News for 'Jodhpur'

Rajya Sabha passes two key education bills

Rajya Sabha passes two key education bills

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

The Rajya Sabha on Monday passed two key bills to enable students of Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research get their degrees and give eight new IITs their status through an Act of Parliament.

Babymoon: 2017's hottest travel trend!

Babymoon: 2017's hottest travel trend!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Babymoons are no longer just popular with celebs, reveals this study.

Sexual assault case: Trial of Asaram, others to start on Dec 4

Sexual assault case: Trial of Asaram, others to start on Dec 4

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

The trial of controversial self-styled godman Asaram Bapu and four other accused in the case of alleged sexual assault on a minor will begin at a court in Jopdhpur on December 4.

Why Governor Dhankar is shooting darts at elected Mamata

Why Governor Dhankar is shooting darts at elected Mamata

Rediff.com4 May 2020

What makes Dhankar so outspoken? Could it because as governor he will be in the driver's seat if the Trinamool Congress performs below par in the elections next year? Shikha Shalini reports.

Why Raj Babbar's son's wedding got postponed

Why Raj Babbar's son's wedding got postponed

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Raj Babbar lost his father just days before his son Arya's December 9 wedding in Jodhpur.

'Pak Hindu pilgrims do not intend to return from India'

'Pak Hindu pilgrims do not intend to return from India'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

A group of 171 Pakistani Hindus travelled to Jodhpur on the Thar Express train on Sunday. Though the Hindus are on a pilgrimage, their leader said they would not go back to Pakistan, according to BBC Urdu.

Who is to blame for the royal mess in Rajasthan?

Who is to blame for the royal mess in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The BJP may be ready and waiting to pounce on another key state of the Hindi heartland, but it is the Congress's holy trinity that issued them an invitation to the beheading, notes Sunil Sethi.

Bhanwari case: Maderna named main accused

Bhanwari case: Maderna named main accused

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Sacked Rajasthan minister Mahipal Maderna and Congress member of Legislative Assembly Malkhan Singh Bishnoi were on Wednesday named as the main accused by the CBI in the second chargesheet filed in the Bhanwari Devi case charging them with abduction and murder.

Bhanwari Devi murder trial begins

Bhanwari Devi murder trial begins

Rediff.com14 May 2012

After two deferments, the trial in the sensational Bhanwari Devi abduction and murder case, involving 16 accused, commenced in a court in Jodhpur on Monday.

Joshua, Noah rev it up at Nat Dirt Track Racing

Joshua, Noah rev it up at Nat Dirt Track Racing

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Images from the Gulf Cup Dirt Track FMSCI National Championship held in Jodhpur on Sunday.

'During the war, we reached 40 km into Pakistan'

'During the war, we reached 40 km into Pakistan'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'My brave JCO managed to get to the gun, sit on top of the dead man and fired away at the attacking aircraft till they melted away into the darkness.'

Day after bandh, houses of Dalit politicians attacked in Rajasthan, MP

Day after bandh, houses of Dalit politicians attacked in Rajasthan, MP

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The houses of a sitting and a former MLA, both Dalits, were set afire by a violent mob.

Sunil Arora takes over as CEC, rolls out plans for Lok Sabha polls

Sunil Arora takes over as CEC, rolls out plans for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

"For the Lok Sabha elections, we are making meticulous planning on all fronts including electronic voting machines (EVMs) and the voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT)," he said.

Disha-Tiger and other couples at DeepVeer reception

Disha-Tiger and other couples at DeepVeer reception

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

Meet all the interesting couples on a grand evening.

Bones found in Rajasthan canal are of Bhanwari Devi: FBI

Bones found in Rajasthan canal are of Bhanwari Devi: FBI

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Making some headway in the Bhanwari Devi murder case, the Central Bureau of Investigation has been told by the Federal Bureau of Investigation that the bones recovered from a canal in Rajasthan were of the auxiliary nurse.

Priyanka-Nick wedding: The parties so far

Priyanka-Nick wedding: The parties so far

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

'P' for Priyanka; 'P' for Parties!

Bhanwari case: Congress MLA Malkhan Singh Vishnoi held

Bhanwari case: Congress MLA Malkhan Singh Vishnoi held

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

The MLA, who appeared at the Circuit House in Jodhpur on Monday evening, was subjected to questioning but he remained uncooperative prompting the sleuths to arrest him, CBI sources said.

Bhanwari Devi case: Maderna, Malkhan to be chargesheeted

Bhanwari Devi case: Maderna, Malkhan to be chargesheeted

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation is likely to file another chargesheet before special court in Jodhpur in Bhanwari Devi case accusing sacked minister Mahipal Singh Maderna and Congress MLA Malkhan Singh of conspiring to kill the nurse.

Royal Rajasthan: Of sand dunes, palaces and colours

Royal Rajasthan: Of sand dunes, palaces and colours

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

Readers share their travel pics of Rajasthan. You can share yours too!

Bhanwari Devi case: Maderna hospitalised after 'chest pain'

Bhanwari Devi case: Maderna hospitalised after 'chest pain'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2011

Sacked Rajasthan Minister Mahipal Maderna, who skipped Central Bureau of Investigation questioning in the Bhanwari Devi disappearance case on health grounds, has been hospitalised after he complained of chest pain.

Bhanwari Devi case: Accused surrenders, in CBI custody

Bhanwari Devi case: Accused surrenders, in CBI custody

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Bishna Ram gang member, Ashok Bishnoi, who was wanted in the Bhanwari Devi murder case, surrendered before police in Jaloda village of the district on Tuesday.

Bhanwari case: 'A saga of sex, lies and videotapes'

Bhanwari case: 'A saga of sex, lies and videotapes'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Bhanwari Devi murder case has all the elements of Hollywood thriller "Sex, Lies and Videotapes", Central Bureau of Investigation Director A P Singh said on Friday as he felicitated teams of Rajasthan and Maharashtra Police for their help in cracking the case.

Another accused surrenders in Bhanwari Devi case

Another accused surrenders in Bhanwari Devi case

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Another accused in the Bhanwari Devi abduction case, Umesha Ram, on Monday surrendered before the police in Jodhpur. He was handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation, which arrested him. Umesha, the ninth person to be arrested in the case, is among the five against whom the CBI court has issued arrest warrants last week. He surrendered before Deputy Inspector General (Rajasthan Police) Girraj Meena, who is assisting the CBI in the case.

Bhanwari Devi case: CBI raids MLA Malkhan Singh's house

Bhanwari Devi case: CBI raids MLA Malkhan Singh's house

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday conducted raids at business establishments and the parental house of MLA Malkhan Singh in Jodhpur in search of him in connection with the abduction of midwife Bhanwari Devi.

Bhanwari case: CBI serves notice of appearance to MLA Bishnoi

Bhanwari case: CBI serves notice of appearance to MLA Bishnoi

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

With Congress member of Legislative Assembly Malkhan Singh Bishnoi not responding to its earlier summons in Bhanwari Devi disappearance case, the Central Bureau Investigation served him a third notice on Tuesday warning him of legal action if he failed to appear before the investigating agency for interrogation on Wednesday.

No new COVID-19 cases in 9 states, UTs in last 24 hrs

No new COVID-19 cases in 9 states, UTs in last 24 hrs

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The rate of doubling of COVID-19 cases has increased to 12.6 days

'We are chasing good stories and storytellers'

'We are chasing good stories and storytellers'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

'When you are crafting a story, it's always important to see how authentic that story is because if it is authentic and rooted, it will stand the test of time.'

Man suspected to be infected with Ebola admitted to AIIMS

Man suspected to be infected with Ebola admitted to AIIMS

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

A man with severe fever was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Tuesday amid fears that he has contracted Ebola, which the hospital authorities are yet to confirm.

3-year-old tortured by stepdad shows signs of improvement

3-year-old tortured by stepdad shows signs of improvement

Rediff.com25 Feb 2012

Battered three-year-old Sanyam, who was admitted at Ummaid government hospital in Jodhpur with serious injuries inflicted on him by his stepfather, has shown some signs of improvement, doctors treating the child said on Saturday.

Bhanwari case: CBI grills Congress MLA's brother

Bhanwari case: CBI grills Congress MLA's brother

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

Parasram Bishnoi, his wife Kusum and sacked minister Mahipal Maderna's close associate Goverdhan were on Saturday grilled by the Central Bureau of Investigation in Bhanwari Devi disappearance case.

Indian Army eyes non-stop hang gliding word record

Indian Army eyes non-stop hang gliding word record

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

In a bid to set a world record, an artillery team of the Indian Army will undertake an adventurous hang gliding expedition to cover a distance of 350 kms non-stop from Bikaner to Sanderao in Rajasthan.

Bhanwari Devi case: Maderna's medical report submitted to CBI

Bhanwari Devi case: Maderna's medical report submitted to CBI

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

The three-member medical board set up to examine the health of sacked Rajasthan minister Mahipal Maderna, a key suspect in nurse Bhanwari Devi missing case, on Wednesday submitted its report to the Central Bureau of Investigation.

Bhanwari case: Watch, bone pieces recovered from canal

Bhanwari case: Watch, bone pieces recovered from canal

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

"A wrist watch, some pieces of bones and a few articles, including a ring and a locket, were recovered from the canal. It is subject to verification whether the articles were of Bhanwari Devi," a police official said.

CBI cracks Bhanwari Devi case; 1 more nabbed

CBI cracks Bhanwari Devi case; 1 more nabbed

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation has achieved a major breakthrough in the Bhanwari Devi case with the arrest of Kailash Jakhar, who is alleged to have disposed off her body.

Another woman dies at controversial Umaid Hospital

Another woman dies at controversial Umaid Hospital

Rediff.com26 May 2011

A young woman died after delivery on Wednesday at Jodhpur's Umaid Hospital, where 17 maternal deaths have taken place in the past few months due to medical negligence, trigerring violent protests from her relatives who beat up two doctors, including the hospital head.

Maternal deaths: No bail for pharma manager

Maternal deaths: No bail for pharma manager

Rediff.com23 May 2011

The Rajasthan high court on Monday rejected the bail plea of a senior official of Indore-based Parenteral Surgicals Ltd, which supplied contaminated intravenous (IV) fluid that led to 17 deaths in two government hospitals in Jodhpur.

CBI doubles reward to Rs 10L for info on missing Bhanwari

CBI doubles reward to Rs 10L for info on missing Bhanwari

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Failing to get any substantial lead in the Bhanwari Devi disappearance case, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday doubled the reward to Rs 10 lakh to anyone providing credible information about the missing nurse.

Sonu Nigam's mid air 'performance' gets Jet crew suspended

Sonu Nigam's mid air 'performance' gets Jet crew suspended

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Jet Airways on Friday suspended their crew for allowing playback singer Sonu Nigam to sing from the aircraft's address system during a flight.

Priyanka, Nick are off to work!

Priyanka, Nick are off to work!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Bumble, here we come!

Former Union minister Jaswant Singh passes away

Former Union minister Jaswant Singh passes away

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Singh, a former Army officer, had been ill after a fall at his home in August 2014 and was admitted to the Army Research and Referral Hospital. He had been in and out of the hospital and was admitted again in June this year.