, BJP wins 2 seats but loses 1, Congress 2

Bypoll results: SP defends Mainpuri, BJP wins 2 seats but loses 1, Congress 2

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The ruling BJP in UP, however, lost Khatauli to Samajwadi Party ally Rashtriya Lok Dal.

Anti-BJP front: Opposition parties likely to hold mega meet on Nov 22

Anti-BJP front: Opposition parties likely to hold mega meet on Nov 22

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

Naidu said that efforts are on to bring together all non-BJP parties and that he had met Congress president Rahul Gandhi to discuss measures on protecting democracy.

Ex-finance secy booked for corruption in currency security thread supply

Ex-finance secy booked for corruption in currency security thread supply

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The CBI, in its FIR, alleged that Mayaram, the UK-based company De La Rue International Ltd and unidentified officials of the finance ministry and RBI hatched a criminal conspiracy to extend undue favour to the firm.

Tejasvi Surya, BJP leaders stopped on way to riot-hit Rajasthan town

Tejasvi Surya, BJP leaders stopped on way to riot-hit Rajasthan town

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament Tejasvi Surya on Wednesday called the Congress the "modern-day Muslim League" and accused it of committing atrocities against Hindus after he and his party leaders were stopped from visiting violence-hit Karauli in Rajasthan.

Main accused in Kanhaiya Lal's murder is a BJP member, alleges Cong

Main accused in Kanhaiya Lal's murder is a BJP member, alleges Cong

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

"The killer of Kanhaiya Lal, Riyaz Attari is a member of the BJP," Khera said in a tweet after the press conference.