News for 'Govind Singh Rajput'

Raja's family seeks death penalty for Sonam, others

Raja's family seeks death penalty for Sonam, others

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

The family of Raja Raghuvanshi, an Indore-based businessman murdered during his honeymoon, is demanding the death penalty for his wife, Sonam, the prime accused, and four others. Meghalaya police have filed a chargesheet against eight individuals in connection with the case.

Meghalaya murder: Accused Raj Kushwaha drove people to victim's funeral

Meghalaya murder: Accused Raj Kushwaha drove people to victim's funeral

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Meanwhile, Sonam's father Devi Singh Raghuvanshi claimed Kushwaha's name was being wrongly linked to his daughter and threatened to send a legal notice to the Meghalaya police.

Honeymoon murder: Sonam among 5 accused sent to 8-day police custody

Honeymoon murder: Sonam among 5 accused sent to 8-day police custody

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

The accused, Raja Rahuvanshi's wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, Raj Singh Kushwaha, Akash Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauhan and Anand, were then brought back to the Shillong Sadar Police Station.

Formation of MP Cabinet likely to be completed by June 30

Formation of MP Cabinet likely to be completed by June 30

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

In April, Narottam Mishra, Kamal Patel, Meena Singh, Tulsi Silawat and Govind Singh Rajput took oath as ministers in Shivraj Singh Chouhan's cabinet.

'When she called me, I got emotional': Sonam's brother

'When she called me, I got emotional': Sonam's brother

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Following Sonam Raghuvanshi's surrender in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, her brother Govind Raghuvanshi on Monday has refrained from commenting further.

Sonam's brother '100% sure' that she executed the crime

Sonam's brother '100% sure' that she executed the crime

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

The brother of Sonam Raghuvanshi, who is among the five arrested for the murder of her Indore-based husband Raja Raghuvanshi, on Wednesday came out in support of the victim's family and vowed to fight a legal battle to get justice for them.

MP: Vijayvargiya, Prahlad Patel among 28 ministers sworn-in

MP: Vijayvargiya, Prahlad Patel among 28 ministers sworn-in

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

As many as 28 legislators, including former Union minister Prahlad Patel and Bharatiya Janata Party national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya, were on Monday inducted into the Madhya Pradesh cabinet led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.

MP polls: 6 Scindia loyalists who revolted in 2020 lose, 7 win

MP polls: 6 Scindia loyalists who revolted in 2020 lose, 7 win

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

A revolt by 22 MLAs had led to the collapse of the Kamal Nath-led Congress government in March 2020.

Honeymoon murder: 'He cried after attending Raja's funeral'

Honeymoon murder: 'He cried after attending Raja's funeral'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

The mother of Raj Kushwaha, arrested for allegedly plotting the murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi with the latter's wife Sonam during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, on Tuesday claimed her son was innocent and framed in the case.

Congress govt in MP stares at collapse after 22 MLAs resign

Congress govt in MP stares at collapse after 22 MLAs resign

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

The 15-month-old Kamal Nath government in Madhya Pradesh was pushed to the brink.

57 MLAs renominated in BJP's 4th list for MP polls

57 MLAs renominated in BJP's 4th list for MP polls

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

With this, the ruling BJP has so far declared candidates for 136 seats. Earlier, the BJP had announced 79 candidates, including two lists of 39 each, and another list of one nominee.

'Missing' Sonam visited Indore after Raja's murder

'Missing' Sonam visited Indore after Raja's murder

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case who was initially reported missing in Meghalaya, apparently visited Indore after her husband was murdered and stayed in a rented flat for three days, a police official said on Tuesday.

Cops reveal why Sonam's alleged lover did not travel to Meghalaya

Cops reveal why Sonam's alleged lover did not travel to Meghalaya

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Raja Raghuvanshi's wife Sonam (25), allegedly involved in the murder of her husband, surrendered before the Nandganj Police Station in Ghazipur district in adjoining Uttar Pradesh and was later placed under arrest, according to the Meghalaya police.

Meet The 'Real' Hero of Azaad

Meet The 'Real' Hero of Azaad

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

'Abhishek is known to launch new 'stars' and not 'kids.' He has always been successful with that. He has a lot of patience for new people. I won't say to tolerate them, but to nurture them. All of them have done very well.' Rediff.com's Mayur Sanap, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar report from the trailer launch.

Chouhan expands cabinet, rewards 2 Cong rebels

Chouhan expands cabinet, rewards 2 Cong rebels

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

The swearing-in ceremony, attended by Chouhan, was kept low-key in view of the coronavirus-induced lockdown. Social distancing norms were followed at the ceremony.

Eclipsed, Vasundhara, Gehlot Campaign For Sons

Eclipsed, Vasundhara, Gehlot Campaign For Sons

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

While the going for Dushyant Singh in Jhalawar is not tough, winning Jalore is a tough battle for Vaibhav Gehlot.

Cong moves EC against Shah, Himanta for poll code violation

Cong moves EC against Shah, Himanta for poll code violation

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

In its complaint against Shah, the Congress told the EC that the home minister claimed in a speech in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon on October 16 that "...Bhupesh Baghel's government, for appeasement politics and vote bank politics, lynched Chhattisgarh's son Bhuneshwar Sahoo and got him killed..."

MP CM allocates portfolios, Scindia loyalists get key ministries

MP CM allocates portfolios, Scindia loyalists get key ministries

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The 28 new ministers who joined the Chouhan cabinet on July 2 include 20 of cabinet rank and eight ministers of state.

29 key assembly seats in MP to watch for!

29 key assembly seats in MP to watch for!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

As Madhya Pradesh goes to polls, all eyes will be on 29 key assembly seats, out of the total 230, where the contest will be keenly watched.

Man held in Bengaluru for threatening Maha min Aaditya Thackeray

Man held in Bengaluru for threatening Maha min Aaditya Thackeray

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

The Mumbai police arrested a man from Bengaluru for allegedly threatening Maharashtra cabinet minister Aaditya Thackeray, an official said on Thursday.

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.

MP cabinet expanded, Scindia loyalists among 28 ministers sworn-in

MP cabinet expanded, Scindia loyalists among 28 ministers sworn-in

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The new ministers include 20 of cabinet rank and eight ministers of state. The Chouhan ministry strength is now 34. Chouhan took oath as chief minister for a record fourth term on March 23, after Nath resigned from the post following rebellion by 22 MLAs of the Congress.

PIX: Shilpa, Juhi, Manisha, Raveena win awards

PIX: Shilpa, Juhi, Manisha, Raveena win awards

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

Anil Kapoor and Anupam Kher won too!

MP Congress in trouble as Scindia drifts further away

MP Congress in trouble as Scindia drifts further away

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Will he leave the party? Will he float a new one? Or join an existing one? As speculation is rife over Jyotiraditya Scindia's next move, the Madhya Pradesh Congress unit appears to be divided on the rift between him and Chief Minister Kamal Nath, reports Sandeep Kumar.

Box Office: Kedarnath opens well

Box Office: Kedarnath opens well

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Guv sacks 'Scindia loyalist' ministers as Kamal Nath says he's ready for floor test

Guv sacks 'Scindia loyalist' ministers as Kamal Nath says he's ready for floor test

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

Imarati Devi, Tulsi Silawat, Govind Singh Rajput, Mahendra Singh Sisodiya, Pradyumn Singh Tomar and Prabhuram Chaudhari were removed from the cabinet with immediate effect on Friday, said a Public Relations Department official.

Ranveer, Stree win big at Star Screen Awards

Ranveer, Stree win big at Star Screen Awards

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Check out the winners.

In Madhya Pradesh, the real battle for BJP begins now

In Madhya Pradesh, the real battle for BJP begins now

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The 22 rebel Congress MLAs (who now have joined the BJP) will have to win the by-elections, which won't be easy as Digvijaya Singh and Kamal Nath will leave no stone unturned to secure those seats.

2 Scindia loyalists return as ministers in MP

2 Scindia loyalists return as ministers in MP

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

Governor Anandiben Patel administered the oath of office to Tulsiram Silawat and Govind Rajput, who returned to the cabinet after a gap of more than two months.

MP govt in crisis?: Scindia, 17 MLAs 'untraceable'

MP govt in crisis?: Scindia, 17 MLAs 'untraceable'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The development came against the backdrop of the ruling party accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party of trying to poach its MLAs to topple the Kamal Nath-led government, which enjoys a wafer thin majority in the House, and imminent expansion of the state Cabinet.

BJP picks 1st time MLA Sharma as Rajasthan CM, ex-MP Diya Kumari as deputy

BJP picks 1st time MLA Sharma as Rajasthan CM, ex-MP Diya Kumari as deputy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday picked first-time MLA Bhajan Lal Sharma as Rajasthan's new chief minister, ending days of speculation that followed its victory in the assembly polls.

The 10 BEST SONGS of 2020

The 10 BEST SONGS of 2020

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite songs of the year.

1913 Mangarh tribal massacre in Raj not given due place in history: Guj CM

1913 Mangarh tribal massacre in Raj not given due place in history: Guj CM

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

He said that due to unfortunate circumstances such a significant and impactful event of the freedom struggle could not find its place in history books.

20 MP ministers resign as Kamal Nath tries to save govt

20 MP ministers resign as Kamal Nath tries to save govt

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Kamal Nath said that the Bharatiya Janata Party was perturbed as its "corruption over its 15-year rule is going to be exposed"

Police complaint filed against Kangana, effigy set on fire

Police complaint filed against Kangana, effigy set on fire

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The firestorm that Kangana Ranaut kicked with her comment that the Independence India won in 1947 was bheek intensified on Friday with leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party and other parties demanding action against the actor even as a complaint was filed against her while some people took to the streets to burn her effigies.

'Kai Po Che' child star Digvijay ready to realise IPL dream

'Kai Po Che' child star Digvijay ready to realise IPL dream

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Six years hence, that child artiste, Digvijay Deshmukh, now all of 21, got picked at the IPL auction by Mumbai Indians for Rs 20 lakh.

Bypolls: BJP wins 41 out of 59 bypoll seats

Bypolls: BJP wins 41 out of 59 bypoll seats

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Counting of votes is underway in assembly byelection to 58 seats in 11 states including Madhya Pradesh where the results will decide the fate of the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government.

CCTV footage shows intensity of Ghatkopar crash

CCTV footage shows intensity of Ghatkopar crash

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

The footage, however, does not give a clear picture of whether the aircraft burst into flames mid-air or whether it blew up on impact of the crash, an official said.

Vijay Hazare: Padikkal, Krunal Pandya shine with tons

Vijay Hazare: Padikkal, Krunal Pandya shine with tons

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

A roundup of the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day matches played on Friday.

UNFORGETTABLE Opening Movie Scenes

UNFORGETTABLE Opening Movie Scenes

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Sukanya Verma offers some amazing opening scenes in Hindi films that fuels an excitement for what happens next.