News for 'Ajmer'

Goa BJP legislators shifted to private farm house

Goa BJP legislators shifted to private farm house

Rediff.com19 Feb 2005

The "guests from Goa", BJP sources said, have been shifted to a private farm house on the Jaipur-Ajmer road, about 20 km from Jaipur.

Rajasthan will not screen Padmavat, even after CBFC clearance

Rajasthan will not screen Padmavat, even after CBFC clearance

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

'The sacrifice made by Queen Padmini is a matter of pride for the state,' Raje said.

Sonia, Mulayam and others administered oath on 2nd day

Sonia, Mulayam and others administered oath on 2nd day

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The oath taking took place as the House witnessed a virtual slogan-shouting contest between treasury and opposition benches.

The Reinvention of Arvind Kejriwal

The Reinvention of Arvind Kejriwal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

'Brand Kejriwal-AAP have a long way to go even if they win another Delhi election...'
'It is a force nobody can ignore, not even Mr Modi, because it will keep punching above its weight,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

It's not Bengaluru or Patna, these 98 places will be 'Smart Cities'!

It's not Bengaluru or Patna, these 98 places will be 'Smart Cities'!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Out of 98 cities selected for the Rs 48,000 crore Smart Cities project, 24 are capital cities.

No post is priority for me, will go by party decision on CM: Gehlot

No post is priority for me, will go by party decision on CM: Gehlot

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

He said he is 'more than satisfied' with his long political career as a five-time Lok Sabha MP, three time Union minister and chief minister for 10 years.

Eastern Rajasthan under flood threat, hundreds evacuated

Eastern Rajasthan under flood threat, hundreds evacuated

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Hundreds of people have been evacuated to safer places in eastern Rajasthan after heavy rainfall over the past two days led to a flood-like situation in the region and severed road connectivity to many areas.

Pakistani pilgrims arrive for Urs

Pakistani pilgrims arrive for Urs

Rediff.com19 Aug 2004

The pilgrims have brought with them an expensive velvet chadar for making a collective offering at the tomb of the Sufi saint.

BJP changes party chiefs in poll-bound MP, Rajasthan

BJP changes party chiefs in poll-bound MP, Rajasthan

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Sources said the new heads of the party in Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh will be announced soon.

Togadia arrested after defying ban on tridents

Togadia arrested after defying ban on tridents

Rediff.com14 Apr 2003

The Rajasthan government had on April 8 banned distribution, possession and carrying of tridents in the state except at religious places.

India protests over Kathua, Unnao rape cases

India protests over Kathua, Unnao rape cases

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

People, carrying "Not In My Name" placards and forming human chains, protested across Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Goa and Kerala.

Anu Malik injured in accident

Anu Malik injured in accident

Rediff.com19 Jul 2003

Israeli embassy, Jewish establishments in India on Lashkar target list?

Israeli embassy, Jewish establishments in India on Lashkar target list?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Security has been heightened at the Israeli embassy, consulates and other Jewish establishments in several states following intelligence inputs that terror groups like Lashker-e-Tayiba may target them.

5 more held in Ahmedabad rape case

5 more held in Ahmedabad rape case

Rediff.com23 Jan 2004

The five, including two women, have been booked for destroying evidence and harbouring the accused, Ahmedabad Police Commissioner K R Kaushik said.

7 trains cancelled after 10 coaches of Jhelum Express derail in Punjab

7 trains cancelled after 10 coaches of Jhelum Express derail in Punjab

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

The Pune-bound train derailed at 3:10 am, injuring three passengers.

Trishul pooja wherever Gehlot goes: Togadia

Trishul pooja wherever Gehlot goes: Togadia

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

He said the poojas will be held one day prior and after the visit of the Rajasthan chief minister.

Voters showing BJP the door: Congress after bypoll results

Voters showing BJP the door: Congress after bypoll results

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

"In May 2014, the BJP won 282 Lok Sabha seats. In four years, BJP government is down to 271, losing its simple majority in Lok Sabha minus its allies - considering the fact that PM Modi has suspended Kirti Azad and virtually disowned their most truthful, fiercely independent Patna Sahib MP," Surjewala tweeted.

PM put pressure on EC to delay conference, says Cong; CEC rubbishes claim

PM put pressure on EC to delay conference, says Cong; CEC rubbishes claim

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

In Kolkata, senior Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala accused the prime minister of "putting pressure" on the EC to delay its press conference. He also said the CEC's explanation is "preposterous" and wondered whether Bharatiya Janata Party is the "super EC".

Fake stamp paper scam kingpin Abdul Karim Telgi dies

Fake stamp paper scam kingpin Abdul Karim Telgi dies

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

He was in news after the then DIG (Prisons) D Roopa recently alleged that Telgi was among several prisoners who received special treatment in the jail.

How Chauri Chaura deepened the Hindu-Muslim divide

How Chauri Chaura deepened the Hindu-Muslim divide

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

After the Chauri Chaura incident, Gandhi decided to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement.

Two killed in demining operations

Two killed in demining operations

Rediff.com29 Jan 2003

Muslims won't accept Common Civil Code: Bukhari

Muslims won't accept Common Civil Code: Bukhari

Rediff.com25 Jul 2003

The former head of Delhi's Jama Masjid was in Ajmer to visit the memorial to Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti.

PHOTOS: Netas pick up broom for swachhata campaign

PHOTOS: Netas pick up broom for swachhata campaign

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

He launched the "cleanliness is service" exercise to push for greater public participation in one of his government's centrepiece programmes launched on October 2, 2015.

Don't write off Ashok Gehlot just yet

Don't write off Ashok Gehlot just yet

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Whatever the outcome of the assembly election in Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot is firmly ensconced in the Congress inner circle.

Black money declaration now slightly higher

Black money declaration now slightly higher

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

It was found the declarants were persons of suspicious nature and very small means, and the declarations could have been misused.

Taiwanese tourist found dead in Udaipur hotel

Taiwanese tourist found dead in Udaipur hotel

Rediff.com3 Dec 2002

The Indian companion of Lee Ching Ya, Gopal Sharma, is missing. The Taiwanese Embassy in New Delhi has been informed, police said.

'Not one rupee has come to states to fight COVID'

'Not one rupee has come to states to fight COVID'

Rediff.com31 May 2020

'The stimulus packages, sector reliefs, loans etc are coming to industry, but state governments have not got any money from GST, no money from excise, no money from any income source.'

Court grants bail to Togadia

Court grants bail to Togadia

Rediff.com21 Apr 2003

The VHP leader had been arrested in Ajmer on April 13 for violating a ban on distribution of tridents.

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The cases reported on Wednesday include a couple and their two-year-old daughter in Rajasthan who had recently returned from Italy. The patients belong to Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu and had returned from Italy on March 8.

Sadhvi Pragya, 7 others acquitted in Sunil Joshi murder case

Sadhvi Pragya, 7 others acquitted in Sunil Joshi murder case

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Joshi, once a close aide of the Sadhvi before they fell out over some dispute, was shot dead in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas on December 29, 2007 in Audyogik Police station area.

6 Indians who joined Islamic State killed, 7 fight on

6 Indians who joined Islamic State killed, 7 fight on

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Seven Indians are currently with the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, just one in a combat role, while six from the country who had joined the dreaded terror network have gone down fighting.

Eminent scientist P M Bhargava passes away

Eminent scientist P M Bhargava passes away

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Bhargava is a pioneer in the field of biotechnology in the country.

Going strong, BJP set to achieve 'Mission 25' in Rajasthan

Going strong, BJP set to achieve 'Mission 25' in Rajasthan

Rediff.com16 May 2014

The BJP candidates are on the winning trail, outdoing their opponents with thumping leads. Shahnawaz Akhtar reports.

Development of 100 smart cities saw push in 2014

Development of 100 smart cities saw push in 2014

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Modi govt pushed very hard the concept of smart cities in 2014.

BJP has more problems to deal with before 2019

BJP has more problems to deal with before 2019

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

'2019 now looks like a real contest.' 'It will not be a repeat of 2014 if the BJP has to deal with erosion of its already low vote share of 31 per cent, and also faces a united Opposition,' says T N Ninan.

BJP snubs Jaswant Singh, denies him Barmer ticket

BJP snubs Jaswant Singh, denies him Barmer ticket

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday snubbed senior leader Jaswant Singh by denying him a ticket in the Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan and instead decided to field Col Sonaram Choudhary in Barmer, which Singh was seeking.

Child marriages in India

Child marriages in India

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Rediff Labs analyzed the data on district wise child marriages in India by Census of India 2011.

The heat's just killing this summer!

The heat's just killing this summer!

Rediff.com29 May 2015

A heat wave in India has already claimed more than 1,800 lives

India tracking 150 youths who are sympathetic to ISIS

India tracking 150 youths who are sympathetic to ISIS

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Nearly 150 youths in India are under the surveillance of security agencies for their alleged leanings towards dreaded terrorist group ISIS, responsible for the recent terror attacks in Paris.