News for 'Bharatpur district'

Rajasthan govt imposes National Security Act

Rajasthan govt imposes National Security Act

Rediff.com2 Jun 2007

The aerial survey was conducted in Bharatpur, Dholpur, Alwar, Dausa, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, Jaipur rural, Kota and Tonk.

Day after talks fail, Gujjars intensify agitation in Rajasthan

Day after talks fail, Gujjars intensify agitation in Rajasthan

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Pressing for 5 per cent reservation, Gujjars on Sunday intensified their agitation by blocking highways in parts of Rajasthan and threatening to expand it across the state as they alleged that the state government had failed to offer any concrete proposal to meet their demand.

Farmers' protest: Police launches action against 'fake posts'

Farmers' protest: Police launches action against 'fake posts'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The Delhi Police has launched action against alleged 'fake posts' on social media platforms related to the violence that broke out on Republic Day during the farmers' tractor protest and has registered four cases in the matter, officials said on Wednesday.

Rajasthan: 27 killed in cracker factory blast

Rajasthan: 27 killed in cracker factory blast

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

"Rescue operation are still going on and we fear more recovery of bodies from the debris," Circle Officer of Deeg police station Prem Shankar Meena told PTI over phone. Six houses collapsed following explosions at an illegal crackers factory at Deeg on Wednesday.

Alwar: Man killed by alleged vigilantes had history of cow smuggling

Alwar: Man killed by alleged vigilantes had history of cow smuggling

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

There was one case of cow-smuggling against Umar at the Govindgarh police station of Alwar, which was registered in 2012.

Rajasthan: Will BJP's Mission 25 be marred by new candidates?

Rajasthan: Will BJP's Mission 25 be marred by new candidates?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

The party's plan to win all 25 seats in Rajasthan may have been affected owing to the decision to field new candidates from five seats. Shahnawaz Akhtar reports

Quota stir: 65,000 Gujjars held in Rajasthan

Quota stir: 65,000 Gujjars held in Rajasthan

Rediff.com2 Oct 2007

Gujjar Mahasabha patron Col (retd) K S Bainsala, Congress MP Sachin Pilot, BJP rebels Atar Singh Bhadana and Prahlad Gunjal, Lokjanshakti Party MLA Ranveer S Gudha were among those who courted arrest.

Bihar flood toll rises to 168, 2 killed in Uttar Pradesh

Bihar flood toll rises to 168, 2 killed in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Swirling waters inundated 12 districts in the state.

Haircut drama: Sikh delegation meets prisoner

Haircut drama: Sikh delegation meets prisoner

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

A Sikh delegation on Thursday held a demonstration in front of the district Central jail in Bharatpur following which they were allowed to meet the Sikh prisoner whose hair was allegedly cut by other inmates.

Gujjars in Rajasthan revive agitation for job reservation

Gujjars in Rajasthan revive agitation for job reservation

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Reviving their demand for five per cent reservation in jobs, Gujjars in Rajasthan on Thursday launched an agitation, blocking railway tracks, even as the state government expressed readiness to have talks with them.

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.

SC ask UP govt to file vision document for protection of Taj in 4 weeks

SC ask UP govt to file vision document for protection of Taj in 4 weeks

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The apex court also directed the state government to explain why there was a sudden flurry of activities in and around the Taj Mahal and the Taj Trapezium Zone and why leather industries and hotels were coming up there.

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.

Renu Jogi among 10 women candidates who won in Chhattisgarh polls

Renu Jogi among 10 women candidates who won in Chhattisgarh polls

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

A total of 10 women candidates, one less than last time, have emerged victorious in Chhattisgarh Assembly polls where the saffron party is back in power for the third time.

Gujjar agitation: Highway cleared, rail track remains blocked

Gujjar agitation: Highway cleared, rail track remains blocked

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Gujjar protesters blocked the Delhi-Mumbai rail route and a key national highway for the fifth day on Monday after negotiations with the government over their demand of five per cent quota were stalled due to disagreement over the meeting venue.

Pilot urges govt not to make farm laws prestige issue

Pilot urges govt not to make farm laws prestige issue

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

A day ahead of former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi's visit to Rajasthan to raise the voice of the farmers against the farm laws, he said that the Centre should withdraw the laws and after thorough consultation with farmers and states, come up with a new set of legislations which the tillers would themselves want and is not something that is forced upon them.

'Yogiji is scared of Priyanka Gandhi'

'Yogiji is scared of Priyanka Gandhi'

Rediff.com21 May 2020

'Yogiji is saying he is doing good work, but when you go on the ground you will see the reality.'

VHP's Pravin Togadia, who went 'missing', found unconscious in park

VHP's Pravin Togadia, who went 'missing', found unconscious in park

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

According to a statement issued by the VHP in Delhi, Togadia, 62, who suffered from low blood sugar levels, was found in an unconscious state in Shahibaug and was taken to Chandramani Hospital located in the same area.

Check out when your constituency votes

Check out when your constituency votes

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The Lok Sabha election will be held in 7 phases, beginning on April 11, 2019 and ending on May 19, 2019.

PHOTOS: Rains batter North India, flood-like situation in Rajasthan

PHOTOS: Rains batter North India, flood-like situation in Rajasthan

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Incessant rains over the past two days in eastern Rajasthan have led to a flood-like situation in the region and severed road connectivity to many areas.

'Who will feed us for three months?'

'Who will feed us for three months?'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Sheela Bhatt drives from New Delhi to Agra and Firozabad to capture the stories of an India under lockdown.

Another poll gimmick? Centre ignores opposition, approves Jat quota

Another poll gimmick? Centre ignores opposition, approves Jat quota

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

The nod for reservation for the Jat community in the central list of Other Backward Classes in nine states has been given despite the National Commission for Backward Classes opposing such a move.

Rains continue to wreak havoc in UP, death toll touches 131

Rains continue to wreak havoc in UP, death toll touches 131

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

At least 11 people lost their lives in Uttar Pradesh as monsoon rains lashed most parts of north India, with several rivers in the region flowing above the danger mark.

Decision on Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh CMs today

Decision on Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh CMs today

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

While Gehlot is learnt to be leading the race for chief minister's post, Pilot is also putting up stiff resistance and is staking his claim.

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.

WB: 3 killed, 100 houses vandalised on eve of panchayat polls

WB: 3 killed, 100 houses vandalised on eve of panchayat polls

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

Three Congress workers were killed ahead of Monday's fourth phase of panchayat polls in four districts of West Bengal and at least 100 houses vandalised and looted in South 24-Parganas district on Sunday.

Inclusion of Jats in OBC list comes under SC scanner

Inclusion of Jats in OBC list comes under SC scanner

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

The controversial decision of the United Progressive Alliance-II government ahead of general elections to include Jats in Other Backward Classes category came under judicial scrutiny with the Supreme Court on Tuesday seeking explanation from the Centre for allegedly ignoring the advice of a statutory body to keep the community away from reservation benefits.

India may have 50 states if...

India may have 50 states if...

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

Days after the suspension of Indian Administrative Service officer Durga Shakti Nagal, an Indian Police Service officer was transferred two days after he reopened the history-sheet of the father of a Congress member of Legislative Assembly in Rajasthan, who had allegedly been involved in smuggling and other anti-social activities.

49 dead in Northeast deluge so far, Assam worst hit

49 dead in Northeast deluge so far, Assam worst hit

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Several places in Arunachal Pradesh, including capital Itanagar, were cut off by floods and landslides.

Congress 'scared' judges hearing Ayodhya case with impeachment: Modi

Congress 'scared' judges hearing Ayodhya case with impeachment: Modi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

"I would also like to tell judges that do not be afraid and keep going on the path of justice," Modi said.

For some Union ministers, Rajasthan's crushing defeat is personal

For some Union ministers, Rajasthan's crushing defeat is personal

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

The BJP's victory in the desert state was so absolute that the Congress failed to open its electoral account in 17 of Rajasthan's 33 districts! P B Chandra reports.

SC pulls up ASI for failing to take steps to protect Taj Mahal

SC pulls up ASI for failing to take steps to protect Taj Mahal

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The apex court also expressed concern over the historic monument being infected by insects and asked the authorities, including ASI, what steps they have taken to prevent this.

SC expresses concern over change of colour of Taj Mahal

SC expresses concern over change of colour of Taj Mahal

Rediff.com1 May 2018

The apex court pulled up the authorities for not taking appropriate steps to preserve and protect the Taj.

Sachin Pilot: 3 months to turn Cong fortunes in Rajasthan

Sachin Pilot: 3 months to turn Cong fortunes in Rajasthan

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Sachin Pilot on how he expects to help the Congress regain lost ground.

'IM planned to send poison letters to kill targets'

'IM planned to send poison letters to kill targets'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Indian Mujahideen was planning to send letters "soaked with poison" to their targets to kill them, the Delhi Police has told a court here in its charge sheet filed against six suspected men of the terror outfit in a case of allegedly setting up an illegal arms factory in New Delhi.

'You are using the Army against your own people'

'You are using the Army against your own people'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

'You are sending the army to Rohtak? There are six paramilitary forces in the country. Why can't you use these people?' 'What is the need to call out the army? And that too at a place where there is an army man in every house.' 'Can you imagine how stupid this decision is? How insensitive?'

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

Dalit protests turn violent during Bharat bandh, 9 dead

Dalit protests turn violent during Bharat bandh, 9 dead

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Incidents of arson, firing and vandalism were reported from Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Punjab as protesters agitated against the dilution of the SC/ST Act.

21 award-winning wildlife photographs of the year!

21 award-winning wildlife photographs of the year!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Presenting the best of Sanctuary Asia Wildlife Awards 2015.

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