News for 'Alwar'

Vijay Patil elected Mumbai CA chief; Azhar to represent Hyderabad

Vijay Patil elected Mumbai CA chief; Azhar to represent Hyderabad

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Vaibhav Gehlot, son of Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, was elected president of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) as his panel swept all six posts in a tension-ridden election of the state body.

Constable throws boy out of train

Constable throws boy out of train

Rediff.com8 Dec 2004

The incident occurred on Tuesday on the Hissar-Jaipur shuttle.

Rajasthan rebel MLA writes to Shah: 'Sack Raje in public interest'

Rajasthan rebel MLA writes to Shah: 'Sack Raje in public interest'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Sanganer MLA alleged Raje was "misusing" her political power for "personal gains" and that the state government is a group of those who "extort" money.

Alert: Chartered Accountancy Exams

Alert: Chartered Accountancy Exams

Rediff.com10 Aug 2004

Applications are invited for the Professional Education-I, Professional Education-II and Final Examinations to be held on November 1.

Bulandshahr murder: 6 Hindu Yuva Vahini members booked

Bulandshahr murder: 6 Hindu Yuva Vahini members booked

Rediff.com3 May 2017

The incident is linked to the elopement of a local BJP worker's daughter.

Caparo plans auto parts plant in Rajasthan

Caparo plans auto parts plant in Rajasthan

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

Lord Swraj Paul's Caparo group has planned to set up a Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion) automobile parts manufacturing plant at Bhiwadi industrial area in Alwar district of Rajasthan.

Rail traffic to Gujarat disrupted

Rail traffic to Gujarat disrupted

Rediff.com7 Jul 2005

Rewari is a major junction on the Delhi Jaipur Ahmedabad route.

Meningococcemia case reported in Jaipur

Meningococcemia case reported in Jaipur

Rediff.com9 May 2005

A first case of meningococcemia was reported in Jaipur on Monday at the Jaykay Lone Children Hospital.

74% voter turnout recorded in Rajasthan, 67% in Telangana

74% voter turnout recorded in Rajasthan, 67% in Telangana

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

At places in the border districts of Barmer and Jaisalmer, people walked miles through the desert to cast their votes.

Fresh thunderstorm warning for 4 states, 124 deaths in 2 days

Fresh thunderstorm warning for 4 states, 124 deaths in 2 days

Rediff.com4 May 2018

West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are the states most likely to be hit again.

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

What Modi must do to revive the economy

What Modi must do to revive the economy

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'At this stage, you should distribute money and food.' 'Like you queue up to vote, let people queue up to collect this.' 'This will arrest the decline in demand which will have a multiplier effect on the demand side for the economy as a whole.' 'The government should earmark about 2% of the GDP for this.' 'And this should be the first step to revive the economy.'

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.

Cyclone Hudhud's fallout brings unusual rains in Rajasthan

Cyclone Hudhud's fallout brings unusual rains in Rajasthan

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Fallout of cyclone Hudhud which caused havoc in Andhra Pradesh has brought unusual rains in Rajasthan causing the night temperature to dip by one to three degree in areas across the state, the MET department has said.

Milkmen wipe off onion tears in Delhi

Milkmen wipe off onion tears in Delhi

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Will sell onions at Rs 49/kg, almost Rs 31 less than market rate

In the name of the cow: What motivates gau rakshaks?

In the name of the cow: What motivates gau rakshaks?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

'It's not only holy reverence that drives them to such vigilantism -- there is adventure too.' 'Some of the younger gau rakshaks enjoy the thrill of the chase: Stopping vehicles, wielding weapons, badgering passengers and then gloating.'

Congress wrests Rajasthan, party to pick CM today

Congress wrests Rajasthan, party to pick CM today

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Congress president Rahul Gandhi will take the final call on Wednesday on who will be the chief minister.

Prince Charles to visit Rajasthan

Prince Charles to visit Rajasthan

Rediff.com31 Oct 2003

The heir to the British throne will spend three days in the state on a personal visit.

Rajasthan youths complain of lack of jobs, but have faith in Modi

Rajasthan youths complain of lack of jobs, but have faith in Modi

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

The Congress has made lack of jobs, along with agrarian distress, its key election plank in the run-up to the December 7 assembly polls.

Jewar airport needs to chart its own path

Jewar airport needs to chart its own path

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

And learn what not to do from the so far jinxed Navi Mumbai International Airport.

Sachin Pilot is now a fitting rival to Vasundhara Raje

Sachin Pilot is now a fitting rival to Vasundhara Raje

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

The Congress leader, responsible for the party's victory in the recent bypolls, has slogged it out, meeting people, establishing contact and listening, all the time, to people.

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.

Violence in name of cow protection defames cause: RSS chief

Violence in name of cow protection defames cause: RSS chief

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Calling cow slaughter a "vice" that must be removed, he pitched for stepping-up of cow protection efforts by bringing more people in the drive while "completely obeying the law and the Constitution".

Important clues found in Bodh Gaya blasts: Shinde

Important clues found in Bodh Gaya blasts: Shinde

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

The National Investigation Agency has found some important clues in the Bodh Gaya blasts, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said on Wednesday.

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.

Selfie with rape victim: Gurjar resigns, NCW issues summon

Selfie with rape victim: Gurjar resigns, NCW issues summon

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The member, Somya Gurjar, handed over her resignation to Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje.

No atmosphere of fear or insecurity among minorities: Naqvi

No atmosphere of fear or insecurity among minorities: Naqvi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

He, however, stressed that the incidents cannot be justified and pitched for tough action against the perpetrators.

Why Nagori bull calves are suddenly so precious

Why Nagori bull calves are suddenly so precious

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The precautions are being proposed to ensure that other cattle varieties are not exported or transported outside the state as Nagori cattle

File report on mob lynchings, cow vigilantism within a week: SC to states

File report on mob lynchings, cow vigilantism within a week: SC to states

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

The court granted the last opportunity to the defaulting states and UTs, warning if they did not file their reports within a week, then their home secretaries will have to appear in person before court.

Over 100 killed as dust storm wreaks havoc in UP, Rajasthan

Over 100 killed as dust storm wreaks havoc in UP, Rajasthan

Rediff.com3 May 2018

A cyclonic circulation over Haryana was the trigger for the deadly dust storm that swept parts of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, weather experts said.

Rahul calls Modi 'loudspeaker' of rich businessmen

Rahul calls Modi 'loudspeaker' of rich businessmen

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The Congress is seeking to oust the BJP government in Haryana in the October 21 polls.

100,000 Honda Amaze cars in 16 months!

100,000 Honda Amaze cars in 16 months!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Honda entered the diesel car segment with the Amaze and it became fastest in HCIL history since its inception in the Indian market to cross the milestone

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.

269 km in 75 minutes: Teen's heart flown from Surat to Mumbai to save man's life

269 km in 75 minutes: Teen's heart flown from Surat to Mumbai to save man's life

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The heart, that set out its journey from Surat reached the operation theatre in Fortis Hospital in a matter of 1.15 hours covering a distance of 269 kilometre.

BJP releases Modi's degrees, AAP calls them 'fake'

BJP releases Modi's degrees, AAP calls them 'fake'

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday released copies of BA and MA degrees of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in response to Aam Aadmi Party's allegations questioning his degree from Delhi, but AAP hit back saying the documents were "forged" and had "glaring discrepancies" in them.

Why renaming Mewat has raised hackles in Haryana

Why renaming Mewat has raised hackles in Haryana

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

The renaming of Mewat comes within weeks of an RSS-supported think tank issuing a 'study' about the growing population of Muslims in the Mewat region.

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.

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.

Gau rakshaks, Nehru and a poet's migration to Pakistan

Gau rakshaks, Nehru and a poet's migration to Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Little has changed in Digital India. The issue that rocked the nation 100 years ago still creates a furore in Indian society, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.