News for 'Sirohi'

Want a selfie with a python? Think again!

Want a selfie with a python? Think again!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

In an unusual incident, a person narrowly escaped getting unhurt while trying to click a selfie with a python in Rajasthan's Mount Abu district.

BJP making renewed attempts to topple my govt: Gehlot

BJP making renewed attempts to topple my govt: Gehlot

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

The BJP hit back, saying Gehlot has failed to run the government and is frustrated and making unreasonable allegations.

Jaitley holds talks with farmer's representatives on land bill

Jaitley holds talks with farmer's representatives on land bill

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Various farmer organisations also submitted petitions to Jaitley.

Hathras, Balrampur to feature in campaign for Nov 3 bypolls

Hathras, Balrampur to feature in campaign for Nov 3 bypolls

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Ashok Chowdhury, a Dalit politics expert said, "BJP had impressed the Dalits in the 2014, 2017 and 2019 elections, but it's difficiult to retain them now".

India's 1st cow minister among 13 of 19 Raj ministers who lost

India's 1st cow minister among 13 of 19 Raj ministers who lost

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

However, Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje and her five cabinet colleagues have won their respective constituencies.

IIT-K to set up experimental solar power plant

IIT-K to set up experimental solar power plant

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur has planned to set up a 550 kilowatt Solar Energy Research Experimental Station in its campus.

IIT-K to set up experimental solar power plant

IIT-K to set up experimental solar power plant

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur has planned to set up a 550 kilowatt Solar Energy Research Experimental Station in its campus.

No option left, migrant labourers walk for days to reach home

No option left, migrant labourers walk for days to reach home

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Maharashtra Police found over 300 migrant workers holed up inside two container trucks meant for carrying essential commodities from Telangana to Rajasthan.

Off-duty TTE rapes woman in train in Rajasthan

Off-duty TTE rapes woman in train in Rajasthan

Rediff.com30 Apr 2011

A 25-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a 52-year-old Travelling Ticket Examiner in a moving train in Rajasthan's Sirohi district, Government Railway Police sources said on Saturday.

Cong shifts MLAs to Rajasthan after FIR against Guj resort

Cong shifts MLAs to Rajasthan after FIR against Guj resort

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

After the resignations of three MLAs, the Congress, whose strength has been reduced to 65 in the 182-member House, had earlier shifted its legislators to three resorts in Rajkot, Ambaji in Banaskantha district and Anand in Gujarat to thwart any 'poaching' bid. However, a police complaint was on Sunday filed for alleged violation of lockdown norms against a resort in Rajkot district where the Congress had lodged some of its MLAs.

Why this couple's weight loss journey has gone viral

Why this couple's weight loss journey has gone viral

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Aditya and Gayatri Sharma are giving us fitness goals.

Mobile VAS to rake in Rs 18,000 cr by '12:Official

Mobile VAS to rake in Rs 18,000 cr by '12:Official

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Telecom operators in India currently provide 2G and 2.5 G services to subscribers. Last year, the government of India, through its enterprise -- BSNL -- soft-launched third generation or 3G services in Delhi.

BSNL eyes 1 million 3G subscribers by fiscal-end

BSNL eyes 1 million 3G subscribers by fiscal-end

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

State-run telecom operator BSNL on Tuesday said it expects to close the fiscal with 10 lakh 3G users from seven lakh at present.

Foodgrains at Rs 3 a kg: Talks begin on poll vow

Foodgrains at Rs 3 a kg: Talks begin on poll vow

Rediff.com11 Jun 2009

The Centre has begun consulting states on implementing its Rs 3 per kg rice/wheat scheme for the poor, but discussions got stuck on what would be the basis for defining the beneficiaries.

Do away with mercy plea for rapists of kids: Prez

Do away with mercy plea for rapists of kids: Prez

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The president said women safety is a very serious issue and a lot of work has been done on this but much remains to be done.

Review: Riyasat is a pitiful tribute to Rajesh Khanna

Review: Riyasat is a pitiful tribute to Rajesh Khanna

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Why would anyone want to tarnish the image of a great actor like Rajesh Khanna by making a film like Riyasat, asks Patcy N.

BSNL to roll-out 3G in 700 cities

BSNL to roll-out 3G in 700 cities

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Public sector telecom major, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), is all set to launch its 3G operations in 700 cities across north and east India by June and east India by June and in the south by July, a senior company official said.

Cold wave disrupts normal life in Rajasthan

Cold wave disrupts normal life in Rajasthan

Rediff.com24 Jan 2005

\nThe hill resort of Mount Abu recorded 0º Celsius on Sunday night. Pilani was at 4ºC, followed by Jaipur at 5ºC.

Assailant was aiming for Chaurasia: Home secretary

Assailant was aiming for Chaurasia: Home secretary

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

Sirohi said Chaurasia saw the assailant and ducked in time.

The story of mills & boom

The story of mills & boom

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

Bihar: Police had intelligence of possible attacks

Bihar: Police had intelligence of possible attacks

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

However, the magnitude of the Naxalite offensive came as a surprise.

A year after Mandsaur firing, has anything changed for farmers?

A year after Mandsaur firing, has anything changed for farmers?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Experts said many of the programmes started in the last one year have been dogged by poor implementation, something which the state seriously needs to answer as it faces a tough electoral battle in the months ahead.

Saving cash, the online way

Saving cash, the online way

Rediff.com18 May 2005

Tension in Gaya, army's help sought

Tension in Gaya, army's help sought

Rediff.com10 Jan 2003

Mobs took to streets, indulged in arson and stoned policemen after news of miscreants damaging two idols of gods.

Bihar flood toll rises to 168, 2 killed in Uttar Pradesh

Bihar flood toll rises to 168, 2 killed in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Swirling waters inundated 12 districts in the state.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

UP politician D P Yadav gets life term in MLA murder case

UP politician D P Yadav gets life term in MLA murder case

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Three others too were sentenced to life in the Mahendra Singh Bhati murder case.

SIT to probe Badaun gang rape and murder

SIT to probe Badaun gang rape and murder

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

A four-member Special Investigating Team has been constituted to probe the shocking gang rape and murder case of two teenaged sisters in Katra Sadatganj village in Badaun, officials said.

How UltraTech Cement can become market leader in north India

How UltraTech Cement can become market leader in north India

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

UltraTech currently has 19% market share with Shree Cement commanding 22% of the market

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

India rolls out world's largest vaccination drive against COVID-19

India rolls out world's largest vaccination drive against COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

The first COVID-19 vaccine shots in India were given on Saturday to nearly two lakh frontline healthcare and sanitary workers as Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolled out the world's largest inoculation drive against the pandemic that has caused 1,52,093 deaths and upended millions of lives in the country.

Eastern Rajasthan under flood threat, hundreds evacuated

Eastern Rajasthan under flood threat, hundreds evacuated

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Hundreds of people have been evacuated to safer places in eastern Rajasthan after heavy rainfall over the past two days led to a flood-like situation in the region and severed road connectivity to many areas.

Congress wrests Rajasthan, party to pick CM today

Congress wrests Rajasthan, party to pick CM today

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Congress president Rahul Gandhi will take the final call on Wednesday on who will be the chief minister.

An earnest and upright diplomat to battle for UN reform

An earnest and upright diplomat to battle for UN reform

Rediff.com1 May 2020

At a critical time in the history of the United Nations, when the global order itself may be reshaped, following a devastating pandemic, India has chosen an experienced, charming and upright diplomat to lead the Indian delegation to the UN in New York.

Trouble brews for MP's Chouhan as farmers prep for new agitation

Trouble brews for MP's Chouhan as farmers prep for new agitation

Rediff.com6 May 2018

A countrywide call for a 'gram bandh' between June 1 and 10 is set to be centred on Mandsaur district of the state.

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.

Auto Expo 2016: The beauties on Day 2

Auto Expo 2016: The beauties on Day 2

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Triumph motorcycles India launched its next generation of Bonneville motorcycles. Take a look!

PHOTOS: Rains batter North India, flood-like situation in Rajasthan

PHOTOS: Rains batter North India, flood-like situation in Rajasthan

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Incessant rains over the past two days in eastern Rajasthan have led to a flood-like situation in the region and severed road connectivity to many areas.

Domestic violence case: Bharti's judicial custody extended by one day

Domestic violence case: Bharti's judicial custody extended by one day

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

Controversial AAP MLA and former Delhi law minister Somnath Bharti was on Sunday sent to Tihar Jail for a day by a Delhi Court, in an alleged domestic violence and attempt to murder case lodged by his wife.