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Cong returned to power in Raj in 2018 due to my work: Gehlot

Cong returned to power in Raj in 2018 due to my work: Gehlot

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

As he said this, he set the target of winning 156 seats in the assembly election due later this year.

Day after fast, Sachin Pilot reaches Delhi

Day after fast, Sachin Pilot reaches Delhi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

There was speculation that he might meet the party's All India Congress Committee in-charge of Rajasthan Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and other senior leaders, but sources close to Pilot said no meetings were fixed.

'The Gandhis have swallowed their pride for now and deflected the attention to Kharge'

'The Gandhis have swallowed their pride for now and deflected the attention to Kharge'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

'Gehlot is right now doing things, which are not appreciated by the Gandhis.' 'The Gandhis have realised that their writ does not run in Rajasthan, therefore they have deflected the issue to Kharge.'

'The Congress has to reboot'

'The Congress has to reboot'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'Revanth Reddy mounted a spirited campaign in Telangana which turned around the fortunes of the Congress in six months.'

BJP insults tribals by calling them vanvasi: Rahul

BJP insults tribals by calling them vanvasi: Rahul

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Addressing a party rally in Rajasthan, Gandhi also flayed the BJP over the situation in ethnic strife-torn Manipur and said the ideology of the BJP has set the northeastern state on fire.

No govt jobs for accused in cases of rape, crimes against women in Chhattisgarh

No govt jobs for accused in cases of rape, crimes against women in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Ahead of the state assembly elections due this year-end, Baghel made as many as 15 announcements in his address during the state-level Independence Day function at the Police Parade ground in Raipur.

Next CM should be acceptable to us too: Raj Cong MLAs to high command

Next CM should be acceptable to us too: Raj Cong MLAs to high command

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

A video purportedly of a meeting of the Congress MLAs loyal to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has surfaced.

Gehlot likely to be dropped from Cong presidential race

Gehlot likely to be dropped from Cong presidential race

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Names of senior party leaders Kharge, Kamal Nath, Digvijaya Singh, Sushilkumar Shinde, Mukul Wasnik and Kumari Selja are now also doing the rounds for the post.

31 ministers join Nitish govt, RJD gets lion's share

31 ministers join Nitish govt, RJD gets lion's share

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The new cabinet, predictably, has a sizeable number of Yadavs and Muslims, though members of other sections of the society also find a place.

Several Rajasthan ministers to resign ahead of proposed reshuffle

Several Rajasthan ministers to resign ahead of proposed reshuffle

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Govind Singh Dotasra, Harish Chaudhary and Raghu Sharma have already offered their resignations in writing to Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday.

Modi spares Jaswant Singh in Barmer speech

Modi spares Jaswant Singh in Barmer speech

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

In his first speech at Rajasthan's Barmer, from where expelled Bhartiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh is contesting as an independent, party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi did not utter a single word against the former party stalwart.

Sukhwinder Sukhu takes oath as Himachal's 15th CM, Agnihotri dy CM

Sukhwinder Sukhu takes oath as Himachal's 15th CM, Agnihotri dy CM

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Mukesh Agnihotri, the leader of opposition in the outgoing assembly, was administered the oath as the deputy chief minister.

Sonia Gandhi celebrates 76th b'day in Ranthambore; Rahul, Priyanka join in

Sonia Gandhi celebrates 76th b'day in Ranthambore; Rahul, Priyanka join in

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Several top Congress leaders including party general secretary organisation K C Venugopal, Sachin Pilot, Randeep Surjewala and Shashi Tharoor, wished the former party chief on her birthday.

Modi's minister mediating with farmers

Modi's minister mediating with farmers

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Heckling, confrontation and strong-arm tactics don't come to him easily, reveals Aditi Phadnis.

8 dead in violence as SUVs run over farmers protesting UP Dy CM visit

8 dead in violence as SUVs run over farmers protesting UP Dy CM visit

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Angry protesters allegedly forced the two vehicles to stop and set them on fire.

Kharge can bring stability to Congress: G-23's Manish Tewari

Kharge can bring stability to Congress: G-23's Manish Tewari

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The Congress party needs a safe pair of hands in the form of Kharge, Tewari said.

Backing Pilot, sacked Raj minister Gudha seeks narco test on all ministers

Backing Pilot, sacked Raj minister Gudha seeks narco test on all ministers

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

On Tuesday, the former minister also claimed that he wanted to table the diary in the assembly.

It's Tharoor vs Digvijaya in 'friendly contest' after Gehlot bows out

It's Tharoor vs Digvijaya in 'friendly contest' after Gehlot bows out

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Singh met the party MP from Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday after collecting nomination papers for the polls.

Modi government mismanaged J-K problem: Manmohan Singh

Modi government mismanaged J-K problem: Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

The former prime minister also criticised the current government for 'messing up' the economy.

Uncle Paras rebuffs Chirag Paswan's claim on Hajipur seat

Uncle Paras rebuffs Chirag Paswan's claim on Hajipur seat

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Union minister Pashupati Kumar Paras on Saturday said he will contest the next Lok Sabha polls from Hajipur, rebuffing his nephew Chirag Paswan who has staked claim on late father Ram Vilas Paswan's constituency.

Jeep-tractor trailer collision in Rajasthan leaves 11 dead, 7 hurt

Jeep-tractor trailer collision in Rajasthan leaves 11 dead, 7 hurt

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The accident took place around 1 pm near Leela Ki Dhani on the Jhunjhunu-Gudha Godji highway, they added.

'What if he had taken the extreme step?'

'What if he had taken the extreme step?'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

'There is no concept of friendship here...there are only competitors.' 'Every student sitting next to you is seen as an additional burden to fight with.'

UP polls: Cong, BJP spar over ex-Miss Bikini India

UP polls: Cong, BJP spar over ex-Miss Bikini India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Archana, a beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Bikini India 2018, Miss Uttar Pradesh 2014 and Miss Cosmo World 2018, had joined the Congress party in November 2021.

Amid Rajasthan crisis Gehlot in Delhi to meet Sonia, says issues will be resolved soon

Amid Rajasthan crisis Gehlot in Delhi to meet Sonia, says issues will be resolved soon

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot will meet the Congress high command in New Delhi on Wednesday amid suspense over whether he will file nomination for the post of party president, sources in Jaipur said.

Imposters posing as Sachin, Dhoni apply for BCCI job

Imposters posing as Sachin, Dhoni apply for BCCI job

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

On a serious note, the Cricket Advisory Committee is expected to shortlist 10 names for the high-profile positions.

30 ministers to join Nitish cabinet today, most from RJD

30 ministers to join Nitish cabinet today, most from RJD

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The state cabinet can have up to 36 ministers, including the chief minister. The induction of ministers on Tuesday is expected to keep a few berths vacant for future expansion.

Udaipur IG, SP among 32 IPS officers transferred in Rajasthan

Udaipur IG, SP among 32 IPS officers transferred in Rajasthan

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

In a major reshuffle in Rajasthan, 32 Indian Police Service officers including Inspector General (IG) and Superintendent of Police (SP) of Udaipur, where a tailor was brutally killed, have been transferred, according to the state department of personnel.

Pilot ends 5-hour fast, says struggle against corruption will continue

Pilot ends 5-hour fast, says struggle against corruption will continue

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Despite a warning issued to him by the Congress, former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot sat on a daylong fast at the Shaheed Smarak in Jaipur on Tuesday, demanding action in cases of alleged corruption related to the previous Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state led by Vasundhara Raje.

Voting underway in bypolls across 5 states

Voting underway in bypolls across 5 states

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Rampur Sadar and Khatauli in Uttar Pradesh, Padampur in Odisha, Sardarshahar in Rajasthan, Kurhani in Bihar and Bhanupratappur in Chhattisgarh are the assembly seats where the bypolls are being held.

One day left for Congress nominations to close, leaders go into huddle

One day left for Congress nominations to close, leaders go into huddle

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The discussions are mostly one-on-one, party insiders said on Thursday, a day of many meetings.

Chetan Sharma favourite to retain selection committee boss job

Chetan Sharma favourite to retain selection committee boss job

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

It is understood that a lot of focus was on how to build combinations for the World Cup.

I wasn't drinking or driving, Salman tells court in hit-and-run case

I wasn't drinking or driving, Salman tells court in hit-and-run case

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

In his statement, the star said that a false case has been registered against him and said that he wasn't drunk when the accident took place and neither did he run away from the spot.

Gehlot confidants who missed ministerial bus made advisors to CM

Gehlot confidants who missed ministerial bus made advisors to CM

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The Congress MLAs who have been appointed advisers are Jitendra Singh, Rajkumar Sharma and Danish Abrar. Independent legislators Babu Lal Nagar, Sanyam Lodha and Ramkesh Meena have also been appointed advisers to Gehlot, according to a list released by the Chief Minister's Office.

PIX: Politicos who got jabbed today

PIX: Politicos who got jabbed today

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Union ministers Prakash Javadekar and Giriraj Singh, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Maharashtra Governor B S Koshyari were among those who got the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine on the fifth day of the second phase of vaccination on Friday.

Looking At Bollywood's Lust Stories

Looking At Bollywood's Lust Stories

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Sukanya Verma looks at how one of the seven primal human emotions is usually treated in Hindi movies.

Major crisis in Rajasthan Cong, Gehlot loyalists submit resignations

Major crisis in Rajasthan Cong, Gehlot loyalists submit resignations

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The Congress in Rajasthan plunged into a crisis on Sunday as several MLAs loyal to Ashok Gehlot submitted resignation letters over a possible move to appoint Sachin Pilot as the next chief minister, their rebellion erupting just ahead of a Congress Legislature Party meeting.

Trouble in Rajasthan Congress as Sachin Pilot sets out on 5-day yatra

Trouble in Rajasthan Congress as Sachin Pilot sets out on 5-day yatra

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Dissident Congress leader Sachin Pilot began a 125-km foot march from Ajmer to Jaipur on Thursday, challenging Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and the party's top brass as assembly elections in Rajasthan approach.

CBI books ITBP officer for corruption in buying heating oil for LAC outpost

CBI books ITBP officer for corruption in buying heating oil for LAC outpost

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The CBI has booked an ITBP commandant and his two subordinates for alleged corruption in purchase of heating oil and other items for an outpost at Indo-China LAC in Uttarakhand, officials said Tuesday.

Hate-spewing seer Narsinghanand, 2 others booked for provocative remarks

Hate-spewing seer Narsinghanand, 2 others booked for provocative remarks

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Controversial seer Yati Narsinghanand, an Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha functionary and her husband have been booked by the police for allegedly making inflammatory statements against a particular community, a police official said on Monday.

Congress holds one-on-one with Rajasthan MLAs, Pilot keeps away

Congress holds one-on-one with Rajasthan MLAs, Pilot keeps away

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot, who has been involved in a leadership tussle with Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, skipped his interaction.