News for '-shekhawat'

Gehlot-led Rajasthan govt wins trust vote in assembly

Gehlot-led Rajasthan govt wins trust vote in assembly

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Replying to the debate on the motion, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party, accusing it again of trying to bring down his government.

Snag hits vice-president's plane

Snag hits vice-president's plane

Rediff.com10 Feb 2003

Sources said that the pilot safely landed the aircraft at Babatpur airport near Varanasi 15 minutes after takeoff.

Cramp forces V-P to end address midway

Cramp forces V-P to end address midway

Rediff.com17 Feb 2003

Bhairon Singh Shekhawat’s personal physician R S Rathore said his pulse rate and blood pressure were normal.

'Baseless political witch-hunt': Vadra on BJP's charges

'Baseless political witch-hunt': Vadra on BJP's charges

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Union minister Gajendra Shekhawat had alleged that the UPA called off Rafale deal after a private company linked to Vadra was not chosen as a broker.

Like Aamir Khan's Talaash trailer? VOTE!

Like Aamir Khan's Talaash trailer? VOTE!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

The film also stars Rani Mukerji and Kareena Kapoor.

'Toolkit' case: Delhi police looks for Mumbai lawyer, Pune engineer

'Toolkit' case: Delhi police looks for Mumbai lawyer, Pune engineer

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

A Mumbai lawyer and a Beed engineer joined arrested climate activist Disha Ravi in creating a protest toolkit backing the farmers' agitation with the aim of 'tarnishing the image of India' and collaborated with pro-Khalistani elements, Delhi Police officials said on Monday.

Extend closure of schools, colleges till May 15, recommends GoM

Extend closure of schools, colleges till May 15, recommends GoM

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

The GoM recommended that activities of all religious organisations should not be allowed till May 15 as a precautionary measure to check spread of coronavirus infection, the sources added.

Rajasthan battle shifts to SC; Speaker, Pilot file pleas

Rajasthan battle shifts to SC; Speaker, Pilot file pleas

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Seeking an interim stay on the high court order, Joshi's petition said it was the top court's duty to ensure that all constitutional authorities act within the 'Lakshman rekha' drawn for each one of them.

Jal Shakti Abhiyan: How govt plans to tackle India's water woes

Jal Shakti Abhiyan: How govt plans to tackle India's water woes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

The aim of the programme is to increase the water table in the stressed areas through dams, ponds, and afforestation. According to a NITI Aayog study, by 2030, the country's water demand is projected to be twice the available supply, implying severe water scarcity for hundreds of millions of people and an eventual 6 per cent loss in the country's GDP.

Can bodies thrown in Ganga spread COVID?

Can bodies thrown in Ganga spread COVID?

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'We cannot have bodies putrefying in water.' 'This is a health hazard and it can create a very inflammatory situation.'

Who is to blame for the royal mess in Rajasthan?

Who is to blame for the royal mess in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The BJP may be ready and waiting to pounce on another key state of the Hindi heartland, but it is the Congress's holy trinity that issued them an invitation to the beheading, notes Sunil Sethi.

'IAF means India's Amazing Fighters'

'IAF means India's Amazing Fighters'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Some of the reaction to India's bombing on Pak terror camps.

Cong cracks whip on Pilot, removes him as deputy CM, PCC chief

Cong cracks whip on Pilot, removes him as deputy CM, PCC chief

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Two other Rajasthan ministers Vishvendra Singh and Ramesh Meena were also sacked from the state cabinet after a meeting of the Congress Legislature Party, its second in the last two days. The meeting was billed as a 'second chance' for Pilot, who had turned down appeals from the party's top leadership -- including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi -- to return to the fold.

R-Day Debutants: Fl Lt Sneha, Agni-4, Prahaar, C-130J

R-Day Debutants: Fl Lt Sneha, Agni-4, Prahaar, C-130J

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

A woman leading an Air Force contingent, a deadly missile covering 3,000km, a newly-developed UAV and recently acquired Super Hercules aircraft were among the firsts at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Thursday when the country showcased its military might and cultural diversity.

J&K: Major killed in grenade explosion

J&K: Major killed in grenade explosion

Rediff.com20 Mar 2010

An army major was killed Saturday in an accidental hand grenade explosion in north Kashmir's Kangan area of Ganderbal district.

Meet the lady officers making naval history

Meet the lady officers making naval history

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

'Not everybody gets the opportunity of having a working desk inside a helicopter from where you can control torpedoes and weapons.'

Obama's Monday in New Delhi

Obama's Monday in New Delhi

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

US President Barack Obama has had a busy Monday -- from having being ceremonially welcomed at the Rashtrapati Bhawan to meeting leaders from across the spectrum. We recall his day in PHOTOS

How Pilot was trapped in the Chakravyuh

How Pilot was trapped in the Chakravyuh

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

By Monday morning, a dozen dissidents were ready to leave the Pilot camp. Having found a hole at the bottom of his boat, Pilot, with dwindling numbers, in sheer desperation, connected with Priyanka Gandhi, reveals Prakash Bhandari.

MNREGA protests: Rajasthan MP, 4 MLAS held

MNREGA protests: Rajasthan MP, 4 MLAS held

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

Four Members of Legislative Assembly, a Member of Parliament and over 100 village heads were on Friday detained ahead of their march to Rajasthan assembly demanding abolition of contractual system and social auditing in Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, police said.

Amit Shah, S Jaishankar to be part of Modi Cabinet 2.0

Amit Shah, S Jaishankar to be part of Modi Cabinet 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The news of Shah joining the Cabinet came from Gujarat BJP chief Jitu Vaghani, who tweeted a congratulatory message. "Had a courtesy meeting with our mentor Amit Shah and gave my best wishes to him on his inclusion as a strong member of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers," he tweeted.

Covid: Parliament adjourned sine die 11 days before schedule

Covid: Parliament adjourned sine die 11 days before schedule

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The session, which was earlier scheduled to conclude on April 3, is now likely to be adjourned sine die on March 23, sources said.

Raje finally quits as leader of Opposition

Raje finally quits as leader of Opposition

Rediff.com22 Feb 2010

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje submitted her resignation as the leader of the opposition in the state assembly to Speaker Deependra Singh Shekhawat on Monday.

Prez son cannot refer to her in poll campaign: BJP

Prez son cannot refer to her in poll campaign: BJP

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

Expressing concerns over President Pratibha Patil's son Rajendra Shekhawat using her photograph in his election campaign for Amravati seat in the Maharashtra assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday said India's highest constitutional post should not be dragged into electoral politics.

Prez's son faces tough battle from 'rebel'

Prez's son faces tough battle from 'rebel'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Despite concerted efforts by senior Congress leaders, rebel Maharashtra minister Sunil Deshmukh did not withdraw his candidature for the October 13 assembly election from the Amravati seat where he takes on President Pratibha Patil's son Rajendrasinh Shekhawat. Bharatiya Janata Party rebel Vinay Natu and Shiv Sena rebel Pradeep Jaiswal are still in the fray.

Politicos field son, daughters for Maha polls

Politicos field son, daughters for Maha polls

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Keeping up the trend of power legacy in Indian politics, at least 20 candidates contesting in the forthcoming Maharashtra assembly elections are sons and daughters of prominent political leaders.

On 1st day, House adjourns after paying tributes

On 1st day, House adjourns after paying tributes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

The Parliament adjourned for the day on the opening day of the monsoon session after paying tributes to former vice president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat and two sitting members who died during the inter-session period on Monday.

Maharashtra: Cong suspends rebel minister, MLA

Maharashtra: Cong suspends rebel minister, MLA

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

The Maharashtra unit of the Congress on Thursday suspended 16 rebels, including a minister and a Member of Legislative Assembly, for six years from the party, for contesting against official candidates in the assembly elections.State Finance Minister Sunil Deshmukh, who is contesting against Rajendra Shekhawat, son of President Pratibha Patil from Amravati, and sitting MLA Rajiv Rajale, who is in fray as a rebel from Shegaon in Ahmednagart district, were among the 16 rebels.

Cong itself is working against Prez's son: BJP

Cong itself is working against Prez's son: BJP

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

The Congress is acting against its own candidate in Amravati and President's son Raosaheb Shekhawat, Bharatiya Janata Party general secretary Gopinath Munde said on Monday.

Why President's son will fight a lonely battle

Why President's son will fight a lonely battle

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

In fact, no senior leader from Maharashtra is expected to campaign in Amravati for the President's son, who had three months ago put up posters and banners in his constituency stating "ticket pakki, jeet pakki".

Maharashtra Minister Sunil Deshmukh quits Congress

Maharashtra Minister Sunil Deshmukh quits Congress

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Deshmukh, Minister of State for Finance, is taking on President Pratibha Patil's son Rajendrasinh Shekhawat, the official Congress candidate, in Amravati constituency of Vidarbha as an Independent.

I just want to play whatever cricket I can: Sreesanth

I just want to play whatever cricket I can: Sreesanth

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

The Supreme Court set aside the life ban imposed on former India pacer Shanthakumaran Sreesanth by the BCCI for his alleged involvement in the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal.

Minister warned against taking on Prez's son

Minister warned against taking on Prez's son

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Thursday said his ministerial colleague Sunil Deshmukh would face disciplinary action by the party if he contests against Rajendrasingh Shekhawat, son of President Pratibha Patil, in the October 13 assembly elections.

President' son seeks Cong ticket from Amravati

President' son seeks Cong ticket from Amravati

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

President Pratibha Patil's son Rajendra alias Raosaheb Shekhawat is pitching for a Congress ticket to contest from the Amravati Assembly seat in Vidarbha.

Before swearing-in, Modi to meet new ministers at home

Before swearing-in, Modi to meet new ministers at home

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal, Narendra Singh Tomar, Prakash Javadekar, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Dharmendra Pradhan and Smriti Irani are also likely to join the second Modi government after being its members in its first avatar.

Chopper mishap: Narrow escape for President

Chopper mishap: Narrow escape for President

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

President Pratibha Patil, her husband Devisingh Shekhawat and Orissa Governor M C Bhandari on Wednesday evening had a close shave when three blades of their helicopter ferrying them back from Puri hit the asbestos shed of a shed at Bhubaneswar airport.

Advani upset with spoilers within ranks

Advani upset with spoilers within ranks

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Leader of the Opposition Lal Kishanchand Advani on Wednesday appeared upset over the increasing questions being asked about his eligibility as the prime ministerial candidate. First, former vice-president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat questioned the policy of naming a candidate before the elections and usurping the MPs' right to elect a leader.

33 killed after bus falls off bridge into river in Rajasthan

33 killed after bus falls off bridge into river in Rajasthan

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

The incident took place early morning in Soorwal police station area when the bus was on its way to Lalsot from Sawai Madhopur.

Jaswant Singh, an upright politician and Vajpayee's Hanuman

Jaswant Singh, an upright politician and Vajpayee's Hanuman

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

During Vajpayee's tenure, he was there as an indispensable insider, witness to every action that had an impact on history: Pokhran-II (nuclear tests in 1998), the 1999 Kargil conflict between India and Pakistan, the Indo-Pak Agra Summit in 2001, intense engagement with the United States on nuclear issues besides the Kandahar hijack.

Back from exile, Vasundhara Raje takes on the Congress

Back from exile, Vasundhara Raje takes on the Congress

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Bharatiya Janata party state president for Rajasthan Vasundhara Raje is a blue-blooded category of politician who inherited political acumen from her mother late Vijayaraje Scindia, the queen-mother of the erstwhile Gwalior state in Madhya Pradesh.

Two dozen opposition MPs cross-voted for Naidu: BJP

Two dozen opposition MPs cross-voted for Naidu: BJP

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

Despite desertion by 40 MPs, the NDA's vote count went down by only six.