News for 'Jodhpur'

Man cycles from Mumbai to Jammu to meet sick father

Man cycles from Mumbai to Jammu to meet sick father

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Arif, a watchman, set out on the daunting journey hoping some miracle would happen and he would be able to see his father, who had suffered a massive stroke and was in critical condition. And miracle did happen, when the Central Reserve Police Force came to his help. The paramilitary force gave him and his father 'wings', quite literally.

SC raps Gujarat government over 'slow trial' in Asaram case

SC raps Gujarat government over 'slow trial' in Asaram case

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

The bench asked the government why the victim has not been examined till now.

Serum gets nod for phase 2, 3 trials of Covid vaccine in India

Serum gets nod for phase 2, 3 trials of Covid vaccine in India

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Currently, phase 2 and 3 clinical trials of the Oxford vaccine candidate is going on in the United Kingdom, phase 3 clinical trial in Brazil and phase 1 and 2 clinical trials in South Africa.

#BlackbuckCase: 'Salman's sentence is very disturbing'

#BlackbuckCase: 'Salman's sentence is very disturbing'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

'Salman is my colleague, we have worked together. When something like this happens with your colleague you are bound to feel sad. We were hopeful he won't be sentenced but now we hope he gets bail soon.'

Bird flu outbreak reported in four states now

Bird flu outbreak reported in four states now

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Himachal Pradesh on Monday became the fourth state to report cases of bird flu after Rajasthan, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh, with officials confirming that migratory birds found dead at Pong Dam Lake in Kangra district have tested positive for the dreaded avian influenza.

Rape victim's father gives audio clip against Asaram to police

Rape victim's father gives audio clip against Asaram to police

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The victim's father said the alleged conversation was recorded eight months ago and he had got the tape from Kripal Singh, the slain key witness in the Jodhpur rape case.

Pawar, Gehlot, Smriti... biggies cast their votes

Pawar, Gehlot, Smriti... biggies cast their votes

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Take a look at the famous faces who exercised their democratic right.

'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.

Monsoon deficiency drops to 21% from 33%

Monsoon deficiency drops to 21% from 33%

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

According to the Central Water Commission, of the 91 major reservoirs in the country, 62 water bodies reported 80 per cent or below of normal storage.

India all-rounder Pandya faces charges for an anti-Ambedkar tweet

India all-rounder Pandya faces charges for an anti-Ambedkar tweet

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

On Wednesday, a special SC/ST court directed the Jodhpur police to register an FIR against the cricketer for his distasteful comments, The Times of India reported.

Rajasthan moves SC against Salman's acquittal in poaching case

Rajasthan moves SC against Salman's acquittal in poaching case

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

The Rajasthan government has moved the Supreme Court challenging the high court verdict acquitting Bollywood actor Salman Khan in a case of Chinkara poaching in Jodhpur on the ground that the judgment suffered from "legal infirmities".

Sexual assault case: Asaram brought to Ahmedabad

Sexual assault case: Asaram brought to Ahmedabad

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Controversial godman Asaram Bapu, who had been lodged in Jodhpur jail since August in a sexual assault case, was on Monday brought to Amhedabad for interrogation in a similar case registered against him in Surat.

When Astad Deboo made a fort dance!

When Astad Deboo made a fort dance!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The celebrated contemporary dancer's performance was part of the One World Retreat, a three-day event to promote the cause of the Indian Head Injury Foundation.

Big fat Indian weddings to the rescue of 5-star hotels

Big fat Indian weddings to the rescue of 5-star hotels

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Hotels are also relying on couples who had earlier planned destination weddings but are now considering options within the country.

From Jaguar to AN-32, IAF lost nearly 10 aircraft in 2019

From Jaguar to AN-32, IAF lost nearly 10 aircraft in 2019

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

A MiG-21 Bison of the IAF, piloted by Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was downed during a dogfight between India and Pakistan sides on February 27 after the Balakot airstrike

PHOTOS: Defence Minister Sitharaman flies Sukhoi jet

PHOTOS: Defence Minister Sitharaman flies Sukhoi jet

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

The country's first woman defence minister sat in the rear seat behind the pilot and was wearing the pilot's G-suit.

ICC apologises for tweet on Asaram-PM Modi video

ICC apologises for tweet on Asaram-PM Modi video

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

The International Cricket Council, on Wednesday, apologised and launched an investigation into a social media post relating to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that went out from its official handle.

Serum Institute to start phase-2 trials of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

Serum Institute to start phase-2 trials of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The institute expects to complete both, phase-2 and 3 trials in India by the end of this year.

Forget and forgive: Gehlot tells upset MLAs

Forget and forgive: Gehlot tells upset MLAs

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

In an apparent reference to the return of Sachin Pilot and other rebel MLAs, the chief minister said that he told the MLAs on Tuesday night that they have to bear and work in the interest of people.

Warne back as Rajasthan Royals go Pink

Warne back as Rajasthan Royals go Pink

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Australia spin legend Shane Warne was named as the brand ambassador of Rajasthan Royals for the upcoming 12th editon of the Indian Premier League.

Gujjars on dharna on rail tracks in Rajasthan over quota

Gujjars on dharna on rail tracks in Rajasthan over quota

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

The protesters are demanding five per cent reservation to Gujjars, Raika-Rebari, Gadia Luhar, Banjara and Gadaria communities in government jobs and educational institutions.

Salman's mum not told of the verdict yet

Salman's mum not told of the verdict yet

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

'We were not prepared for this at all.'

Astrologers predict not much respite from Covid until Sept

Astrologers predict not much respite from Covid until Sept

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Explaining the planetary position, Divya Bhojak, a noted astrologer from Toronto, said, the year 2020 is witnessing six eclipses including three visible in India. Many planets are turning retrograde, meaning an adverse effect for individuals, businesses and other aspects of life, she said.

Asaram moves Gandhinagar court for regular bail

Asaram moves Gandhinagar court for regular bail

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Self-styled godman Asaram has moved a Gujarat court for bail on grounds of delay in filing of the first information report in connection with the sexual assault case lodged by two Surat-based sisters against him and son Narayan Sai.

Witness in Asaram molestation case shot at

Witness in Asaram molestation case shot at

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

A witness in a rape case against self-styled godman Asaram Bapu was shot at and seriously injured by unidentified assailants in Shajanpur district, police said in Bareilly on Saturday.

Sexual assault case: Asaram moves bail application in HC

Sexual assault case: Asaram moves bail application in HC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Controversial self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, who is in judicial custody in the alleged sexual assault case of a minor, today moved a bail application in the Rajasthan high court in Jodhpur.

Salman gets bail in black buck poaching case

Salman gets bail in black buck poaching case

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

The actor was granted bail after he appeared before a Jodhpur court.

Sunil Arora appointed as new Election Commissioner

Sunil Arora appointed as new Election Commissioner

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

After Nasim Zaidi retired as Chief Election Commissioner in July, there was a vacancy in the poll panel.

BJP leaders indicate party ready to welcome Pilot

BJP leaders indicate party ready to welcome Pilot

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

"If anybody with a mass base joins the BJP or any political party, everybody welcomes him. Expressing trust in our ideology, if anybody joins us we will welcome him with open arms. This is a normal procedure," Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told reporters in New Delhi.

French air force team arrives in India for 'Garuda-5'

French air force team arrives in India for 'Garuda-5'

Rediff.com31 May 2014

Four French Rafale fighter aircraft and a contingent of about 70 French airforce personnel on Saturday landed at Jodhpur airbase to participate in the 10-day long joint air exercise "Garuda-5".

Raje, Pilot, Gehlot: The big winners and losers

Raje, Pilot, Gehlot: The big winners and losers

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

As the five states -- Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram -- go to the polls, here is how the big names are faring.

Witness in Asaram case dies, hunt on for assailants

Witness in Asaram case dies, hunt on for assailants

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

A key witness in the rape case against self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, who was shot at by unidentified assailants in Shahjahanpur district, succumbed to injuries, the third witness in the case who has been killed.

Sunil Arora is next Chief Election Commissioner, to take charge on Dec 2

Sunil Arora is next Chief Election Commissioner, to take charge on Dec 2

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The Election Commission will hold the 2019 general election under Arora .

Asaram, son move HC seeking quashing of sexual assault plaints

Asaram, son move HC seeking quashing of sexual assault plaints

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

A petition has been filed by self-styled godman Asaram Bapu and his son Narayan Sai in the Gujarat high court seeking quashing of the complaints of sexual assault filed against them by two Surat-based sisters.

All you need to know about Salman's blackbuck case

All you need to know about Salman's blackbuck case

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

How many such cases are there against Salman Khan? What is their status?

Blackbuck case: Forest officials framed me, says Salman Khan

Blackbuck case: Forest officials framed me, says Salman Khan

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Pleading his innocence, actor Salman Khan on Wednesday alleged that he has been framed by the forest officials as he recorded his statement in a Jodhpur court in an arms act case against him in connection with poaching of protected blackbucks at Kankani village in October, 1998.

Saffron wave drowns Congress's assembly poll gains in Rajasthan

Saffron wave drowns Congress's assembly poll gains in Rajasthan

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The highest winning margin was registered by BJP candidate Subhash Chandra Baheria in Bhilwara who defeated Congress candidate Ram Pal Sharma with a margin of 6,12,000 votes.

Sexual assault case: Asaram Bapu's bail plea rejected

Sexual assault case: Asaram Bapu's bail plea rejected

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

The bail plea of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, accused of allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl, was rejected on Wednesday by a Jodhpur court after the prosecution raised strong objection to setting him free.

'Gehlot government is non-functional'

'Gehlot government is non-functional'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'While the farmers are reeling under a huge debt burden, crop loss due to locust attacks and erratic rainfall, the state is also facing a COVID-19 challenge.' 'In this situation, you have Congress and BJP MLAs trying to outwit each other in a game of thrones'

Salman Khan killed the Chinkara, says 'missing' witness

Salman Khan killed the Chinkara, says 'missing' witness

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

"I stick to the statement I made before the magistrate 18 years ago that Salman got off the car and shot the deer"