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Digvijaya Singh confirms Cong prez poll bid, to file nomination tomorrow

Digvijaya Singh confirms Cong prez poll bid, to file nomination tomorrow

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

More than 10 Congress legislators from Madhya Pradesh will reach Delhi to be the proposers for Digvijaya Singh, a party leader said.

Tribal lands seized in name of 'love jihad', anti-conversion law a must: Chouhan

Tribal lands seized in name of 'love jihad', anti-conversion law a must: Chouhan

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday took note of religious conversions, saying that an anti-conversion law should be made to stop such acts.

Cong names Pilot loyalists among 43 candidates in second Rajasthan list

Cong names Pilot loyalists among 43 candidates in second Rajasthan list

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Two ministers who raised the banner of revolt with former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot during the political crisis also find their names in the list.

Pilot skips Cong MLAs' workshop; Randhawa says no leader above party

Pilot skips Cong MLAs' workshop; Randhawa says no leader above party

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

He also said Pilot should have raised his demand for action in cases of alleged corruption by the previous Bharatiya Janata Party government during a debate in the Rajasthan assembly, instead of holding a day-long fast on the issue.

Cong promises caste survey, interest-free farm loan in Rajasthan manifesto

Cong promises caste survey, interest-free farm loan in Rajasthan manifesto

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

The party also promised reservation to minorities on basis of their population after the caste census.

'Playing tipsy is difficult to enact'

'Playing tipsy is difficult to enact'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'Bahut mazaa aaya tha doing Agneepath. When you are working with good actors, it enriches your acting.' 'Amitabhji and I had done Shahenshah before, but that was a fun film.'

ED quizzes Gehlot's son Vaibhav for 8 hours in forex violation case

ED quizzes Gehlot's son Vaibhav for 8 hours in forex violation case

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The federal agency issued a summons to Vaibhav Gehlot (43) last week, asking him to appear before the investigating officer of the case at its headquarters on A P J Abdul Kalam Road here under the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act.

What Did Rekha Think About Gandhi Godse?

What Did Rekha Think About Gandhi Godse?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Rajkumar Santoshi hosted two screenings of his film Gandhi Godse - Ek Yudh over the weekend.

Ajoba Inspires Grandsons To Join Armed Forces

Ajoba Inspires Grandsons To Join Armed Forces

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Keshav Govind Vyas is the reason his grandsons chose to join the armed forces.

World C'ships: Deepak stuns Olympic medallist to enter pre-quarterfinals

World C'ships: Deepak stuns Olympic medallist to enter pre-quarterfinals

Rediff.com7 May 2023

In the evening session, Sumit faced Russia's Pavel Sosulin in his first bout and made a bright start. He used his powerful punches to good effect and took the first round by 3-2 before winning the second round by the same scoreline.

Gehlot-Pilot Truce: How Long Will It Last?

Gehlot-Pilot Truce: How Long Will It Last?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Look carefully at Gehlot and Pilot's faces at Tuesday's press conference at the Pradesh Congress committee office on Hospital Road in Jaipur, and you can guess how long the truce will last.

Rajyavardhan Rathore among 22 sworn in as Rajasthan ministers

Rajyavardhan Rathore among 22 sworn in as Rajasthan ministers

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The MLAs inducted into the Rajasthan cabinet are Meena, Madan Dilawar, Rathore, Gajendra Singh Khimsar, Babulal Kharadi, Jogaram Patel, Suresh Singh Rawat, Avinash Gehlot, Joraram Kumawat, Hemant Meena, Kanhaiya Lal Choudhary and Sumit Godara.

Raj poll: Vasundhara Raje, her loyalists in BJP's 2nd list

Raj poll: Vasundhara Raje, her loyalists in BJP's 2nd list

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

The party also decided to field Narpat Singh Rajvi from Chittorgarh after its earlier decision to deny the five-term MLA, who is the son-in-law of its stalwart leader Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, renomination from his Vidhyadhar Nagar seat. This triggered a backlash from a section of party workers.

Actor who played Hanuman is Cong pick against Shivraj

Actor who played Hanuman is Cong pick against Shivraj

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

State Congress president and former chief minister Kamal Nath has been fielded from his home-turf Chhindwara, from where he is currently the legislator.

Sharad Yadav cremated at his ancestral village in MP

Sharad Yadav cremated at his ancestral village in MP

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The mortal remains of the former Union minister were consigned to flames by his son Shantanu Bundela and daughter Subhasini in his ancestral village Ankhmau at around 5 pm.

CWG champ Panghal fails to make cut for Boxing Worlds

CWG champ Panghal fails to make cut for Boxing Worlds

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Tokyo Olympian and 2019 Asian Championships silver medallist Ashish Chaudhary will also be representing the country for the second time and would be keen to add another major medal to his name.

'Why Has Modi Made 13 Visits To Rajasthan?'

'Why Has Modi Made 13 Visits To Rajasthan?'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

'These frequent visits show the BJP fears that the Congress will retain power.'

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.

Rajasthan continues tradition, shows door to Cong, BJP back in saddle

Rajasthan continues tradition, shows door to Cong, BJP back in saddle

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party returned to power in Rajasthan on Sunday, winning 115 seats out of the 199 where assembly elections were held last week.

Cong holds meet over rift in Rajasthan unit ahead of polls

Cong holds meet over rift in Rajasthan unit ahead of polls

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Senior party leaders, including the Congress' Rajasthan in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, state unit chief Govind Singh Dotasra and co-in-charges Qazi Muhammad Nizamuddin, Amrita Dhawan and Virendra Rathore were present at a meeting at the party's Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Road office in New Delhi, during which they are likely to discuss Pilot's march.

Rajasthan Cong announces Rs 20 lakh for deceased Dalit boy's family

Rajasthan Cong announces Rs 20 lakh for deceased Dalit boy's family

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra on Tuesday announced a financial assistance of Rs 20 lakh to the family of a nine-year-old Dalit boy who died after being beaten up by his teacher in Jalore district.

'Hum Hindustani hai': Hizbul terrorist's brother hoists Tricolour in Kashmir

'Hum Hindustani hai': Hizbul terrorist's brother hoists Tricolour in Kashmir

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Javed Mattoo, an active terrorist who is said to be based in Pakistan.

BJP picks 1st time MLA Sharma as Rajasthan CM, ex-MP Diya Kumari as deputy

BJP picks 1st time MLA Sharma as Rajasthan CM, ex-MP Diya Kumari as deputy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday picked first-time MLA Bhajan Lal Sharma as Rajasthan's new chief minister, ending days of speculation that followed its victory in the assembly polls.

Burqa-clad terrorist attacks J-K wine shop; 1 employee killed, 3 hurt

Burqa-clad terrorist attacks J-K wine shop; 1 employee killed, 3 hurt

Rediff.com18 May 2022

A police spokesman said the attacker was riding pillion on a bike that stopped near the wine shop at Dewan Bagh in Baramulla around 8.30 pm.

29 key assembly seats in MP to watch for!

29 key assembly seats in MP to watch for!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

As Madhya Pradesh goes to polls, all eyes will be on 29 key assembly seats, out of the total 230, where the contest will be keenly watched.

Cong moves EC against Shah, Himanta for poll code violation

Cong moves EC against Shah, Himanta for poll code violation

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

In its complaint against Shah, the Congress told the EC that the home minister claimed in a speech in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon on October 16 that "...Bhupesh Baghel's government, for appeasement politics and vote bank politics, lynched Chhattisgarh's son Bhuneshwar Sahoo and got him killed..."

Another Ram Mandir official hails Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra

Another Ram Mandir official hails Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'I am the worker of RSS, and the RSS never condemned Bharat Jodo Yatra'

What Swami Vivekananda Thought Of Gau Rakshaks

What Swami Vivekananda Thought Of Gau Rakshaks

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The gau rakshak stated that the famine-stricken people were suffering because of their past karma and nothing could be done for them. The reply apparently infuriated Vivekananda, who told the gau rakshak bluntly that he had no sympathy to spare for societies which would not lift a finger to help human beings but wasted piles of food on birds and beasts. A fascinating excerpt from Govind Krishnan V's book, Vivekananda The Philosopher of Freedom.

Rajasthan all set for battle royale today

Rajasthan all set for battle royale today

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Rajasthan is all set to vote on Saturday to elect members of a new assembly with the Bharatiya Janata Party aiming to unseat the ruling Congress, which is fighting hard to change the trend of alternate governments in the state.

Karnataka loss makes BJP ease age rule in fierce MP fight

Karnataka loss makes BJP ease age rule in fierce MP fight

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Behind its high-decibel campaign, powered by well-organised party machinery, the BJP also appears to have made a slight departure from its 'next generation' approach to stay ahead of an aggressive Congress and enhance its prospects of securing a majority of seats.

Asian Boxing C'ships: Thapa to fight for gold, 4 others bag bronze

Asian Boxing C'ships: Thapa to fight for gold, 4 others bag bronze

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

In the third round, Thapa attacked Usmonov relentlessly as the Tajak fell on the canvas within the first few seconds following which the referee gave him the count.

Kamal Nath heeds one person-one post call, steps down as CLP leader

Kamal Nath heeds one person-one post call, steps down as CLP leader

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Nath's resignation was accepted by party president Sonia Gandhi keeping in view the party's 'one person-one post' policy.

Rahul gives flying kisses to people watching his yatra from BJP office

Rahul gives flying kisses to people watching his yatra from BJP office

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

This comes a day after he targeted the saffron party and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, asking why they were not chanting 'Jai Siyaram' and 'Hey Ram'.

Congress moves no-trust motion against Shivraj Singh govt

Congress moves no-trust motion against Shivraj Singh govt

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The debate, which saw several heated exchanges, will continue on Thursday.

How dengue in India is linked to climate change

How dengue in India is linked to climate change

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

The transmission of dengue is closely associated with three key factors -- rainfall, humidity and temperature -- that dictate the geographies in which it spreads and the transmission rate of the viral infection caused by the dengue virus (DENV), and transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

MP Congress leader arrested for 'kill Modi' remark

MP Congress leader arrested for 'kill Modi' remark

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

He was arrested by the police from his residence in Hata town of the state's Damoh district, an official said.

Kareena's Best Performance? VOTE!

Kareena's Best Performance? VOTE!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Juggling marriage, motherhood and movies -- all in a day's work -- Kareena loves her job and hopes she'll never retire. So do we, as the actress turns 43 on September 21.

Don't ask Hindu children to dress up as Santa Claus: VHP

Don't ask Hindu children to dress up as Santa Claus: VHP

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

It was an "attack" on Hindu culture and a conspiracy to inspire Hindu children to adopt Christianity, it alleged.

Russian energy giant Rosneft appoints first Indian on its board

Russian energy giant Rosneft appoints first Indian on its board

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Russian energy giant Rosneft has appointed a former Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) director to its board in signs it may be looking at boosting trade links with India. G K Satish, who retired as director for business development at IOC in 2021, is one of the three new faces appointed to the 11-strong board of directors of Rosneft, according to a statement issued by the Russian firm. Satish, 62, is the first Indian to be appointed to the board of Rosneft.

Is there common link in Dabholkar, others' killings, SC asks CBI

Is there common link in Dabholkar, others' killings, SC asks CBI

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation whether there was any "common thread" in the murders of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar, Communist Party of India leader Govind Pansare, activist-journalist Gauri Lankesh and scholar M M Kalburgi.