News for 'Jyotiraditya Scindia'

Gwalior club unveils shooting range named after Bhaker

Gwalior club unveils shooting range named after Bhaker

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

The Union minister also fired a few shots at the new range.

You are now limited to being a troll, ex-confidant Scindia slams Rahul

You are now limited to being a troll, ex-confidant Scindia slams Rahul

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

He cited the names of Ghulam Nabi Azad, Scindia, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Kiran Kumar Reddy and Anil K Antony in his tweet.

Why Are The Scindias Bowing To Amit Shah?

Why Are The Scindias Bowing To Amit Shah?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

What some of our leaders were up to over the weekend...

Scindia visits Delhi airport amid complaints over congestion

Scindia visits Delhi airport amid complaints over congestion

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

In recent days, there have been complaints from passengers about long queues and waiting hours at the airport.

Meet the force behind Scindia's poll campaign

Meet the force behind Scindia's poll campaign

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Priyadarshini Scindia, wife of sitting Guna MP Jyotiraditya Scindia, started campaigning in February, going door-to-door, reaching out to a cross-section of voters, listening to their woes and telling them about the work done by her better half.

'RSS' Dharma Is 'Samanwaya'

'RSS' Dharma Is 'Samanwaya'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

'...to build a consensus, not conflict or struggle.'

Fortunate that BJP opened doors for me: Scindia

Fortunate that BJP opened doors for me: Scindia

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Scindia said he joined the BJP "by leaving everything" and came with only a full heart. He said his aim is "not politics but doing public service" and told the BJP leaders: "We had fought against each other in 2018, but today we are one."

It's the best time to invest, innovate and make in India: Modi

It's the best time to invest, innovate and make in India: Modi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday renewed his pitch for Make in India across sectors -- from mobiles to semiconductors and electronics, saying the government is accelerating the pace of reforms, offering the best investment opportunities.

'Scindia is welcome if he upholds Hindutva nationalism'

'Scindia is welcome if he upholds Hindutva nationalism'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'He too can become a good BJP worker like Rajmata and those from his family before him.'

He forgot his ideology: Rahul on Scindia's exit

He forgot his ideology: Rahul on Scindia's exit

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Scindia would not get respect in the BJP, nor would he feel satisfied there, the former Congress chief said.

Army deployed as heavy rains cause flood-like situation in MP

Army deployed as heavy rains cause flood-like situation in MP

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Heavy rains in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri and Guna districts have led to a flood-like situation, stranding people including school children. The Army has been called in for rescue and relief operations. Other districts are also affected, and the IMD has issued a heavy rain alert.

BJP LS list: Shivraj, Scindia included; Pragya Thakur left out

BJP LS list: Shivraj, Scindia included; Pragya Thakur left out

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party's first list of 24 candidates for Lok Sabha from Madhya Pradesh featured former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, while Bhopal MP Pragya Singh Thakur was replaced by another candidate.

'My Job Is To Be A Facilitator'

'My Job Is To Be A Facilitator'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'My job is to provide people with a bouquet of options they can choose from.'

Scindia aide quits BJP, returns to Congress in election year

Scindia aide quits BJP, returns to Congress in election year

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party executive committee member Baijnath Singh Yadav, a loyalist of Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, quit the saffron party on Wednesday to return to the Congress fold, months ahead of the assembly elections.

'Congress underestimated Scindia'

'Congress underestimated Scindia'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

'Kamal Nath and Digvijaya intentionally ignored Jyotiraditya's presence'

'Like Scindia, many others in Congress feel alienated, wasted'

'Like Scindia, many others in Congress feel alienated, wasted'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

'Political convenience' and 'personal ambition' played a major part in Scindia's decision to the Congress, said a party leader.

The royal and political privileges of the Scindias

The royal and political privileges of the Scindias

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

People close to the erstwhile royal family underline that Jyotiraditya Scindia is neither as accessible nor as unpretentious as his father.

Over 1,200 Indians to reach home in 6 flights from Romania: Scindia

Over 1,200 Indians to reach home in 6 flights from Romania: Scindia

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Scindia said on Twitter the Romanian prime minister has assured his continued support to Indian students crossing the Romanian borders.

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.

Port Blair Airport Gets New Terminal

Port Blair Airport Gets New Terminal

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Prime Minister Narendra D Modi virtually inaugrated the new terminal building of the Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair, the capital city of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.

Srininivasan should step down: Scindia

Srininivasan should step down: Scindia

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Senior BCCI functionary Jyotiraditya Scindia has called for N Srinivasan's resgination as President in the wake of the arrest of his son-in-law on charges of betting, saying he should step down to avoid a conflict of interest in the investigation. Scindia, the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association President and Chairman of BCCI's Finance Committee, said that propriety demands that Srinivasan steps down till the case of his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan is finally decided.

Some leaders abandoned Cong for...: Priyanka's dig at Scindia

Some leaders abandoned Cong for...: Priyanka's dig at Scindia

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Gandhi said the Chouhan government had not even spared gods, referring to winds on May 28 damaging six idols in the Ujjain's Mahakal Lok corridor, the first phase of which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in October last year.

Scindia rewarded for delivering MP to BJP

Scindia rewarded for delivering MP to BJP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

More than a year after playing a key role in installation of a Bharatiya Janata Party government in Madhya Pradesh, Jyotiraditya Scindia was rewarded with a berth in the Union Cabinet, a familiar terrain for the Rajya Sabha member who had served as a junior minister in the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government.

Congress has now only one ideology, which is...: Scindia

Congress has now only one ideology, which is...: Scindia

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Scindia was incidentally in the Congress for a long time and was considered a close associate of Gandhi.

Scindia takes charge of power ministry

Scindia takes charge of power ministry

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Jyotiraditya Scindia, who took over as power minister on Monday described his new job as a "daunting" challenge but hoped that he would be able to perform his duties well.

Did Scindia's royal in-laws connect him to PM Modi?

Did Scindia's royal in-laws connect him to PM Modi?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Sources claimed Shubhangini Raje facilitated communication between Scindia and the PM.

Scindia pitches for international aviation hub in India

Scindia pitches for international aviation hub in India

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said there needs to be anchor airlines at particular airports, more wide body aircraft as well as synergy between domestic and international departures to have an international aviation hub in India. The country's civil aviation sector is on the recovery path after being hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic and is projected to have 400 million air travellers in the coming years. "We are in the growth phase and there are tremendous opportunities on the airlines and airports side," Scindia said.

Only chap who could walk into my house anytime: Rahul on Scindia

Only chap who could walk into my house anytime: Rahul on Scindia

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Dismissing reports that the former Congress leader tried to reach out to Sonia Gandhi and him before leaving the party but was not given time, Rahul told media: "He was the only chap in the Congress who could walk into my house anytime."

'Betrayal is in Scindia's blood'

'Betrayal is in Scindia's blood'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

'The Scindias betrayed Jhansi ki Rani and now the Congress party.' 'So this is nothing new as he is repeating the history of his family.'

Sad to see Sachin Pilot, too, being sidelined: Scindia

Sad to see Sachin Pilot, too, being sidelined: Scindia

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Scindia had left the Congress a few months back and joined the BJP as he believed that he was being marginalised by senior party leaders in Madhya Pradesh.

Scindia calls Tharoor 'arm-chair critic in X war of words over flight delays

Scindia calls Tharoor 'arm-chair critic in X war of words over flight delays

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Scindia claimed Tharoor is "lost in his esoteric world of thesaurus", and for him "data mining of selective press articles from the internet qualifies as "research".

Will ensure power supply to remote areas: Scindia

Will ensure power supply to remote areas: Scindia

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

Newly appointed Union Power Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday said that his priorities will be to ensure proper electricity supply in the country.Scindia, a young Congress member of Parliament from Madhya Pradesh, has been appointed as minister of state (independent charge) for power.

'If Scindia were to be made CM...'

'If Scindia were to be made CM...'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'...the Congress tally in 2028 would further plummet under 50.' 'A fresh face as CM would further strengthen the BJP and weaken the Congress in Madhya Pradesh.'

Scindia welcomes 'younger brother' Jitin Prasada into BJP

Scindia welcomes 'younger brother' Jitin Prasada into BJP

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Terming Jitin Prasada as his younger brother, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday welcomed the Congress leader's decision to join the saffron party.

Scindia changing Twitter bio sparks speculations

Scindia changing Twitter bio sparks speculations

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Notably, Scindia had also backed the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, taking a stand in contrast to that of his party's.

'Reckless' plea to debar Modi from Lok Sabha dismissed

'Reckless' plea to debar Modi from Lok Sabha dismissed

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

A bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said they were in agreement with the single judge who had earlier rejected the petition.

Scindia on 72-hour 'satyagraha' in farmers' support

Scindia on 72-hour 'satyagraha' in farmers' support

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

The scion of the erstwhile Gwalior dynasty garlanded the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi on the stage before sitting on the 'satyagraha'.

'Scindia welcome': BJP MP who defeated him in 2019

'Scindia welcome': BJP MP who defeated him in 2019

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

'100 per cent, the BJP will form the government in Madhya Pradesh and Shivraj Singh Chouhanji will be once again chief minister.'

Vendetta politics? Forgery case against Scindia reopened

Vendetta politics? Forgery case against Scindia reopened

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

An EOW release said Shrivastava on Thursday filed a new complaint against Scindia and his family, alleging that by falsifying a registry document, they sold him a piece of land at Mahalgaon which was smaller by 6,000 sq feet than the original agreement in 2009.

Scindia's BJP entry: His aunt speaks!

Scindia's BJP entry: His aunt speaks!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

'The BJP would not have brought him into the party if they did not appreciate him.'