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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.

Gehlot says won't implement CAA, NRC; leads protest march of 3 lakh

Gehlot says won't implement CAA, NRC; leads protest march of 3 lakh

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

Gehlot said the CAA is against the Constitution and divides people in the name of religion.

Ashok Gehlot: Gandhian with a pro-poor image

Ashok Gehlot: Gandhian with a pro-poor image

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

A profile of Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot.

Cong names Pilot loyalists among 43 candidates in second Rajasthan list

Cong names Pilot loyalists among 43 candidates in second Rajasthan list

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Two ministers who raised the banner of revolt with former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot during the political crisis also find their names in the list.

Will Gehlot magic work in Rajasthan?

Will Gehlot magic work in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com1 May 2009

Prasanna D Zore and photographer Rajesh Karkera set out to discover Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's success formula.

Karnataka Guv returns bill seeking to collect temple funds

Karnataka Guv returns bill seeking to collect temple funds

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Seeking clarification, Karnataka Governor has sent back to the government a bill that sought to collect funds from temples with over Rs 10 lakh annual income, citing that a case concerning the earlier related act and amendments made to it is still pending in Supreme Court.

Rahul Gandhi skips Amethi, files nomination from Rae Bareli

Rahul Gandhi skips Amethi, files nomination from Rae Bareli

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Kishori Lal Sharma, a close aide of the Gandhi family, has been fielded from the Amethi Lok Sabha seat, the party said in a statement.

Why Is Sonia Gandhi Contesting A Rajya Sabha Election?

Why Is Sonia Gandhi Contesting A Rajya Sabha Election?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

The nomination is an indication that the veteran Congress leader is not sure of victory from Raebareli, the Lok Sabha constituency she has represented for five terms.

Cong done with feedback, to begin talks within INDIA soon

Cong done with feedback, to begin talks within INDIA soon

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

The committee, of which Mukul Wasnik is the convener and has former chief ministers Ashok Gehlot and Bhupesh Baghel as well as Mohan Prakash and Salman Khurshid in it, held final talks and suggested the way forward to the party leadership.

Why 4 Shankaracharyas are likely to skip Ram temple event

Why 4 Shankaracharyas are likely to skip Ram temple event

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

'Are we expected to merely sit outside and applaud when the prime minister installs the idol of Ram Lalla?

'Congress doesn't have hunger...'

'Congress doesn't have hunger...'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'...for success like the BJP.' 'The BJP's work for the next election begins the day one election ends.'

Bhajan Lal Sharma takes over as Rajasthan CM on his birthday

Bhajan Lal Sharma takes over as Rajasthan CM on his birthday

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

First-time MLA Bhajan Lal Sharma was sworn in as the chief minister of Rajasthan at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party's top leadership on Friday, 12 days after the party ousted the Congress in the assembly polls.

Rajyavardhan Rathore among 22 sworn in as Rajasthan ministers

Rajyavardhan Rathore among 22 sworn in as Rajasthan ministers

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The MLAs inducted into the Rajasthan cabinet are Meena, Madan Dilawar, Rathore, Gajendra Singh Khimsar, Babulal Kharadi, Jogaram Patel, Suresh Singh Rawat, Avinash Gehlot, Joraram Kumawat, Hemant Meena, Kanhaiya Lal Choudhary and Sumit Godara.

Gurjars call off agitation after meeting Ashok Gehlot

Gurjars call off agitation after meeting Ashok Gehlot

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

A major Gurjar organisation on Thursday called off its agitation over reservation after reaching a consensus with the Rajasthan government, a community leader said.

Will Sachin Pilot float new party or join BJP? Wait till June 11

Will Sachin Pilot float new party or join BJP? Wait till June 11

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Amid speculation over Congress leader Sachin Pilot's next move, sources close to him on Tuesday said he was firm on his demands, including action against alleged corruption during the previous Vasundhara Raje government, and was waiting for a definitive response from the party high command.

Mumbai police search Tapi river for Salman's home shooting pistol

Mumbai police search Tapi river for Salman's home shooting pistol

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Based on the technical surveillance, they were apprehended on April 16 from a temple premises at Mata No Madh near Bhuj town in Gujarat by joint teams of the Mumbai and Kutch police.

Can Modi's popularity secure victory for BJP in Rajasthan?

Can Modi's popularity secure victory for BJP in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

It will try to exploit the infighting in the state's ruling Congress while it manages factionalism within its own ranks

Amit Shah: If Rahul Gandhi becomes PM...

Amit Shah: If Rahul Gandhi becomes PM...

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

He also targeted the Congress government in Rajasthan, saying that had it set up a special court in the Kanhaiya Lal murder case, which happened in Udaipur last year, the accused would have been hanged by now.

'If there was nothing in the red diary, why did they snatch it from me?'

'If there was nothing in the red diary, why did they snatch it from me?'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

'They could have told the media that there is nothing in it and let me read it out.'

Sachin Pilot floating own party? Cong dismisses reports as 'rumours'

Sachin Pilot floating own party? Cong dismisses reports as 'rumours'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

There are reports that Sachin Pilot, who is engaged in a tussle for power in Rajasthan ever since the Congress won the state in 2018, may announce his own party.

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.

Cong leaders put up hoardings slamming Sachin Pilot in Jodhpur

Cong leaders put up hoardings slamming Sachin Pilot in Jodhpur

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The hoardings have photos of Pilot and Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Jodhpur and Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and a line 'Why are you silent on Sanjivani scam Pilot ji? People want an answer'.

Airline apologises to Karnataka governor, derosters airport manager

Airline apologises to Karnataka governor, derosters airport manager

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Budget airline AIX Connect has removed its manager from duty at Bengaluru airport following the incident of a flight taking off without Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot last week, a source said on Monday.

Rajasthan polls: Over 68% voting, stray incidents of violence

Rajasthan polls: Over 68% voting, stray incidents of violence

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

In the last assembly elections in 2018, the state recorded a voter turnout of 74.06 per cent. The Election Commission has set a target of at least 75 per cent turnout in each constituency this time.

Congress emissary lands in Jaipur to defuse Pilot trouble

Congress emissary lands in Jaipur to defuse Pilot trouble

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Congress in-charge for Rajasthan Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Wednesday started one-to-one meetings with state ministers and MLAs amid attempts by the party's central leadership to broker peace between Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and dissident leader Sachin Pilot ahead of assembly polls due later this year.

MP to withdraw 'politically motivated' cases; Gehlot backs Maya

MP to withdraw 'politically motivated' cases; Gehlot backs Maya

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

"Cases were lodged against the Dalits and how many of them were guilty is a matter of investigation," Gehlot said.

Sanatan is ruling, INDIA can't stop it: Amit Shah

Sanatan is ruling, INDIA can't stop it: Amit Shah

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday lashed out at opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) parties over Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks against 'Sanatan Dharma', accusing them of insulting 'Sanatan Dharma' for votebank and appeasement politics.

Happy Congress took note of my issues, will fight polls unitedly, says Pilot

Happy Congress took note of my issues, will fight polls unitedly, says Pilot

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Thursday expressed happiness that the Congress party has taken cognisance of the issues raised by him about welfare of youth and corruption under the previous Vasundhara Raje government in Rajasthan, and asserted the party will contest the assembly polls unitedly to secure a massive victory.

Delhi police takes dhaba murder accused Sahil to crime scene

Delhi police takes dhaba murder accused Sahil to crime scene

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The Delhi police took Sahil Gehlot, accused of killing his girlfriend, to the crime spot on Thursday to recreate the sequence of events leading up to the incident.

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.

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.

It could be Union minister Meghwal vs state minister Meghwal in Khajuwala

It could be Union minister Meghwal vs state minister Meghwal in Khajuwala

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

These are the 15 seats to watch out for in Rajasthan where assembly elections will be held on November 23. The state has 200 constituencies.

BJP leaders hail 'Modi's guarantees' for election win

BJP leaders hail 'Modi's guarantees' for election win

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan gave Modi's aggressive campaign ahead of the assembly election for the party's performance.

Mallikarjun Kharge's Real Test: 2024 Lok Sabha Polls

Mallikarjun Kharge's Real Test: 2024 Lok Sabha Polls

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

The Congress president during his year at the helm of the party has repaired the citadel for far more challenging years ahead, and played a crucial role in shaping the Opposition alliance.

Sachin Pilot's turn won't come because...: Shah on Cong rift

Sachin Pilot's turn won't come because...: Shah on Cong rift

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Shah said that it is "a 3-D government in Rajasthan and three Ds stands for 'dange' (riots), 'durvyavhar' (ill-treatment) with women and 'Dalit' atrocities.

Sonia arrives in Jaipur to escape Delhi pollution

Sonia arrives in Jaipur to escape Delhi pollution

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

The visit comes amid the campaign for the November 25 assembly polls in Rajasthan, where the Congress hopes to return to power.

Cong gives tickets to sons of Gehlot, Jaswant Singh

Cong gives tickets to sons of Gehlot, Jaswant Singh

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's son Vaibhav will contest from Jodhpur and Manvendra from Barmer.

Is The Congress Doomed?

Is The Congress Doomed?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Congress needs to reorganise itself at the grassroots, infuse younger blood, and have more boots on the ground. Just offering freebies is not the answer anymore. Leadership matters, asserts Ramesh Menon.

2 Gehlot aides raided amid Rajasthan Congress turmoil

2 Gehlot aides raided amid Rajasthan Congress turmoil

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The raids come as Rajasthan is witnessing an intense power tussle between chief minister Ashok Gehlot and his deputy Sachin Pilot.

No compromise on South Mumbai LS seat: Sanjay Raut post Deora's Cong exit

No compromise on South Mumbai LS seat: Sanjay Raut post Deora's Cong exit

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Deora had recently expressed disapproval at the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena-UBT laying claim to the South Mumbai Lok Sabha seat.