News for '-guna'

MP Dalit family stopped from using crematorium platform

MP Dalit family stopped from using crematorium platform

Rediff.com2 May 2022

The family later performed the funeral on a land near the platform.

Tribal woman set afire over land row in MP, accused shoot video

Tribal woman set afire over land row in MP, accused shoot video

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The condition of a tribal woman, who was set ablaze allegedly by three persons over a land dispute in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district, continues to be critical, a police official said on Monday.

NIA charges 10 foreigners among 13 in case linked to LTTE revival

NIA charges 10 foreigners among 13 in case linked to LTTE revival

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

The NIA had filed the case suo motu on July 8 last year and arrested the 13 persons from Tamil Nadu.

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

3 policemen killed in firing by poachers in MP; CM transfers IG,

3 policemen killed in firing by poachers in MP; CM transfers IG,

Rediff.com14 May 2022

The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of Aron police station, some 160 km from the state capital, around 3 am when the police personnel had gone to nab the miscreants.

Ukrainian guards beat up Indians trying to flee: Evacuee

Ukrainian guards beat up Indians trying to flee: Evacuee

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Videos of a purported security officer hitting a student had gone viral a couple of days ago as the stranded students tried to reach Ukraine's western borders after Russia launched an invasion of the country.

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.

Dalit couple beaten up in MP: 6 cops suspended

Dalit couple beaten up in MP: 6 cops suspended

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Taking the matter seriously, the Bharatiya Janata Party government on Wednesday night transferred collector S Vishwnathan, SP Nayak and IG Rajababu Singh.

'Scindia's influence is going to be reduced'

'Scindia's influence is going to be reduced'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

'You don't have any options within the BJP. You only have to follow the orders of the top leadership.'

'Scindia welcome': BJP MP who defeated him in 2019

'Scindia welcome': BJP MP who defeated him in 2019

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

'100 per cent, the BJP will form the government in Madhya Pradesh and Shivraj Singh Chouhanji will be once again chief minister.'

Join BJP or bulldozer is ready, MP minister warns Cong leaders

Join BJP or bulldozer is ready, MP minister warns Cong leaders

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

A video of Panchayat Minister Mahendra Singh Sisodia making the remarks at a public meeting in Ruthiyai town here on Wednesday has gone viral on social media.

BJP changes strategy in MP, puts focus on lost seats

BJP changes strategy in MP, puts focus on lost seats

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

In its first list for the upcoming assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, the ruling BJP has focused on seats it lost in 2018 and some of them even in 2013, and has reposed faith in 14 candidates, including three former ministers, who lost last time.

Meet the force behind Scindia's poll campaign

Meet the force behind Scindia's poll campaign

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Priyadarshini Scindia, wife of sitting Guna MP Jyotiraditya Scindia, started campaigning in February, going door-to-door, reaching out to a cross-section of voters, listening to their woes and telling them about the work done by her better half.

Dalit man stripped, thrashed on suspicion of stealing mobile in MP

Dalit man stripped, thrashed on suspicion of stealing mobile in MP

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

In a video the man was purportedly seen being thrashed and abused, while some people stood there as spectators.

Land dispute leads to group clash in MP town, police deployed in strength

Land dispute leads to group clash in MP town, police deployed in strength

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Heavy police force has been deployed in Karedi town of Rajgarh district in Madhya Pradesh following a clash between two groups over a land dispute, in which two persons were injured, officials said on Thursday.

Scindia rewarded for delivering MP to BJP

Scindia rewarded for delivering MP to BJP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

More than a year after playing a key role in installation of a Bharatiya Janata Party government in Madhya Pradesh, Jyotiraditya Scindia was rewarded with a berth in the Union Cabinet, a familiar terrain for the Rajya Sabha member who had served as a junior minister in the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government.

How much do you know about Jyotiraditya Scindia?

How much do you know about Jyotiraditya Scindia?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

Think you know everything about Jyotiraditya Scindia?

UP roadways bus runs over 6 migrants; 8 die in MP

UP roadways bus runs over 6 migrants; 8 die in MP

Rediff.com14 May 2020

A government official in Lucknow said Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the incident and announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the families of the deceased migrants and Rs 50,000 to the seriously injured.

52 yrs on, another Scindia's exit puts govt in crisis

52 yrs on, another Scindia's exit puts govt in crisis

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Jyotiraditya Scindia, the grandson of the late Vijaya Raje Scindia, quit the Congress on Tuesday along with 22 MLAs, putting the 14-month-old Kamal Nath-led government in deep crisis. "His grandmother Vijaya Raje, once a close confidant of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, the great grandfather of Rahul Gandhi, had started her political innings in 1957 from the Congress. However, she left the party in 1967.

Former Chief Justice of India R C Lahoti dies at 81

Former Chief Justice of India R C Lahoti dies at 81

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Justice Lahoti was appointed as the 35th chief justice of India on June 1, 2004. He retired on November 1, 2005.

Family bastions which have fallen

Family bastions which have fallen

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Amethi, Guna, Rohtak.... These were believed to be easy seats to win but as they say in politics, anything's possible. This election has seen a few family bastions fall and one could attribute it to the TsuNaMo that has swept the country.

'Are you Mohammed?': 'BJP leader' had slapped man found dead in MP

'Are you Mohammed?': 'BJP leader' had slapped man found dead in MP

Rediff.com21 May 2022

The video purportedly shows the accused asking the victim whether his name is Mohammed, besides demanding his Aadhaar card before repeatedly slapping him.

Congress expels Jyotiraditya Scindia soon after he resigns

Congress expels Jyotiraditya Scindia soon after he resigns

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Scindia, earlier met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah in New Delhi.

Girls, don't make boyfriends, you'll be safe, says MP BJP MLA

Girls, don't make boyfriends, you'll be safe, says MP BJP MLA

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Pannalal Shakya had questioned Virat Kohli's "patriotism" after he married actress Anushka Sharma in Italy.

Like in 1977, Congress reduced to just 1 seat in MP

Like in 1977, Congress reduced to just 1 seat in MP

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The BJP won 28 of the 29 Lok Sabha seats in the state. Congress was able to hold on to just one seat -- Chhindwara.

I'm BJP worker, won't comment on Cong affairs: Scindia

I'm BJP worker, won't comment on Cong affairs: Scindia

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Scindia's exit from the Congress in March this year with over 20 MLAs, led to the collapse of Kamal Nath government in Madhya Pradesh and enabled the BJP's return to power.

Jyotiraditya Scindia: Like father, like son

Jyotiraditya Scindia: Like father, like son

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Madhavrao Scindia briefly left the Congress in 1996 and was later pacified to rejoin ranks

61/65: BJP's score in 3 Hindi heartland states

61/65: BJP's score in 3 Hindi heartland states

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Congress had won won in the assembly polls barely five months ago in the same three states -- Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan.

The Magic of Asha Bhosle

The Magic of Asha Bhosle

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Do you know Ashaji crooned a seductive night club song, Zooby Zooby Je L'aime Vous for An Evening In Paris?

How Arshdeep plotted Rajasthan Royals' downfall in Mumbai

How Arshdeep plotted Rajasthan Royals' downfall in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Sanju Samson's fighting hundred went in vain as Arshdeep Singh held his nerves in the final over

Virat unpatriotic for not marrying where 'Lord Ram got married: BJP MLA

Virat unpatriotic for not marrying where 'Lord Ram got married: BJP MLA

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

'Lord Rama, Lord Krishna, Vikramaditya, Yudhishthir got married on this land. None of us goes to a foreign country to get married'

Why Jyotiraditya fell out with the Gandhis

Why Jyotiraditya fell out with the Gandhis

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

In some ways, Jyotiraditya parting ways with the Gandhis was similar to the saga of the Gandhis and the Bachchans, largely a story of friendship that turned sour. A fascinating excerpt from Rasheed Kidwai's The House Of Scindias: A Saga Of Power, Politics And Intrigue.

The royal and political privileges of the Scindias

The royal and political privileges of the Scindias

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

People close to the erstwhile royal family underline that Jyotiraditya Scindia is neither as accessible nor as unpretentious as his father.

15 killed in bus accident in MP

15 killed in bus accident in MP

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

The private bus was on its way from Guna to Kumbhraj when it met with the accident at a Ghat section. Seven people were killed on the spot.

Digvijaya flags off son's foray into politics

Digvijaya flags off son's foray into politics

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh on Wednesday launched his son Jaiwardhan Singh in politics by flagging off his six-day padyatra

Scindia changing Twitter bio sparks speculations

Scindia changing Twitter bio sparks speculations

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Notably, Scindia had also backed the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, taking a stand in contrast to that of his party's.

'Scindia is welcome if he upholds Hindutva nationalism'

'Scindia is welcome if he upholds Hindutva nationalism'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'He too can become a good BJP worker like Rajmata and those from his family before him.'

Jyotiraditya Scindia takes onus of Congress defeat in MP

Jyotiraditya Scindia takes onus of Congress defeat in MP

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Union Minister of State for Power, Jyotiraditya Scindia has taken the onus of Congress' defeat in the recent Madhya Pradesh assembly polls.

A History Lesson For Modiji

A History Lesson For Modiji

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The concept of 'fairness by rulers' is deeply ingrained in Indians and any weakening of this dents the legitimacy of the ruler, warns military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Review: Pokkiri Raja is an utter waste of time

Review: Pokkiri Raja is an utter waste of time

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Pokkiri Raja is a silly meaningless action comedy, says S Saraswathi.