News for 'Jodhpur'

Jodhpur: Woman IAF officer commits suicide

Jodhpur: Woman IAF officer commits suicide

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

29-year-old squadron leader Anandita Das, hailing from Kolkata, was posted at the Jodhpur Air Force Station and living in the officers' quarters with her husband, who is also an IAF officer.

Another drug lab unearthed in Rajasthan, 6 more held

Another drug lab unearthed in Rajasthan, 6 more held

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

A total of 149 kgs of mephedrone or 'meow meow' drug (both in powder and liquid form), 50 kg ephedrine, and 200 litres of acetone was recovered from the three labs located in Bhinmal of Jalore district and Osian in Jodhpur district of Rajasthan and Gandhinagar in Gujarat, the officer said.

Can We Fight China, Pakistan With What We Have?

Can We Fight China, Pakistan With What We Have?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Everybody talks of China as the real threat, but we aren't even building a decisive capability against Pakistan, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Day after stampede, Jodhpur temple opens

Day after stampede, Jodhpur temple opens

Rediff.com1 Oct 2008

A day after nearly 150 people were killed in the stampede at the Chamunda Devi temple in Jodhpur, the shrine on Wednesday opened for devotees but their numbers were few. Authorities also beefed up the police presence along the two-km route to it in the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur.From the thousands who had gathered to offer prayers at the temple on the first day of Navaratri festival on Tuesday, their number this morning was reduced to just a few, officials said.

IAF's MiG-27 jet crashes in Jodhpur, pilot ejects safely

IAF's MiG-27 jet crashes in Jodhpur, pilot ejects safely

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Deputy Commissioner, Jodhpur, Amandeep Singh said no loss of life has been reported in the crash.

Priyanka and Nick's day out in Jodhpur

Priyanka and Nick's day out in Jodhpur

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

What were the actress and singer doing in Mewar?

How Lawrence Bishnoi manages to run a 700-member gang from prison

How Lawrence Bishnoi manages to run a 700-member gang from prison

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Despite being lodged in prison, Bishnoi has allegedly managed to execute murders of many high-profile people, including Punjabi singer Siddhu Moosewala in 2022, Karni Sena chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi in 2023, besides orchestrating firing outside the residences of singers A P Dhillon and Gippy Garewal in Canada, the officer said.

CAA comes as relief for 35,000 Hindu migrants from Sindh

CAA comes as relief for 35,000 Hindu migrants from Sindh

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'A large number of people from Sindh province will now opt to migrate to India as they would be granted citizenship through an easy process.'

Govt's Rs 28,602 cr boost for manufacturing industry

Govt's Rs 28,602 cr boost for manufacturing industry

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

The government on Wednesday approved 12 new industrial cities in 10 states on the lines of Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh and Dholera in Gujarat to boost domestic manufacturing with an estimated investment of Rs 28,602 crore. These industrial areas will be in Khurpia in Uttarakhand, Rajpura-Patiala in Punjab, Dighi in Maharashtra, Palakkad in Kerala, Agra and Prayagraj in UP, Gaya in Bihar, Zaheerabad in Telangana, Orvakal and Kopparthy in AP, and Jodhpur-Pali in Rajasthan, and one in Haryana. A decision in this regard was taken in a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

80 more flights get bomb threats, Rs 600 crore lost

80 more flights get bomb threats, Rs 600 crore lost

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Nearly 80 domestic and international flights received bomb threats in less than 24 hours that later turned out to be hoaxes, keeping thousands of passengers and security agencies on tenterhooks.

Jodhpur Police determined to send Asaram to jail

Jodhpur Police determined to send Asaram to jail

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

"Our case is very strong and moving in the right direction. More time would be required to complete the probe, and it would be decided at the time of producing Asaram whether to seek more time for police custody or judicial custody", Jodhpur DPC Ajay Pal Lamba told media persons in Jodhpur.

Maderna, Bishnoi shifted from Jodhpur central jail

Maderna, Bishnoi shifted from Jodhpur central jail

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

The Rajasthan high court was on Wednesday apprised that Mahipal Maderna and Malkhan Singh Bishnoi, accused in the abduction and murder of nurse Bhanwari Devi, have been shifted from the Jodhpur Central Jail to prisons in Jaipur and Ajmer respectively.

Jodhpur cop kneels on man to control him; slammed for approach

Jodhpur cop kneels on man to control him; slammed for approach

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Jodhpur police said the man, identified as Mukesh Kumar, 40, snatched the mobile phone of a policeman and assaulted two constables who confronted him for not wearing a mask in public. Kumar also tried to run away without paying the fine.

Jodhpur court allows Guj cops custody of Asaram

Jodhpur court allows Guj cops custody of Asaram

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

A court in Jodhpur on Friday allowed Gujarat police custody of self-styled godman Asaram for interrogation in connection with a sexual assault case lodged by two Surat-based sisters against him and his son.

Study management @ AIM, Jodhpur

Study management @ AIM, Jodhpur

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

You will be shortlisted on the basis of your CAT score.

SC refuses to admit Asaram's plea to suspend sentence

SC refuses to admit Asaram's plea to suspend sentence

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea of self-styled godman Asaram, serving life term in a rape case, for suspension of the sentence because of his deteriorating health condition.

Asaram case: Ashram warden surrenders before Jodhpur court

Asaram case: Ashram warden surrenders before Jodhpur court

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

A key accused and associate of controversial self-styled godman Asaram Bapu on Wednesday surrendered before a court in Jodhpur.

Root needn't break Sachin's record to be a great: Bell

Root needn't break Sachin's record to be a great: Bell

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Himself known for his delightful cover drivers, Bell thinks Virat Kohli plays his favourite shot the best among his peers.

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.

Special weekly train between Bangalore and Jodhpur

Special weekly train between Bangalore and Jodhpur

Rediff.com6 Oct 2004

North Western railways will run a special weekly train between Bangalore and Jodhpur to meet increased passenger traffic.

SC forms task force to devise safety protocol for medics

SC forms task force to devise safety protocol for medics

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Observing that working conditions have made doctors and health professionals susceptible to violence, the Supreme Court on Tuesday constituted a 10-member task force to formulate a national protocol for ensuring safety and facilities for them in the wake of the rape and murder of a medic in Kolkata.

Asaram case: Ashram warden surrenders before Jodhpur court

Asaram case: Ashram warden surrenders before Jodhpur court

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

A key accused and associate of controversial self-styled godman Asaram Bapu on Wednesday surrendered before a court in Jodhpur.

A temple in Jodhpur for Ravana

A temple in Jodhpur for Ravana

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

It is believed that Mandodari hailed from Mandore, which was the ancient capital of Jodhpur state.

'Yeh Patthar Nahin Todegi'

'Yeh Patthar Nahin Todegi'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

There was a memorable meeting with a 'tall, elegant, beautiful girl', who had recently finished her 12th in the strongly tribal Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. 'I was shocked. In this whole sea of villages, I knew for sure there was no other 12th pass girl. I said I want to meet your father.' 'She brought her father, a daily-wage labourer. I asked him: "How come you decided to educate your girl till the 12th standard? You break stones for a living and you don't have a lot of money".' 'He just said one line and in that one line he said everything.'

Verdict delayed in 16-year-old case against Salman in Jodhpur

Verdict delayed in 16-year-old case against Salman in Jodhpur

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

A local court in Jodhpur deferred the judgement in the Arms Act case against Bollywood actor Salman Khan related to the 1998 black buck poaching incident, saying four pending applications from the prosecution have come to light on which it will decide on March 3.

NLU Jodhpur student death: SC orders fresh probe

NLU Jodhpur student death: SC orders fresh probe

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

On August 13, 2017, the victim went to a restaurant, around 300 metres from the university campus, with his friends in the evening but he did not return, and his body was found the next morning near a railway track.

Spotted! Harman Baweja in Jodhpur

Spotted! Harman Baweja in Jodhpur

Rediff.com22 Sep 2008

Reader Rachna Sharma sends us a photograph.

India's 10 Costliest Weddings

India's 10 Costliest Weddings

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The estimated costs of these weddings start from Rs 100 crore and go up to Rs 700 crore.

Asaram quizzed by Jodhpur police amid tight security

Asaram quizzed by Jodhpur police amid tight security

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu was on Sunday flown to Jodhpur from Indore for interrogation, hours after he was arrested amid high drama for allegedly assaulting a 16-year-old girl at his ashram.

13 arrested from Gujarat, Rajasthan with drugs worth Rs 230 cr

13 arrested from Gujarat, Rajasthan with drugs worth Rs 230 cr

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

The raids were conducted by the Gujarat Anti Terrorist Squad and Narcotics Control Bureau jointly on Friday after the ATS received a tip-off that Ahmedabad resident Manoharlal Enani and Kuldeepsinh Rajpurohit of Rajasthan had set up mephedrone manufacturing units, the official said on Saturday.

Frequent power cuts still a trouble for Rajasthan govt amid scorching heat

Frequent power cuts still a trouble for Rajasthan govt amid scorching heat

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Amid the scorching heat, with temperatures soaring between 47 and 50 degrees Celsius, irregular electricity supply has added fuel to the fire, aggravating problems for people, farmers, and the industrial sector. While the state's Bhajan Lal Sharma-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government claims to be improving the power supply, the opposition is trying to corner the government on the issue. Amid all this, undeclared power cuts are continuing in districts including the capital, that are already facing power cuts.

Bhanwari case: Forensic team reaches Jodhpur

Bhanwari case: Forensic team reaches Jodhpur

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

A Central Forensic Science Laboratory team headed by a deputy director rank official on Thursday arrived in Jodhpur on Thursday to examine the spot where midwife Bhanwari Devi's body was disposed off.

Jodhpur Fort readies for Liz-Arun wedding

Jodhpur Fort readies for Liz-Arun wedding

Rediff.com1 Mar 2007

Jodhpur's majestic 548-year-old Meherangarh Fort decks up to host the grand wedding of celebrity couple Hollywood actor Liz Hurley and her tycoon fiancee Arun Nayar on March 9.

German tourist raped in Jodhpur, 2 held

German tourist raped in Jodhpur, 2 held

Rediff.com12 May 2005

Shankast Lal, the driver, and Rakesh had also stolen the woman's mobile phone and cash, Additional Superintendent of Police Hemant Sharma said.

ISI spy held in Jodhpur

ISI spy held in Jodhpur

Rediff.com17 Dec 2005

ISI spy held in Jodhpur

Bike endurance event in Jodhpur

Bike endurance event in Jodhpur

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

IAF's MiG-27 crashes into Jodhpur building

IAF's MiG-27 crashes into Jodhpur building

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

A MiG-27 aircraft of the Indian Air Force on Monday crashed in a residential area of the city, with the pilot ejecting safely.

Asaram ignores summons, Jodhpur cops send team to Bhopal

Asaram ignores summons, Jodhpur cops send team to Bhopal

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Ignoring the summons, Asaram Bapu on Friday failed to appear before Jodhpur police for questioning in a sex assault case and its team headed to Bhopal to interrogate him and make an arrest if he does not provide "concrete" defence.

Jodhpur RIFF 2014: Tune in to the desert

Jodhpur RIFF 2014: Tune in to the desert

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Every year, Mehrangarh Fort comes alive with folk music from across the world. The author soaks in the lilting melodies of Jodhpur RIFF.

Cong releases 2nd list, Nakul Nath fielded from Chhindwara

Cong releases 2nd list, Nakul Nath fielded from Chhindwara

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

The Congress on Tuesday announced its second list of 43 candidates for the Lok Sabha polls, fielding Kamal Nath's son Nakul Nath once again from Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara and Ashok Gehlot's son Vaibhav Gehlot from Rajasthan's Jalore.