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PHOTOS: Your dream is my dream, Rahul tells the poor

PHOTOS: Your dream is my dream, Rahul tells the poor

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

At the rally in election-bound Rajasthan the Gandhi scion stressed on the collective dream for a prosperous nation, reports Shahnawaz Akhtar

Cairn strikes oil in Rajasthan

Cairn strikes oil in Rajasthan

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

Cairn Energy of the United Kingdom has again struck oil in Barmer basin of Rajasthan, Petroleum Minister Ram Naik said on Friday.

Another big gas discovery on cards

Another big gas discovery on cards

Rediff.com23 Feb 2004

Another big discovery of gas, like the one in Barmer in Rajasthan, was expected in a week's time, Petroleum Minister Ram Naik, said on Monday.

Project launched in one village, another fumes

Project launched in one village, another fumes

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

On Sunday, angry villagers of Leelala laid their own foundation stone - which had 'aam aadmi' inscribed as the name of the chief guest - still claiming the project was to come up in their village.

Cabinet aproves HPCL's Rs 37,229-cr refinery in Rajasthan

Cabinet aproves HPCL's Rs 37,229-cr refinery in Rajasthan

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs at its meeting this morning approved the project, official sources said.

Will BJP's 'Mission 25' in Rajasthan be marred by infighting?

Will BJP's 'Mission 25' in Rajasthan be marred by infighting?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

As veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh and former Union minister and vice president of the BJP Kisan Morcha Subhash Maharia have now made the infighting within the saffron party in Rajasthan public, chances of the ruling party touching the mark of 25 seats now seems impossible, say political observers. Shahnawaz Akhtar reports

IAF plane crashes in Rajasthan, pilot killed

IAF plane crashes in Rajasthan, pilot killed

Rediff.com4 Jun 2003

The incident occurred in Barmer district.

Sitharaman to hold meetings with service chiefs daily

Sitharaman to hold meetings with service chiefs daily

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

She would also have a separate meeting with the defence secretary every day.

MiG-21 crashes in Rajasthan, pilot killed

MiG-21 crashes in Rajasthan, pilot killed

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

A MiG-21 Bison fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed on Monday while landing at Uttarlai airbase in western Rajasthan, leaving the pilot dead.

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Swarms of immature pink locusts and adult yellow locusts are currrently active. Not only are fresh locusts swarms expected to arrive in the coming weeks, but even those already present in India have mated and are breeding new offspring.

Why Vasundhara Raje had to fight for a ministry

Why Vasundhara Raje had to fight for a ministry

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Despite a clean sweep for the BJP in Rajasthan, Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje had to put up a fight to get at least one MP from her state into Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Council of Ministers.

First salary: 'I earned Rs 20 as an apprentice'

First salary: 'I earned Rs 20 as an apprentice'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Rediff readers tell us about their first salary.

Karni Sena refuses Bhansali's invitation to watch Padmaavat

Karni Sena refuses Bhansali's invitation to watch Padmaavat

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

The production company sent a missive to Shree Rajput Karni Sena and Shree Rajput Sabha Bhawan, its leaders claimed but alleged that the move was only a ploy "aimed at fooling".

After Jaswant, son Manvendra faces expulsion for 'anti-party activities'

After Jaswant, son Manvendra faces expulsion for 'anti-party activities'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

After expelling party stalwart Jaswant Singh, now it seems that the Bharatiya Janata Party is all set to take action against the veteran leader's son and legislator Manvendra Singh for allegedly campaigning for his father.

Jaswant 'over reacting', needs broad shoulders: Jaitley

Jaswant 'over reacting', needs broad shoulders: Jaitley

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley on Wednesday criticised rebel leader Jaswant Singh saying he was "over reacting" to the denial of ticket to him from Barmer.

Jaitley speaks up on Jaswant: Leaders should learn to accept NO

Jaitley speaks up on Jaswant: Leaders should learn to accept NO

Rediff.com23 Mar 2014

With a sulking Jaswant Singh set to contest from Barmer as an Independent after being denied a party ticket, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley on Sunday said leaders should sometimes learn to accept a "no" from the party.

IAF's MiG-27 crashes in Rajasthan, pilot safe

IAF's MiG-27 crashes in Rajasthan, pilot safe

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

A MiG-27 aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed within two minutes of taking off in Rajasthan's Barmer district, but the pilot bailed out safely.

PM asks foreign investors to invest in India

PM asks foreign investors to invest in India

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

Singh said that a good climate has developed for foreign investors in India.

Major churn among top ranks at Vedanta Cairn

Major churn among top ranks at Vedanta Cairn

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

The company management remained tight-lipped about the resignations, but indicated there was nothing unusual in these movements.

BJP's 'small issues' in Rajasthan: Angry workers, upset veterans, miffed Rajputs

BJP's 'small issues' in Rajasthan: Angry workers, upset veterans, miffed Rajputs

Rediff.com23 Mar 2014

After the denial of ticket to Jaswant Singh, a member of the Rajput community and a former Union minister, BJP cadres and members of the community across Rajasthan are incensed, says Shahnawaz Akhtar

'Sudarshan Shakti': Army's BIGGEST war games to date

'Sudarshan Shakti': Army's BIGGEST war games to date

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

With frontline IAF fighter aircraft such as the Sukhoi-30, AWACS and UAVs providing live feed of war games to battle field commanders, army is testing its war-fighting doctrine in the Barmer-Jaisalmer sector.

Peace talks when Pak stops supporting terror: Army chief

Peace talks when Pak stops supporting terror: Army chief

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Given its actions, it doesn't appear that Pakistan really wants peace, the army chief added.

MiG-21 crashes near Jamnagar in Gujarat, pilot safe

MiG-21 crashes near Jamnagar in Gujarat, pilot safe

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

The pilot, who sustained injuries, was later rescued by an IAF chopper

Will the $9.6 bn Vedanta-Cairn deal ever get approved?

Will the $9.6 bn Vedanta-Cairn deal ever get approved?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

There are no guesses on how many times the group of ministers will meet before any clarity emerges on the $9.6-billion deal.

Chinkaras found dead in Army camp, 5 army men booked

Chinkaras found dead in Army camp, 5 army men booked

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Three heads of chinkaras and uncooked meat were on Friday seized from an Army tank repair unit in Barmer in Rajasthan, after which it ordered a Court of Inquiry (CoI) to investigate the matter.

No royalty relief likely for Cairn-Vedanta deal

No royalty relief likely for Cairn-Vedanta deal

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

The government will reserve the right to decide on the cost recoverability of royalty from Cairn India's block in Barmer while clearing Cairn Energy's sale of its Indian subsidiary to Vedanta Resources.

MiG-21 crashes in Rajasthan, pilot ejects safely

MiG-21 crashes in Rajasthan, pilot ejects safely

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

A MiG-21 combat aircraft of the Indian Air Force on Friday crashed near Uttarlai airport in Rajasthan's Barmer district, but the pilot managed to eject safely. The plane was on a routine sortie and the incident occurred at around 11.30 am, when the pilot was preparing for landing. The pilot, Flying Officer Amit, ejected safely, a defence ministry spokesperson said.A court of inquiry has been ordered, he said.

Did Vedanta value Cairn India correctly?

Did Vedanta value Cairn India correctly?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

If the waxy crude oil from Cairn's Mangala field in Rajasthan's Barmer area could get the company such high valuations, the prospects of other companies producing higher-grade crude oil or natural gas certainly brighten.

Conditions for Cairn deal to cost govt Rs 5,000 cr

Conditions for Cairn deal to cost govt Rs 5,000 cr

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

ONGC's return on investment becomes positive after govt makes Barmer block royalty cost-recoverable.

Disclosure of Lavasa's dissent notes on PM's speeches may 'endanger life': EC

Disclosure of Lavasa's dissent notes on PM's speeches may 'endanger life': EC

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

The EC cited Section 8(1)(g) of the RTI Act exempting the disclosure of information which would endanger the life or physical safety of any person or identify the source of information or assistance given in confidence for law enforcement or security purposes.

Red alert in Maharashtra, Gujarat as very heavy rains predicted

Red alert in Maharashtra, Gujarat as very heavy rains predicted

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Heavy to very heavy rains are expected in Maharashtra, Gujarat, west Madhya Pradesh and Goa in the next couple of days, the India Meteorological Department said.

For some Union ministers, Rajasthan's crushing defeat is personal

For some Union ministers, Rajasthan's crushing defeat is personal

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

The BJP's victory in the desert state was so absolute that the Congress failed to open its electoral account in 17 of Rajasthan's 33 districts! P B Chandra reports.

Is Congress facing another humiliating defeat in Rajasthan?

Is Congress facing another humiliating defeat in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

P B Chandra finds out if the 'Modi wave' is sweeping the desert state as party workers have been claiming since the Bharatiya Janata Party's thumping victory in the assembly polls last year.

Former BJP leader Jaswant Singh on life support

Former BJP leader Jaswant Singh on life support

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Former Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh continues to be on life support systems after he was operated upon for a head injury at the Army Research and Referral Hospital in New Delhi after he had a fall at his residence.

Former BJP leader Jaswant Singh in coma

Former BJP leader Jaswant Singh in coma

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Former Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh is in a critical condition after being operated upon for a head injury at the Army Research and Referral Hospital in New Delhi following a fall at his residence. Doctors at the hospital said that examination showed he was in a state of coma.

Cairn deal under govt lens

Cairn deal under govt lens

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

The government-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Cairn India's partner in the Barmer block in Rajasthan, is closely scrutinising the stake sale in Cairn India by Cairn Energy.

Modi has lost the battle on farm laws

Modi has lost the battle on farm laws

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

This crisis requires political sophistication and governance skills. This BJP has neither, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Cairn-Vedanta deal may get OilMin's nod

Cairn-Vedanta deal may get OilMin's nod

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

With Cairn Energy Plc voluntarily offering to meet government conditions, the Oil Ministry may find it difficult to nix its deal to sell majority stake in Cairn India to Vedanta Resources.

Cairn to undertake wildcat drilling at KG Basin

Cairn to undertake wildcat drilling at KG Basin

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

After the success of Barmer oil fields in Rajasthan, Cairn India - the second largest oil and natural gas explorer in the country - bets heavily on wildcat drilling.

11 of world's 15 hottest places in India

11 of world's 15 hottest places in India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Churu in Rajasthan is sizzling with a record temperature of 50 degree Celsius.